Provider Directory

Adi Avivi

Psychologist

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and a Certified Group Psychotherapist in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Before establishing my own private practice, I worked as an assistant professor and supervising clinical psychologist at Columbia University Medical Center and Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. I completed my post-doctoral fellowship at Long Island Jewish Medical Center – Zucker Hillside Hospital. I received my doctorate in clinical psychology from Long Island University – Post and completed my internship at Kings County Hospital Center.

Kara Bloomgarden-Smoke

Master Social Worker, LMSW

I’m a psychotherapist who works with people navigating anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship challenges, parenting, caregiving, and major life transitions. I’m particularly interested in the ways change and loss can affect our sense of identity and how we understand ourselves and our relationships. I mainly work from a psychodynamic perspective and adapt my approach to each client. I see clients in person in Manhattan and Brooklyn, and remotely.

Nicole Benedicto Elden

Psychologist

Dr. Nicole Benedicto Elden is a NY state licensed clinical psychologist, supervisor, public speaker, published author, dissertation, career and life coach. She is a 1.5 generation Filipina-American offering in-person and virtual therapy (Wed-Fri). Her therapeutic approach is integrative and she has been trained in interpersonal/relational, emotion focused, relational life, cognitive behavioral, multicultural humility and family systems therapies. She works with individuals, couples and groups impacted by anxiety, depression, intergenerational trauma, life transitions, evolving identities, relational conflict and parents supporting their transgender children.

Dr. Nicole Benedicto Elden's Private Practice:

 Dr.Elden@yahoo.com

917-482-5705

 nicolebenedictoelden.clientsecure.me/

Merav Gur

Psychologist, Ph.D.

In Person - NYC/Grand Central area. Telehealth - NY, CT, FL
Dr . Merav Gur's practice focuses on supporting adults with anxiety, including panic disorder and social anxiety. She also works with individuals who are trying to sort out their life path, build healthier relationships, and develop an authentic self. Additionally, she sees individuals with a history of trauma and those navigating depression, relationships, and perinatal challenges. She works closely with her clients on developing healthier coping mechanisms, building self-confidence, reducing avoidance, quieting an inner critic, and living a fuller, more meaningful life.

Dr. Gur utilizes psychodynamic psychotherapy as well as evidence-based approaches, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Having been trained in various modalities, she tailors her clinical approach to each client’s needs and goals.

Dr. Gur has published both in scientific journals and at the HuffPost, and contributed to published pieces about mental health at the Economist, BuzzFeed, Mic, and Self Magazine. She strives to increase awareness to mental health issues, while providing high-quality, personalized care.

Dr. Gur strives to create a warm, non-judgmental therapeutic environment for clients to comfortably explore their emotions, self-reflect, and gain greater self-awareness to make meaningful behavioral changes. Her practice is located steps from Grand Central and the 5th Avenue Bryant Park subway station.

Rachael Goldberg

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R

I am a licensed clinical social worker providing therapy to individuals, couples and families. In my private practice, I work with clients who are feeling unsatisfied or stuck in their lives and who are managing symptoms associated with trauma, depression, or anxiety. I also have extensive training in oncology and treatment related body image issues.

Jernee Montoya

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CASAC, CCTPII

Welcome!
I am a psychotherapist based out of NY (and also licensed in NJ) offering in-person and virtual appointments. I am an intersectional trauma and addiction specialist with a creative, non-pathologizing and highly collaborative approach.

Ellen Lourie, LCSW

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Ellen Lourie is an LCSW in private practice in Brooklyn, NY. She has advanced training in Transactional Analysis, Redecision Therapy, The Developmental Model of Couples Therapy and The Institute for Relational Intimacy. Ellen works with individuals and couples on reducing anxiety and depression, improving self esteem and developing relationship skills.

Lauren Winick, LCSW

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I'm a psychotherapist, business consultant, and clinical supervisor. I practice through a social justice, trauma-informed, and Health at Every Size (HAES)® lens. I specialize in working with folks who have a disrupted relationship with their body for reasons such as trauma, eating disorders, chronic illness/disability, gender/sexuality dysphoria, and things of the like.

Shlomit Rubin

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, SEP, IPA

Shlomit Rubin, LCSW, SEP, was born in Israel and is fluent in Hebrew. She worked as a photographer and educator before pursuing her MSW at Fordham University. After earning her degree, Shlomit trained extensively in the mental health field.

Joelle Rotman

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

A board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and psychotherapist with 14+ years experience in psychiatry providing medication management and psychotherapy to adolescents and adults — virtually, throughout New York. Joelle is in network with Aetna and Optum (including sub-payers such as United, Oxford, Oscar). She is both a psychiatric prescriber and a trained psychotherapist, and draws on both throughout every appointment.

Svetlana Levak

Psychologist

I am a Licensed (NY & PA) Clinical Psychologist with expertise in behavioral and cognitive-behavioral therapies for individuals with problems related to alcohol use, anger, anxiety, depression, relationships, and coping with other life stressors. I practice evidence-based treatment for these conditions, including Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Self-Control Training, Unified Protocol, and other Cognitive Behavioral Treatment modalities. I have specialized experience working with individuals with alcohol use disorders who are interested in reducing or stopping their alcohol use. I also work with families of individuals struggling with substance related disorders.

Agathe David-Weill

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA

I am a licensed clinical social worker with a private practice in the Upper East Side. I work with children, adolescents, adults, parent-child dyads and families. I provide evidence-based psychotherapy tailoring treatment to the strengths and needs of each person. I have training in psychodynamic, attachment-based, trauma-informed psychotherapy as well as CBT and play therapy. I am also a certified infant mental health specialist.

Pamela Haynes

Master Social Worker, LMSW

Pamela is a licensed master social worker (LMSW) with a passion for social justice and helping people to empower themselves to grow, learn and create change in their lives.  Through a biopsychosocial lens, she utilizes a strengths-based and non-judgmental approach to collaborate with clients to help them achieve their goals. Including humor and authenticity, her clinical style is warm and engaging to foster a supportive therapeutic relationship.

Esra Atamer

Psychoanalyst, Ph.D.

Esra Atamer is a licensed psychoanalyst in New York City, specializing in anxiety, depression, intimacy and relationship issues, and life transitions. She has extensive experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, identities, and cultures.