Provider Directory

I have been in private practice since 2006, specializing in trauma and addiction. I am certified in EMDR, Presence Psychotherapy, and Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR), and integrate somatic approaches and Internal Family Systems (IFS) into my work. I work with individuals and couples both in person and online, and facilitate two in-person psychotherapy groups for men in Greenwich Village.

Dr. Alexandra Silverman is a NY State-licensed clinical psychologist specializing in anxiety, mood disorders, eating disorders, life transitions, trauma, and relationship issues. She works with preteens, teens, adults, and couples, both virtually and in-person at her offices in downtown Manhattan and Northport, Long Island. Drawing on an integrative approach — blending psychodynamic, relational, somatic, CBT, DBT, and ACT frameworks — she tailors treatment to each client's unique needs. Dr. Silverman holds a Psy.D. from Pace University with specialized training in eating disorders and body image.

I am a licensed psychotherapist based in NYC offering in person and virtual sessions to adults struggling with OCD, chronic pain and other somatic symptoms, anxiety disorders and low self-esteem. My approach is integrative, drawing from DBT, ACT, Buddhist psychology, and attachment-informed psychodynamic therapy.

I am a licensed psychologist in full time private practice. I have extensive clinical experience working with children, adolescents, adults and their families. My approach to therapy is eclectic : I draw from psychodynamic, developmental, and family systems theories. I see therapy as a learning process and believe that if you become more self-aware, you can make better decisions in your life.

Dr. Beth Epstein received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Connecticut and is a licensed psychologist in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. She is an expert in the use of CBT and other evidence-based strategies in psychotherapy. In addition to years of experience treating a range of disorders, Dr. Epstein has a strong specialty in assessment and treatment of Addiction.

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.

Dr. Sarah Pinson is a clinical psychologist who supports individuals and couples navigating fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum challenges. She also specializes in treating individuals with complex trauma. Dr. Sarah Pinson integrates exploration and evidence-based techniques in her sessions. Her style is warm yet direct.

Dr. Hutner is a specialist in reproductive psychiatry, an emerging medical specialty focused on women's mental health. She is on the leadership team of the National Task Force for Women's Reproductive Mental Health. Her private practice is located in Union Square and midtown.

Dr. Eli Kraiem is a clinical psychologist in private practice located in Greenwich Village. He is a widely recognized couples and relationship expert and an adjunct professor at the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology where he teaches couples therapy.

Dr. Eli Kraiem also works with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and career changes.

Lucia Vail, PhD is a licensed clinical psychologist with offices in midtown Manhattan and Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Vail practices individual and couple therapy with adults. She has been in private practice since 2005. With extensive experience and advanced training in both the cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic traditions, Dr. Vail specializes in helping individuals who struggle in stormy relationships, those who feel lonely or isolated, and those who too often feel frustrated and disappointed by their interactions with others, including in past experiences of psychotherapy. They may have experienced trauma or other early life stress, and may feel anxious and depressed. They may have been diagnosed with mood or personality disorders.

Providing clients with a compassionate and safe space to heal and discuss deeply personal issues is the basis of my psychotherapy practice. I am a psychodynamic therapist who actively engages with my clients by listening and providing appropriate feedback and reflections. My areas of interest include: addiction & substance abuse, general anxiety, depression, chronic pain, illness and mind-body relationships.

I work primarily from a psychodynamic perspective to examine and explore relational patterns and how they affect your view of yourself and others. I also draw from AEDP to deepen and stay with emotions, and DBT to help regulate emotions when they feel overwhelming. I approach this work through a feminist, anti-oppressive lens.

Elle Laub, LMHC, LPC, NCC is a Licensed Psychotherapist in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut specializing in eating disorders, disordered eating, anxiety, and depression. Elle received her Bachelors and Master's degrees at Boston College, specializing in Mental Health Counseling with a focus on women's issues.

Catherine Birndorf, MD is co-founder and medical director of The Motherhood Center of New York. She is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Obstetrics/Gynecology and founding director of the Payne Whitney Women’s Program at The New York Presbyterian Hospital - Weill Cornell Medical Center in Manhattan.