Provider Directory

Nicole Theodore

Master Social Worker

I am a psychotherapist based in New York City who specializes in helping adults navigate abrupt life transitions such as serious illness, grief, relationship ruptures, injuries, and career disruptions. Throughout my career, I have worked in healthcare settings supporting people enduring sudden health diagnoses, including palliative care and oncology teams. My approach is person-centered, psychodynamic, relational, and rooted in unconditional positive regard. I am trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy, and grief counseling.

Victoria De Paula

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

The focus of my practice is treating attachment trauma in both individuals and couples. I am certified in Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples and trained in EMDR, with a focus on treating relational trauma using AF-EMDR and ego state interventions. I love mindfulness-based cognitive therapies like DBT and ACT and incorporate skills to help clients become better able to cope with life's daily challenges and stay regulated as we work on deeper healing.

Stephanie Sorensen

Psychologist, PsyD

As a licensed clinical psychologist, I specialize in treating adults struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and relationship issues. I also work with couples who have become disconnected from each other. My approach draws on my training in Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Family Systems, DBT, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

Sarah Hassan

Psychologist, PhD

Dr. Sarah Hassan helps children, teens, and adults navigate anxiety, trauma, depression, OCD, life transitions, and self-esteem challenges using a compassionate approach. She has extensive experience across outpatient clinics, hospitals, and college counseling centers, and provides evidence-based, trauma-focused treatment tailored to each client’s needs. Dr. Hassan values a collaborative therapeutic relationship and offers a free phone consultation to help you determine if working together feels like the right fit.

Mary DiOrio

Clinical Social Work/Therapist

I work with anxiety, depression, difficult life transitions, social anxiety, eating disorders, and work with individuals and couples. I am starting two groups online in the the fall for binge eating disorder and an RO DBT skills class.
I am licensed in Oregon and New York states, and support clients bicoastally, both online and in-person. After graduating from Portland State University with a Master of Social Work, I began practicing in 2001 at a 24/7 telehealth center and St. Vincent’s Hospital.

I have taught as adjunct professor at Lewis and Clark College in their Eating Disorder Training and Certificate program. I’m also a member of Columbia River Eating Disorder Network, National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA), NYC EFT, Portland EFT. International Academy for Eating Disorders, and International Association Of Eating Disorders (IAEDP).

I am currently an adjunct professor at Columbia University School of Social Work In New York City.

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.

Justine Duhr

Psychoanalyst

I'm a psychotherapist and psychoanalyst specializing in anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and creative blocks. I hold a master's degree in creative writing from Emerson College and bring to my work as a therapist a decade of professional writing, editing, and writing coaching. I consider myself a relational/interpersonal analyst, having completed my psychoanalytic training at the Manhattan Institute for Psychoanalysis. I see both individuals and couples, and offer treatment at one, two, or three sessions per week.

Kendall Bierman

Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LPC

Hello! I am a licensed mental health counselor in New York and a licensed professional counselor in New Jersey. I am a solo private practice owner working virtually from Long Island. I work with young adults of any gender identity, and my areas of expertise include anxiety, addiction/ substance abuse, body image issues, and relationship challenges.

Additionally, I hold certifications in DBT and Intuitive Eating.

Paula Carino

Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LPC

Paula Carino is an LMHC working at the intersection of somatic psychology, attachment theory, and contemplative practice.

Allyson Cole

Psychologist, PsyD

I am a Licensed Psychologist and the CEO of Create Outcomes and have over 20 years of experience helping people of all ages from a variety of backgrounds. I have also supervised other clinicians for over 10 years. I co-host What It Takes To Heal, a podcast that aims to demystify the therapeutic process and details what successful therapy looks like.

Alison Willenbacher

Psychologist, PhD, PMH-C

I am a clinical psychologist in private practice in New York City. I work with adults treating trauma, mood and anxiety disorders, interpersonal difficulties, and life transitions. I am Certified in Perinatal Mental Health and have a specialized interest in working with clients experiencing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, pregnancy loss, and fertility challenges. As an EMDRIA Certified EMDR therapist, I draw from psychodynamic, attachment, and cognitive behavioral frameworks in my work and strive for a warm, supportive collaboration with my clients.

Sarah Selden

Psychologist, Ph.D.

I am a NY- and CT-licensed psychologist specializing in mood issues, eating disorders, and personality disorders. I incorporate DBT-informed and psychodynamic/relational approaches. I additionally provide neuropsychological testing.

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.

Lisa R. Rubin

Psychologist, PhD

I am a NY and CT licensed Clinical Psychologist, with over 25 years of experience providing psychotherapy to adults 18+. I am also an Associate Professor of Psychology at The New School. I have a specialization in women’s health, with advanced training in psycho-oncology, body image and eating problems, infertility, pregnancy termination and loss, and perinatal and postpartum mood and anxiety concerns.