Provider Directory

Jocelyn W. Charnas

Psychologist, Ph.D.

Dr. Charnas is in private practice on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. She treats young adults and adults with depression, anxiety, social, occupational, and interpersonal difficulties, relationship and adjustment problems, phase-of-life issues, and maladaptive behaviors. Dr. Charnas is active, relatable, and directive, emphasizing patient strengths and adaptive functioning. Treatment is focused on the here-and-now, but historical experiences and relationships are explored with the purpose of gaining insight into present conflicts.

Erika Bach

Psychologist, Psy.D.

Dr. Erika Bach is a clinical psychologist seeing patients in New York, Connecticut, and
Florida. She specializes in trauma and relationships, seeing individuals and couples. She is trained in psychodynamic, trauma-informed, CBT, DBT, ACT, and mindfulness-based therapies.

Emily Steinberg

Psychiatrist, MD

I am a board-certified psychiatrist, specializing in the treatment of mood, anxiety, attention, and eating disorders in adults. I connect easily, and take a patient-centered approach to treatment, offering psychopharmacology and an array of specialized psychotherapeutic techniques. My goal is primarily to meet individuals where they are at, to develop treatment plans that are comfortable and effective over the long term. I often collaborate with other clinicians as well, to provide a team-based approach to treatment when necessary.

Catherine Carota

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

When people come to a fork in the road around a life transition, I am open to working intensively and collaboratively to help formulate new goals and a new language for their experience. This includes life transition crises around work, relationships and family. I specialize in psychodynamic treatment with people from their late teens to mid 30's on both a short and long term basis.

I have had the privilege of enjoying a thriving private practice for 15+ years and approach my work with commitment, compassion, and confidence.

Shari Melman

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I am a psychoanalyst working with individuals for over 20 years. I integrate psychodynamic therapy with mindfulness and somatic treatment modalities to meet the therapeutic needs of each person.

Laura Aguila

Mental Health Counselor, LPC

I am a holistically oriented, trauma-informed psychotherapist who supports young adult and adult women through various life challenges. I incorporate mindfulness, meditation, psychoeducation on the nervous system, somatic approaches and spirituality into my work with clients.

Mary Tate

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Licensed Psychotherapist & Co-Chair of the WMHC Early Career Committee

Marisa Cohen

Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT

Marisa is a marriage and family therapist and educational psychologist. She takes a collaborative approach to create a warm atmosphere where clients feel comfortable sharing their stories and lived experiences. She is a certified Prepare/Enrich facilitator, has completed Level 1 and 2 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy, and wrote a book on the science of relationships.

Nicole Van Nortwick

Psychologist, Ph.D.

Dr. Nicole Van Nortwick is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in perinatal mental health and couples/family therapy. She is the Chief Clinical Service Officer and Director of Training at The Motherhood Center. Dr. Van Nortwick is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at NYU and formerly at Columbia University, where she also co-created the Women's Program Team at New York Presbyterian. Dr. Van Nortwick brings extensive experience, expertise across the lifespan, and a compassionate approach to supporting women's mental health.

Katie Crank

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C

Katie is a nonbinary, neurodivergent clinician working with adults in the perinatal stage or who are struggling with an intense season of parenting. They also work with folks who are neurodivergent, queer, and/or gender non-conforming. Katie is a certified Good Inside Parent Coach, and sees coaching clients nationwide.

Helga Byrne

Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, CASAC

Specializing in relational therapy for high achievers, professionals and career minded individuals, Helga’s approach is compassionate, direct and interactive, incorporating cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, experiential and somatic techniques and psychodynamic psychotherapy. Helga believes deeply in the transformative power of therapy to transmute one’s relationship to oneself and others, to overcome internal barriers and become the best version of yourself.

Emily Rebenstock

Psychologist, Psy.D.

I am a clinical psychologist, licensed in NY and NJ, who works with adolescents and adults. I specialize in treating individuals and couples who are struggling with aspects of their identity, navigating difficult life transitions, parenthood, perinatal mental health, and relationship challenges. My practice is trauma-informed and LGBTQ+ Affirming. My approach is warm, collaborative and insight-oriented.

Sarah Dreher

Clinical Social Work/Therapist

I am a trauma-informed therapist certified in CPT for PTSD and in DBT for private practitioners. While I tend to utilize a DBT-informed approach most frequently I am also influenced by Somatic Experiencing Therapy and mindfulness more generally. I am licensed in NY and MD and currently do not have a waiting list. I used to run a comprehensive, team-based medicaid funded mental health program for those with serious mental illness so I am experienced with voice hearers, vision seers, and those with delusions.

Josh Altman

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, MBA

I specialize in working with young professionals, tech executives and entrepreneurs who struggle with anxiety, life transitions, careers, and relationships.