Provider Directory

Welcome to my safe space! I'm Karen, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Psychotherapist and Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor working in Manhattan. It is my belief that there is always room for growth and opportunities for clients to face adversity through means of developing insight, skills and self-confidence. I work collaboratively with adults, couples and families to address life challenges related to mood & personality disorders, addiction & dependency-based issues, building positive relationships and cultivating self-worth.

I completed graduate and post-graduate training in psychotherapy and neuropsychological assessment and for 5 years was Director of Neuropsychology in Neurosurgery at Montefiore Medical Center. My breath of experience allows me to communicate effectively with parents, educators and physicians and ensures that the most appropriate therapeutic interventions are instituted.

I am a psychologist specializing in evidence-based treatment for adolescents and adults with a variety of mental health conditions including anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, and OCD. I also work with individuals who struggle with self-harming behaviors, suicidal thoughts and behaviors, addiction, relationship problems, and with caregivers of youth who have behavioral challenges and/or are neurodiverse. Modalities of treatment include DBT, CBT, ERP for OCD, TF-CBT, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), prolonged exposure therapy for trauma, and parent management training (PMT).

Dr. Natalia Ng is a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in adult and women’s mental health. She has particular expertise in supporting women throughout their reproductive journeys, including those who are trying to conceive, pregnant, or in the postpartum period. Dr. Ng provides comprehensive care that includes both medication management and psychotherapy, tailored to each patient’s unique needs.

Dr. Yokarla Veras is a board-certified psychiatrist and psychotherapist specializing in reproductive and general adult psychiatry, with licensure in New York and New Jersey.

Katie is a nonbinary, neurodivergent clinician working with adults in the perinatal stage or who are struggling with an intense season of parenting. They also work with folks who are neurodivergent, queer, and/or gender non-conforming. Katie is a certified Good Inside Parent Coach, and sees coaching clients nationwide.

I am an empathetic therapist who specializes in anxiety, parenting, infertility and relationship issues. In treatment I aim to provide a safe, collaborative, and supportive environment for my client. I utilize a goal-oriented, integrative, and relational model in therapy.

Heather works with individual adults and couples using collaborative, relational, and trauma-informed therapeutic methodologies. She integrates frameworks including mindfulness practices, attachment theory, and positive psychology.

I am a psychoanalyst working with individuals for over 20 years. I integrate psychodynamic therapy with mindfulness and somatic treatment modalities to meet the therapeutic needs of each person.

Dr. Shelov earned her doctorate in clinical psychology from the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology. Her doctoral research was one of the pioneer clinical studies (2008) that examined the importance of yoga on both mindfulness and emotional well-being. During her training, she worked at Montefiore Hospital, Bellevue Hospital, Columbia Psychiatric Institute, and completed her APA Internship at Maimonides Medical Center. Prior to starting a private practice, Danielle worked at Columbus Park Collaborative: Day Treatment Center for Eating Disorders. Danielle frequently lectures on eating disorder treatment to other mental health professionals.
Dr. Shelov also specializes in couples work, utilizing her EFT and systems trainings.

Dr. Rachel Fryman specializes in supporting individuals navigating work life balance and transitions, especially when Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a consideration. She is an Assistant Professor at Wurzweiler School of Social Work and a licensed clinical social worker.

I am a licensed clinical social worker located in Brooklyn, and available virtually for New Jersey. I work with individuals, couples, and families, and clinical supervisees. I consider myself a general practitioner of psychodynamic psychotherapy, seeing adults of diverse backgrounds and concerns who are open to relational, longterm work.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York, working primarily with college students, young adults, and early career professionals. I specialize in supporting high-achieving, driven women navigating anxiety, depression, and relational challenges. I draw from psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral (CBT), somatic, and EMDR frameworks to develop individualized treatment plans that support lasting change, greater self-acceptance, and a deeper sense of peace.

Catherine Birndorf, MD is co-founder and medical director of The Motherhood Center of New York. She is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Obstetrics/Gynecology and founding director of the Payne Whitney Women’s Program at The New York Presbyterian Hospital - Weill Cornell Medical Center in Manhattan.