Provider Directory

Heather Foster

Licensed Creative Arts Therapist, LCAT, ATR-BC

I focus on working with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, and life transitions through the use of verbal psychotherapy, parts work, EMDR, and art/music.

Katherine Chang Mechner

Master Social Worker, LMSW, Ms

I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression and life transitions. I have a particular interest in the complicated and layered identities created by experiences such as immigration, being multiracial or growing up as a third-culture kid. I also find deep meaning in supporting journalists, particularly those suffering from vicarious trauma.

Sloan Post

Clinical Social Work/Therapist

Sloan Post, LMSW, works in private practice seeing clients virtually and in Westchester, NY where she offers psychotherapy and specializes in working with children/teens, young adults, perinatal women, and maternal mental health.

Cecily Portillo

Psychologist, Ph.D., DBT-LBC

Dr. Cecily Portillo is a licensed psychologist in private practice who practices in New York, Connecticut and FL (Telehealth certificate). Dr. Portillo is an Assistant Professor of Medical Psychology in the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC), where she works with children, adolescents and families.

Julie K. Spitzer

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, Lic. Psychoanalyst , Psychotherapist, Group Therapist, Group Supervisor

Julie Spitzer, LCSW-R, Licensed Psychoanalyst
333 West 57th Street, Suite 1-C
New York, NY 10019
Contact Info: 212-245-0533
julesspitzer2@gmail.com
Modalities: Group adult psychotherapy. Supervision provided to licensed psychotherapists in group formats. Individual adult psychotherapy (not accepting new patients at this time.) I am an out of network private practitioner serving the tristate area and the LGBTQ Community for over 35 years.

Lauren Steffel

Psychologist, Psy.D.

I draw from DBT, CBT, mindfulness and acceptance-based strategies to address mood and anxiety disorders, PTSD & trauma, OCD, emotion dysregulation, substance use, relationships problems, career/academic stress, and life transitions.

Amy Palfrey

Psychologist, Ph.D.

I am a clinical psychologist who has extensive training in evidence-based psychotherapies, including CBT, ACT, EFT, and Mindfulness-based approaches. I often work with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, relational difficulties, grief and loss, or issues that arise during the perinatal period.

Joseph Cook

Mental Health Counselor

Joseph Cook, LMHC is a behavioral therapy professional who specializes in exposure and response prevention and dialectical behavioral therapy.

Alison Willenbacher

Psychologist, PhD, PMH-C

I am a clinical psychologist in private practice in New York City. I work with adults treating trauma, mood and anxiety disorders, interpersonal difficulties, and life transitions. I am Certified in Perinatal Mental Health and have a specialized interest in working with clients experiencing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, pregnancy loss, and fertility challenges. As an EMDRIA Certified EMDR therapist, I draw from psychodynamic, attachment, and cognitive behavioral frameworks in my work and strive for a warm, supportive collaboration with my clients.

Bridget Granholm

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, PMH-C

I am a dedicated therapist with a specialized focus on perinatal mental health, supporting individuals and families through the emotional complexities of pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. With a compassionate and warm approach, I also work with adults navigating challenges such as depression, anxiety, grief, parenting, and life transitions. Taking a balanced approach, I offer gentle support while also being direct when necessary to foster growth and healing. Committed to creating a safe and understanding environment, I strive to empower clients to manage life’s challenges with resilience and confidence.

Valeriya Shipulya

Mental Health Counselor, MA, MHC-LP

I am a provisionally licensed therapist with a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from New York University. I work primarily with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I take a collaborative, client-centered approach, drawing from CBT, DBT, ACT, mindfulness, and supportive therapy to help clients build coping skills and increase self-awareness. My practice emphasizes empathy, cultural sensitivity, and creating a safe, non-judgmental space for growth.

Julia Werman Zwerin

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Julia Werman Zwerin, LCSW is a psychotherapist who works closely with her clients to resolve relationship issues, reduce emotional distress and explore feelings that may manifest as depression, unhappiness or anxiety. The primary goal is to overcome destructive patterns. Julia received her degree in Clinical Social Work from Hunter College School of Social Work.

Anastasia Voron

Mental Health Counselor

I am a NY-based psychotherapist specializing in maternal mental health through all stages, including pregnancy, postpartum, and the early stages of parenthood. I hold a BA from Barnard College, Columbia University, and an MA from NYU in Counseling in Mental Health and Wellness.

Claire Hapke

Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT

I am a Marriage and Family Therapist with offices in the Village and Brooklyn Heights. I support individuals and couples in their 20s and 30s, and focus on issues related to quarter-life crises.