Provider Directory

My practice centers on creating a safe and affirming space for clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, behaviors, strengths, and desires in order to move towards healing. I work to help clients navigate harder to articulate feelings like shame and guilt to make space for self-compassion, self-knowledge, acceptance and growth.

Madeline Cooper is a licensed clinical social worker and AASECT certified sex therapist licensed in New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey, specializing in sex therapy with individuals and couples. Madeline has a deep understanding of the shame and stigma surrounding sexuality, intimacy, and relationship problems, and works to give her clients a safe space to talk through and develop coping skills to handle these issues.

I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), working together with my clients to develop a focused, personalized plan to achieve their goals. This typically includes addressing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through learning specific skills to take control of their emotions. I am one of the co-founders of NYCBT, a private psychology group practice in Manhattan, and I also have an office in Greenwich, CT and can provide Telehealth services in any PSYPACT-participating state.

I specialize in treating people who have experienced trauma, and I offer personalized, effective approaches to help my clients learn to live with and overcome the impact of these traumatic experiences, including PTSD. I also often work with people suffering from anxiety, panic, and phobias, as well as anger management and relationship issues.

Finally, I led DBT skills training groups for many years, and co-authored a book on DBT skills called "Self-Directed DBT Skills." I have helped many people learn DBT skills to better manage their thoughts, emotions, and behavior, and I look forward to working together to help you make the changes you want in your life.

Julia Werman Zwerin, LCSW is a psychotherapist who works closely with her clients to resolve relationship issues, reduce emotional distress and explore feelings that may manifest as depression, unhappiness or anxiety. The primary goal is to overcome destructive patterns. Julia received her degree in Clinical Social Work from Hunter College School of Social Work.

I am a clinical social worker with over 12 years of experience working directly with individuals. I provide individual therapy for adults. My goal in working with patients is to help them identify behaviors or thinking patterns that may be keeping them from reaching their full potential in all aspects of their lives. I work primarily from a psychodynamically informed perspective.

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.

Galina Raykin, LCSW is a New York–based psychotherapist specializing in trauma-informed, attachment-focused therapy for adults. She works with individuals navigating complex trauma, anxiety, relational patterns, and emotional overwhelm. Galina’s approach is relational, psychodynamic, and somatically informed, supporting patients in developing greater emotional regulation, self-trust, and clarity in relationships. She provides telehealth therapy to adults across New York State.

Michael is a Licensed Master Social Worker and native New Yorker, deeply attuned to the vibrant diversity and unique challenges of city life, especially within the LGBTQIA+ community.

I am a NYS licensed psychologist (bilingual Spanish) in private practice working with young adults and adults from an integrative psychodynamic, attachment, systemic, multicultural, and neurobiological theoretical frame. My areas of work include trauma, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, substance use, chronic medical conditions, and immigration adjustment, among others.

I am a mature professional with decades of experience in the non-profit field. I work with individuals 12+ and take a psychodynamic approach. I have interest in and experience with young adults, many in creative fields, but enjoy working with all ages. I currently work in community mental health (at a Brooklyn clinic) and a small private practice in the financial district, where I am accepting new clients. My Psychology Today profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/1498757

Salina Grilli, LCSW is a Columbia-trained psychotherapist who helps 20/30-something New Yorkers tackle the tough stuff—whether you’re feeling stuck in life, frustrated with dating, or navigating the rollercoaster of becoming a mom. My approach is warm, down-to-earth, and holistic, focusing on healing from the inside out for real, lasting change.

Salina utilizes an integrative mind-body approach and has extensive training in therapeutic techniques, including advanced Perinatal Mental Health training through the Selini Institute, and ongoing Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) certification. Salina is in the process of pursuing a PMH-C.

I am a compassionate, nonjudgmental therapist working with adults and children ages 10+. If you are struggling with grief/loss, trauma, anxiety, or depression, I offer non-judgmental listening and tools to move forward. I have a background in the creative arts and have a special affinity for working with caregivers, HSPs, creatives, and folks concerned with social change.

I am a NY state licensed Clinical Psychologist who has been treating individuals and couples for over 15 years. My psychotherapy practice focuses on helping adults target specific issues and guiding and supporting them as they make the necessary changes to improve their lives. In my work I incorporate cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic theory and technique. I specialize in anxiety disorders, depression, parenting and relationship issues. I also consults to corporations on hiring and human resources.

Dr. JEANETTE SAWYER COHEN is a Columbia University trained clinical psychologist specializing in maternal mental health, including perinatal anxiety, depression, and trauma. Dr. Sawyer Cohen also specializes in developmental and behavioral concerns in children. She runs a group practice with locations in NYC and Westchester County, NY.