Provider Directory

I am a licensed Creative Arts Psychotherapist in private practice in NY and serve anyone based in New York State.
I have over 25 years of clinical experiences in treating culturally diverse clients. My immigration and bicultural experiences as an Asian-American have given a keen awareness of how our intersectional identities influence our perception of ourselves, how we relate to others, and how we navigate the broader world.
I draw from various therapeutic disciplines: Psychodynamic Psychotherapy; AEDP; Attachment-Focused EMDR; IFS; Somatic Psychotherapy; Mindfulness-based Therapy; Couples/Family Therapy, and Art Therapy.

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults. My integrative approach draws from IFS, psychodynamic, CBT, and relational therapies to help clients deepen self-understanding, build resilience, and create meaningful change.

I am a New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor and specialize in OCD and Anxiety Disorders. I practice in midtown Manhattan and work with young adult and adult populations. I also treat clients with relationship issues, stress and work difficulties.

I am a psychiatrist specializing in both medication management and psychotherapy. I am experienced in working with a wide array of conditions including anxiety, depression and ADHD. I have a particular focus and passion for working with individuals who experienced early life traumas and those struggling with disorders of dissociation. I work closely with the LGBTQ population.

Fanny Tristan, LCSW-R, is a trauma-trained psychotherapist and founder of Restority Space, a virtual practice serving eldest daughters and high-achieving women across NY, NJ, & CT. She specializes in helping clients unlearn perfectionism, build self-trust, and create healthier relationships. She also facilitates weekly virtual therapy groups for women of color.

I am a clinical psychologist in Scarsdale NY, I work with individuals of all ages and specializes in Women's issues.

Julie Spitzer, LCSW-R, Licensed Psychoanalyst
333 West 57th Street, Suite 1-C
New York, NY 10019
Contact Info: 212-245-0533
julesspitzer2@gmail.com
Modalities: Group adult psychotherapy. Supervision provided to licensed psychotherapists in group formats. Individual adult psychotherapy (not accepting new patients at this time.) I am an out of network private practitioner serving the tristate area and the LGBTQ Community for over 35 years.

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MBA
Ferne Traeger, LCSW, MBA is a psychotherapist/psychoanalyst and executive coach whose work is informed by her many years' experience in both clinical practice and business management. She specializes in life transitions, (including the transition to working parent and returning to work after a career hiatus), work/life integration and career conflicts

I believe that therapy is a partnership and I work in collaboration with my clients to understand how we can work together to best support them in overcoming challenges and achieving their goals. I have received extensive training and supervision for the treatment of eating disorders and related concerns, including anxiety, clinical perfectionism and self-esteem issues. I work with Clients and their families, utilizing evidence-based approaches, including CBT, ACT, and Compassion Focused Therapy, to empower and support them in achieving their goals.

My name is Leyla Fonseca, and I’m a licensed therapist based in New York. I have over six years of experience working in special education schools across the city, during which I've gained valuable knowledge and insights. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults who are navigating challenges related to anxiety, depression, and autism spectrum disorder.

I work with adolescents, young adults, older adults, and couples and utilize an integrative approach, including Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral, and psychodynamic therapies, as well as attachment-based frameworks. I work with individuals experiencing a wide array of symptoms, including anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, life transitions, and obsessive-behavioral tendencies. My approach emphasizes a warm, collaborative, and individualized treatment style, with a strong focus on the therapeutic relationship.

Sarah Kaufman, LCSW, is a New York–based psychotherapist working with adults and couples. She specializes in sex and relationships, grief and loss, perinatal and reproductive mental health, and relational trauma. Sarah has particular experience supporting LGBTQ+ clients, new parents, and those navigating major life transitions.

Her work is relational and insight-oriented, integrating psychodynamic therapy with Internal Family Systems (IFS). With couples and partners, she uses Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help shift painful patterns and strengthen emotional connection. Sarah’s style is warm, collaborative, and engaged, and she is committed to providing anti-oppressive, affirming care.

I am a NYS Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT). Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), National Certified Counselor (NCC), and Board Certified Dance/Movement Therapist (BC-DMT), author and lecturer. In 2003, I created and continue to be the senior dance/movement therapist for pediatric patients at Integrative Medicine Service, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, NY. In private practice for almost 40 years, I developed and am director of Dancing Dialogue LCAT LMHC PLLC [www.dancingdialogue.com] a private creative arts psychotherapy practice with offices in Cold Spring, NY and NYC, specializing in the role of nonverbal communication and the body-mind-emotion connection. Collectively, our art, dance, and couples/family therapists focus on themes related to all aspects of the parent-infant attachment relationship from conception to postpartum; early parent-infant attachment; parenting in the digital age; sensory processing difficulties; ADHD; autism; child/teen and family dynamics; trauma; pediatric medical illness; adult chronic pain; grief and loss.

I specialize in helping people struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, interpersonal issues at home, work and school, or those trying to break free of unhelpful patterns.  As a former lawyer, I understand the unique demands, stress, and expectations many lawyers, students, executives,  and high-level professionals experience, including perfectionism, imposter syndrome, relationship struggles, and difficulty achieving a work-life balance.  My life experience and career as a large NYC firm lawyer combined with my empathy and compassion enable me to be your teammate to help you achieve your goals.  Together, we can explore how your life experiences impact your current relationships and patterns in order to help you live fully and authentically.