Provider Directory

Deanna Doherty

Clinical Social Work/Therapist

I am a psychotherapist who specializes in grief (including sudden/ traumatic loss), anxiety, childhood trauma, life transitions, perfectionism and more. I am trained in EMDR and IFS and utilize both of these modalities in my practice. I am the founder of Shifting Tides Therapy. I also offer grief groups, and provide supervision/consultation for EMDR, IFS, grief, trauma and more.

Ruthie Kalai

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over twenty years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I have always loved helping others. My passion for working with people in their 20s and 30s stems from years of working with children and adolescents in schools. I’ve helped students find their own path into adulthood and see my current work as a continuation of offering that guidance and support. Previous clients describe me as very kind, empathetic, non-judgmental, and caring. Counseling is in my blood, it's all I have ever done and I feel as passionate about it today as I did when I started.

Elizabeth Donovan

Psychologist, PhD

People work with me in therapy when when they want to understand themselves better, express themselves more authentically, build stronger social connections, and get through a big life transition. I have openings for therapy sessions and neurodivergence-affirming autism assessments.

Julie E Surbaugh

Psychologist, Psy.D.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice. My office is located at Columbus Circle. I received my training at Rutgers University (Graduation 2007).

Jill Ahluwalia

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

I am a board-certified, Columbia University-trained psychiatric nurse practitioner (NP) specializing in psychotherapy, diagnosis, and medication management. My holistic approach combines personalized medicine - including the use of genetic testing for selecting the most effective medications - with my personal passion for listening deeply to your experience. By going beyond the symptoms that bring you into treatment, I will partner with you to help you achieve joy and fulfillment in your life.

Vassiliki Pappas

Mental Health Counselor, MSEd, LMHC, NCC

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York and I am also a National Certified Counselor (NCC). I have 6 years of experience working in various mental health settings and 1 year of counseling experience with a focus on guiding individuals through their mental health journeys and integrating mind-body principles into sessions. I specialize in working with teenagers and their families, young adults, and adults facing various challenges such as trauma, low self-esteem, anxiety, life transitions, and PTSD.

Allison Drieves

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I am a licensed clinical social worker with extensive experience working with teens, adults, couples and families. I have vast experience working with individuals and families who are struggling with couples issues, parent-child relationships, anxiety, depression, trauma, and parenting and co-parenting.

Carly Tocco

Psychologist

I specialize in diagnosing individuals with neurodivergence (ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, learning differences) and mood and anxiety disorders through psychodiagnostic and neuropsychological testing. I use my background in neuropsychology to inform evaluations by helping patients better understand the connections between their brain and their lived experiences and symptoms and providing answers that inform treatment. For therapy, I help patients with attentional difficulties, learning differences, and social challenges by leaning on my training in CBT, DBT, behavioral activation, and Motivational Interviewing. I ensure my patients learn skills to improve their lives, all while feeling seen, heard, and understood.

Kimberly Meehan

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Kimberly Meehan, NP is an ANCC Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner specializing in medication management, psychotherapy and holistic interventions for adults in NYC. Kim creates an empathetic, comfortable and accepting atmosphere with an emphasis on the following mental health concerns:

Anxiety
Panic Disorder
Depression
OCD
PTSD
Peripartum/maternal

Justena Kavanagh

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R

Justena believes that therapy is the most effective way to create profound, lasting change and a life richer in meaning and fulfillment. She will help you identify and transcend the barriers holding you back, and empower you in your journey.

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.

Lisa Taubenblat

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Lisa Taubenblat, LCSW, provides therapy to individuals, couples and families. She focuses on challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, work issues, aging/caregiving and multigenerational conflicts.

Teresa Thompson

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I am a licensed LCSW in New York and New Jersey. Clients come to me feeling unsure and insecure, repeating the same frustrating patterns over and over again, and afraid to let go of what’s not working. Our work together helps them tame that feeling of being overwhelmed, ditch old and unhealthy cycles, and finally move forward on the life path that they want. I am a graduate of the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College, and I have also completed additional advanced clinical training through the Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Study Center and the Embody Lab. My specialties include CPTSD, Bipolar Disorder, psychosis, severe depression, religious trauma, and navigating complicated family dynamics.

Sam Lookatch

Psychologist, PhD, ABPP

I am a board certified addiction psychologist treating individuals with substance use (and co-occurring) concerns, and family members of individuals struggling with addiction. I also specialize in trauma treatments, namely CPT and PE. My practice is currently fully virtual and I am licensed in NY, NJ and IL, and accepting UMR for Mt. Sinai employees.