Provider Directory

Clinical Instructor of Psychology in Psychiatry, Weill Cornell Medical College
Psychology fellow, New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical College
Former Assistant Director, Institute for Trauma and Stress, NYU School of Medicine
Adjunct Clinical Supervisor, Yeshiva University, cognitive behavioral track
Doctor of Psychology, Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Yeshiva University/Albert Einstein College of Medicine

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have a certification in hypnosis and Neurolinguistics Programming. With 35 years of experience in the mental health field as a counselor and psychotherapist, I have maintained a well-established practice in Bergen County for 30 years. I am highly experienced in individual, group and family counseling and psychotherapy in addition to workshops, lectures, program development and administration. I am a psychotherapist and the owner of Balance & Thrive Counseling & Psychoeducation Center. 

I specialize in helping people struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, interpersonal issues at home, work and school, or those trying to break free of unhelpful patterns.  As a former lawyer, I understand the unique demands, stress, and expectations many lawyers, students, executives,  and high-level professionals experience, including perfectionism, imposter syndrome, relationship struggles, and difficulty achieving a work-life balance.  My life experience and career as a large NYC firm lawyer combined with my empathy and compassion enable me to be your teammate to help you achieve your goals.  Together, we can explore how your life experiences impact your current relationships and patterns in order to help you live fully and authentically.

I am a therapist providing holistic and compassionate care for individuals struggling with anxiety, experiences of trauma, phobias, trichotillomania, relationship difficulties, and family distress. I practice somatically using tools such as EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), and Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE).

Sofia is a Latina psychotherapist from Mexico City who's native language is Spanish. Sofia is located in New York, NY, where she sees clients at a private practice called Union Square Psychotherapy and is located in 44 East 12th Street, New York City, New York 10003, United States. Sofia has experience in DBT, Psychodynamic therapy and practices through a Trauma-Informed lens.

Tanya Bannister, Ph.D. is the Director and Founder of Cognitive Therapy for Women Psychological Services, the first CBT group psychotherapy practice to specialize solely on the treatment of women's mental health. She is a seasoned psychologist with over 23 years of expertise in women’s mental health, as well as a coach and consultant.  She works with therapy clientele in NY, CT, and FL, and with coaching and consulting clients nationally.

Trained in the tradition of psychodynamic psychotherapy, I spent many years initially treating patients with severe and persistent psychiatric disorders and eventually teaching and supervising in the residency and psychology internship programs at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. After some additional years doing administrative work for the NYS Office of Mental Health (several facilities), I switched my focus from a public health perspective to independent practice, continuing my work individually with adults as well as with couples and families. Although my primary orientation toward psychopathology and treatment continues to be psychodynamic, I occasionally integrate some cognitive behavioral tools into the psychotherapy; I was certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy when the treatment was initiated at the facility in which I was an administrator.

I specialize in providing LGBTQ+ affirming and trauma informed therapy. For over a decade I have worked with the LGBTQ+ community, young adults and adults regarding family & relationship issues, career stress/burnout, self worth, anxiety, depression and trauma. I utilize an eclectic style, incorporating relational, somatic and practical strategies depending on your unique needs.

Dayle Brenner Wild is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker/ Therapist, a Certified Clinical Partner Specialist, and a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist - Candidate, and has been in private practice for over 20 years. The first half of her career focused primarily on eating disorders. More currently, she is serving a wider adult clientele and is certified by the Association of Partners of Sex Addicts Trauma Specialists (APSATS) to work with individuals and couples struggling with concerns related to intimate partner betrayal and set to achieve full CSAT certification by Int'l Institute for Trauma & Addiction Professionals (IITAP) by early 2026. Dayle works virtually and is licensed to practice with clients in CT, CO, FL, IL, IN, NJ and NY.

Hi, I’m Anya, a deep feeler with a naturally warm constitution. My work is grounded in both intuition and an academic background in life sciences, clinical research, and social justice. I combine technical expertise with a natural ability to sense the unspoken dynamics in sessions, which allows me to support clients in ways that feel authentic, meaningful, and tailored to them.

I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced complex trauma—whether from emotionally immature caregivers, narcissistic relationships, or the deep pain of unexpected loss. I understand how these experiences can leave people feeling frozen, anxious, depressed, or disconnected from themselves. I firmly believe we heal in relationships with others.

I am a licensed psychoanalyst in New York City and received a Masters in industrial/organizational psychology from CUNY Brooklyn College. I completed my postgraduate training at Metropolitan Institute for training in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy in Adult Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. I worked at the Metropolitan Center for Mental Health as a clinician where I gained experience working with adults of all ages. In addition to working as a psychotherapist, I also spent over 20 years in the academic service technology field.

Dr. Kalya Castillo is a licensed counseling psychologist in New York City. She specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and has a background in trauma-informed psychotherapy.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in using cognitive-behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy to help individuals struggling with anxiety disorders, depression, OCD, low self-esteem, and perinatal issues. I enjoy helping people effectively cope with difficult life transitions and most recently have enjoyed focusing on women's health issues, especially perinatal issues and the transition to motherhood. I believe in working collaboratively with my clients to help them develop and work towards their goals, with a focus on building a more satisfying and rewarding life.

SARAH SAFFIAN, LCSW-R, MFA, is a psychotherapist, an author, and a teacher. She counsels individual adult clients and runs support groups in private practice in Manhattan and virtually. Her clinical experience also includes New York University's Counseling and Wellness Services and Spence-Chapin Services. Blending her two main areas of interest and expertise, Sarah has created a model called Therapeutic Writing, using memoir exercises, when appropriate, as a tool for encouraging reflection, processing, and discovery. Sarah earned her BA in English from Brown, her MFA in creative writing from Columbia, and her MSW from NYU. http://saffian.com