Provider Directory

My name is Nneka Symister, and I am a licensed clinical social worker with over two decades of experience in social services, including more than ten years in private practice. I have worked with diverse populations throughout New York.

I specialize in supporting individuals navigating perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, infertility, grief and loss, relationship challenges, and life stressors. My work integrates CBT, EMDR, interpersonal therapy, mindfulness, stress management, and meditation.

I specialize in working in with high achieving women navigating complex chronic illness, chronic pelvic pain and women’s health issues as well as the anxiety and grief that come along with it. My clients are striving to find stability with illness all while juggling their career, relationships and family. I absolutely love what I do and am a firm believer that day to day life can get so much better with a support team behind you.

You may be wondering why I niched in women’s health. Simply put, I get it. After living with chronic illnesses for fifteen years, struggling to find correct diagnoses, surgeries and countless treatments, I understand first hand the impact of women’s health issues on your mental health. I empathize with the toll it takes on your body and your most important relationships. I get the grief that comes with the loss of dreams you had for your future, struggling with your identity as a woman and feeling betrayed by your body. My hope is to use my therapeutic skills and real life experience to help you get to the other side.

I founded New York Women’s CBT and expanded to group private practice with the goal of providing niched, expert care for more women in New York. Our clinicians are experts and passionate about working within women’s health issues. We want to walk together through pain and grief you are feeling, help you cope with anxiety and feel the fog of depression lifted. Complex chronic illness and health issues are a part of your story-they do not have to be all of your story.

Alexis Cate is an accomplished Clinical Social Worker specializing in trauma-focused therapies. Alexis is pursuing certification in EMDR and is extensively trained in TF-CBT, DBT, ACT, MI, and narrative therapy.

I am a licensed clinical social worker in practice for over 20 years. I specialize in working with patients suffering from depression, anxiety, as well as postpartum women, parents of children with special needs and NICU moms. I also work extensively with performing artists.

Carol Bloom LCSW, PC is a psychotherapist in private practice in the West Village. She is also co-founder of The Women's Therapy Centre Institute where she is on the board, faculty and is a supervisor. She has expertise in eating and body based symptoms as well as analytically oriented psychodynamic and relational treatment. She is co- author of Eating Problems and numerous articles pertaining to Women's psychological issues.

I've had the honor of working with adults, adolescents and children specializing in Trauma, Depression, Grief/Bereavement and Anxiety Disorders. My clinical interests currently include perinatal mental health (infertility, pregnancy, birth, adoption, adjustment to parenthood), depression, anxiety, attachments, trauma, life transitions, multicultural issues (including immigration and acculturation), emerging adulthood, and identity development. When I have a moment to myself I enjoy the outdoors, adventures, and doing cartwheels outside on rainy days. I find meaning in the present moment through yoga, dance, and emotional connection with others.

My therapeutic practice with young and mature adults uses an integrated psychodynamic approach tailored to the individual needs of each client.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist offering virtual psychotherapy to clients in New York, New Jersey, Florida, and all PSYPACT states. My expertise includes couples therapy, anxiety and mood disorders, relationship challenges, life transitions, perinatal/maternal mental health, and trauma.

I am a seasoned therapist with over 30 years of clinical experience, specializing in addictions, mood disorders, infertility, and adoption. I work with individuals and couples, ages 16 to 85, utilizing a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach tailored to each client's unique needs. A sliding scale is available, with session rates starting at $125.

I specialize in working with individuals and couples living in New York State, Connecticut, and New Jersey - offering both in-person (NYC) and virtual sessions. As an attachment-oriented therapist, I help clients process trauma and attachment injuries, shift out of problematic behaviors and patterns, and deepen their connection to themselves and others.

Marisa is a marriage and family therapist and educational psychologist. She takes a collaborative approach to create a warm atmosphere where clients feel comfortable sharing their stories and lived experiences. She is a certified Prepare/Enrich facilitator, has completed Level 1 and 2 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy, and wrote a book on the science of relationships.

I help people who are struggling with life transitions, relationship and intimacy issues, and questions about identity. I have specialized expertise in helping women and men address the aftereffects of trauma, including post-traumatic stress disorder, depersonalization and dissociation.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and New Jersey, specializing in the treatment of anxiety, OCD, depression, and relationship challenges. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based therapies including DBT, CBT, ACT, and ERP. I aim to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients can build skills, increase insight, and move toward a life aligned with their values.

Specializing in CBT, DBT, and evidenced-based trauma treatment for adolescents, adults, couples, and families.