Provider Directory

I've been in private practice since 1999, working with adolescents and adults of all ages in individual, couples, and group therapy. I have a special interest in working with college students, recent college graduates, and emerging adults. I also provide clinical supervision to psychotherapists at varied stages of practice and experience, including candidates pursuing psychoanalytic training, LMSWs working toward New York State licensure, and seasoned social workers, psychologists, and psychoanalysts.

I hold a Doctorate of Social Welfare (DSW) and Master of Social Work (MSW) from New York University’s Silver School of Social Work, where I also became certified in social work field instruction. I holds a Certificate in Psychoanalysis from the Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Study Center (PPSC), and am a graduate of The Women’s Therapy Centre Institute (WTCI), which trains clinicians to help women with eating problems and body image issues.

LCSW in downtown Manhattan specializing in anxiety, OCD, ADHD and relationships. I am CBT oriented but also integrate an IFS and relational approach. Many of my clients are also struggling with depression and life transitions. I also provide ERP for OCD.

Kimberly Christopher, LCSW is a psychotherapist specializing in midlife women’s mental health, with a focus on the emotional and neurobiological shifts that occur during perimenopause. Her work addresses the often-overlooked intersection of hormonal change, identity, relationships, and mental well-being, supporting women navigating anxiety, mood changes, burnout, and evolving life roles during this pivotal stage.
With nearly two decades of clinical experience and graduate training from New York University, Kimberly brings a deeply integrative, neuroscience-informed approach to care. She incorporates EMDR therapy alongside somatic and relational modalities to help clients move beyond insight and resolve patterns held within the nervous system.
In addition to her work with women, Kimberly supports high-functioning adults and couples facing complex relational dynamics, life transitions, and persistent emotional patterns. Her work with couples focuses on identifying and shifting entrenched cycles, strengthening emotional connection, and navigating periods of strain with greater clarity and resilience.
Kimberly offers virtual psychotherapy throughout New York, providing thoughtful, individualized, and depth-oriented care.

Dr. Cristina Dorazio is a bi-lingual (English and Italian) New York State licensed psychologist. At her private practice, Unity Psychological Consulting, PLLC, she provides individual and couples therapy to adults who are navigating a variety of chronic health concerns related to their reproductive health. She also provides DE&I consultation to a multitude of companies, organizations and hospitals that are committed to fostering healthy work environments. She earned her Ph.D. from Columbia University and has published in the Encyclopedia of Counseling as well as Training and Education in Professional Psychology. Dr. Dorazio was recently nominated as a “Best in New York Magazine” top doctor and has contributed her professional insights to various media outlets such as: Huffington Post, Woman’s Day and Brain and Life magazine.

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.

Hello! I am a licensed mental health counselor in New York and a licensed professional counselor in New Jersey. I am a solo private practice owner working virtually from Long Island. I work with young adults of any gender identity, and my areas of expertise include anxiety, addiction/ substance abuse, body image issues, and relationship challenges.

Additionally, I hold certifications in DBT and Intuitive Eating.

I am a licensed clinical social worker, providing virtual therapy to individuals residing in NY, CT, and FL. I support hopeful, expectant and new parents navigate the normative stress of this life phase, as well as those experiencing high-stress medical and emotional dynamics. Specifically, I work with families navigating the NICU experience—whether you're preparing for a known stay, facing an unexpected admission, or adjusting after discharge.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor specializing in alcohol and substance use issues and individual adult therapy. I see clients in my Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, office and virtually on zoom.

I am a psychotherapist based in New York City who specializes in helping adults navigate abrupt life transitions such as serious illness, grief, relationship ruptures, injuries, and career disruptions. Throughout my career, I have worked in healthcare settings supporting people enduring sudden health diagnoses, including palliative care and oncology teams. My approach is person-centered, psychodynamic, relational, and rooted in unconditional positive regard. I am trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy, and grief counseling.

I am a board-certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist, currently practicing and licensed in New York and California. I have a virtual private practice. Each case is unique, so I am happy to speak about any case and see if we are a good fit.

Having worked in medical and oncology social work for many years, I have helped individuals, couples and families make sense of and cope with the messiness of life. particularly helping those dealing with chronic illnesses, such as cancer. Having been trained in cognitive behavioral therapy, I will work with a client to develop positive coping mechanisms for anxiety and depression whether they are related to chronic illness or not.

Madeline Cooper is a licensed clinical social worker and AASECT certified sex therapist licensed in New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey, specializing in sex therapy with individuals and couples. Madeline has a deep understanding of the shame and stigma surrounding sexuality, intimacy, and relationship problems, and works to give her clients a safe space to talk through and develop coping skills to handle these issues.

Dr. Kafker specializes in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), which helps families strengthen relationships and teaches caregivers to be the therapist at home and effectively manage their young children's difficult behaviors. In addition to PCIT, she is highly experienced with and passionate about working with adolescents and adults to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, and trauma.

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.