Provider Directory

Lorena Schaeffer

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CYT, EMDR

I work with teens and adults to help them understand the impact of past experiences on the present, but also focus on the here and now. I incorporate breathing and meditation practices to cope with everyday stress.

Kelli Morin

Clinical Social Work/Therapist

I am a clinical social worker licensed in New York and New Jersey, specializing in LGBTQ+ concerns, identity exploration, anxiety, life transitions, women’s issues, chronic illness, grief, and insomnia. My relational approach emphasizes empathy, collaboration and meaningful growth through a strong therapeutic alliance.

Gail A. Brown

Psychoanalyst, MA, LP, CGP-Certified Group

Psychodynamic Psychotherapis/Psychoanalyst
Certified Group Psychotherapist (American Group Psychotherapy Assn)
Director of Academic Training, The Center for Group Studies
Group and individual supervision

colette pycha

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHCNS,NP

I am a clinical nurse specialist and psychiatric nurse practitioner in private practice near Columbus Circle whereby I treat adults with a broad range of issues including anxiety, depression, ADD and trauma . I have been trained in Gestalt and DBT . I see patients for psychotherapy as well as work collaboratively with other clinicians to treat their patients with medication management.

Ania Siwek Schwartzman

Psychologist, Psy.D.

Dr. Ania Siwek Schwartzman is a NYS Licensed Clinical and School Psychologist who has supported children and adults for over 20 years. Dr. Schwartzman works predominantly from a psychodynamic relational approach and integrates evidence-based practices such as CBT and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction.
Dr. Schwartzman offers individual therapy and is available for webinars and keynotes.

Laura B. Kestemberg

Psychologist, Ph.D.

My career in mental health as a licensed psychologist spans more than 25 years and includes various professional roles which include running my private practice, working as a university professor, and at different points, as a clinician, clinical supervisor or director in various NYC hospitals, schools, and community clinics. My professional background of direct service, scholarly work, and teaching at the graduate and doctoral level has given me a well-rounded perspective when working alongside my patients. I feel fortunate that due to my training I can provide the most effective, cutting edge, and evidence-based techniques to my patients. I work hard to empower individuals to effectively reach their goals and gain insight into what is most concerning them. On a personal level, I am multilingual and multicultural, and I often work with clients who are navigating the intersections of their various identities related to their family of origin, culture, and religion, as well as their race, gender and sexual identity. My style is warm, down-to-earth, direct and interactive. I work with children, adolescents, and adults of all ages, either in person or through virtual sessions. I work with couples as well as individuals.

Arielle Toporovsky

Psychologist, Ph.D

I am a NYS Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over a decade of experience providing psychotherapy, neuropsychological evaluations, and critical case consultations for healthcare professionals. My specialties include working with clients with acute and chronic health conditions, anxiety, depression, life transitions, learning difficulties, conflictual relationships, and those in the perinatal period. Above all, I am committed to bringing empathy, openness, and honesty to the therapy space to foster growth and positive change.

Rebecca Weiser

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I am a dedicated therapist anchored in a humanistic, strengths-based approach to addressing mental health concerns.

Julie E Surbaugh

Psychologist, Psy.D.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice. My office is located at Columbus Circle. I received my training at Rutgers University (Graduation 2007).

Jamie Zaccardi

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C

Welcome! I am Jamie, a therapist who specializes in Perinatal Mental Health and Trauma. I utilize EMDR, IFS, polyvagal and attachment-based approaches in order to get to the root of current symptoms and provide lasting healing.

Francine Leof

Psychologist, Psy. D.

Therapy is a challenging experience. Having thirty + years of experience as a licensed psychologist working with adults and adolescents, I know that finding a "good fit" can be difficult, yet is critical to the therapeutic process. Ultimately the best results are achieved when the therapeutic relationship is one of trust and comfort.

Laura Venuto

Psychologist, Psy.D.

I am a New York and New Jersey Licensed Psychologist with twenty years of experience providing psychological services for children, adolescents and adults. I provide both short and long term therapy for adults in my private practice, which is completely virtual. One of my areas of specialty is maternal mental health. I provide short and long term therapy for new moms as well as offer preventative consultation services to expectant parents in order to set them up for success as they grow their family. My unique training in a combined Clinical and School Psychology doctoral program qualifies me to work with individuals across the lifespan.

Melissa L. Greenberg

Psychologist, PsyD

My style as a psychotherapist is supportive, empathic, and nonjudgmental. I have worked with adults and older adolescents who struggle with relationship issues, overwhelming emotions, challenging life circumstances, and difficult transitions. I work to help people better understand their areas of struggle and how they can use their strengths to cope with and overcome challenges. My goal is to help the people I work with achieve meaningful and lasting change that improves the quality of their lives.

Vered Brownstein

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Vered Brownstein is an Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and psychotherapist specializing in a range of mental and behavioral health challenges, including anxiety, depression, and life transitions. She earned her MSW from the Silverman School of Social Work at Hunter College and completed advanced training in child and adolescent psychotherapy at The William Alanson White Institute.

Ms. Brownstein has worked in diverse settings, including Medicaid clinics, domestic violence clinics, and schools, gaining extensive experience in supporting individuals across various life circumstances. Additionally, she has established and built ad-hoc mental health clinics in emergency shelters for displaced survivors, where she and a team of mental health professionals recruited, trained, and supervised therapists in crisis and trauma management for individuals in acute distress.

With a patient-centered, evidence-based approach, Ms. Brownstein provides individual and family therapy, helping clients develop effective coping strategies and build emotional resilience. She also offers supervision to LMSW therapists working toward their clinical license, supporting their professional development.

Her goal is to create a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where clients can manage their emotions, overcome challenges, and achieve lasting emotional well-being.