Provider Directory

I am the founder of The Center for Intimacy Recovery which focuses primarily on intimacy and relationships. What I have found is that without a sense of intimacy with oneself, people can’t fully experience intimacy with someone else. Our hearts are fragile, so we develop strategies to keep them safe and avoid getting hurt. Often, these strategies later become maladaptive and hold us back from achieving the connection and intimacy we are actually seeking. The Center for Intimacy Recovery helps clients to find ways to have the intimacy and connection in life that they are seeking. To gain a better understanding around healthy sexuality and treatment for compulsive and destructive sexual behaviors and the trauma created through intimate betrayal, have studied at the Modern Sex Therapy Institute where I have studied healthy sexuality. I have also studied with the International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals where I became a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist.

I help individuals and couples make meaning from their experience and understand what they need.

Rachael Hands is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), EMDR Certified Therapist, EMDRIA Approved Consultant, and Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200). She specializes in trauma, PTSD, dissociation, and somatic integration, using EMDR and mindfulness-based approaches to support healing. Rachael works virtually with adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, and life transitions. Her approach is adaptable to each client’s needs while also offering thoughtful challenge to support growth. She provides clinical supervision to emerging therapists and consultation to EMDR clinicians, and is licensed in New York, New Jersey and Florida.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist in New York offering in-person and virtual psychotherapy for adults and adolescents. I have a special interest in supporting mothers in early motherhood and young adults navigating life transitions.

Board Certified, Columbia University trained Psych NP in private practice in Tribeca, specializing in medication management for adults. Also certified in Perinatal Mental Health. Areas of expertise: ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, OCD. I practice holistically and uphold an LGBTQ+ affirming, body and sex positivity, and neurodiversity affirming practice.

I work with couples and individuals to increase self-awareness, self-acceptance, and fulfillment.

Dr. Erica Silberstein is a New York State licensed clinical psychologist.
After completing her doctorate at Yeshiva University, she continued to specialize in OCD and anxiety disorders in private practice, as well as serving as an adjunct assistant professor at Yeshiva University. Dr. Silberstein has specialized training in many evidence-based therapies, including traditional cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and compassion-focused therapy (CFT). She has extensive experience using evidence-based treatment therapies to treat a range of psychological problems, with an emphasis on cultivating greater psychological flexibility, self-compassion, and well-being.

I work with adults navigating life transitions and struggling with anxiety, depression, OCD, perfectionism, and shame. I also specialize in helping people make peace with their bodies and heal their relationships with food and exercise.

Alexandra Aguilar is a licensed clinical social worker who works with adults seeking mental health treatment. She works with individuals who suffer from trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and a myriad of other life transitional issues. Together, she helps you identify adaptive and sustainable coping strategies to enhance your overall mental health and well-being.

Kate Herts, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in evidence-based interventions for adults suffering from anxiety disorders, mood disorders, chronic medical problems, and women’s health concerns. She specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT).

As a licensed clinical social worker in New Jersey and New York, I specialize in providing compassionate and effective therapy to adolescents, adults, and parents. With a focus on DBT, CBT, and ACT, I support clients facing challenges such as anxiety disorders, depression, emotion regulation, interpersonal relationships, and life transitions. My approach is rooted in creating a safe, collaborative space where individuals can explore their feelings and develop the skills necessary for lasting change. I am dedicated to helping my clients build resilience and achieve their personal goals.

Hi! I'm Clare Gustavsson, and my mission is to empower individuals to flourish personally and professionally while nurturing joyful and healthy relationships. I bring together the compassionate, non-judgmental listening skills of a therapist with experiential training techniques honed through my extensive experience as a performer and teacher, along with the valuable toolkit I've developed as an executive coach.

Sue Sugarman, MSW, LCSW-R, BCD, is a licensed clinical social worker with a rich background of over 25 years dedicated to working with children, adolescents, and families. Sue also has a subspecialty in working with youth athletes. She played a pivotal role in co-authoring the inaugural master's-level course in social work focused on the mental health of athletes. Since the spring of 2022, she has been imparting her expertise through the course "An Introduction to Mental Health in Athletes and Clinical Social Work" at NYU Silver School of Social Work. When collaborating with athletes, Sue places a strong emphasis on cultivating a high-performance mindset, recognizing its potential to be the defining factor between success and failure. This mental skill set encompasses goal setting, diligence in training, sustained motivation, and maintaining a positive outlook in the face of challenges or unmet expectations—all crucial components for fostering resilience.

As a proudly trans woman and clinician, my therapeutic philosophy is deeply grounded in an affirming and client-centered approach to healing the traumas and burdens that so often come with living in today’s world. I value a safe, judgment-free space where clients and I can collaboratively explore new pathways towards joy, pleasure, and embodiment.