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Jane Halperin, PhD, MS
Associate Director
Columbia University Center for Psychoanalytic Training & Research
Assistant Clinical Professor of Medical Psychology
Dept. of Psychiatry
College of Physicians & Surgeons
Columbia University

Practice of psychotherapy: adolescents and adults
Practice of psychoanalysis: adults
Couples treatment
Supervision: psychology externs, interns, fellows; clinicians in private practice

Areas of Interest/Additional Training:
Young Adult Development
Alcohol/Substance Misuse
Psychological Adjustment to Medical Illness
Prenatal Diagnosis, Pregnancy Loss
Couples Treatment; Parenting Skills

Jane Mattes, L.C.S.W. is a seasoned board-certified psychotherapist and the founder of Single Mothers by Choice (SMC). She specializes in parenting, donor families, and assisted reproduction or adoption.

I work with couples and individuals to increase self-awareness, self-acceptance, and fulfillment.

I am a bilingual Spanish-English clinical psychologist working with individuals who experience depression, anxiety and interpersonal difficulties, and who, in many cases struggle with issues related to acculturation, racism and unequal justice.

I hold a Psy.D. in Clinical and Community Psychology from Pace University in New York as well as a Master’s degree in Forensic Psychology. I am a licensed clinical psychologist in my country of origin, Argentina, where I trained in psychoanalytic modes of treatment. Much of my clinical training in New York has been at NYU-Bellevue-where I worked with survivors of torture and trauma, individuals with severe personality disorders and was trained in the use of short-term psychotherapeutic techniques.

As a licensed psychologist, I offer my expertise in providing effective therapies for anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship concerns. My approach is interactive, solution-focused, and based on developing each person's strengths. Together, we nurture experiential shifts to deepen one's inner capacities to manage everyday challenges and stress.

I am a psychotherapist in NYC with over 30 years experience providing treatment for couples and individuals-
An educator and supervisor in the Family and Couples division of The Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy, I provide a safe and secure environment in which to explore the issues that keep individuals and couples stuck in unsatisfying patterns of relating.
My related experiences as a meditator, dancer, black belt in Aikido and other non-verbal modalities enable me as well, to be attuned to how the body informs the psyche-

I've been in private practice since 1999, working with adolescents and adults of all ages in individual, couples, and group therapy. I have a special interest in working with college students, recent college graduates, and emerging adults. I also provide clinical supervision to psychotherapists at varied stages of practice and experience, including candidates pursuing psychoanalytic training, LMSWs working toward New York State licensure, and seasoned social workers, psychologists, and psychoanalysts.

I hold a Doctorate of Social Welfare (DSW) and Master of Social Work (MSW) from New York University’s Silver School of Social Work, where I also became certified in social work field instruction. I holds a Certificate in Psychoanalysis from the Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Study Center (PPSC), and am a graduate of The Women’s Therapy Centre Institute (WTCI), which trains clinicians to help women with eating problems and body image issues.

I am a Psychotherapist working in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Through a combination of verbal psychotherapy, art therapy, and EMDR, I cater my approach to each individual's unique needs.

Everyone deserves a space where all aspects of your personhood are acknowledged, accepted, and welcomed without judgement. I’m a therapist that navigates the world and my clinical work from a curious, mindful, and social justice stance. I provide a non-judgmental and safe space for you to process and explore your thoughts and feelings. I specialize in Perinatal Mental Health and operate from a psychodynamic, attachment-based, and relational perspective and utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness (MBSR).

Sofia is a Latina psychotherapist from Mexico City who's native language is Spanish. Sofia is located in New York, NY, where she sees clients at a private practice called Union Square Psychotherapy and is located in 44 East 12th Street, New York City, New York 10003, United States. Sofia has experience in DBT, Psychodynamic therapy and practices through a Trauma-Informed lens.

Dr. Mayville specializes in couple therapy and individual therapy focused on improving relationships and reducing anxiety. She is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Weill Cornell Medicine and uses CBT, acceptance strategies, and empathy.

Art Psychotherapist in Union Sq, NYC, with 20+ years experience working with adults struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, self-esteem; have a particular focus on relationships/attachment struggles; also work with individuals on life and career transitions, as well as blocks to creativity. Trained in IFS, AF-EMDR, AEDP, ISP, and coaching through CTI. Additionally, I create/facilitate arts based workshops, and am a practicing visual artist.

Karen Perlman, LCSW is a seasoned clinician, with over 3 decades of experience, who works with individuals, couples, families and groups. Her early training from NYU Silverman School of Social Work, and Ackerman Institute for the Family informed her treatment as a family systems therapist. In more recent years, she has incorporated an evidenced based approach using CBT to treat depression and anxiety, as well as a relationship model that helps her clients disentangle from power struggles and learn skills for more effective communication. Professionally trained as an ADHD coach, she often uses coaching in combination with CBT for her clients with executive function challenges. With expertise as an integrative nutrition coach, she naturally employs a holistic approach to her understanding and treatment of a variety of emotional and health oriented issues. Currently, she is deepening her expertise in helping patients with OCD using Exposure Response Prevention (ERP). She is guided by her keen intuition and strong knowledge base in a variety of therapies, deep empathy and sense of humor, when helping her clients achieve their therapeutic goals and ultimate potential. As a therapist with a disability, she has a deep appreciation for life's challenges, pain, loss and suffering and has learned the art of "transforming obstacles into opportunities,"

I'm a passionate and creative British mental health counselor with experience working in addiction, with justice-impacted individuals and families, and with women with serious mental illness and in life stage transitions. My background is in the arts, and before moving to New York I lived in Senegal and France. I currently work in a group practice in NYC and am accepting new clients.