Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
I specialize in all forms of anxiety (avoidance, overthinking, perfectionism, ocd), trauma, gender and sexuality, sexual functioning, relationships and borderline traits. I work with individuals, couples and groups, have advanced training in EMDR, DBT and EFT, and extensive experience serving members of the LGBTQ+ community. I'm a person as well as a therapist and I take pride in being a relatable, authentic provider.
Psychologist
I am a clinical psychologist, licensed in New York and California, specializing in evidence-based therapies including CBT, DBT, ACT, ERP, and CPT. I also work as an executive coach, focusing on leadership development, performance improvement, team effectiveness and navigating organizational change.
Master Social Worker, JD, LCSW
I specialize in helping people struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, interpersonal issues at home, work and school, or those trying to break free of unhelpful patterns. As a former lawyer, I understand the unique demands, stress, and expectations many lawyers, students, executives, and high-level professionals experience, including perfectionism, imposter syndrome, relationship struggles, and difficulty achieving a work-life balance. My life experience and career as a large NYC firm lawyer combined with my empathy and compassion enable me to be your teammate to help you achieve your goals. Together, we can explore how your life experiences impact your current relationships and patterns in order to help you live fully and authentically.
Psychoanalyst, LP
I offer psychoanalysis and psychotherapy to adults in person near Union Square. I specialize in matters related to the body, wishes and desires, and relationships of all kinds, which is another way of saying anything related to gender, sexuality, and embodiment. I’m also a generalist at heart and see people experiencing depression, anxiety, symptoms of trauma, and other difficulties. I approach the therapeutic process as a meaningful, co-created experience that lends itself to new ways of being in the world.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
I am a LCSW and EMDRIA-certified EMDR therapist with over 15 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families facing trauma, mood disorders, and relational challenges. I focus on strengths-based, collaborative approach that integrates EMDR, CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed care.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASECT Sex Therapist, LCSW-R, AASECT Supervisor, Media Expert, Writer
Sari Cooper is Founder and Director of The Center for Love and Sex in NYC, she’s a licensed individual & couples therapist and an AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist, sex coach, writer, Educator, supervisor and media expert. She and her team of therapists at CLS specialize in working on issues such as sexual disorders, sexual avoidance, discrepant desire, couples communication, affairs, separation, depression, anxiety, non-monogamy and alternative sexual interests.
Ms. Cooper is nationally recognized as a relationship and sexuality expert and has been a regular commentator on television shows like CBS This Morning, and Dr. Oz to discuss relationship issues. Sari is the host of Sex Esteem® with Sari Cooper on Youtube and offers private Sex Esteem groups to women and parents on the topic of sexuality. Her blog Sex Esteem can be found on her site, and she is a featured writer for HuffPost and PsychToday. Sari is continually called upon to discuss issues in modern relationships in the press including The Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post, Greatest, Vice, Bustle, Cosmo, Men’s Health, Shape, Brides Magazine, Barron’s, New York Post, and Marie Claire. Her website is now www.centerforloveandsex.com.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Alison Kalfus is the former Co-Director of the Family and Couples Treatment Service, a division of the Institute of Contemporary Psychotherapy, in NYC, (2014-2025). She is also in private practice, treating individuals and couples. Sub-specialties include developmental trauma, post-partum issues, parenting, and addictive disorders.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MPH
I am a licensed clinical social worker who works with individuals and couples to improve dynamics and reduce distress in their lives, with a particular focus on relationship cycles, anxiety, and grief and loss.
Psychiatrist
Marlee Madora, MD is a Women's Mental Health Psychiatrist who practices in-person in NYC, and also offers her services virtually in NY, MA, and NH. She identifies as an integrative, comprehensive psychiatrist who offers both medication management and psychotherapy for women during reproductive changes and life transitions.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
I'm Liza Gold, and I treat adolescents and adults in their 20s and 30s (i.e. Generation Z and Millennials). My areas of expertise include trauma, mood and anxiety disorders, relationships and family conflict, dating, substance use, and addiction recovery.
Mental Health Counselor
Mirielle Ranade is a psychotherapist working with adults, adolescents and children of all ages. She specializes in perinatal and maternal mental health, and also works with couples and families through relationship and/or parenting challenges. Mirielle provides virtual therapy across NY state and in-person therapy in Pelham, NY.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
I am a licensed clinical social worker with 35 years of experience helping people with a wide range of difficulties. I have also served on the faculty of the NYU School of Social Work as well as Columbia School of Social Work.
Psychologist, Ph.D
Tatyana Mestechkina, Ph.D. is the Founder and Clinical Director of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Better Living. She is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, practicing in New York, New Jersey and Florida.
She has particular expertise and interest in using evidence-based treatment for obsessive compulsive spectrum, anxiety disorders and women's issues. She was trained by a world-renowned expert in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP/ExRP), the gold-standard of OCD treatment. She often incorporates mindfulness and acceptance techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to supplement exposure work.
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I am a clinical psychologist who has extensive training in evidence-based psychotherapies, including CBT, ACT, EFT, and Mindfulness-based approaches. I often work with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, relational difficulties, grief and loss, or issues that arise during the perinatal period.