Provider Directory

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.

I'm a Clinical Psychologist with 30 years of experience. I have special experience working with performing artists, having worked at Juilliard for the last 14 years. I see adolescents and adults in my UWS practice both in person and virtually.

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.

Before becoming a therapist, I spent years navigating corporate environments in marketing, finance, and tech startups. I understand firsthand the pressure of demanding careers, the stress of professional pivots, and the challenge of balancing personal identity with professional drive.

I am bilingual (English/Spanish) and bicultural psychologist with over ten years of experience working with individuals of varying ages and life experiences. I am licensed in New York and California, United States, as well as Ontario, Canada. Many of my clients experience difficulty finding joy or feeling connected to others after experiencing a sudden life change or trauma. Many of my clients are also working professionals who struggle with managing stress in their everyday lives. I am particularly sensitive to clients dealing with symptoms of anxiety, trauma, depression and moments of transition such as breakups, work-related issues and family conflicts. I have specialized training and expertise in trauma.

I am a reproductive psychiatrist and psychotherapist with specialty training in women's mental health issues across the reproductive lifespan. I am on the faculty at NYU School of Medicine and also served as Associate Director of the adult psychiatry residency training program. I currently teach the supportive psychotherapy curriculum to NYU psychiatry residents and have a private practice in Greenwich Village and Brooklyn Heights.

Therapy is a challenging experience. Having thirty + years of experience as a licensed psychologist working with adults and adolescents, I know that finding a "good fit" can be difficult, yet is critical to the therapeutic process. Ultimately the best results are achieved when the therapeutic relationship is one of trust and comfort.

Sari Cooper is Founder and Director of The Center for Love and Sex in NYC, she’s a licensed individual & couples therapist and an AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist, sex coach, writer, Educator, supervisor and media expert. She and her team of therapists at CLS specialize in working on issues such as sexual disorders, sexual avoidance, discrepant desire, couples communication, affairs, separation, depression, anxiety, non-monogamy and alternative sexual interests.
Ms. Cooper is nationally recognized as a relationship and sexuality expert and has been a regular commentator on television shows like CBS This Morning, and Dr. Oz to discuss relationship issues. Sari is the host of Sex Esteem® with Sari Cooper on Youtube and offers private Sex Esteem groups to women and parents on the topic of sexuality. Her blog Sex Esteem can be found on her site, and she is a featured writer for HuffPost and PsychToday. Sari is continually called upon to discuss issues in modern relationships in the press including The Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post, Greatest, Vice, Bustle, Cosmo, Men’s Health, Shape, Brides Magazine, Barron’s, New York Post, and Marie Claire. Her website is now www.centerforloveandsex.com.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who graduated from Columbia University School of Social Work. I work as a clinician at the Center For Anxiety's Brooklyn office and as a study therapist in the Solomonov Lab at Cornell. I specialize in anxiety, mood disorders, maternal mental health, and supporting clients navigating life transitions, challenging relationships, or questions around identity. I have particular expertise in women’s mental health. My approach is relational, humanistic, and compassionate. I strive to create a collaborative, safe, and inclusive environment rooted in a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive framework. I use an eclectic treatment style, tailoring therapeutic modalities to each client’s unique needs.

Julia Hochstadt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in trauma treatment and crisis intervention. Julia has 15+ years of experience working with survivors of sexual assault and intimate partner violence (domestic violence) and provides services to survivors as well as secondary survivors of additional types of crime victimization. She maintains a private practice in Midtown Manhattan and is the supervisor of a hospital-based crime victim program in NYC.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist providing individual and couples psychotherapy for adults of all ages struggling with emotional distress, relationship and family issues, identity and self-esteem concerns, and significant life events and transitions (e.g., illness, separation, loss). My areas of clinical specialty include anxiety (e.g., chronic worry, social anxiety, phobias, OCD), perfectionism, depression and mood disorders, workplace issues (career identity, transition, workplace conflict), and identity concerns (e.g., sexual, gender, racial, ethnic identities, acculturative issues, coping with discrimination).

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Courtney Minarsky is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with advanced post-graduate training in Family and Couples Therapy. She is in private practice on the Upper East Side, working with individuals, families and couples.

Alexandra Aguilar is a licensed clinical social worker who works with adults seeking mental health treatment. She works with individuals who suffer from trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and a myriad of other life transitional issues. Together, she helps you identify adaptive and sustainable coping strategies to enhance your overall mental health and well-being.