Provider Directory

Sarah Saffian

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, MFA

SARAH SAFFIAN, LCSW-R, MFA, is a psychotherapist, an author, and a teacher. She counsels individual adult clients and runs support groups in private practice in Manhattan and virtually. Her clinical experience also includes New York University's Counseling and Wellness Services and Spence-Chapin Services. Blending her two main areas of interest and expertise, Sarah has created a model called Therapeutic Writing, using memoir exercises, when appropriate, as a tool for encouraging reflection, processing, and discovery. Sarah earned her BA in English from Brown, her MFA in creative writing from Columbia, and her MSW from NYU. http://saffian.com

Vivian M. Lee

Psychiatrist, M.D., Ph.D.

Dr. Vivian Lee graduated summa cum laude at Harvard University and received her medical degree from Cornell Medical College. She completed her training in adult psychiatry at New York Presbyterian Hospital – Cornell Medical Center.

Meryl Breidbart

Master Social Worker

I'm a Brooklyn-based psychotherapist offering online and in-person therapy across New York. I work with individuals navigating climate anxiety and eco-distress, parenthood, pregnancy loss, career changes, and other major life transitions. My approach is collaborative and grounded in insight—shaped by warmth, curiosity, and a deep respect for your inner world. I bring humor, honesty, and compassion into the therapy room, and I welcome all parts of you, especially the ones that feel messy, uncertain, or hard to name.

Eva Jane Peck

Mental Health Counselor, MS.Ed., MHC-LP

I work with adults and adolescents. Some of the issues I work with are anxiety, depression, and life transitions, as well as grief and loss. I also offer ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) and integration sessions. I’m an LGBTQ-affirming clinician and have experience working with issues particular to LGBTQ+ folks.

I believe that physical and emotional safety and connection within a therapeutic relationship can help clients access and heal their relationships with themselves and others. For this reason, I deeply value the relationship I form with clients.

I believe that with intention and openness, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy can create space for the emergence of inner healing intelligence. Along with awareness, practice, insight, and self-compassion, KAP offers clients an opportunity to see themselves and others from a new perspective. KAP also enables new neural pathways to grow, supporting healthier habits of mind and behavior.

I have over 15 years’ experience as a trauma-informed, early childhood special educator and mental health consultant. I have extensive training and experience in developmental trauma treatment and attachment-oriented approaches. I have training in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and somatic approaches such as Sensorimotor Psychotherapy. I’ve also been a hospice volunteer, and completed trainings in grief counseling and end-of-life doula work. Other areas I’ve trained in are cultural humility, working with shame, treatment strategies for habits and addictions, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, and psychedelic therapy for end-of-life anxiety and palliative care. I graduated with a BA in English from Barnard College, an MS.Ed. in Infant and Family Development and Early Intervention/Early Childhood Education from Bank Street College, and an MS.Ed. in Mental Health Counseling from CUNY Hunter College.

Johanna McCarthy

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I am a LCSW and EMDRIA-certified EMDR therapist with over 15 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families facing trauma, mood disorders, and relational challenges. I focus on strengths-based, collaborative approach that integrates EMDR, CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed care.

Ellen J. Klausner

Psychologist, Ph.D.

I am a clinical psychologist who specializes in treating mood disorders, PTSD and the concerns of older adults. My practice combines psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral approaches.

Laura Venuto

Psychologist, Psy.D.

I am a New York and New Jersey Licensed Psychologist with twenty years of experience providing psychological services for children, adolescents and adults. I provide both short and long term therapy for adults in my private practice, which is completely virtual. One of my areas of specialty is maternal mental health. I provide short and long term therapy for new moms as well as offer preventative consultation services to expectant parents in order to set them up for success as they grow their family. My unique training in a combined Clinical and School Psychology doctoral program qualifies me to work with individuals across the lifespan.

Nichole Gabriel

Mental Health Counselor

Nichole is a mental health counselor who works with adults, couples and adolescents virtually and in Midtown Manhattan. Nichole draws from a psychodynamic framework grounded in attachment theory to help individuals understand the deeper patterns that shape their relationships, emotions, and sense of self.

Julia Samton

Psychiatrist, MD

The Midtown Practice is a private psychotherapy and psychiatry practice dedicated to helping individuals live vital and fulfilling lives, no matter what challenges life brings. We offer treatment for a wide variety of life issues, personal stressors, and psychological conditions such as depression, anxiety, and stress management. As a multidisciplinary team, we bring evidence-based and cutting-edge treatments to our clients, including traditional and newer psychotherapies, mindful meditation, and modern psychopharmacology.

Reine Hewitt

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Reine is a trauma informed LCSW working with adult individuals and couples. Reine sees clients remotely and in person in Downtown Manhattan.

Reine trained as an Ambassador of Compassion from Stanford’s CCare program and brings this approach into all their work.

Paula Carino

Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LPC

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

Zoe Hicks

Marriage & Family Therapist, M.A., LMFT

I work as a licensed marriage and family therapist. I work with couples, I am trained with the Gottman method. I provide highly effective short term couples therapy.

Michelle Litwer

Psychologist

I am a licensed clinical psychologist practicing virtually in PA, NY, and the PSYPACT states. I am passionate about helping adolescents and adults (16+) manage anxiety, depression, perinatal/postpartum concerns/fertility issues, emotion dysregulation, increase pleasure and mastery, and feel more confident engaging in their everyday lives. I have intensive training in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). I utilize evidence-based treatment approaches such as CBT, DBT, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and trauma treatments such as prolonged exposure (PE) and cognitive processing therapy (CPT) to help clients live more fulfilling lives, become unstuck, and build a life worth living.

Carly Solon

Psychologist, PhD

Dr. Carly Solon is a New York State and Connecticut licensed clinical psychologist (Connecticut license pending) treating adults and couples. She specializes in trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief and loss, and reproductive mental health.