Provider Directory

Kristin Michaelson

Master Social Worker, LSW, LMSW, Ed.M

Kristin specializes in working with overwhelmed adults and is a dually licensed social worker in New Jersey and New York. She spent 20 years working with children, families, and adults in the education & parent coaching industry before becoming a clinician. Kristin focuses on anxiety, depression, work-life balance, rebuilding networks during new stages of life, stepfamilies/blended families. She is a solution-focused & collaborative clinician.

Emma Cooper-Serber

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MPH

I am a clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience working directly with tweens, teens, adults, and couples. In addition to my individual work, I run groups for people going through divorce/separations, and I provide workshops on a variety of sexual health issues.

Kelsey Armusewicz

Psychologist

I’m a New York State–licensed clinical psychologist providing psychotherapy for adults and adolescents, with experience across hospital, outpatient, and community settings. I’m currently an Assistant Professor in Pediatrics at Montefiore Hospital, with specialized experience in perinatal mental health.

Jennifer Larson

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I specialize in working with women experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, difficult life transitions, infertility, grief and loss. I have extensive experience working with caregivers of family members with dementia/Alzheimer's disease. My approach is empathic, interactive and supportive. I have advanced training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy. I also integrate other treatment modalities to meet the therapeutic needs of each person. I work both long and short term, and foster a therapeutic environment of safety, honesty and integrity that facilitates positive change.

Ruby Rhoden

Psychologist, Psy.D.

Life did not go how you imagined. I am a Licensed Psychologist in NY and NJ who can help you work through that.

Sue Sugarman

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD

Sue Sugarman, MSW, LCSW-R, BCD, is a licensed clinical social worker with a rich background of over 25 years dedicated to working with children, adolescents, and families. Sue also has a subspecialty in working with youth athletes. She played a pivotal role in co-authoring the inaugural master's-level course in social work focused on the mental health of athletes. Since the spring of 2022, she has been imparting her expertise through the course "An Introduction to Mental Health in Athletes and Clinical Social Work" at NYU Silver School of Social Work. When collaborating with athletes, Sue places a strong emphasis on cultivating a high-performance mindset, recognizing its potential to be the defining factor between success and failure. This mental skill set encompasses goal setting, diligence in training, sustained motivation, and maintaining a positive outlook in the face of challenges or unmet expectations—all crucial components for fostering resilience.

Stacey Elliott

Psychiatrist, D.O.

Dr. Stacey Elliott is a board-certified psychiatrist and founder of Integrative Psychiatry of CNY, where she specializes in relationship-based, high-value psychiatric care tailored for physicians and other high-achieving professionals. Dr. Elliott offers an evidence-informed, integrative approach that combines thoughtful medication management, psychotherapy, and lifestyle-oriented strategies to support resilience, identity restoration, and sustainable well-being.

Michelle Gelband

Master Social Worker, LMSW, MPH

I specialize in sexual health, chronic pain, maternal mental health, and couples therapy. My clinical experience includes working in high-volume OB/GYN settings at Mount Sinai Hospital and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, where I supported patients navigating complex reproductive, mental health, and psychosocial challenges. I’m passionate about creating a warm, supportive space where clients can openly explore topics that are often stigmatized or difficult to discuss, including pain during sex, desire, body image, perinatal mental health, and the grief that can accompany difficult diagnoses.

Ayelet Boussi

Psychologist, Ph.D.

Dr. Ayelet Boussi is a clinical psychologist in private practice, and the Director of Via Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Dr. Boussi is especially focused on helping women transform their relationships and manage their moods effectively.

Eileen Placeres

Master Social Worker, LMSW

I work with adolescents, couples, and families. My relational, trauma-informed approach integrates ARA, EFT, EMDR, and IFS. I specialize in relationships, neurodivergence, men, adolescents, uniformed professionals, LGBTQ+ clients, and immigrant communities.

Ken D. Meeker

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (NYS) who is board-certified in Advanced Palliative and Hospice Social Work (APHSW-C). I provide counseling for patients and their loved ones navigating serious illness, as well as those struggling with caregiver burden/distress and new or persistent grief over losses, past and present.

Shlomit Rubin

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, SEP, IPA

Shlomit Rubin, LCSW, SEP, was born in Israel and is fluent in Hebrew. She worked as a photographer and educator before pursuing her MSW at Fordham University. After earning her degree, Shlomit trained extensively in the mental health field.

Christine Malossi

Mental Health Counselor, LMHC

I am a Manhattan–based therapist providing Jungian-oriented, somatic, and mindfulness-based therapy. My areas of focus include body image, identity, relationships, grief and loss, chronic and terminal illness, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and spiritual or existential concerns. I offer sessions both online and in person at my office near Union Square.

Karen Wachtel

Psychologist, Ph.D

I am a clinical psychologist who offers individual adult psychotherapy, couples therapy, parenting support, and collaborative parent-child therapy. I work with many individuals adapting to and coping with with difficult transitions. This focus includes postpartum depression, the more general set of stresses associated with becoming a new parent, coping with a loved ones illness or challenges, and working through stage-of-life change.

I am a supportive, interactive therapist and enjoy working collaboratively. When working with parents, I focus on helping them come up with active interventions that can address their child’s difficulties and needs.

In addition to providing individual, couples, and parent-child therapy, I specialize in conducting comprehensive neuropsychological/ psychoeducational evaluations for children and young adults. When conducting evaluations I work hard to put children at ease and focus on understanding their strengths as well as their areas of vulnerability. I place emphasis on writing reports and giving feedback to parents in a manner that is accessible and understandable.