Provider Directory

Umema Tariq M.S, MHC-LP

Mental Health Counselor

You're the one everyone counts on. The friend people call first, the dependable sibling, the overachiever who somehow keeps it all together. But lately, you've been wondering, "Who's there for me?" If you're exhausted from carrying everyone else's expectations while quietly struggling with anxiety, burnout, relationships, grief, or figuring out who you are, you're not alone. Together, we'll create a space where you don't have to perform, fix, or have all the answers. My approach is culturally responsive, trauma informed, and grounded in IFS, CBT, ACT, DBT, mindfulness, and somatic work to help you heal, grow, and build a life that finally feels like your own.

Alyssa Freeman

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Alyssa Freeman is a clinical social worker based in Brooklyn, NY working with patients in-person and virtually. Her practice spans a diverse group of adults, adolescents and children each of whom, based in personal experience, come
to treatment. She begins psychotherapy by thinking
about presenting difficulties and the context. She works with people who struggle with anxieties, mood disorders, trauma and relationship
difficulties, all of which, when not deeply thought about,
interfere with a stable sense of self. She has a long-standing
specialization working with adults and children who are
living with and impacted by illness, divorce and all the
associated complications of blending and loss. She work with
mothers and parents who are at risk for perinatal and post-partum
depression and /or anxiety, offering parent-infant therapy to
support early bonding and secure attachment.

Emily Upshur

Psychologist, Ph.D.

Emily Upshur, Ph.D., is a New York State licensed clinical psychologist. Dr. Upshur received her Master's degree in developmental psychology from Tufts University, and holds both a Master’s degree and PhD in Clinical Psychology from the Graduate School and University Center at the City University of New York, an American Psychological Association accredited training program.

Dr. Upshur currently has a faculty appointment at The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital and is a Supervising Psychologist at Mount Sinai Beth Israel Medical Center, where she trains psychiatry residents, psychology interns, and psychology externs. She was the Clinical Director of the Center for Child Trauma and Resilience at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She has a private practice in Manhattan as well as Westchester, New York.

Dr. Upshur has a decade of experience working in a wide range of clinical settings, including hospital outpatient clinics, in-patient units, psychiatric emergency rooms, college and graduate student counseling programs, private psycho-educational and neuropsychological testing facilities, and faculty private practice. These experiences have given her the unique ability to meet the diverse needs of adults and children.

Christopher Sturiano

Psychologist, PhD

I employ an eclectic treatment approach tailored to a client's goals and individual needs. My style is collaborative and non-judgmental. From short-term crisis intervention to longer term self exploration and growth, I utilize a range of therapeutic interventions including but not limited to CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and EMDR to support the process of change and the enhancement of one's life satisfaction.
I have supervised multidisciplinary clinicians specialzing in the treatment of Substance Use and Mood Disorders, including Trauma informed therapies utilizing EMDR.
My practice hours are Tuesday - Friday with session times ranging from 9am-6pm depending on the weekday.

Rachel Ward

Psychiatrist, MD

**Currently unable to accept new patients** I am a board-certified psychiatrist with a relatively eclectic background and a commitment to maintaining a warm, open and non-judgmental space for all individuals I work with. I am experienced and comfortable diagnosing & treating a wide variety of mental health concerns, including trauma-related issues, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, perinatal and postpartum depression/anxiety/psychosis, and adult ADD/ADHD. I am trained and experienced in providing a number of treatments, including medications, psychotherapy (CBT, DBT, Psychodynamic or Insight-oriented psychotherapy, Relational psychotherapy, Somatic & Attachment Focused EMDR), light therapies (e.g. for seasonal mood symptoms), and nutritional/lifestyle modification for improving quality of life and functioning.

Nellie Harari

Psychologist, PhD

I am a clinical psychologist with offices in Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn and midtown Manhattan, specializing in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

Elena Coronges

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I work with adults & young adults in midtown Manhattan. The basis of my work is in attachment theory and psychodynamic therapy, often incorporating the use of EMDR to process trauma and access non-verbal states to resolve treatment resistant issues. I use Emotionally Focused Therapy to help couples to increase communication and improve intimacy in relationships.

Lisa Greenstein

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C, MPH, EMDR Certified, EMDR Consultant

I am a PMH-C (Certified Perinatal Mental Health Clinician), with extensive training in perinatal mood disorders such as postpartum anxiety and depression, and I love working with both women and men along the fertility journey, whether that includes infertility, discussions about IVF or third party reproduction such as surrogacy and egg donation, healing from a traumatic birth, addressing the complexities of grief around miscarriage and loss, or complicated feelings about termination.

I am an EMDR certified clinician, as well as an EMDR consultant for clinicians pursuing their own EMDR certification and training.

Jennifer Larson

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I specialize in working with women experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, difficult life transitions, infertility, grief and loss. I have extensive experience working with caregivers of family members with dementia/Alzheimer's disease. My approach is empathic, interactive and supportive. I have advanced training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy. I also integrate other treatment modalities to meet the therapeutic needs of each person. I work both long and short term, and foster a therapeutic environment of safety, honesty and integrity that facilitates positive change.

Laura Pantaleo

Psychologist, Psy.D.

Dr. Laura Pantaleo is a licensed psychologist with expertise in treating anxiety disorders, depression, and PTSD.

Ivy Rose Cardillo

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, PhD Candidate

I provide relational, psychodynamic psychotherapy for individuals and couples navigating some of life’s most complex relational and identity questions. I specialize in supporting people through perinatal experiences, including pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, infertility, and decisions about whether or not to have children.

Jane Mattes

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Jane Mattes, L.C.S.W. is a seasoned board-certified psychotherapist and the founder of Single Mothers by Choice (SMC). She specializes in parenting, donor families, and assisted reproduction or adoption.

Roshnee Vázquez

Psychologist, Ph.D.

Roshnee Vázquez, PhD, PMH-C specializes in perinatal and maternal mental health, women’s health, life transitions, mood disorders (including depression and bipolar disorder), emotional regulation, and recovery and sobriety. She also has advanced training in multicultural and social justice–informed care, allowing her to thoughtfully support individuals from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences.

Dr. Vázquez is a licensed psychologist with almost 15 years of experience providing thoughtful, evidence-based care. She is licensed to practice in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, and licensed for telehealth services in Florida.

Rachel Parodneck

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CGP

I am a licensed clinical social worker and certified group psychotherapist trained in CBT with a specialty in treating individuals struggling with addiction and people experiencing infertility. I use an eclectic and collaborative approach to treating each of my unique clients. I incorporate CBT, DBT, psychodynamic, and traditional talk therapy in my treatment.
I was trained at Columbia University where I received a Master's of Social Work. I then went on to complete a postgraduate advanced clinical practice certificate program at NYU.
I provide individual sessions as well as groups for adult clients.