Provider Directory

Ellen Katz Westrich

Psychologist, Ph.D

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years experience, specializing in the treatment of emotional states that get expressed through the body. This can include eating and body image issues, anxiety, and trauma. I also have extensive experience helping clients navigate personal and professional life transitions . I work collaboratively, with an emphasis on exploring one’s past as a way of understanding present issues and concerns.

Stephanie Verdeflor

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP-BC

Stephanie is an ANCC Board-Certified PMHNP known for bringing calm, clarity, and connection to complex clinical situations. With over twelve years in psychiatric nursing, she provides psychotherapy and medication management for adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, mood disorders, burnout, and life transitions. Stephanie currently works in the Women’s Mental Health Program at NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester Behavioral Health. Her experience spans Child/Adolescent Psychiatry, Mood Disorders, Acute Psychosis, Eating Disorders, Geriatric Psychiatry, Correctional Mental Health, Mobile Crisis, and culturally informed care with the Orthodox Jewish community. She also teaches undergraduate nursing students at Molloy University and precepts PMHNP students, integrating evidence-based care with emotional intelligence and authentic human connection.

Sally Homburger

Psychologist

Dr. Sally Homburger is a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of NY who works from a relational psychodynamic perspective. She specializes in helping adults with various issues, such as anxiety, depression, identity development & life transitions.

Nancy Berlow

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

My practice focuses on perinatal issues including infertility, pregnancy and infant loss, decision-making related to genetic issues, multi-fetal reduction, post-partum issues, life transitions, bereavement, anxiety and depression. I work with individuals, couples, multi-generations, and groups.

Alexa Ferst

Mental Health Counselor

Alexa is a dedicated therapist who takes a client-centered holistic approach to support individuals in becoming the best version of themselves!

Barbara Azcona

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSc

I am a psychotherapist specializing in working with adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, anger, relationships, life transitions, parenting, and loss.

Brigitte Lasser

Psychiatrist, MD

Hi, I'm Brigitte. I’ve been a board-certified psychiatrist since 2020. I did my psychiatric residency training at Mount Sinai Beth Israel, in downtown Manhattan.
I work as an outpatient provider with adults over 18. I have a virtual-only private practice, and I work at a community clinic in Coney Island. I am licensed in NY, and have applied for a FL license.  

Jocelyn Lichtin

Psychologist, PhD

Clinical psychologist specializing in evaluation and treatment of ADHD and related disorders in children, adolescents, and adults

Jocelyn Goldberg

Mental Health Counselor, LMHC

I am a licensed psychotherapist working in person on the Upper West Side of NYC and virtually in New York & New Jersey. I work with adults in their 20s & 30s on self-esteem, relationship issues, and religious trauma with a focus on the LGBTQ community. I am a clinical supervisor at UWS Therapy Group, a group practice dedicated to working with emerging adults.

Caitlin Gasperetti

Psychologist, Ph.D.

I am a licensed psychologist working with young adults, parents, and adolescents. I have extensive experience treating anxiety, depression, emotion dysregulation, self-harm and suicidality, and relationship challenges. I offer sessions virtually and in person on the Upper East Side of Manhattan.

Lisa R. Cohen

Psychologist, Ph.D

Dr. Lisa Cohen is a licensed clinical psychologist with offices on the Upper West Side and Union Square/Greenwich Village whom specilaizes in the treatment of Anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress, Mood and Eating Disorders. She also focuses on helping people with challenges they face while developing personal and professional identities, negotiating their relationships and adjusting to life transitions. She has been practicing for over 17 years, and works with adults, adolescents and couples using a collaborative and flexible approach. She uses cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), as well as interpersonal, psychodynamic and mindfulness-based approaches, taking into consideration the interrelationship between the mind and body in emotional well-being.

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.

Emine Tahiraj

Psychoanalyst

I am a licensed psychoanalyst in New York City and received a Masters in industrial/organizational psychology from CUNY Brooklyn College. I completed my postgraduate training at Metropolitan Institute for training in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy in Adult Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. I worked at the Metropolitan Center for Mental Health as a clinician where I gained experience working with adults of all ages. In addition to working as a psychotherapist, I also spent over 20 years in the academic service technology field.

Stephanie B. Levey

Psychologist, Ph.D.

Dr. Levey is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy for the treatment of anxiety and mood disorders, maternal mental health, and relationship issues.