Provider Directory

I am a NYS Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT). Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), National Certified Counselor (NCC), and Board Certified Dance/Movement Therapist (BC-DMT), author and lecturer. In 2003, I created and continue to be the senior dance/movement therapist for pediatric patients at Integrative Medicine Service, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, NY. In private practice for almost 40 years, I developed and am director of Dancing Dialogue LCAT LMHC PLLC [www.dancingdialogue.com] a private creative arts psychotherapy practice with offices in Cold Spring, NY and NYC, specializing in the role of nonverbal communication and the body-mind-emotion connection. Collectively, our art, dance, and couples/family therapists focus on themes related to all aspects of the parent-infant attachment relationship from conception to postpartum; early parent-infant attachment; parenting in the digital age; sensory processing difficulties; ADHD; autism; child/teen and family dynamics; trauma; pediatric medical illness; adult chronic pain; grief and loss.

Lindsay Nickens, LCSW, is a psychotherapist and Co-Founder & Clinical Director of Modern Talk, a boutique practice serving clients in Manhattan and South Florida. With over a decade of clinical experience, she specializes in working with high-achieving individuals, couples, and families facing complex emotional and relational challenges, including trauma and substance misuse, with a focus on creating meaningful, sustainable change.
Her approach combines in-depth psychodynamic psychotherapy with direct, practical intervention, allowing her to effectively treat high-conflict dynamics, infidelity, and the intersection of career, family, and relationships. Lindsay also oversees clinical training and supervision within her practice, positioning her as a trusted leader and mentor in the field.

I am a licensed, clinical psychologist based in Brooklyn, New York. I provide culturally sensitive and trauma-informed support, specializing in women’s mental health, perinatal and early childhood mental health. I provide comprehensive support to individuals during the perinatal period, from trying to conceive to the 4th trimester and beyond.

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.

Dr. Nicole Van Nortwick, a licensed clinical psychologist with over two decades of experience, specializes in individuals and couples/families. Her expertise encompasses relationships, attachment, and perinatal mental health. Dr. Van Nortwick is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at New York University (NYU) and formerly held a position at Columbia University, where she co-founded the Women’s Program Team at New York Presbyterian Hospital. Additionally, she served as the Chief Clinical Service Officer and Director of Training at The Motherhood Center. Dr. Van Nortwick’s extensive clinical experience, expertise across the lifespan, and compassionate approach enable her to support women’s mental health and family systems effectively, with a keen ability to translate psychological theory into practical tools that benefit her patients.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who specializes in eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, and recovery from narcissistic abuse. I am passionate about helping individuals develop a healthier relationship with food, their bodies, and themselves while building the skills needed for emotional regulation and lasting change. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in evidence-based practices, creating a safe and nonjudgmental space for healing and growth. I am committed to supporting clients as they navigate challenges, build resilience, and move toward a more empowered and fulfilling life.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have been in practice for over 20 years. I am intensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I also specialize in ACT, DBT-PE and CBT. I enjoy working with older adolescents, adults and seniors. I work with a variety of presenting problems including depression, anxiety, PTSD, maladaptive behaviors and dysregulated emotions.
I have supervised and trained other clinicians utilizing DBT.
I am only providing Teletherapy.

I’m a Licensed Master Social Worker working with teens and adults navigating anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, and life transitions. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in helping you better understand yourself and feel more steady in your day-to-day life. I aim to create a space where you can be real, feel supported, and grow at your own pace.

Lindsay Nejmeh, LMHC | Lindsay is a graduate of the Manhattan College Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling program. Since 2010, she has worked in a variety of settings pertaining to women’s mental health. Lindsay specializes in women's, maternal, and perinatal mental health. Additionally, she holds expertise in familial trauma and relationship issues. Currently, she maintains her private practice in lower Manhattan. She uses a variety of modalities including attachment focused, psychodynamic, relational, cognitive behavioral, interpersonal, and mindfulness techniques. Lindsay is a bilingual therapist, serving both Spanish and English speaking clientele.

Joseph LaBadia is an LMHC in private practice in Los Angeles. He is currently accepting clients in California, New York, and Florida. He specializes in trauma therapy work and has advanced training in CPT and EMDR.

Heather works with individual adults and couples using collaborative, relational, and trauma-informed therapeutic methodologies. She integrates frameworks including mindfulness practices, attachment theory, and positive psychology.

Healy Smith, MD is an adult psychiatrist with specialties in women's mental health/ reproductive psychiatry as well as integrative and holistic medicine.

Lily works individually with clients to identify and meet their goals. Lily has found that therapy works best when there is authenticity in the relationship, and she strives to be her most authentic self. With an active and engaging approach, Lily creates an environment where clients can feel comfortable to be themselves fully.

Using an active and humanistic approach, Lily brings her true self to each session and helps clients to feel comfortable, matching that authenticity. Working in tandem, Lily empowers clients to identify meaningful shifts they would like to make in their lives and supports them in making those changes.

Lily works from a weight inclusive care model. She is a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor and helps her clients move beyond eating disorders, disordered eating and body image issues through a pursuit of food freedom.

Sarah Kaufman, LCSW, is a New York–based psychotherapist working with adults and couples. She specializes in sex and relationships, grief and loss, perinatal and reproductive mental health, and relational trauma. Sarah has particular experience supporting LGBTQ+ clients, new parents, and those navigating major life transitions.

Her work is relational and insight-oriented, integrating psychodynamic therapy with Internal Family Systems (IFS). With couples and partners, she uses Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help shift painful patterns and strengthen emotional connection. Sarah’s style is warm, collaborative, and engaged, and she is committed to providing anti-oppressive, affirming care.