Psychologist, PhD
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.
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, CRC
I am a fully trained Gestalt therapist and a Certified EMDR Therapist through EMDRIA. I have been practicing since 2008.I currently see individuals on Tues Wednesdays and Thursdays in person as well as virtual in my office located in the West Village
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
I am a psychotherapist in private practice for close to 20 years. I have an eclectic education and use a variety of approaches including psychodynamic, interpersonal, mindfulness, Gestalt and IFS. I am also trained in Attachment Focused EMDR and Nondual Kabbalistic Healing. I work with a diverse range of individual adults grappling with a wide spectrum of issues including mood disorders, trauma, grief, relationship struggles, and spiritual questions.
Psychologist, PhD
Dr. Tracy Prout works with adolescents, adults, families, and couples. Tracy’s therapeutic approach is warm and open. She generally practices psychodynamic psychotherapy but also integrates other therapeutic modalities. Her approach is flexible and tailored to suit the needs of each client. Tracy’s work is informed by her clinical experience and the latest in evidence based research. In addition to her private practice work, Tracy offers individual and group trainings in Regulation Focused Psychotherapy for Children (RFP-C), an evidence based psychodynamic intervention for school-aged children with disruptive behavior problems. She also provides deliberate practice coaching for clinicians across a wide range of disciplines. Tracy is the author of several books and dozens of peer-reviewed papers.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
As a psychotherapist who has worked in the field of psycho-oncology and mental health for over 17 years, I have extensive clinical understanding of the needs of patients and caregivers throughout the disease continuum, from initial diagnosis, through treatment, to end of life, survivorship, recurrence, chronic illness, bereavement and life transitions. I have advanced training in CBT, psychodynamic psychotherapy, group psychotherapy, complicated grief therapy, and meaning-center psychotherapy and have published or presented on topics such as coping with chronic cancer, survivor guilt, fear of cancer recurrence, dating after treatment, and grief, loss and bereavement.
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, PMH-C
I am an experienced, warm, and dedicated therapist who is committed to empowering those in their family growing years, especially individuals suffering from intense post-partum emotions and overwhelm. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York State, as well as a certified perinatal mental health practitioner (PMH-C).
Master Social Worker, LMSW
I believe in creating a safe, collaborative, and judgment-free space to explore your inner world with empathy and care. I hold a Master’s from Columbia University and have provided therapy to both adults and teenagers in hospital and school settings. My background also includes working with nonprofits that support LGBTQ+ and immigrant communities, as well as survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. These experiences shape my commitment to affirming, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive care.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, M.A.
Individual, Couple, Family Therapy, Clinical Supervison
Mentor new theapists starting their Practices
Michelle work with young adults, college students, couples, parents of individuals with varying learning needs including neurodivergent children and young adults (with a specialty in autism and ADD).
Neurodivergent clients in individual and couples therapy
Siblings who have a brother or sister with learning needs and other developmental challenges (ADD, ASD) including growing up wtih a sister or brother with mental health issues.
Psychologist
I am a clinical psychologist licensed in NY, NJ, and CA. I specialize in helping preteens, teens, and adults adapt to life transitions - whether in relationships, at work/school, or changes in family structure. I treat symptoms of anxiety and depression, as well as working to improve the quality of interpersonal relationships. My therapeutic style is supportive, engaged, and collaborative.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20+ years experience providing mental health care to individuals. I have advanced training in relational theory from the Stephen Mitchell Center for Relational Studies and in Relational Family Therapy for couples and families through the Ackerman Institute for the Family. Additionally, I specialize in fertility counseling and have training in Complicated Grief (also known as Prolonged Grief) Therapy from Columbia University School of Social Work.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
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.
Master Social Worker
I'm a Brooklyn-based psychotherapist offering online and in-person therapy across New York. I work with individuals navigating climate anxiety and eco-distress, parenthood, pregnancy loss, career changes, and other major life transitions. My approach is collaborative and grounded in insight—shaped by warmth, curiosity, and a deep respect for your inner world. I bring humor, honesty, and compassion into the therapy room, and I welcome all parts of you, especially the ones that feel messy, uncertain, or hard to name.
Art Therapist
I'm a licensed and board-certified psychodynamic therapist in New York state, treating adults virtually in private practice. I also run therapy groups in inpatient psychiatry at Mount Sinai Hospital, and facilitate various integrative wellness workshops both virtually and in my local community in Brooklyn, NY.
Psychologist, Ph.D
I am a licensed clinical psychologist, specializing in working with high functioning professionals who are living with a chronic medical condition (usually an invisible illness), as well as counseling women on women-specific concerns (such as body image concerns, fertility/infertility, miscarriage, peri/post partum issues, family-planning, and female sexuality). I provide therapy to both adult individuals and couples.