Provider Directory

Rachel Kaplan

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I am a psychotherapist (LCSW) seeing clients virtually in NY, NJ and CT for weekly individual therapy. I specialize in working with individuals dealing with anxiety, life transitions, relationship dynamics, chronic illness, and maternal mental health. My diverse perspective includes using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic, Internal Family Systems, AEDP, and relational approaches.

Laura Pantaleo

Psychologist, Psy.D.

Dr. Laura Pantaleo is a licensed psychologist with expertise in treating anxiety disorders, depression, and trauma.

Julia Lawrence

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

LCSW in downtown Manhattan specializing in anxiety, OCD, ADHD and relationships. I am CBT oriented but also integrate an IFS and relational approach. Many of my clients are also struggling with depression and life transitions. I also provide ERP for OCD.

Sarah Bren

Psychologist, Ph.D

Dr. Sarah Bren holds a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Long Island University. She has dedicated her career to translating the science of attachment into simple, real-life strategies for parents who want to support healthy child development while not losing sight of their own mental health along the way. Dr. Bren is the co-founder and clinical director of Upshur Bren Psychology Group, where she works with parents, children, and families and leads a team of highly specialized therapists and clinical trainees. Her popular parenting podcast, Securely Attached, is ranked in the top 2% of podcasts worldwide and is a go-to resource for parents looking for judgment-free, research-backed information related to pregnancy, toddlerhood, adolescence, and everything in between.

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.

Elaine Oswald

Art Therapist, LCAT, ATR-BC, CCEP

I am an art therapist and somatic psychotherapist, specializing in highly sensitive people (HSPs), the adult siblings of people with special needs, artists, trauma, and anxiety. My approach to psychotherapy is holistic, integrating mind, body and spirit.

Heather Paley

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Nancy Kaufman

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LP

I have been a practicing Psychoanalyst for over 30 years with a particular interest in helping people find something life partners and create families. I specialize in working with people who are pursuing donor assisted reproduction toward that end.

Margot Weil

Psychologist, Ph.D.

I am in private practice on the Upper East Side, and work with adolescents, adults and couples dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, adjustment issues and relationship problems. I have a general practice and also work with families who have children with special needs.

Abigail Walch

Psychoanalyst, LP

I am a New York state-licensed psychoanalyst who works with individuals and couples, and I see people both virtually and in-person. My approach to treatment is psychodynamic, and I have helped people struggling with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, and relationship issues.

Elisabeth Beron

Psychologist, Psy.D.

I'm a Clinical Psychologist with 30 years of experience. I have special experience working with performing artists, having worked at Juilliard for the last 14 years. I see adolescents and adults in my UWS practice both in person and virtually.

Beth Gladstone

Clinical Social Work/Therapist

As a therapist, I strive to create a safe and affirming environment to support my clients in their journey towards emotional growth and healing. I practice from an integrated therapeutic approach, drawing from psychodynamic and relational theories, as well as goal-oriented behavioral interventions. My clients should expect warmth, compassion, curiosity, and candor.

I am passionate about working with, and have grown my practice with a focus on, LGBTQIA+ individuals and couples. My practice scope also includes anxiety management, healing from trauma, life transitions, and improving relationships. Additionally, I have specialized training and experience, and deeply enjoy, working with adolescents and their families.

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.

Ting Mandel

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I focus my practice on managing anxiety, depression, anger, relational conflict, substance abuse, personality disorders, trauma, and impulsive behavior. I specialize in populations affected by minority stress, including stigma associated with ethnic, gender, and sexual identities. I take a non-judgemental and compassionate stance with my clients. By attuning to their unique needs, I help clients understand the cause of their suffering and pain and work to help them facilitate change in pursuit of a life that feels authentic, valued, and worth living. I am fluent in English and Mandarin.