Provider Directory

Catherine Birndorf, MD is co-founder and medical director of The Motherhood Center of New York. She is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Obstetrics/Gynecology and founding director of the Payne Whitney Women’s Program at The New York Presbyterian Hospital - Weill Cornell Medical Center in Manhattan.

Out of network.
Therapeutic modalities: Integrative: Cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic (short-term and long-term psychotherapy).
Specializations: Anxiety disorders. Mood disorders. Identity issues. Relationship issues. Major life transitions. Trauma. Perinatal and menopausal mental health.
Languages: English, Hindi, Gujarati

I am an Asian American therapist in the Upper West Side who specializes in helping women in dating and relationships. If you have clients or referrals who are single, divorced, or going through a bad breakup, I am your person!

I have assisted many couples, families, and individuals in both private practice settings and in higher levels of care. I hold a Master’s in Social Work from New York University. I specialize in treating people struggling with eating disorders, chronic disconnection, anxiety, depression, and trauma.

I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), working together with my clients to develop a focused, personalized plan to achieve their goals. This typically includes addressing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through learning specific skills to take control of their emotions. I am one of the co-founders of NYCBT, a private psychology group practice in Manhattan, and I also have an office in Greenwich, CT and can provide Telehealth services in any PSYPACT-participating state.

I specialize in treating people who have experienced trauma, and I offer personalized, effective approaches to help my clients learn to live with and overcome the impact of these traumatic experiences, including PTSD. I also often work with people suffering from anxiety, panic, and phobias, as well as anger management and relationship issues.

Finally, I led DBT skills training groups for many years, and co-authored a book on DBT skills called "Self-Directed DBT Skills." I have helped many people learn DBT skills to better manage their thoughts, emotions, and behavior, and I look forward to working together to help you make the changes you want in your life.

I’m Alex, a relational and holistic therapist who specializes in working with professionals and creatives recover from burnout, disconnection, and cycles of self-neglect. I do my best work with individuals who feel overwhelmed by the pressure to perform, who struggle with anxiety, intimacy, or identity, and who are ready to explore their inner worlds with honesty and compassion.

My approach is grounded in deep attunement, curiosity, and care. I draw from parts work, family systems, EMDR, and polyvagal theory to help clients reconnect with themselves, process trauma, and build a more sustainable relationship with their emotions, bodies, and boundaries. I also bring a strong foundation in working with addiction, compulsive behaviors (including porn and sex addiction), developmental trauma, and medical/sexual trauma; especially with those who have felt unseen or misunderstood in traditional spaces.

I provide LGBTQ+ affirming, intersectionally-informed and trauma-informed therapy.

I provide gender-affirming support for transgender and nonbinary individuals and their families, trauma care and therapy for couples and families facing difficulties in their relationships.

I am a licensed clinical social worker with a background in couples and family therapy from the Ackerman Institute. In addition to working with couples and families, I also work with adolescents and adult individuals from diverse backgrounds struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship difficulties, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, and postpartum depression. I work in Park Slope, Brooklyn.

I employ an eclectic treatment approach tailored to a client's goals and individual needs. My style is collaborative and non-judgmental. From short-term crisis intervention to longer term self exploration and growth, I utilize a range of therapeutic interventions including but not limited to CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and EMDR to support the process of change and the enhancement of one's life satisfaction.
I have supervised multidisciplinary clinicians specialzing in the treatment of Substance Use and Mood Disorders, including Trauma informed therapies utilizing EMDR.
My practice hours are Tuesday - Friday with session times ranging from 9am-6pm depending on the weekday.

My career in mental health as a licensed psychologist spans more than 25 years and includes various professional roles which include running my private practice, working as a university professor, and at different points, as a clinician, clinical supervisor or director in various NYC hospitals, schools, and community clinics. My professional background of direct service, scholarly work, and teaching at the graduate and doctoral level has given me a well-rounded perspective when working alongside my patients. I feel fortunate that due to my training I can provide the most effective, cutting edge, and evidence-based techniques to my patients. I work hard to empower individuals to effectively reach their goals and gain insight into what is most concerning them. On a personal level, I am multilingual and multicultural, and I often work with clients who are navigating the intersections of their various identities related to their family of origin, culture, and religion, as well as their race, gender and sexual identity. My style is warm, down-to-earth, direct and interactive. I work with children, adolescents, and adults of all ages, either in person or through virtual sessions. I work with couples as well as individuals.

I specialize in working with emerging and young adults using techniques drawn from psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, as well as my experiences with yoga and meditation. In addition to talk therapy, I also have additional experience and training in yoga and how it can assist in the treatment of trauma. I received my 200-hour yoga teacher certification as well as certification in trauma-sensitive yoga.

Healing doesn't happen alone. I specialize in affirming therapy for creative people who feel stuck and are struggling with transitions in their personal lives and careers, utilizing traditional techniques such as DBT and CBT as well as art and mindfulness practices.

I provide psychotherapy and career coaching to address codependency (ACOA concerns), relationship difficulties, caregiver/helping professional stress and burnout, and career change or advancement.

As a psychotherapist, I work with children, adolescents, young adults, and families who are experiencing an array of life transitions, social stressors, anxiety, depression and conflicts in relationships and friendships. It can be challenging for children as they enter adolescence and experience new life situations. I work with my clients to provide effective and productive coping skills that they can use when navigating their busy day to day lives. My mission is to help clients reach their therapeutic goals.