Provider Directory

Joey Ackerman

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R

Joey Ackerman, LCSW-R, is a skilled psychotherapist specializing in Cognitive Behavioral and Psychodynamically Oriented Therapy. Her client-centered approach emphasizes collaborative, constructive goal-setting aimed at enhancing overall well-being. Joey provides a safe therapeutic space for young adults, professionals, and creatives, addressing issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, attachment challenges, bereavement, relational difficulties, OCD, and various phobias. She holds a B.A. from the University of Massachusetts and an MSW from NYU’s Silver School of Social Work, with post-master training in mindfulness, eating disorder treatment, DBT, CBT, OCD, and more.

Amy Palfrey

Psychologist, Ph.D.

I am a clinical psychologist who has extensive training in evidence-based psychotherapies, including CBT, ACT, EFT, and Mindfulness-based approaches. I often work with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, relational difficulties, grief and loss, or issues that arise during the perinatal period.

Sophie Browner

Master Social Worker, LMSW

I am a psychotherapist in New York working with adults who want to better understand themselves and move beyond patterns that feel difficult to change. I have particular experience working with emerging adults, the LGBTQIA+ community, personality disorders, complex trauma, and survivors of childhood abuse. I offer both virtual therapy and in-person sessions in Manhattan’s Financial District.

Elizabeth Wynn

Licensed Creative Arts Therapist, LCAT

I am a licensed Creative Arts Therapist based in Brooklyn, NY. I work with adult clients struggling with generalized anxiety, social anxiety, trauma, and depressive symptoms. I primarily focus on how their symptoms affect their self-esteem, their locus of control, and their personal and professional relationships. My overall approach is strengths-based and collaborative. I also use CBT techniques and the attachment theory modality as a framework with my clients.

Kathleen Springer

Psychologist, Ph.D.

Dr. Kathleen Springer is a clinical psychologist specialized in treating depressive, anxiety, and trauma-related disorders.

Victoria De Paula

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

The focus of my practice is treating attachment trauma in both individuals and couples. I am certified in Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples and trained in EMDR, with a focus on treating relational trauma using AF-EMDR and ego state interventions. I love mindfulness-based cognitive therapies like DBT and ACT and incorporate skills to help clients become better able to cope with life's daily challenges and stay regulated as we work on deeper healing.

Lilly Magid

Psychologist, PsyD

I am a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in working with individuals in the perinatal period, parenthood, adolescence and family life. My style is collaborative as we work to increase your understanding of your own life and build insight into conflicts you may be experiencing. I have trained in Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Parent Management Training (PMT) and I am comprehensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which is highly effective for individuals struggling with emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance. I integrate modalities to meet your needs and adopt a nonjudgmental stance and compassionate approach.

Ilyse Dobrow DiMarco

Psychologist

Ilyse Dobrow DiMarco, Ph.D. is a NJ and NY State licensed (and PSYPACT-certified) clinical psychologist and writer specializing in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety, parenting, relationship challenges, women's health issues, perimenopause, and difficult life transitions. She is the Founder/Director of the North Jersey Center for Anxiety and Stress Management in Summit, NJ and a Diplomate of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy. She is the author of Mom Brain: Proven Strategies to Fight the Anxiety, Guilt, and Overwhelming Emotions of Motherhood--And Relax Into Your New Self.

Hana Ahary

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I am a bilingual/bicultural therapist working with individuals, couples and families. I have over twenty years experience serving marginalized families. I am a graduate of the Ackerman Institute’s Clinical Externship Program. My work is based on a family-centered treatment model, within which I create unique therapeutic practices and interventions that support and meet the specific needs of my clients. I provide a safe therapeutic space that fosters compassion and dignity.

I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families impacted by complex trauma, family sexual abuse, grief and loss, adoption, foster care, and special needs. I am also experienced in interracial/intercultural situations and issues of gender identity.

I bring heart and caring to my practice. I have seen change and healing regardless of how stuck or trapped a person may feel as a result of the challenges/traumas of their life journey. I am committed to supporting each person in creating their own path towards greater insight, deeper understanding, and importantly self-empathy.

Ellie Tiano

Psychiatric Nurse, MSN, RN

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

Jaci Lopez Witmer

Psychologist, Psy.D.

I work with adults and young adults ages 18+ individually in my private practice. I practice from a trauma-informed, integrative perspective and draw primarily on relational, interpersonal, mindfulness, and CBT theories. My therapeutic style is open, collaborative, and nonjudgmental.

I have significant experience working with individuals across a variety of treatment settings. I have specific expertise with university students, financial professionals, health care providers, and entrepreneurs.

My office is located near Union Square. I am licensed in New York, Washington DC, and Florida, and I am registered to provide Telehealth Services to individuals residing in Vermont.

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.

Amy Rosenthal

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Experienced psychodynamically-oriented therapist (LCSW), with a focus on attachment and relational trauma. My practice welcomes clients from all racial, ethnic, religious and national backgrounds, social and economic classes, genders. sexual identities, and orientations.

Emily Arnstein

Psychologist

Dr. Emily Arnstein is licensed as a clinical psychologist practicing in Manhattan on the Upper East side. She specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression, and trauma and primarily uses a cognitive-behavioral approach.