Provider Directory

Emine Tahiraj

Psychoanalyst

I am a licensed psychoanalyst in New York City and received a Masters in industrial/organizational psychology from CUNY Brooklyn College. I completed my postgraduate training at Metropolitan Institute for training in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy in Adult Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. I worked at the Metropolitan Center for Mental Health as a clinician where I gained experience working with adults of all ages. In addition to working as a psychotherapist, I also spent over 20 years in the academic service technology field.

Lindsay McGarril

Mental Health Counselor, LMHC-D, LPC

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and certified EMDRIA therapist with 10 years experience working with clients of all ages, backgrounds and struggle areas that allows me to be a more well-rounded and seasoned therapist. I provide CBT, DBT, EMDR and practical feedback for clients to utilize inside and outside of sessions to ensure they are getting the most out of our work together. I am licensed in NY, CT and FL.

Kerin Nadler

Art Therapist

Kerin Nadler is a Psychoanalyst, Group Psychotherapist and Creative Arts Therapist.
Kerin provides individual and group psychoanalytic psychotherapy for people struggling with depression, psychosis, mood disorders, PTSD, personality disorders, anxiety and relationship issues. She has previously worked as an individual and group therapist at Brooklyn Community PROS (outpatient) and Mt. Sinai Hospital (inpatient). Kerin teaches a course on Group Psychotherapy to psychiatric residents at Mt. Sinai Hospital. Kerin has been a guest lecturer at Mt. Sinai School of Medicine and Yeshiva University/Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She has also presented at local and national group psychotherapy conferences.

Rachel Ward

Psychiatrist, MD

**Currently unable to accept new patients** I am a board-certified psychiatrist with a relatively eclectic background and a commitment to maintaining a warm, open and non-judgmental space for all individuals I work with. I am experienced and comfortable diagnosing & treating a wide variety of mental health concerns, including trauma-related issues, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, perinatal and postpartum depression/anxiety/psychosis, and adult ADD/ADHD. I am trained and experienced in providing a number of treatments, including medications, psychotherapy (CBT, DBT, Psychodynamic or Insight-oriented psychotherapy, Relational psychotherapy, Somatic & Attachment Focused EMDR), light therapies (e.g. for seasonal mood symptoms), and nutritional/lifestyle modification for improving quality of life and functioning.

Helga Byrne

Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, CASAC

Specializing in relational therapy for high achievers, professionals and career minded individuals, Helga’s approach is compassionate, direct and interactive, incorporating cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, experiential and somatic techniques and psychodynamic psychotherapy. Helga believes deeply in the transformative power of therapy to transmute one’s relationship to oneself and others, to overcome internal barriers and become the best version of yourself.

Laura Pantaleo

Psychologist, Psy.D.

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

Laura Schneebaum

Mental Health Counselor

Laura Schneebaum is a licensed mental health counselor and a national certified counselor. She takes a client centered, strengths based, and relational approach to working with clients. She places great importance on learning about the client’s identity, culture, and environment to create an individualized approach for each client. She believes the therapeutic process and relationship can be inherently healing and empowering for her clients.

Debbie Ferraro

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, PMH-C

I specialize in working with women struggling with anxiety and depression, self-esteem, and grief and loss. As a Certified Perinatal Mental Health specialist, I also provide care to women navigating pregnancy, fertility challenges, loss, and adjustment during the perinatal phase. Therapy with me is a compassionate, collaborative process in a safe, judgment-free space. Through an emotionally-focused framework, with an attachment-focused orientation and an emphasis on the experiential process, I offer steadfast support and a place to put down the heavy things my clients have been carrying. I weave in my training in CBT, DBT and mindfulness practices where useful to provide a robust therapeutic experience that meets clients where they are on their unique journey.

Danielle Esposito

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I utilize a combination of psychodynamic and CBT approaches, specializing in depression, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, and self-perception challenges, transitions associated with significant milestones, and navigating pre/postpartum and all stages of child rearing.

Eileen Placeres

Master Social Worker, LMSW

I help individuals, couples, and families in New York City navigate life transitions, strengthen intimacy, and foster self-understanding. My practice is supportive, anti-racist, LGBTQ+ affirming, and experienced in working with first responders, fathers, men’s issues, and BIPOC clients.

Lesley Alderman

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I am a psychotherapist based in Brooklyn, NY, where I see individuals and couples both in person and via Zoom. I have a particular expertise in working with adults who have ADHD.

Vanessa Vitiello Williams

Psychologist, MS Ed. , PsyD

Accepting new virtual patients(NY &NJ)!** I am a NY/NJ licensed clinical psychologist treating children, adolescents, adults, and couples. I have a specialized training in perinatal mental health and extensive experiencing treating children and adolescents with mood and anxiety disorders. Other areas of specialty include: life transitions, grief/loss, trauma and relationship issues.

Lorraine Caputo

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R

Lorraine Caputo, LCSW has 30 years of experience as a psychodynamic psychotherapist and provides a warm and safe environment for patients who want to change how they think and feel about their lives and their relationships. She is trained in Relational Psychoanalysis, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), a short-term treatment for depression which focuses on relationships, and attachment-based EMDR. She recently published a Chapter in Psychoanalytic Treatment of Eating Disorders: When Words Fail and Bodies Speak.

Elizabeth Loran

Psychologist, Ph.D.

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Maine, New York, and New Jersey with over 20 year of experience. I work with adults and couples.