Provider Directory

As a therapist, I strive to create a safe and affirming environment to support my clients in their journey towards emotional growth and healing. I practice from an integrated therapeutic approach, drawing from psychodynamic and relational theories, as well as goal-oriented behavioral interventions. My clients should expect warmth, compassion, curiosity, and candor.

I am passionate about working with, and have grown my practice with a focus on, LGBTQIA+ individuals and couples. My practice scope also includes anxiety management, healing from trauma, life transitions, and improving relationships. Additionally, I have specialized training and experience, and deeply enjoy, working with adolescents and their families.

Rebecca Halperin, LCSW, is an experienced psychotherapist specialized in integrating psychodynamic psychotherapy with Somatic Experiencing and other body based approaches to treatment. Rebecca works primarily with individuals who have experienced trauma - historically/developmentally or recently - as well as individuals facing other stressors and symptoms. Rebecca has fifteen years in the mental health field working with all ages from preschool to geriatric; currently she primarily treats adolescents and adults.

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.

Suzanne Ceresko, LMSW, MPH, is a psychotherapist in New York City. She completed her master’s in social work at New York University and earned her master’s in public health at the University of Washington Seattle. She works at the VA and in group practice. Prior to earning her MSW, she worked in international public health for over a decade with the organization Doctor Without Borders.

Suzanne approaches her work from an interpersonal and relational perspective informed by her advanced training in psychodynamic therapy and EMDR. She is a graduate of the two-year EMDR Clinical Affiliate program at the National Institute for the Psychotherapies and completed the one-year intensive psychoanalytic psychotherapy program at the William Alanson White Institute. Suzanne brings a wide range of life and professional experience into her practice.

Her clinical interests include dynamic and creative approaches to grief, depression, relationships, and healing from the effects of trauma. She works with adults across the lifespan, from younger individuals navigating the transition to adulthood, to older adults contemplating retirement or adapting to the aging process.

When he isn't at the VA, Suzanne practices under the supervision of Charlotte Curtis, LCSW-R and offers in-person and online sessions.

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Dr. Kafker specializes in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), which helps families strengthen relationships and teaches caregivers to be the therapist at home and effectively manage their young children's difficult behaviors. In addition to PCIT, she is highly experienced with and passionate about working with adolescents and adults to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, and trauma.

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.

I work with highly insightful women and LGBTQ+ adults navigating attachment trauma, relationships, self-worth, and identity.

I specialize in synthesizing advanced, evidence-based interventions with depth-oriented, trauma-focused, and attachment-informed care. By strategically blending behavioral, cognitive, experiential, and relational modalities, I'm able to effectively target the specific problems my clients face, facilitating both immediate, practical improvements and sustained, profound growth.

Other areas of expertise include: creatives / arts & entertainment professionals; empty nesters & parents of young adults; cancer patients & their loved ones; individuals in ENM / open / polyamorous relationships; individuals in later-stage DBT treatment (stages 2-4); and loved ones of those exhibiting traits consistent with: Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), and Substance Use Disorders (SUD).

I am a licensed clinical psychologist on the Upper West Side of NYC. I work with adults, teenagers/adolescents, and children. My specialties include anxiety, trauma, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, and work/school stress. My approach blends Relational Psychodynamic therapy, Attachment theory, CBT and DBT techniques, Mindfulness, and Play Therapy (for children).

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.

Kristin Long, DPsa, LCAT, LP, is a creative arts therapist and psychoanalyst with a full-time private practice in New York City working with children, adolescents, families, and adults. Supervision provided.

I am a licensed psychologist (NY/ FL) with years of experience treating anxiety and depression, life transitions, career concerns, relationship challenges, bicultural identity concerns and acculturative stress.

I provide telehealth sessions. You are welcome to contact me at contact@drbelizaire.com or at (646) 547-0411 for a complimentary 15 minute consultation.

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.

I am a bilingual Spanish-English clinical psychologist working with individuals who experience depression, anxiety and interpersonal difficulties, and who, in many cases struggle with issues related to acculturation, racism and unequal justice.

I hold a Psy.D. in Clinical and Community Psychology from Pace University in New York as well as a Master’s degree in Forensic Psychology. I am a licensed clinical psychologist in my country of origin, Argentina, where I trained in psychoanalytic modes of treatment. Much of my clinical training in New York has been at NYU-Bellevue-where I worked with survivors of torture and trauma, individuals with severe personality disorders and was trained in the use of short-term psychotherapeutic techniques.

Dr. Racheli Miller is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who specializes in mindfulness and compassion-based therapies for anxiety, perfectionism, and body image concerns. She is the founder and director of The Compassion Practice, a private practice and training center based in New York City.