Provider Directory

I support individuals, families, and groups navigating a wide range of human experiences, including depression, anxiety, life transitions, parenting challenges, relationship concerns, women's issues, work-related stress, trauma, chronic illness, cancer diagnoses, survivorship, loss, and grief. In addition, I have a deep understanding of cultural and racial identity, immigration experiences, and the ongoing process of acculturation and integration honoring one’s own roots and values. I provide psychotherapy, supervision and consulting services. I am a bicultural and multilingual therapist welcoming individuals from all backgrounds and walks of life.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in NYS and hold an Oncology Social Work Certificate. I have extensive experience in healthcare settings—both inpatient and outpatient— in non-profit organizations and in private practice. My therapeutic approach is mindful, holistic, and strength-based. I tailor care that is effective and aligned with who you are.
I work with people across the lifespan — adults, young adults, adolescents, and children — with a warm, honest, and collaborative approach. I believe that therapy is a shared space where we commit to showing up as our authentic selves to accomplish progress. Together, we create a foundation of safety and trust, allowing for meaningful growth in the areas you choose to explore.

I work with adults and adolescents. Some of the issues I work with are anxiety, depression, and life transitions, as well as grief and loss. I also offer ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) and integration sessions. I’m an LGBTQ-affirming clinician and have experience working with issues particular to LGBTQ+ folks.

I believe that physical and emotional safety and connection within a therapeutic relationship can help clients access and heal their relationships with themselves and others. For this reason, I deeply value the relationship I form with clients.

I believe that with intention and openness, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy can create space for the emergence of inner healing intelligence. Along with awareness, practice, insight, and self-compassion, KAP offers clients an opportunity to see themselves and others from a new perspective. KAP also enables new neural pathways to grow, supporting healthier habits of mind and behavior.

I have over 15 years’ experience as a trauma-informed, early childhood special educator and mental health consultant. I have extensive training and experience in developmental trauma treatment and attachment-oriented approaches. I have training in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and somatic approaches such as Sensorimotor Psychotherapy. I’ve also been a hospice volunteer, and completed trainings in grief counseling and end-of-life doula work. Other areas I’ve trained in are cultural humility, working with shame, treatment strategies for habits and addictions, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, and psychedelic therapy for end-of-life anxiety and palliative care. I graduated with a BA in English from Barnard College, an MS.Ed. in Infant and Family Development and Early Intervention/Early Childhood Education from Bank Street College, and an MS.Ed. in Mental Health Counseling from CUNY Hunter College.

As a licensed clinical social worker and private psychotherapist, I am interested in supporting individuals, couples, and families coping with such issues as anxiety, depression, infertility, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I have extensive experience working with those facing chronic illness, end-of-life- challenges, and bereavement and have completed advanced clinical training in family therapy at the Ackerman Institute for the Family. I take a client-centered, relational approach and strive to create a safe, warm, and supportive space for joint exploration, in which clients can feel comfortable exploring and addressing their thoughts and challenges.

Dr. Charnas is in private practice on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. She treats young adults and adults with depression, anxiety, social, occupational, and interpersonal difficulties, relationship and adjustment problems, phase-of-life issues, and maladaptive behaviors. Dr. Charnas is active, relatable, and directive, emphasizing patient strengths and adaptive functioning. Treatment is focused on the here-and-now, but historical experiences and relationships are explored with the purpose of gaining insight into present conflicts.

Dr. Larissa Rancier is a licensed clinical psychologist providing integrative psychotherapy to adults in New York. Dr. Rancier specializes in supporting women navigating anxiety, trauma, relational patterns, identity exploration, and caregiver stress, using CBT, ACT, DBT, mindfulness, and somatic-informed practices. Her style is collaborative, grounded, and affirming.

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/

I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker and certified in Horticultural Therapy and certified Grief Educator, I've dedicated my career to helping individuals heal and grow. With over 20 years of experience, including leadership roles in community mental health and academia, I've honed my skills in providing compassionate, evidence-based therapy.
My therapeutic approach combines traditional techniques like CBT, ACT with innovative modalities like Therapeutic Horticulture which is the practice of utilizing plants and gardening activities to promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being. I specialize in addressing anxiety, depression, grief, loss, and relationship issues. As a bilingual Latina therapist, I offer a culturally sensitive and empathetic space for clients to explore their experiences.
I'm passionate about empowering individuals to navigate life's challenges and find meaning. Whether through one-on-one therapy or participating in my coaching support group for childless women, Healing Roots Together, I'm committed to helping clients cultivate resilience and foster personal growth.

I am a NY State licensed psychotherapist with an MSW from NYU. I specialize in supporting adults through relationship challenges, narcissistic abuse, life transitions, anxiety, and depression. I also have extensive experience working with people who have autism or an intellectual disability, as well as providing support to their family members.

I work with adults to relieve suffering, to develop resilience, and to enhance their ability to experience high-level well-being. Specialty areas include anxiety; stress; obsessive-compulsive challenges; creativity blocks; life transitions; self-management for chronic diseases; and adjunctive-to-medical approaches to cancer, during and after treatment. I use an integrative approach tailored to the needs, abilities, and interests of each patient or couple.

Dr. Regina Lazarovich, PhD is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in CA & NY and founder of Compass CBT Psychology, PC. She has dedicated her fifteen-year career to helping individuals break free from anxiety disorders, panic attacks, phobias, OCD, ADHD, binge eating, emotional eating, and negative body image.

Dr. Naama Hofman is a clinical psychologist in private practice. She specializes in evidence-based treatments for a range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, OCD, insomnia, and psychosis.

Melissa Walker is a psychotherapist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in New York City, practicing in-person in New York and via telehealth in Vermont and Florida. Melissa has been practicing for over fifteen years with individuals, couples, and groups.

I am a Hoboken based psychotherapist specializing in ADHD, grief, anxiety, relationship issues, and more. I offer warm, empowering and collaborative therapy to kids, teens and adults.

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.