Provider Directory

Kate Herts

Psychologist, Ph.D.

Kate Herts, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in evidence-based interventions for adults suffering from anxiety disorders, mood disorders, chronic medical problems, and women’s health concerns. She specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT).

Melissa Stanger

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I am a psychodynamically oriented therapist based in Manhattan specializing in the treatment of adults and adolescents struggling with anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, depression, family/relationship conflict, identity issues, and other life stressors.

Healy Smith

Psychiatrist, MD, ABIHM

Healy Smith, MD is an adult psychiatrist with specialties in women's mental health/ reproductive psychiatry as well as integrative and holistic medicine.

Elizabeth A. Jago

Psychologist, Psy.D.

Dr. Jago is a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice in Soho/Noho. She works with emerging adult and adult populations, and specializes in the treatment of relationship issues, survivors of antagonistic relational abuse, eating disorders, and anxiety/compulsive behaviors.

Marcia Luskin

Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, CRC

I am a fully trained Gestalt therapist and a Certified EMDR Therapist through EMDRIA. I have been practicing since 2008.I currently see individuals on Tues Wednesdays and Thursdays in person as well as virtual in my office located in the West Village

Kristen DiNitto

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

A licensed psychotherapist with expertise in stress and trauma, I use evidenced-based therapy practices and a holistic approach.

Kerin Nadler

Art Therapist

Kerin Nadler is a Psychoanalyst, Group Psychotherapist and Creative Arts Therapist.
Kerin provides individual and group psychoanalytic psychotherapy for people struggling with depression, psychosis, mood disorders, PTSD, personality disorders, anxiety and relationship issues. In addition to private practice, she is an individual and group therapist at Mt. Sinai Hospital and at the Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy. Kerin has been a guest lecturer at Mt. Sinai School of Medicine and Yeshiva University/Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She has also presented at local and national group psychotherapy conferences.

Nancy Freeman-Carroll

Psychologist, Psy.D., ABPP

Nancy Freeman-Carroll is a clinical psychologist-psychoanalyst in private practice in Manhattan. Areas of interest include: Lifespan development for women, transition to motherhood, response to infertility, disclosure of assisted conception, early infant development; general clinical concerns of depression, anxiety, trauma, struggles with self definition, choices in work and relationships. A supervising analyst at the WAWI, Dr. Freeman-Carroll is available for supervision with candidates, graduate students and mental health professionals. Consultations are also available for potential recipient parents of assisted conception, known and anonymous donors, and surrogates. Support for parental anxiety regarding school admissions--from nursery programs to college--is also an area of expertise.

Elizabeth Bretz

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAT, PMH-C

I am NY and NJ licensed clinical social worker specializing in perinatal mental health. I support parents during pregnancy and postpartum with a variety of challenges including depression, anxiety, grief/loss, birth trauma, fertility, bonding with baby, and life transitions. Babies are welcome in my Nyack office and telehealth is available for NY/NJ.

Nilou Tohidian

Mental Health Counselor, Psy.D., LMFT, LMHC, LPCC

I  hold a Doctor of Psychology degree and am licensed as a mental health counselor (LMHC) in New York. Additionally, I am dually licensed in California as a marriage & family therapist (LMFT) and professional clinical counselor (LPCC). I have over 15 years of clinical experience working with children, teens, families, and couples from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Among my areas of expertise are mood disorders, anxiety, pre-marital and couple counseling, parenting transgender and LGBTQ, academic issues, bereavement, chronic illness, spirituality, acculturation and trauma. I am also offer clinical supervision and have been an adjunct professor and supervisor for the Couple and Family Therapy programs at CSULB and Alliant CSPP.
I offer psychotherapy for individuals, couples, families, children and teens for a range of issues and challenges. I aim to create a safe and secure therapeutic environment to help my clients recognize their resilience, grow their self-worth, learn what it means to love themselves, improve their relationships and increase the overall quality of their lives.

Michael Buchman

Mental Health Counselor, LAC

Michael is a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Associate Counselor who specializes in helping individuals and couples navigate life's challenges. He creates a safe, supportive space where you can freely explore your emotions, develop resilience, and discover pathways to lasting change. With a warm and understanding approach, Michael builds genuine connections with his clients. He is particularly passionate about helping couples strengthen their relationships and is currently pursuing certification as a Gottman therapist.

Laura Aguila

Mental Health Counselor, LPC

I am a holistically oriented, trauma-informed psychotherapist who supports young adult and adult women through various life challenges. I incorporate mindfulness, meditation, psychoeducation on the nervous system, somatic approaches and spirituality into my work with clients.

Sofia Rivkin-Haas

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I am a licensed clinical social worker with nearly a decade of experience now based in Brooklyn. I work with adults, couples and families navigating relational difficulties, substance misuse, and life-cycle transitions. I also maintain special interests in working with clients facing medical challenges as well as with clients who identify as health care providers themselves. My style is warm as well as direct, and I often use humor and metaphor to connect with my clients.

I hold a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Columbia University School of Social Work and completed a 4-year post-master’s training program in couples and family therapy at the Ackerman Institute for the Family. My undergraduate degree is in English Literature and History from Swarthmore College.

Catherine Birndorf

Psychiatrist, MD

Catherine Birndorf, MD is co-founder and medical director of The Motherhood Center of New York. She is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Obstetrics/Gynecology and founding director of the Payne Whitney Women’s Program at The New York Presbyterian Hospital - Weill Cornell Medical Center in Manhattan.