Provider Directory

Jennifer Goldstein

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric NP

Ms. Goldstein is a board certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner affiliated with the NewYork-Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medicine Women's Mental Health Program. She holds an MFA in creative nonfiction and has written about healthcare for The Wall Street Journal and Associated Press.

Sarah McCaslin

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW, MDiv

Sarah McCaslin, MS, LCSW, MDiv is a licensed psychotherapist and the Executive Director of the Psychotherapy and Spirituality Institute (PSI) in New York City. With a background in both clinical social work and theology, Sarah works with individuals, couples, and families navigating complex emotional landscapes—grief, identity, trauma, and spiritual struggle among them. Her approach integrates systemic thinking with a deep respect for the sacred dimensions of healing. She holds degrees from Columbia University School of Social Work and Union Theological Seminary, and completed post-graduate training at the Ackerman Institute for the Family.

The Psychotherapy and Spirituality Institute (PSI) is an interdisciplinary, interfaith collective of mental health professionals offering spiritually-informed psychotherapy, clinical training, and consulting for individuals, couples, families, spiritual communities, nonprofits, and businesses.

Lisa Caren Litt

Psychologist, Ph.D.

Dr. Litt specializes in the treatment of traumatic stress disorders and substance use. With an experienced, flexible and compassionate approach, she also works with a wide range of individual client needs.

Heather Stevenson

Psychologist, Psy.D.

I’m a licensed psychologist with over a decade of experience helping clients reconnect with their core self and build more authentic, fulfilling relationships. My work is grounded in a trauma-informed, socially conscious lens, integrating AEDP, IFS, and somatic approaches. I specialize in working with high-achieving adults navigating anxiety, relational challenges, and the lasting impact of trauma. I offer virtual therapy for clients across New York and California.

Alena Gerst

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT

As a licensed psychotherapist and certified yoga instructor, I specialize in integrative health and the mind/body connection.

Emily Upshur

Psychologist, Ph.D.

Emily Upshur, Ph.D., is a New York State licensed clinical psychologist. Dr. Upshur received her Master's degree in developmental psychology from Tufts University, and holds both a Master’s degree and PhD in Clinical Psychology from the Graduate School and University Center at the City University of New York, an American Psychological Association accredited training program.

Dr. Upshur currently has a faculty appointment at The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital and is a Supervising Psychologist at Mount Sinai Beth Israel Medical Center, where she trains psychiatry residents, psychology interns, and psychology externs. She was the Clinical Director of the Center for Child Trauma and Resilience at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She has a private practice in Manhattan as well as Westchester, New York.

Dr. Upshur has a decade of experience working in a wide range of clinical settings, including hospital outpatient clinics, in-patient units, psychiatric emergency rooms, college and graduate student counseling programs, private psycho-educational and neuropsychological testing facilities, and faculty private practice. These experiences have given her the unique ability to meet the diverse needs of adults and children.

Michael Candela

Master Social Worker, LMSW, CASAC- T

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.

Lucia Vail

Psychologist, PhD

Lucia Vail, PhD is a licensed clinical psychologist with offices in midtown Manhattan and Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Vail practices individual and couple therapy with adults. She has been in private practice since 2005. With extensive experience and advanced training in both the cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic traditions, Dr. Vail specializes in helping individuals who struggle in stormy relationships, those who feel lonely or isolated, and those who too often feel frustrated and disappointed by their interactions with others, including in past experiences of psychotherapy. They may have experienced trauma or other early life stress, and may feel anxious and depressed. They may have been diagnosed with mood or personality disorders.

Idil Ozturk

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I am an LCSW licensed in NY and NJ. I specialize in anxiety, OCD, couples first-gen Americans. I offer in person sessions in downtown Manhattan.

Idil Franko

Psychologist, PsyD

Dr. Idil Franko is a licensed clinical psychologist who works with adolescents, young adults, adults, and families. She is also an adjunct clinical supervisor at the Psychological Center at CUNY. She specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress, emotion regulation difficulties, and teen/family challenges. She draws on extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Behavioral Parent Training. Dr. Franko currently works at Columbia’s Medical Center and will be starting her private practice in November. She has availability to take on new patients.

Suparna Basu

Psychiatrist

Originally from Delhi, India, Dr. Basu completed her medical training in Nepal before relocating to the United States for a psychiatric residency at North Shore Long Island Jewish Hospital. She started the outpatient psychiatric department at Baylor University in Irving, TX, and taught psychiatry to medical students at Texas A&M before moving into private practice.

Dr. Basu believes that building human connection is a critical aspect of practicing successful evidence-based medicine. She sees mental health as more than just the presence of specific symptoms, a diagnosis, or the medication her patients may decide to take. She gives clients the time, space, and non-judgmental attention they need during periods of crisis and enjoys collaborating with fellow clinicians, especially therapists, who she sees as an invaluable part of treatment.

Jaylen Herchenroder

Mental Health Counselor

I am a pre licensed professional that is eager to get to know you and your story. Whether you are coping with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships or life transitions our goal is to explore what is coming up for you. I offer a lighthearted, empathetic approach grounded in curiosity to build a strong working relationship throughout our time together

Susan Graves

Clinical Social Work/Therapist

With over 40 years of professional experience, it is this role as a therapist that blends my work and life experience together beautifully. It allows me to understand clients more deeply. I work with individuals and couples, and I help clients feel contained, supported, and challenged to grow. Let's meet for a complimentary consultation to see if we are a good fit.

Briana Weiner

Mental Health Counselor, LMHC

I approach therapy from a place of humor, curiosity and an honest desire to help you uncover those places where you feel most stuck in order to build the life that you want.
My practice draws from EMDR, psychodynamic therapy, and mindfulness based therapies in order to best fit your needs.

I have worked extensively with children, adults, and couples, navigating anything from life stressors to acute and ongoing traumas, to a desire to simply feel more connected to yourself and others