Provider Directory

alise cohen

Clinical Social Work/Therapist

I am a licensed clinical social worker and board certified diplomate in clinical social work with over 30 years of clinical experience. I work with young adults to seniors addressing their life concerns. Clients address anxiety, depression, marital concerns, self esteem, and relationship choices. Changing and understanding patterns of behavior in therapy allows individuals to eventually move forward w less conflict. Living an emotionally healthier life with greater emotional freedom and authenticity is the goal.

Shama Goklani

Clinical Social Work/Therapist

I am a first generation Indian American who offers an integrative approach to explore different attachment and interpersonal patterns, along with identity, acceptance and trust. I modify different techniques to meet your needs, which includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamics techniques, Mindfulness, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and EMDR.

Xiaofeng W. Koswatta

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I work with clients who experience trauma, whether it is childhood sexual, physical, or emotional abuse, or more recent traumatic events. I would like to help you work through it and separate the past from the present so you can move on with your life.

Emine Tahiraj

Psychoanalyst

I am a licensed psychoanalyst in New York City and received a Masters in industrial/organizational psychology from CUNY Brooklyn College. I completed my postgraduate training at Metropolitan Institute for training in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy in Adult Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. I worked at the Metropolitan Center for Mental Health as a clinician where I gained experience working with adults of all ages. In addition to working as a psychotherapist, I also spent over 20 years in the academic service technology field.

Alexandra Mejia

Mental Health Counselor, LMHC-D, C-PD, CCTP II

Mindful Insights MHC is a private practice that specializes in working with trauma (single event, complex and attachment) as well as personality disorders and dissociative disorders. We use a flexible/integrative approach utilizing evidence based treatments tailored to our clients individual needs including DBT, Radical Openness, Sensorimotor, Mentalization Based, and Structural Dissociation treatment modalities.

Danielle Naghi

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in NY currently providing video psychotherapy sessions. I see adolescents, adults, and couples who are dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, relationship and family issues, academic stressors, and identity development. I approach psychotherapy holistically, integrating models such as Internal Family Systems Theory, The Ackerman Relational Approach and Trauma Theory. Working in an environment focused on social justice, it is important to me to be able to help clients navigate issues related to experiences of racism, homophobia, transphobia, xenophobia, and sexism. My intent is to work collaboratively with clients to develop and support their own personal goals and journey of healing.

I have my Bachelor's Degree in Neuroscience & Behavior and Master's Degree in Social Work from Columbia University. I have postgraduate training in couples and family therapy from The Ackerman Institute, as well as postgraduate training as an Internal Family Systems Therapist. Prior to starting in private practice, I have provided psychotherapy in a community-based and school-based settings.

Salina Grilli

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Salina Grilli, LCSW is a Columbia-trained psychotherapist who helps 20/30-something New Yorkers tackle the tough stuff—whether you’re feeling stuck in life, frustrated with dating, or navigating the rollercoaster of becoming a mom. My approach is warm, down-to-earth, and holistic, focusing on healing from the inside out for real, lasting change.

Salina utilizes an integrative mind-body approach and has extensive training in therapeutic techniques, including advanced Perinatal Mental Health training through the Selini Institute, and ongoing Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) certification. Salina is in the process of pursuing a PMH-C.

Jasmina Mimica

Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LMHC

I am the founder and clinical supervisor at OUR Therapy, a group private practice specialized in couples and relationship therapy. I am a PhD-level licensed mental health counselor, with a special focus on therapeutic approaches to consensual non-monogamy and different intimacy and attachment issues. I have extensive training in emotionally focused therapy (EFT) for couples and individuals.

Michelle Joaquin

Psychologist, Psy.D.

I am bilingual (English/Spanish) and bicultural psychologist with over ten years of experience working with individuals of varying ages and life experiences. I am licensed in New York and California, United States, as well as Ontario, Canada. Many of my clients experience difficulty finding joy or feeling connected to others after experiencing a sudden life change or trauma. Many of my clients are also working professionals who struggle with managing stress in their everyday lives. I am particularly sensitive to clients dealing with symptoms of anxiety, trauma, depression and moments of transition such as breakups, work-related issues and family conflicts. I have specialized training and expertise in trauma.

Bianca Levy

Psychologist, PhD

Jennifer Stone

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R

I specialize in using CBT to assist clients who are having problems with depression and different types of anxiety such as generalized anxiety, OCD, panic disorder as well as other problems getting in the way of feeling happy such as building confidence, adjustment into life after college or moving to New York, weight loss and general stress management.

Erica Silberstein

Psychologist

Dr. Erica Silberstein is a New York State licensed clinical psychologist.
After completing her doctorate at Yeshiva University, she continued to specialize in OCD and anxiety disorders in private practice, as well as serving as an adjunct assistant professor at Yeshiva University. Dr. Silberstein has specialized training in many evidence-based therapies, including traditional cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and compassion-focused therapy (CFT). She has extensive experience using evidence-based treatment therapies to treat a range of psychological problems, with an emphasis on cultivating greater psychological flexibility, self-compassion, and well-being.

Laura B. Kestemberg

Psychologist, Ph.D.

My career in mental health as a licensed psychologist spans more than 25 years and includes various professional roles which include running my private practice, working as a university professor, and at different points, as a clinician, clinical supervisor or director in various NYC hospitals, schools, and community clinics. My professional background of direct service, scholarly work, and teaching at the graduate and doctoral level has given me a well-rounded perspective when working alongside my patients. I feel fortunate that due to my training I can provide the most effective, cutting edge, and evidence-based techniques to my patients. I work hard to empower individuals to effectively reach their goals and gain insight into what is most concerning them. On a personal level, I am multilingual and multicultural, and I often work with clients who are navigating the intersections of their various identities related to their family of origin, culture, and religion, as well as their race, gender and sexual identity. My style is warm, down-to-earth, direct and interactive. I work with children, adolescents, and adults of all ages, either in person or through virtual sessions. I work with couples as well as individuals.

Shanni Liang

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I am an Asian American therapist in the Upper West Side who specializes in helping women in dating and relationships. If you have clients or referrals who are single, divorced, or going through a bad breakup, I am your person!