Provider Directory

Dr. Tara Emrani is a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice in Lower Manhattan, providing in-person and virtual psychotherapy to adults. She specializes in women’s mental health, anxiety, depression, relationships, parenting, adult ADHD, and major life transitions, with particular interest in supporting high-functioning women, mothers, and professionals. Her approach is evidence-based, collaborative, and culturally responsive, integrating CBT, ACT, interpersonal, emotion-focused, and attachment-based therapies. Dr. Emrani completed clinical training at Stanford Psychiatry and the Veterans Affairs health system and previously served on the faculty of the NYU Department of Psychiatry.

I am a licensed psychotherapist, LCSW with over 15 years of clinical experience, licensed across NY, NJ, CT, and FL

I believe effective therapy begins with a strong client-therapist relationship. Together we create a space of trust and connection, to explore what feels most pressing for you now, as well as old patterns that may be holding you back from greater happiness and ease.

I am a pre licensed professional that is eager to get to know you and your story. Whether you are coping with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships or life transitions our goal is to explore what is coming up for you. I offer a lighthearted, empathetic approach grounded in curiosity to build a strong working relationship throughout our time together

Ariel Hayat (she/her/hers) is a fully licensed psychotherapist (LCSW) who is trained in trauma-informed, relationally focused, and client-centered approaches. She supports clients in healing traumatic wounds, building stronger relationships with themselves and others, while creating a life where they are not only surviving but thriving. She specializes in working with individuals, couples, and families who experience anxiety, depression, burnout, trauma, life transitions, self-esteem issues, relationship challenges, and family conflict.

Lauren Williams, M.A., M.Ed. LMHC is a licensed psychotherapist and works with individuals and is Gottman Level 2 Certified for couples therapy in New York City. Additionally, she is a certified Trauma and Complex PTSD therapist.

Sydney Seifert, LCSW, is a compassionate and experienced licensed clinical social worker. Focusing on mental health and well-being, Sydney provides expert counseling to support individuals on their journey to healing and growth.

Nicole Ohebshalom, LPCC is a licensed psychotherapist serving clients in Palo Alto, Los Altos Hills, Woodside, Menlo Park, and surrounding Peninsula communities, with services available via secure telehealth throughout California. She is certified in EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples and Individuals (EFCT/EFIT), sex therapy, and maternal mental health.
Nicole specializes in working with high-functioning individuals and couples navigating anxiety, relational trauma, attachment injuries, intimacy challenges, vaginismus, desire discrepancy, and complex relationship dynamics. Her clinical work integrates trauma-informed EMDR, attachment-based EFT, sexuality-focused therapy, somatic integration, and neuroplasticity-informed interventions to support deep, lasting change.

Grounded in an attachment and relational framework, Nicole helps clients identify and transform entrenched emotional and relational patterns, moving beyond symptom relief toward greater emotional regulation, secure connection, and relational resilience. Her approach is directive, deeply relational, and tailored to clients seeking sophisticated, evidence-based therapy.
Nicole maintains a private practice serving the Peninsula and greater Bay Area, offering discreet, high-quality care for individuals and couples seeking meaningful psychological and relational transformation.

Experienced psychodynamically-oriented therapist (LCSW), with a focus on attachment and relational trauma. My practice welcomes clients from all racial, ethnic, religious and national backgrounds, social and economic classes, genders. sexual identities, and orientations.

Dr. Menken developed her career at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, where she conducted women’s groups and trained psychology interns. After developing a specialty in Maternal Mental Health, Dr. Menken co-founded The Pregnancy and Postpartum Resource Center at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center.

Dr. Lobl is a clinical psychologist in Midtown Manhattan with over 20 years’ experience helping individuals address their personal and relational challenges. In his work with couples, Dr. Lobl relies principally on Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) as a treatment modality.

For married couples on the brink of divorce but who have not yet made a final decision to end their marriage, Dr. Lobl provides Discernment Counseling, a structured process with a maximum of 5 sessions. The goal of Discernment Counseling is not to fix the marriage, but to help both partners gain clarity and confidence about whether to divorce or commit to six months of couples therapy in a last-ditch effort to save the relationship.

I am a bilingual/bicultural therapist working with individuals, couples and families. I have over twenty years experience serving marginalized families. I am a graduate of the Ackerman Institute’s Clinical Externship Program. My work is based on a family-centered treatment model, within which I create unique therapeutic practices and interventions that support and meet the specific needs of my clients. I provide a safe therapeutic space that fosters compassion and dignity.

I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families impacted by complex trauma, family sexual abuse, grief and loss, adoption, foster care, and special needs. I am also experienced in interracial/intercultural situations and issues of gender identity.

I bring heart and caring to my practice. I have seen change and healing regardless of how stuck or trapped a person may feel as a result of the challenges/traumas of their life journey. I am committed to supporting each person in creating their own path towards greater insight, deeper understanding, and importantly self-empathy.

I specialize in working with women struggling with anxiety and depression, self-esteem, and grief and loss. As a Certified Perinatal Mental Health specialist, I also provide care to women navigating pregnancy, fertility challenges, loss, and adjustment during the perinatal phase. Therapy with me is a compassionate, collaborative process in a safe, judgment-free space. Through an emotionally-focused framework, with an attachment-focused orientation and an emphasis on the experiential process, I offer steadfast support and a place to put down the heavy things my clients have been carrying. I weave in my training in CBT, DBT and mindfulness practices where useful to provide a robust therapeutic experience that meets clients where they are on their unique journey.

I am a New York State licensed clinical psychologist who offers individual psychotherapy to adults, ages 18 years and older. I work with people who are experiencing issues of adjustment, anxiety, and/or depression, particularly due to stressful life circumstances and transitions, or challenging relationships.