Provider Directory

Paula Lamanna

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CASAC

Paula Lamanna, LCSW, CASAC (she/her) is a licensed clinical social worker, credentialed alcoholism and substance use counselor, Level III EMDR provider, certified yoga teacher and certified psychedelic-assisted therapy provider. Paula received her master’s degree from New York University. She received her post-graduate certifications from The Integrative Psychiatry Institute and the Parnell Institute for EMDR.

Ingrid Luchsinger

Psychologist, Psy.D.

I am a NYS licensed psychologist (bilingual Spanish) in private practice working with young adults and adults from an integrative psychodynamic, attachment, systemic, multicultural, and neurobiological theoretical frame. My areas of work include trauma, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, substance use, chronic medical conditions, and immigration adjustment, among others.

Lara Friedrich

Psychologist, Psy.D.

I am a clinical psychologist in private practice for close to a decade with a fundamentally psychodynamic, relational approach that is augmented by techniques drawn from CBT, DBT, and ACT. I enjoy working with individuals and couples from college age through mid-life and I am a particularly strong fit for couples who are curious about improving their connections through the challenges of early partnership, conception and pregnancy, and early parenthood. I also enjoy working with individuals with a range of presenting problems.

Talya Shomron

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I am a seasoned psychodynamic therapist with over 16 years of experience in private practice, specializing in helping adults navigate anxiety, relationship challenges, and parenting. I work with individuals and couples, drawing from extensive postgraduate training (I completed a four year psychoanalytic program at NIP as well as other post graduate programs) and have a strong interplay between psychodynamic and attachment theory as well as Imago Therapy. My approach fosters meaningful transformation, and I love witnessing the remarkable improvements my clients achieve.

Edith Rubenstein

Psychiatrist, MD

I am a general psychiatrist and have been caring for women throughout my three decades of practice. I practice general psychiatry and specialize in the areas of eating disorders, mood disorders and the management of illness in pregnant and postpartum women.
I practice psychodynamic psychotherapy, supportive psychotherapy and also utilize cognitive-behavioral techniques. I provide pharmacologic treatment to my patients as well as to those of referring colleagues. I am a member of the Academy for Eating Disorders. Throughout my career, I have taught and supervised medical students and psychiatric residents. I have lectured to the public on women's stress, eating disorders and postpartum depression.

Ting Mandel

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

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.

Amanda Itzkoff

Psychiatrist, MD

Dr. Amanda Itzkoff is the Medical Director of NYC Private Psychiatry and Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Dr. Itzkoff has been deemed a Top 10 Doctor by Vitals(2014) and earned numerous Most Compassionate Doctor(2010-2016) and Patients’ Choice Awards(2008-2017) throughout her career.
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Dr. Itzkoff treats patients with psychotherapy, medication, and interventional treatments including TMS and ketamine (not all of these modalities may be appropriate pregnant women, or those who are trying to conceive). Dr. Itzkoff works with patients who are suffering from PMADs as well as patients who have suffered miscarriage(s) and those struggling with infertility and undergoing ART including IVF.

Lauren C. Williams

Mental Health Counselor, MA, M.Ed, LMHC

Lauren Williams, M.A., M.Ed. LMHC is a licensed psychotherapist and works with individuals and is Gottman Level 2 Certified for couples therapy in New York City. Additionally, she is a certified Trauma and Complex PTSD therapist.

Robin Rosenberg

Psychologist, Ph.D., ABPP

Robin S. Rosenberg is a clinical psychologist with psychotherapy and executive coaching practices. She is board certified in clinical psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology. In her psychotherapy practice, Dr. Rosenberg specializes in treating people with anxiety disorders, eating disorders, depression, and work-related issues, and in treating couples. She helps people develop new tools, skills, and awareness and to capitalize on people’s strengths and resources in order to reduce their distress or suffering, and to increase the quality of their daily lives and their connections with others. She was also founder and CEO of Live in Their World, a company that uses virtual reality to address issues of bias and incivility in the workplace.

Alexandra Goletka

Psychologist, Psy.D

Dr. Alexandra Goletka is a licensed clinical psychologist practicing in Manhattan on the Upper East side. She specializes in the treatment of depression, anxiety, roll transistions and identity issues. Dr. Goletka has extensive experience working with adults, teens and families. She practices with an integrative model , bringing together a variety of theories, techniques, and empirical research. She most frequently draws from psychoanalytic traditions, and cognitive-behavioral (CBT) and dialectical-behavioral (DBT).

Vanessa Hartmann

Psychologist, Ph.D

I work with adults, students, artists, professionals, pregnant and parenting people, and people with chronic illnesses from a relational psychodynamic, trauma-informed perspective, integrating mindfulness and EMDR where appropriate.

Fran Hamburg

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I am a psychotherapist in NYC with over 30 years experience providing treatment for couples and individuals-
An educator and supervisor in the Family and Couples division of The Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy, I provide a safe and secure environment in which to explore the issues that keep individuals and couples stuck in unsatisfying patterns of relating.
My related experiences as a meditator, dancer, black belt in Aikido and other non-verbal modalities enable me as well, to be attuned to how the body informs the psyche-

Allison Maya Borgueta

Psychologist, PsyD

I specialize in mental health support for AAPI and other women of color; 1st and 2nd generation immigrants; women in STEM, and the LGBTQIA+ community. Much of my work focuses on supporting people experiencing burnout, anxiety, or healing from a traumatic workplace experience. Services online in NY and CA.

Elliot Weiner

Psychologist, PhD, ABPP, DBT-LBC

I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), working together with my clients to develop a focused, personalized plan to achieve their goals. This typically includes addressing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through learning specific skills to take control of their emotions. I am one of the co-founders of NYCBT, a private psychology group practice in Manhattan, and I also have an office in Greenwich, CT and can provide Telehealth services in any PSYPACT-participating state.

I specialize in treating people who have experienced trauma, and I offer personalized, effective approaches to help my clients learn to live with and overcome the impact of these traumatic experiences, including PTSD. I also often work with people suffering from anxiety, panic, and phobias, as well as anger management and relationship issues.

Finally, I led DBT skills training groups for many years, and co-authored a book on DBT skills called "Self-Directed DBT Skills." I have helped many people learn DBT skills to better manage their thoughts, emotions, and behavior, and I look forward to working together to help you make the changes you want in your life.