Provider Directory

Rachael Hands is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), EMDR Certified Therapist, EMDRIA Approved Consultant, and Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200). She specializes in trauma, PTSD, dissociation, and somatic integration, using EMDR and mindfulness-based approaches to support healing. Rachael works virtually with adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, and life transitions. Her approach is adaptable to each client’s needs while also offering thoughtful challenge to support growth. She provides clinical supervision to emerging therapists and consultation to EMDR clinicians, and is licensed in New York, New Jersey and Florida.

Accepting new virtual patients(NY &NJ)!** I am a NY/NJ licensed clinical psychologist treating children, adolescents, adults, and couples. I have a specialized training in perinatal mental health and extensive experiencing treating children and adolescents with mood and anxiety disorders. Other areas of specialty include: life transitions, grief/loss, trauma and relationship issues.

I am a psychoanalyst working with individuals for over 20 years. I integrate psychodynamic therapy with mindfulness and somatic treatment modalities to meet the therapeutic needs of each person.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have a certification in hypnosis and Neurolinguistics Programming. With 35 years of experience in the mental health field as a counselor and psychotherapist, I have maintained a well-established practice in Bergen County for 30 years. I am highly experienced in individual, group and family counseling and psychotherapy in addition to workshops, lectures, program development and administration. I am a psychotherapist and the owner of Balance & Thrive Counseling & Psychoeducation Center. 

Kathryn Panos, Phd, is a licensed clinical psychologist providing individual therapy to adults from an integrative perspective. She specializes in treating depression, anxiety, personality disorders, substance abuse, and eating disorders, as well as women's mental health, relationship, and identity issues.

Hi! I am Dr. Monica Johnson. If you’re reading this, it means you are taking your mental and emotional health seriously and researching someone who will be a good fit for your journey. This is exciting! Let me tell you more about me to help you with your decision making process.

I am a Licensed Psychologist in NYC, but some people think of me as a problem solving pro, empowerment guru, and self-compassion guide! I partner with my patients to find pathways to a better life. I work best with people who are tired of being stuck and ready to make changes. I can’t change you. Only you can do that, but I’m super excited to be your side kick on the journey and help you highlight roads to success.

Melissa Fulgieri, LCSW is a psychotherapist, professor and author, licensed in New York and New Jersey. Melissa works with adults and couples navigating anxiety, depression, relationship wounds, and life transitions. Her work is relational, trauma-informed, and rooted in helping clients reconnect with their inner clarity, worth, and capacity for meaningful connection. Melissa offers a thoughtful, compassionate space where insight and emotional healing unfold together. She offers individual, couples, family, EMDR therapy and clinical supervision both in person and virtually.

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.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in NY currently providing video psychotherapy sessions. I see adolescents, adults, and couples who are dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, relationship and family issues, academic stressors, and identity development. I approach psychotherapy holistically, integrating models such as Internal Family Systems Theory, The Ackerman Relational Approach and Trauma Theory. Working in an environment focused on social justice, it is important to me to be able to help clients navigate issues related to experiences of racism, homophobia, transphobia, xenophobia, and sexism. My intent is to work collaboratively with clients to develop and support their own personal goals and journey of healing.

I have my Bachelor's Degree in Neuroscience & Behavior and Master's Degree in Social Work from Columbia University. I have postgraduate training in couples and family therapy from The Ackerman Institute, as well as postgraduate training as an Internal Family Systems Therapist. Prior to starting in private practice, I have provided psychotherapy in a community-based and school-based settings.

I am a clinical psychologist based in the NY/NJ area with a specialized focus on treating OCD, anxiety, and perfectionism. My approach integrates evidence-based therapies such as Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to provide effective and tailored treatment for individuals seeking relief from these challenges. With a particular focus on taboo (i.e., sexual, harm), pure-o, and relationship OCD themes, I offer a specialized understanding and support system for those grappling with these complex issues.

Rachel Khints specializes in treating substance use addiction, love addiction, codependence and those affected by childhood trauma. She takes a harm-reduction approach with regards to treating substance abuse issues. She does both individual and family work for those clients struggling with chemical addictions and the loved ones affected by it. Her experience extends beyond addiction, as she is also versed in handling treating mood disorders, other impulse disorders, crisis and trauma. She takes an integrated approach to treatment, pulling from cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, and motivational interviewing. She has worked with older adolescents, adults, couples, families, and has facilitated several supportive processing and recovery oriented groups. Rachel has particular interest in the therapeutic use of mindfulness meditation, holistic wellness and the emotional-body connection, utilizing mindfulness based as well as somatic interventions in her work.

Clinical Instructor of Psychology in Psychiatry, Weill Cornell Medical College
Psychology fellow, New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical College
Former Assistant Director, Institute for Trauma and Stress, NYU School of Medicine
Adjunct Clinical Supervisor, Yeshiva University, cognitive behavioral track
Doctor of Psychology, Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Yeshiva University/Albert Einstein College of Medicine

I specialize in working with women struggling with anxiety and depression, self-esteem, and grief and loss. As a Certified Perinatal Mental Health specialist, I also provide care to women navigating pregnancy, fertility challenges, loss, and adjustment during the perinatal phase. Therapy with me is a compassionate, collaborative process in a safe, judgment-free space. Through an emotionally-focused framework, with an attachment-focused orientation and an emphasis on the experiential process, I offer steadfast support and a place to put down the heavy things my clients have been carrying. I weave in my training in CBT, DBT and mindfulness practices where useful to provide a robust therapeutic experience that meets clients where they are on their unique journey.

Melissa Nesle, LCSW, is a licensed psychotherapist with a private practice in downtown Manhattan since 2004 with over 20 years of experience practicing extensively with young adults, couples and families in the area of mental health and substance misuse.