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I am an LCSW in private practice providing psychodynamic therapy to adults, adolescents, and families. I specialize in areas of self and identity, LGBTQ identities, parenting, infertility, relationships, trauma, grief and loss, depression, and anxiety.

I've been in private practice since 1999, working with adolescents and adults of all ages in individual, couples, and group therapy. I have a special interest in working with college students, recent college graduates, and emerging adults. I also provide clinical supervision to psychotherapists at varied stages of practice and experience, including candidates pursuing psychoanalytic training, LMSWs working toward New York State licensure, and seasoned social workers, psychologists, and psychoanalysts.

I hold a Doctorate of Social Welfare (DSW) and Master of Social Work (MSW) from New York University’s Silver School of Social Work, where I also became certified in social work field instruction. I holds a Certificate in Psychoanalysis from the Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Study Center (PPSC), and am a graduate of The Women’s Therapy Centre Institute (WTCI), which trains clinicians to help women with eating problems and body image issues.

Dr. Mary Carnesale Gallagher is a licensed clinical psychologist located in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn. She specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based approaches. Dr. Gallagher works with children, adolescents, and adults. She has expertise in the treatment of anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship difficulties, life transitions, and stress management.

Dr. Rachel Fryman specializes in supporting individuals navigating work life balance and transitions, especially when Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a consideration. She is an Assistant Professor at Wurzweiler School of Social Work and a licensed clinical social worker.

Licensed psychotherapist providing trauma informed, culturally responsive care to adults and couples in New York. Specializes in high functioning anxiety and depression, attachment wounds, interpersonal conflict, and chronic relationship instability. Clinical experience includes BPD and recovery from emotionally abusive or narcissistic relationship dynamics. Frequently works with professionals navigating racialized stress, high demand work environments, identity transitions, and motherhood or coparenting roles.

Dr. Nicole Benedicto Elden is a NY state licensed clinical psychologist, supervisor, public speaker, published author, dissertation, career and life coach. She is a 1.5 generation Filipina-American offering in-person and virtual therapy (Wed-Fri). Her therapeutic approach is integrative and she has been trained in interpersonal/relational, emotion focused, relational life, cognitive behavioral, multicultural humility and family systems therapies. She works with individuals, couples and groups impacted by anxiety, depression, intergenerational trauma, life transitions, evolving identities, relational conflict and parents supporting their transgender children.

Dr. Nicole Benedicto Elden's Private Practice:

 Dr.Elden@yahoo.com

917-482-5705

 nicolebenedictoelden.clientsecure.me/

Evelyn Gama is an LCSW treating adults and young children. Evelyn's specialties include pregnancy and postpartum, infertility, life transitions, anxiety and depression. Evelyn specializes in supporting families of children with special needs and families who have experienced perinatal loss or a NICU stay. Evelyn's practice is primarily virtual at this time.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in evidence-based cognitive behavior therapy for anxiety and related disorders. I work with children, adolescents, and adults who experience anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and related issues. My goal is to help clients and their families get back on track after anxiety has interfered with their lives. I approach clients with a collaborative, warm, energetic, and genuine style.

I am a licensed LCSW in New York and New Jersey. Clients come to me feeling unsure and insecure, repeating the same frustrating patterns over and over again, and afraid to let go of what’s not working. Our work together helps them tame that feeling of being overwhelmed, ditch old and unhealthy cycles, and finally move forward on the life path that they want. I am a graduate of the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College, and I have also completed additional advanced clinical training through the Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Study Center and the Embody Lab. My specialties include CPTSD, Bipolar Disorder, psychosis, severe depression, religious trauma, and navigating complicated family dynamics.

I am a Columbia-trained psychiatric nurse practitioner specializing in general psychiatry and women's mental health concerns. I have a warm, empathic, personable style and use my training in psychopharmacology with CBT, dynamic therapy and supportive therapy to approach my patient's mental health concerns. Before starting my practice, I had spent the past 4 years in Columbia Psychiatry's faculty practice and was trained in the Women's Program at Columbia University Medical Center. Prior to this, I practiced as a psychiatric nurse practitioner in several psychiatric emergency rooms in NYC.

I am on the Board and Faculty of Women's Therapy Centre Institute.
I treat individuals, groups and couples. I offer supervision, professional consultation. I specialize in eating and body image issues, psychosomatic conditions, adoption issues, general practice.
Co-author Eating Problems: A Feminist Psychoanalytic Treatment Model (Basic 1994).

I am a clinical psychologist (PhD) working in a New York with adults, children, and couples. My collaborative approach helps clients introspect, make connections between the past and the present, and gain a wider perspective on their difficulties. I help my clients heal past wounds by fostering an authentic and caring attitude that nurtures hope and connectedness. In sessions, intend to go beyond symptom alleviation and support my clients in a manner that promotes greater independence, freedom, and playfulness.

Psychotherapist, Private Practice in Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY.
Licensed in NY & CA.
Areas of focus include: •Depression & Anxiety •Marriage, Dating and Relationship Issues •Aging/Caregiving Concerns •Prenatal and Postpartum Depression & Anxiety •Parenting

Alexandra Aguilar is a licensed clinical social worker who works with adults seeking mental health treatment. She works with individuals who suffer from trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and a myriad of other life transitional issues. Together, she helps you identify adaptive and sustainable coping strategies to enhance your overall mental health and well-being.