Provider Directory

I am a licensed clinical psychologist in New York and Massachusetts. I provide evidence-based therapy to children, adolescents, adults, and parents, drawing primarily from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I also offer exposure-based treatment for anxiety and obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD), as well as Parent Management Training (PMT) to help parents effectively support and manage their child’s emotions and behaviors.

My clinical specialties include anxiety disorders, OCD, depression, ADHD, and stress related to life transitions and everyday challenges.

I opened my private practice in 2022, and my colleague, Abby Zisk, PhD, joined the practice in 2025. In addition to my clinical work, I serve as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychology in Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medical College, where I teach and supervise psychology and psychiatry trainees.

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

Nichole is a mental health counselor who works with adults, couples and adolescents virtually and in Midtown Manhattan. Nichole draws from a psychodynamic framework grounded in attachment theory to help individuals understand the deeper patterns that shape their relationships, emotions, and sense of self.

Sara Kotzin is a licensed clinical social worker, trauma-therapist and an assistant professor of social work at Lehman College. She has a private practice in New York City, with the option of Telehealth. She is committed to supporting resilience within a trauma-informed, antiracist lens.

Caryn Rothauser, LCSW-CGP has been working as a psychotherapist with individuals, couples and groups for 20 years. She earned an MSW from New York University and holds post-graduate certificates in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy from the National Institute of the Psychotherapies, Couples and Family Therapy from the Ackerman Institute for the Family, and Modern Analytic Group Therapy from the Center for Group Studies. Caryn is a regular presenter at EGPS in Manhattan, PAGPS in Philadelphia and at the Center for Group Studies, and enjoys providing individual and group supervision for both new and experienced clinicians. 

I am a board-certified, Columbia University-trained psychiatric nurse practitioner (NP) specializing in psychotherapy, diagnosis, and medication management. My holistic approach combines personalized medicine - including the use of genetic testing for selecting the most effective medications - with my personal passion for listening deeply to your experience. By going beyond the symptoms that bring you into treatment, I will partner with you to help you achieve joy and fulfillment in your life.

As a seasoned Psychotherapist, my private practice is unique, in that all services are determined by the specific needs of the individual, couple and/or family that reaches out for assistance. Areas of special interest include: anxiety, depression, addiction of any kind, mood and personality disorders, couples therapy, college students and teenagers. Both in-person and virtual services are available. I am certified to supervise LMSW students.

Sue Sugarman, MSW, LCSW-R, BCD, is a licensed clinical social worker with a rich background of over 25 years dedicated to working with children, adolescents, and families. Sue also has a subspecialty in working with youth athletes. She played a pivotal role in co-authoring the inaugural master's-level course in social work focused on the mental health of athletes. Since the spring of 2022, she has been imparting her expertise through the course "An Introduction to Mental Health in Athletes and Clinical Social Work" at NYU Silver School of Social Work. When collaborating with athletes, Sue places a strong emphasis on cultivating a high-performance mindset, recognizing its potential to be the defining factor between success and failure. This mental skill set encompasses goal setting, diligence in training, sustained motivation, and maintaining a positive outlook in the face of challenges or unmet expectations—all crucial components for fostering resilience.

I specialize in working with adults struggling with anxiety, OCD, and phobias. I often support individuals who feel stuck in cycles of rumination and worry, helping them gain greater control over challenging thoughts and emotions. I am trained in ACT, CBT, and ERP modalities.

Dr. Karen Rothman is a licensed clinical psychologist practicing in Manhattan, NYC. She specializes in CBT for anxiety disorders, OCD, trauma, and depression in adults. She also has particular expertise working with couples and is certified in Integrative Behavioral Couples Therapy. She received her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Miami and completed her predoctoral internship at Philadelphia VA Medical Center.

I am a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, practicing on the UES in Manhattan, offering individual assessments, second opinions, as well as ongoing treatment. The focus of my practice are children, adolescents, and young adults, in particular (but not exclusively) girls, and young women. Every consultation starts with a thorough evaluation process to define the nature of the issues, prior to making recommendations for treatment.
I evaluate and treat a wide range of conditions, examples are anxiety disorders, mood disorders (depression and bipolar disorder), adjustment reactions, attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder, developmental disorders, and post-traumatic conditions. I recently published a co-authored treatment manual for anxiety disorders in youth: "Child and Adolescent Anxiety Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, A Treatment Manual"(https://global.oup.com/academic/product/child-and-adolescent-anxiety-psychodynamic-psychotherapy-9780190877712?q=Preter&lang=en&cc=us).

I was trained in the European medical tradition in France and Germany and a particular interest of mine is working with international families. I provide services in English, French, and German.

I am Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medical College.
Besides the clinical work in my private practice, I serve as Director of Child Clinical Services at the Treatment Center of the New York Psychoanalytic Institute, where I also supervise psychotherapy students.

I have been nominated Castle Connolly "Top Doctor" in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry since 2015 for four consecutive years.

I am a clinical psychologist with B.A. from Johns Hopkins University and an M.A. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the New School for Social Research. My research background in attachment theory and child development has fueled my interest in early childhood trauma and how these experiences impact the way we relate to ourselves and others. Additionally, I specialize in working with women’s issues (body image, self esteem, relationships, identity, perinatal/postpartum struggles), emerging adulthood, and those struggling with immigration and acculturation challenges.

Galina Raykin, LCSW is a New York–based psychotherapist specializing in trauma-informed, attachment-focused therapy for adults. She works with individuals navigating complex trauma, anxiety, relational patterns, and emotional overwhelm. Galina’s approach is relational, psychodynamic, and somatically informed, supporting patients in developing greater emotional regulation, self-trust, and clarity in relationships. She provides telehealth therapy to adults across New York State.

Dr. Shelov earned her doctorate in clinical psychology from the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology. Her doctoral research was one of the pioneer clinical studies (2008) that examined the importance of yoga on both mindfulness and emotional well-being. During her training, she worked at Montefiore Hospital, Bellevue Hospital, Columbia Psychiatric Institute, and completed her APA Internship at Maimonides Medical Center. Prior to starting a private practice, Danielle worked at Columbus Park Collaborative: Day Treatment Center for Eating Disorders. Danielle frequently lectures on eating disorder treatment to other mental health professionals.
Dr. Shelov also specializes in couples work, utilizing her EFT and systems trainings.