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.
Psychologist
Dr. Schreyer-Hoffman is a licensed psychologist who specializes in depression, anxiety disorders, OCD, and Eating Disorders. She utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Psychodynamic therapies to meet needs of her clients and aid them in achieving their goals.
Dr. Schreyer-Hoffman has extensive training in the treatment of eating disorders. She utilizes the following evidence based treatments in her work with this population: Enhanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Maudsley Based Family Treatment and Exposure Therapy.
Psychologist, Ph.D
Dr. Sarah Bren holds a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Long Island University. She has dedicated her career to translating the science of attachment into simple, real-life strategies for parents who want to support healthy child development while not losing sight of their own mental health along the way. Dr. Bren is the co-founder and clinical director of Upshur Bren Psychology Group, where she works with parents, children, and families and leads a team of highly specialized therapists and clinical trainees. Her popular parenting podcast, Securely Attached, is ranked in the top 2% of podcasts worldwide and is a go-to resource for parents looking for judgment-free, research-backed information related to pregnancy, toddlerhood, adolescence, and everything in between.
Psychologist, Psy.D.
I am a Licensed Psychologist and the Founder and Director of Behr Psychology. We are a group psychotherapy practice based in NYC. We provide individual therapy to adolescents and adults as well as group and couples therapy and psychological testing.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Hannah Tishman is the Founder and Lead Therapist at Hannah Tishman Psychotherapy, LCSW P.C. Hannah launched her career after graduating from Columbia University with a Masters of Social Work. While working towards her LCSW, Hannah worked in community mental health, providing individual and family therapy to those affected by health and socioeconomic disparities, as well as intergenerational trauma. This led Hannah to work in a large group private practice in NYC, providing therapy and serving as the Vice President of Operations. Hannah then founded her own therapy practice, focusing on trauma recovery and Attachment-Focused EMDR. Hannah looks forward to connecting with clients and working towards healing.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Ellen Lourie is an LCSW in private practice in Brooklyn, NY. She has advanced training in Transactional Analysis, Redecision Therapy, The Developmental Model of Couples Therapy and The Institute for Relational Intimacy. Ellen works with individuals and couples on reducing anxiety and depression, improving self esteem and developing relationship skills.
Master Social Worker, LMSW, MPH
Suzanne Ceresko, LMSW, MPH, is a psychotherapist in New York City. She completed her master’s in social work at New York University and earned her master’s in public health at the University of Washington Seattle. She works at the VA and in group practice. Prior to earning her MSW, she worked in international public health for over a decade with the organization Doctor Without Borders.
Suzanne approaches her work from an interpersonal and relational perspective informed by her advanced training in psychodynamic therapy and EMDR. She is a graduate of the two-year EMDR Clinical Affiliate program at the National Institute for the Psychotherapies and completed the one-year intensive psychoanalytic psychotherapy program at the William Alanson White Institute. Suzanne brings a wide range of life and professional experience into her practice.
Her clinical interests include dynamic and creative approaches to grief, depression, relationships, and healing from the effects of trauma. She works with adults across the lifespan, from younger individuals navigating the transition to adulthood, to older adults contemplating retirement or adapting to the aging process.
When he isn't at the VA, Suzanne practices under the supervision of Charlotte Curtis, LCSW-R and offers in-person and online sessions.
New York State License #121020-01
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Dr. Alpern is the founder of Center Psychology Group. She is an EMDR clinician certified by EMDRIA, the organization dedicated to upholding the modality’s standards. She is also a graduate of the EMDR Clinical Affiliate Program at the National Institute for the Psychotherapies (NIP) Trauma Treatment Center in New York City. Dr. Alpern is an EMDRIA-approved consultant and provides individual and group consultation to EMDR therapists. Dr. Alpern is also an Advanced-level Somatic Experiencing practitioner (SEI). She is the founder of the Manhattan Center for Trauma Studies, where she oversees continuing education trainings focused on EMDR and trauma-informed psychotherapy.
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
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.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
I am a psychotherapist with a private practice based in Westchester and offer online sessions across New York. I specialize in the experiences of young adulthood. My areas of expertise include family and relationship issues, sexuality and gender identity concerns, career and life transitions, and grief. I also work with people looking for love and navigating the dating process. Lastly, I support clients going through the pregnancy and postpartum experience.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, Ph.D.
I am a licensed clinical social worker (NY, NJ, CT) and psychotherapist. I received both my Masters and Ph.D. from Columbia University School of Social Work. I am trained in a wide range of therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I work extensively with individuals (both adults and teens) at risk of suicide and non-suicidal self-injury.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Lisa Taubenblat, LCSW, provides therapy to individuals, couples and families. She focuses on challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, work issues, aging/caregiving and multigenerational conflicts.
Psychologist
I am a clinical psychologist licensed in NY, NJ, and CA. I specialize in helping preteens, teens, and adults adapt to life transitions - whether in relationships, at work/school, or changes in family structure. I treat symptoms of anxiety and depression, as well as working to improve the quality of interpersonal relationships. My therapeutic style is supportive, engaged, and collaborative.