Provider Directory

I am a clinical social worker who has worked primarily in chronic illness, loss and bereavement with families, couples, and individuals. These experiences make me feel comfortable in helping clients managing natural life transitions, crisis, depression and anxiety. I offer sliding scale fees and can assist with out of network reimbursement.

Elizabeth specializes in reproductive and perinatal mental health, from preconception to postpartum transitions into and through motherhood including fertility challenges, managing stress, relationships and identity shifts. I work dynamically to support women, couples and families looking to shape healthy relationships and boundaries.

I am a Creative Arts Therapist working with children of all ages, families, and women. I specialize in working with neurodiversity, developmental differences, and all things sensory system. I use a unique perspective and lens of curiosity about how our sensory system drives our emotions and behaviors to have the most functional, holistic, and acceptance based outcomes. In my spare time you will find me advocating for public school students, decolonizing everything, and cuddling with my family.

Jillian is a clinical social worker, an adjunct instructor with NYU, and founder of Wavelength Psychotherapy in NYC and NJ. She is an active advocate in fighting against sexual violence and facilitates a variety of workshops on masculinity, consent, somatic therapy, and more.

I am a NYS Licensed Psychotherapist in practice on NYC’s Upper Westside for 30 years. I treat adults with a full range of problems in living and have advanced specializations in psychoanalysis and trauma resolution methods. I particularly appreciate working with individuals who are committed to creating meaningful lives, and firmly believe that psychotherapy can be an effective component of this process .

Experienced psychodynamically-oriented therapist (LCSW), with a focus on attachment and relational trauma. My practice welcomes clients from all racial, ethnic, religious and national backgrounds, social and economic classes, genders. sexual identities, and orientations.

Dr. Idil Franko is a licensed clinical psychologist who works with adolescents, young adults, adults, and families. She is also an adjunct clinical supervisor at the Psychological Center at CUNY. She specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress, emotion regulation difficulties, and teen/family challenges. She draws on extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Behavioral Parent Training. Dr. Franko currently works at Columbia’s Medical Center and will be starting her private practice in November. She has availability to take on new patients.

Julia Werman Zwerin, LCSW is a psychotherapist who works closely with her clients to resolve relationship issues, reduce emotional distress and explore feelings that may manifest as depression, unhappiness or anxiety. The primary goal is to overcome destructive patterns. Julia received her degree in Clinical Social Work from Hunter College School of Social Work.

Jane Halperin, PhD, MS
Associate Director
Columbia University Center for Psychoanalytic Training & Research
Assistant Clinical Professor of Medical Psychology
Dept. of Psychiatry
College of Physicians & Surgeons
Columbia University

Practice of psychotherapy: adolescents and adults
Practice of psychoanalysis: adults
Couples treatment
Supervision: psychology externs, interns, fellows; clinicians in private practice

Areas of Interest/Additional Training:
Young Adult Development
Alcohol/Substance Misuse
Psychological Adjustment to Medical Illness
Prenatal Diagnosis, Pregnancy Loss
Couples Treatment; Parenting Skills

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.

Alison Kalfus is the former Co-Director of the Family and Couples Treatment Service, a division of the Institute of Contemporary Psychotherapy, in NYC, (2014-2025). She is also in private practice, treating individuals and couples. Sub-specialties include developmental trauma, post-partum issues, parenting, and addictive disorders.

Ilyse Dobrow DiMarco, Ph.D. is a NJ and NY State licensed (and PSYPACT-certified) clinical psychologist and writerspecializing in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety, parenting, relationship challenges, women's health issues, perimenopause, and difficult life transitions. She is the Founder/Director of the North Jersey Center for Anxiety and Stress Management in Summit, NJ and a Diplomate of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy. She is the author of Mom Brain: Proven Strategies to Fight the Anxiety, Guilt, and Overwhelming Emotions of Motherhood--And Relax Into Your New Self.

Elle Laub, LMHC, LPC, NCC is a Licensed Psychotherapist in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut specializing in eating disorders, disordered eating, anxiety, and depression. Elle received her Bachelors and Master's degrees at Boston College, specializing in Mental Health Counseling with a focus on women's issues.

Gauri Khurana, MD, MPH, is a child, adolescent & adult psychiatrist specializing in the treatment of ADHD, mood and anxiety disorders. Dr. Khurana provides comprehensive diagnostic evaluation, psychopharmacology when indicated, and psychodynamic psychotherapy. She has a special interest in working with college and graduate students as that is the age when mental illness often first appears and is in the context of great transition. Dr. Khurana also has an interest in working with females with anxiety and PTSD throughout their life span. Dr. Khurana trained in adult psychiatry at Yale University and completed a special year of training at the Department of Health Services working with undergraduate and graduate students at the university. She also completed a fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at New York University. Dr. Khurana was the assistant direct of the Harlem Hospital CPEP. She is currently in full time private practice in Union Square and is a clinical instructor at the Yale University School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry.