Provider Directory

Eleanor Garrou

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I have an integrated approach that uses psychodynamic psychotherapy, trauma-informed practice, and incorporates parts of CBT and mindfulness. I have over 20 years of experience working with adults, adolescents and children. In addition, I specialize in working with parents with children who have learning differences and people going through life transitions. I am licensed in NY, CT and FL.

Beth Epstein

Psychologist, Ph.D.

Dr. Beth Epstein received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Connecticut and is a licensed psychologist in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. She is an expert in the use of CBT and other evidence-based strategies in psychotherapy. In addition to years of experience treating a range of disorders, Dr. Epstein has a strong specialty in assessment and treatment of Addiction.

Galina Raykin

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R

Galina Raykin, LCSW is a New York–based psychotherapist specializing in trauma-informed, attachment-focused therapy for adults. She works with individuals navigating complex trauma, anxiety, relational patterns, and emotional overwhelm. Galina’s approach is relational, psychodynamic, and somatically informed, supporting patients in developing greater emotional regulation, self-trust, and clarity in relationships. She provides telehealth therapy to adults across New York State.

Christine Grounds

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R

I am a psychodynamic psychotherapist who has been seeing patients since 2002. I specialize in working with mothers, especially mothers or children with special needs.

Sydney Shope

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP-BC

Dr. Sydney Shope, DNP, PMHNP-BC, is a psychiatric nurse practitioner who works with children, adolescents, and adults to address a wide range of social, emotional, and behavioral issues. Through evidence-based, patient-centered care, Sydney provides the best care for patients. By using a practical, solution-focused, holistic, empathic, and collaborative approach, Sydney effectively treats mental health conditions to meet each client’s unique needs.

Xiaofeng W. Koswatta

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I work with clients who experience trauma, whether it is childhood sexual, physical, or emotional abuse, or more recent traumatic events. I would like to help you work through it and separate the past from the present so you can move on with your life.

Patricia Mendell

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

My life work for over 25 years is helping individuals, couples, and families in life cycle transitions that are challenging such as: marital/relationship conflicts; infertility; miscarriage/pregnancy loss; decision making in family building options; and adjustments to parenthood/parenting. As an experienced clinical social worker with private practices in both Manhattan/Brooklyn. My treatment approach combines, interpersonal and cognitive-behavioral techniques, as well as based upon individual patient needs. She has a supportive and interactive communication style. Her practice is located in Greenwich Village near the Union Square area.

I approach Patricia Mendell is an experienced clinical social worker with private practices in Manhattan/Brooklyn.

Elizabeth Camche

Mental Health Counselor, LMHC

My goal is to support clients in building resilience and navigating life’s inevitable challenges with greater clarity and confidence. I believe therapy should be a collaborative process—personalized, respectful, and rooted in trust.
I have experience working with adults navigating anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, ADHD, career shifts, grief, and family dynamics.

Sharon Itkoff Nacache

Art Therapist, LCAT, LPAT, ATR-BC, PMH-C

I am a perinatal art therapist supporting those who identify as caregivers--professionally or personally--in cultivating creative resilience in the workplace, throughout their family building journeys, and beyond. I am a trauma-informed, attachment-based, relational clinician with a virtual practice serving NY & NJ. I have a special focus on maternal, parental, and reproductive wellness using creative clinical approaches grounded in principles of cultural humility, humanism, and the healing power of an empathic creative process. I also provide integrative arts-based wellness workshops on site or remotely for employees in both the public and private sectors to bring creative healing spaces to work. Contact: sharon@cocreatearttherapy.com

Carly McCarvill

Mental Health Counselor, LMHC-D

Carly McCarvill, LMHC-D, is a Columbia University trained psychotherapist who
has extensive experience helping clients struggling with ADHD, disordered eating, and the full spectrum of anxiety disorders. She has two master’s degrees in Psychological Counseling. Carly is direct and deeply compassionate; Carly takes pride in maintaining a uniquely professional and unconventional approach to therapy. When appropriate, she enjoys incorporating moments of levity, humor, and laughter into sessions.

Julie Amoretti

Psychologist, Ph.D.

Julie Amoretti, PhD is a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice in Santa Barbara, California. She also sees patients virtually who are based in NYC. She is trained in psychoanalytic psychotherapy, and sees patients struggling with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, and psychosomatic illness.

Ellie Tiano

Psychiatric Nurse, MSN, RN

MSN, BSN, RN
Nurse Navigator at Ember Health
University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing

Lara Friedrich

Psychologist, Psy.D.

I am a clinical psychologist in private practice for close to a decade with a fundamentally psychodynamic, relational approach that is augmented by techniques drawn from CBT, DBT, and ACT. I enjoy working with individuals and couples from college age through mid-life and I am a particularly strong fit for couples who are curious about improving their connections through the challenges of early partnership, conception and pregnancy, and early parenthood. I also enjoy working with individuals with a range of presenting problems.

Sharon Fader

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I am a licensed clinical social worker with 15 years of experience, with particular expertise in the treatment of executive functioning challenges, ADHD, and mood-related issues. I provide both psychotherapy and targeted executive functioning coaching to help clients build skills in organization, time management, emotional regulation, and goal-setting.