Provider Directory

Sarah Kaufman

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

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.

Kat Safavi

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, M.Ed.

Kat Safavi has nearly 20 years of experience working with patients experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma and grief. She has extensive experience working with patients diagnosed with ALS, Parkinson’s and movement disorders, brain tumors and Glioblastomas, epilepsy, dementia, MS, and other neurological disorders who are adjusting to diagnosis and disease progression. Kat is well-versed in palliative and hospice care and end of life planning and bereavement counseling. Kat has worked with patients who are seeking gender-affirming care. Kat’s approach to therapy is psychodynamic and trauma-informed and she tailors therapy to individual needs drawing from her training in CBT, DBT, and Mindfulness

Kristen Kim

Psychologist, PsyD

Dr. Kristen Kim is a licensed clinical psychologist in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Her expertise is in child psychology, perinatal mental health, and parenting issues.

Robin Kerner

Psychologist, Ph.D.

I am a clinical psychologist and have been in practice for over 25 years. I work primarily with adults struggling with a variety of life issues and transitions, including relationships, career, anxiety, and depression. I am very engaged with my patients and take a fairly active and relational approach in our work together. I believe in focusing on strengths to help individuals and couples achieve their goals and feel connected.

Ania Siwek Schwartzman

Psychologist, Psy.D.

Dr. Ania Siwek Schwartzman is a NYS Licensed Clinical and School Psychologist who has supported children and adults for over 20 years. Dr. Schwartzman works predominantly from a psychodynamic relational approach and integrates evidence-based practices such as CBT and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction.
Dr. Schwartzman offers individual therapy and is available for webinars and keynotes.

Anna Diamantis

Mental Health Counselor, LPC, PMH-C

Anna Diamantis is a licensed counselor in CT since 2009 and certified in perinatal mental health. Anna specializes in Cognitive Behavioral therapy for anxiety, grief, and perinatal mental health.

Michelle Humi

Psychologist

Dr. Michelle Humi , a New York State licensed clinical psychologist, provides a warm and empathetic approach to her individual therapy sessions with preteens, adolescents, young adults, and adults. She specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression, mood difficulties, learning challenges, and relationship issues. She also has expertise in therapeutic parenting work, which enables her to effectively improve family dynamics and child behavior. Dr. Humi builds rapport and a collaborative partnership with her clients, making them feel both comfortable and truly understood while integrating Cognitive Behavioral and psychodynamic therapeutic techniques.

Kate Salama

Psychiatrist

I am a Harvard trained adult psychiatrist who specializes in women's mental health and reproductive psychiatry. I have clinical expertise in treating psychiatric disorders associated with the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, the postpartum period, and the menopause transition.

Cameron Riley

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I am trained in multiple modalities and work primarily from a psychodynamic approach, with curiosity about how early experiences and beliefs show up in our daily lives. I work together with clients to understand these insights in ways that can lead to meaningful change in your life and relationships. I welcome queer individuals and those navigating nontraditional relationship or family structures, drawing from both lived and clinical experience in these communities.

Megan Wakeley

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA

I specialize in providing LGBTQ+ affirming and trauma informed therapy. For over a decade I have worked with the LGBTQ+ community, young adults and adults regarding family & relationship issues, career stress/burnout, self worth, anxiety, depression and trauma. I utilize an eclectic style, incorporating relational, somatic and practical strategies depending on your unique needs.

Sam Lookatch

Psychologist, PhD, ABPP

I am a board certified addiction psychologist treating individuals with substance use (and co-occurring) concerns, and family members of individuals struggling with addiction. I also specialize in trauma treatments, namely CPT and PE. My practice is currently fully virtual and I am licensed in NY, NJ and IL, and accepting UMR for Mt. Sinai employees.

Dawn M. Hughes

Psychologist, PhD, ABPP

Dawn M. Hughes is a clinical and forensic psychologist who specializes in the anxiety disorders, interpersonal violence, PTSD, traumatic stress, and women's mental health.

Yvette Fruchter

Psychologist, PhD

Dr. Yvette Fruchter is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who specializes in OCD, anxiety, and OC spectrum disorders (hoarding, body dysmorphia, body focused repetitive behaviors). She received her PhD in Clinical Psychology from Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology at Yeshiva University. Dr. Yvette Fruchter utilizes evidence-based treatments including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Her therapeutic style is collaborative, goal oriented, and focuses on skill-building as well as processing and working through life stressors.

Joan Lavender

Psychologist, Psy.D.

I am a psychologist and psychotherapist with over thirty years experience as a clinician, supervisor, writer and presenter. Three elements that distinguish my work are the emphasis on Experiential Process (which has been shown to be an essential factor in the psychological change process) and the appreciation of Relational experience (the client's significant relationships, as well as our relationship, of client and therapist.)
My initial training in dance therapy has taught me that nonverbal behavior can be a path inviting us to a deeper exploration in sessions.