Provider Directory

I am a psychologist, practicing, teaching and supervising on the UWS for 20 years, specializing in depression, anxiety, trauma and addictions including alcohol and substance abuse, moderation management, harm reduction and relapse prevention. I think psychodynamically but incorporate both analytic and cognitive-behavioral methods in my treatment approach. I utilize techniques tailored to each person's unique needs. I am committed to working with each patient to help build on their strengths while identifying and providing guidance to discover solutions and achieve their goals. My office provides a warm and caring atmosphere where one can accomplish this.

Interactive and collaborative, psychodynamically-informed, empirically-based psychologist specializing in college/graduate populations and adult life transitions.

I am a Stanford educated Clinical Psychologist with specialties in OCD, ADHD, and Autism. I assess and treat in a neurodivergent-affirming manner and work collaboratively with you to figure out and achieve your goals. I enjoy working with parents of special needs kids, including PDA, (Pathological Demand Avoidance) and have lived experience raising my own neurodivergent children.

Hello, As a seasoned psychoanalyst practicing psychodynamic psychotherapy, I deal with issues of depression, anxiety, relationship and social life problems, aging, marital conflicts, parenting (including adoption related issues,) divorce, loss, spousal and/or family member's dementia, etc... My practice includes adults of all ages -- individuals and couples.
Most of my work with clients is virtual. I accept OON and will present a Super Bill when requested. I am In Network with a few companies and offer a low fee sliding scale for self pay.
The best way to reach me is by email: heinsusan@aol.com

Elizabeth specializes in reproductive and perinatal mental health, from preconception to postpartum transitions into and through motherhood including fertility challenges, managing stress, relationships and identity shifts. I work dynamically to support women, couples and families looking to shape healthy relationships and boundaries.

Paula Carino is an LMHC working at the intersection of somatic psychology, attachment theory, and contemplative practice.

Dr. Sarah Bren holds a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Long Island University. She has dedicated her career to translating the science of attachment into simple, real-life strategies for parents who want to support healthy child development while not losing sight of their own mental health along the way. Dr. Bren is the co-founder and clinical director of Upshur Bren Psychology Group, where she works with parents, children, and families and leads a team of highly specialized therapists and clinical trainees. Her popular parenting podcast, Securely Attached, is ranked in the top 2% of podcasts worldwide and is a go-to resource for parents looking for judgment-free, research-backed information related to pregnancy, toddlerhood, adolescence, and everything in between.

Dr. Brackman is a licensed clinical psychologist in New York City. She works with adults seeking to address the impact of major life changes, loss, and trauma on their sense of self and relationships.

Dr. Laura Beth Kaplan, M.D., is a double board-certified psychiatrist who specializes in distress related to parenting, pregnancy, and early adulthood. She treats a wide range of difficulties, including depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, role changes, and loneliness. Moreover, she has particular expertise in postpartum depression and anxiety, in prescribing psychiatric medications during pregnancy and breastfeeding, in grief related to infertility and pregnancy loss, in adjusting to parenthood, and in other mental health challenges related to women's reproductive lifecycle. Dr. Kaplan emphasizes psychotherapy alongside the thoughtful use of psychiatric medications when appropriate. Her practice centers on warm, personalized, and respectful care.

My clinical work is grounded in disability justice & the neurodiversity paradigm. Taken together, these movements teach us that diversity of bodies & brains are essential to the human experience. I specialize in complex trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship dynamics, identity exploration & transitional stress. I have a particular passion for working with performers, including dancers, actors & other creatives, as well as athletes.

I approach therapy from a relational psychodynamic perspective, meaning I help clients understand how past relationships & early experiences shape their current emotional well-being, relationships & sense of self. My commitment to intersectionality, accessibility & autonomy means that I tailor my approach to each individual’s unique identities & desires.

In my practice I strive to create an open, empowering, and creative atmosphere so clients can gain comfort in self-expression. I firmly believe therapy is most effective when there is a collaborative relationship based on trust, curiosity, and growth. Drawing from both science and art, I flexibly and openly provide interventions grounded in research and empirically-supported treatments. I consider myself an integrative therapist with a specialization in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).

I focus my practice on managing anxiety, depression, anger, relational conflict, substance abuse, personality disorders, trauma, and impulsive behavior. I specialize in populations affected by minority stress, including stigma associated with ethnic, gender, and sexual identities. I take a non-judgemental and compassionate stance with my clients. By attuning to their unique needs, I help clients understand the cause of their suffering and pain and work to help them facilitate change in pursuit of a life that feels authentic, valued, and worth living. I am fluent in English and Mandarin.

May is a prelicensed professional who works with adults, centering intersectional identities in her work, and is committed to honoring the complexities that they hold within a white-centered, patriarchal society. Despite the seriousness of this mission, she is quick to find humor in all things and, through experience, uses it as a tool to explore injustice, emotions, and even trauma. She is trauma-informed and uses a client-centered approach that prioritizes the strength of the therapeutic relationship as a route to emotional tolerance and positive change.

I am a Licensed (NY & PA) Clinical Psychologist with expertise in behavioral and cognitive-behavioral therapies for individuals with problems related to alcohol use, anger, anxiety, depression, relationships, and coping with other life stressors. I practice evidence-based treatment for these conditions, including Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Self-Control Training, Unified Protocol, and other Cognitive Behavioral Treatment modalities. I have specialized experience working with individuals with alcohol use disorders who are interested in reducing or stopping their alcohol use. I also work with families of individuals struggling with substance related disorders.