Provider Directory

Rachel Sullivan

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Rachel Sullivan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in psychotherapy for survivors of interpersonal abuse and violence. Rachel's experience as a trauma therapist includes 10 years of providing supportive services to individuals impacted by depression and/or anxiety. Her practice is based in trauma theory, psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive and dialectical behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing models.

Alison Willenbacher

Psychologist, PhD, PMH-C

I am a clinical psychologist in private practice in New York City. I work with adults treating trauma, mood and anxiety disorders, interpersonal difficulties, and life transitions. I am Certified in Perinatal Mental Health and have a specialized interest in working with clients experiencing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, pregnancy loss, and fertility challenges. As an EMDRIA Certified EMDR therapist, I draw from psychodynamic, attachment, and cognitive behavioral frameworks in my work and strive for a warm, supportive collaboration with my clients.

Michelle Gelband

Master Social Worker, LMSW, MPH

I specialize in sexual health, chronic pain, maternal mental health, and couples therapy. My clinical experience includes working in high-volume OB/GYN settings at Mount Sinai Hospital and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, where I supported patients navigating complex reproductive, mental health, and psychosocial challenges. I’m passionate about creating a warm, supportive space where clients can openly explore topics that are often stigmatized or difficult to discuss, including pain during sex, desire, body image, perinatal mental health, and the grief that can accompany difficult diagnoses.

Melissa Nesle

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Melissa Nesle, LCSW, is a licensed psychotherapist with a private practice in downtown Manhattan since 2004 with over 20 years of experience practicing extensively with young adults, couples and families in the area of mental health and substance misuse.

Erika Malm

Clinical Social Work/Therapist

In my work with individuals, couples, and families, my goal is to help you reconnect, or connect for the first time, with your personal sense of meaning in order to carve out a life that is fulfilling.

Linnea Mavrides

Psychologist, PsyD, PMH-C

Dr. Mavrides is a NY licensed psychologist who specializes in pregnancy, postpartum, parenting, and all things perinatal, as well as trauma. In addition to her private practice, she also conducts research and mentors clinical psychology doctoral students at LIU-Post.

Idil Franko

Psychologist, PsyD

Dr. Idil Franko is a licensed clinical psychologist who works with adolescents, young adults, adults, and families. She is also an adjunct clinical supervisor at the Psychological Center at CUNY. She specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress, emotion regulation difficulties, and teen/family challenges. She draws on extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Behavioral Parent Training. Dr. Franko currently works at Columbia’s Medical Center and will be starting her private practice in November. She has availability to take on new patients.

Peggy Loo

Psychologist, Ph.D.

I'm a NY and NJ-licensed psychologist with a special interest in working with high achieving women experiencing anxiety, grief, or trauma related to fertility preservation, miscarriage, the perinatal period, and matrescence. I'm also a certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional (PMH-C) through Postpartum Support International and passionate about BIPOC maternal mental health.

Nicoletta C. Skoufalos

Psychologist, Ph.D

I am a licensed clinical psychologist, specializing in working with high functioning professionals who are living with a chronic medical condition (usually an invisible illness), as well as counseling women on women-specific concerns (such as body image concerns, fertility/infertility, miscarriage, peri/post partum issues, family-planning, and female sexuality). I provide therapy to both adult individuals and couples.

Suzanne B. Rein

Psychologist, Psy.D., PMH-C

I am a NYS licensed clinical psychologist and certified school psychologist. I am also certified in perinatal mental health (PMH-C). In my private practice, I work with children of all ages, adolescents, and adults. I have specific interests in anxiety/OCD, family relationships, pediatric sleep, learning and school-related problems, bereavement, perinatal populations and women's issues, parent-infant (dyadic) therapy and young adulthood. I work primarily through a psychodynamic and attachment lens, but utilize cognitive-behavioral interventions depending on the presenting problem.

Barbara Azcona

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSc

I am a psychotherapist specializing in working with adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, anger, relationships, life transitions, parenting, and loss.

Gauri Khurana

Psychiatrist, MD, MPH

Gauri Khurana, MD, MPH, is a child, adolescent & adult psychiatrist specializing in the treatment of ADHD, mood and anxiety disorders. Dr. Khurana provides comprehensive diagnostic evaluation, psychopharmacology when indicated, and psychodynamic psychotherapy. She has a special interest in working with college and graduate students as that is the age when mental illness often first appears and is in the context of great transition. Dr. Khurana also has an interest in working with females with anxiety and PTSD throughout their life span. Dr. Khurana trained in adult psychiatry at Yale University and completed a special year of training at the Department of Health Services working with undergraduate and graduate students at the university. She also completed a fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at New York University. Dr. Khurana was the assistant direct of the Harlem Hospital CPEP. She is currently in full time private practice in Union Square and is a clinical instructor at the Yale University School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry.

Margaret Altemus

Psychiatrist, MD

Margaret Altemus is a psychiatrist with expertise in the impact of hormonal changes on women's mental health. She did her psychiatric residency at Yale University and research training at the National Institute of Mental Health.

Shara M. Brofman

Psychologist, Psy.D.

Dr. Brofman is an established expert in reproductive and perinatal mental health. She also provides general mental health support for adults. She offers in-person appointments in Larchmont, Westchester County, NY, and virtually in New York State.