Provider Directory

Ivy Chim

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I specialize in working with Asian American women who are navigating complex trauma, healing from childhood sexual abuse, and the deep pain of disconnection. As an immigrant and trauma survivor myself, I bring a compassionate, culturally grounded lens to our work together. My approach is gentle, relational, and body-centered—we go at your pace, gently and with care.

Michael Buchman

Mental Health Counselor, LAC

Michael is a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Associate Counselor who specializes in helping individuals and couples navigate life's challenges. He creates a safe, supportive space where you can freely explore your emotions, develop resilience, and discover pathways to lasting change. With a warm and understanding approach, Michael builds genuine connections with his clients. He is particularly passionate about helping couples strengthen their relationships and is currently pursuing certification as a Gottman therapist.

Caitlin MacCrate

Psychologist, PhD

Caitlin MacCrate, PhD (she/her) is a licensed psychologist (NY) in private practice and at a major teaching hospital in New York City. At NYP/Columbia, Dr. MacCrate works with patients with complex, chronic health conditions, including HIV, and related behavioral and mental health concerns. She has a clinical and research background in LGBTQ health, and maintains a private practice devoted to questions and experiences related to gender and sexual diversity. Dr. MacCrate's patients appreciate her person-centered, warm and engaging approach to treatment. Dr. MacCrate integrates behavioral, relational, insight-oriented and mindfulness-based treatment approaches to inform highly individualized care.

Jaci Lopez Witmer

Psychologist, Psy.D.

I work with adults and young adults ages 18+ individually in my private practice. I practice from a trauma-informed, integrative perspective and draw primarily on relational, interpersonal, mindfulness, and CBT theories. My therapeutic style is open, collaborative, and nonjudgmental.

I have significant experience working with individuals across a variety of treatment settings. I have specific expertise with university students, financial professionals, health care providers, and entrepreneurs.

My office is located near Union Square. I am licensed in New York, Washington DC, and Florida, and I am registered to provide Telehealth Services to individuals residing in Vermont.

Aminda Heckman

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW

While I have over 20 years of experience working with children and adults with a wide spectrum of mental health and life adjustment issues, I specialize in issues relating to couples and families including pre-partnership/marital counseling, infertility, pre-and post-partum mental health, adoption home studies/post-adoptive family therapy, attachment challenges, and ending relationships in a mindful and more productive manner (especially when there is concern about children). My focus expanded to women empowerment during the pandemic when Asian women who were traumatized by the anti-Asian backlash desperately reached out to me for help.

Building a family and making sure everyone’s needs are being recognized and addressed can be painful no matter how much love there is in a family. I am here to welcome you and your families to my practice.

Mandana Ashrafi

Psychiatrist, MD

Adult psychiatrist, in-person, virtual, English, Farsi, Aetna, UMR Mount Sinai top tier, medication management, psychodynamic psychotherapy; Depression, Bipolar disorders, trauma related disorders , OCD, trichotillomania.

Gillian Murphy

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, Ph.D.

I am a licensed clinical social worker (NY, NJ, CT) and psychotherapist. I received both my Masters and Ph.D. from Columbia University School of Social Work. I am trained in a wide range of therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I work extensively with individuals (both adults and teens) at risk of suicide and non-suicidal self-injury. 

Ricki Romm

Clinical Social Work/Therapist

I help individuals and couples embrace new possibilities in life and love.
Areas of interest: intercultural couples, ADHD in relationships, family dynamics around food allergies

Lisa R. Rubin

Psychologist, PhD

I am a NY and CT licensed Clinical Psychologist, with over 25 years of experience providing psychotherapy to adults 18+. I am also an Associate Professor of Psychology at The New School. I have a specialization in women’s health, with advanced training in psycho-oncology, body image and eating problems, infertility, pregnancy termination and loss, and perinatal and postpartum mood and anxiety concerns.

Kristen DiNitto

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR/IFS

A licensed psychotherapist with expertise in stress and trauma, I use evidenced-based therapy practices and a holistic approach.

Rachel Easterly

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

In person psychoanalytic therapy for adults and couples in Park Slope, Brooklyn. Addressing existential dread, panic, loss of identity, trauma, loneliness and alienation.

Brigitte Lasser

Psychiatrist, MD

Hi, I'm Brigitte. I’ve been a board-certified psychiatrist since 2020. I did my psychiatric residency training at Mount Sinai Beth Israel, in downtown Manhattan.
I work as an outpatient provider with adults over 18. I have a virtual-only private practice, and I work at a community clinic in Coney Island. I am licensed in NY, and have applied for a FL license.  

Kelsie Smagler

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I am a psychodynamic therapist who believes the client-therapist bond is an essential part of the healing process. I specialize in anxiety and relationship issues and use a variety of therapeutic modalities to fit my clients' individual needs. My clients and I work together to recognize and harness their strengths, which empowers them to tap into their resilience. I aim to create a safe, warm, and trusting atmosphere where clients feel comfortable being themselves!

Laura Schneebaum

Mental Health Counselor

Laura Schneebaum is a licensed mental health counselor and a national certified counselor. She takes a client centered, strengths based, and relational approach to working with clients. She places great importance on learning about the client’s identity, culture, and environment to create an individualized approach for each client. She believes the therapeutic process and relationship can be inherently healing and empowering for her clients.