Provider Directory

Heidi Esterman

Psychologist, PsyD

Dr. Heidi Esterman is a psychologist in private practice and a Supervising Psychologist at The Motherhood Center of New York.

Dr. Esterman has experience working with the perinatal population in both outpatient and inpatient settings. She has provided psychological services for a wide range of diagnoses and presentations in the context of the perinatal period, including trauma, personality disorders, and severe and persistent mental illness. She has expertise working with women recovering from postpartum psychosis, depression, anxiety, and perinatal loss.

Dr. Esterman also has specialized training in couples therapy through the William Alanson While Institute. Treatment is directed at helping couples navigate conflict, improve communication, and strengthen their relationship.

Kristen Roman

Psychologist, PsyD

Dr. Kristen Roman is a NYC-based licensed clinical psychologist and the founder of the group private practice Elevate CBT. Her clinical specialties include OCD, anxiety, body image/disordered eating, PTSD, and work with young adults and college students.

Krista Larson

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.

Olivia Bergeron

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Specializing in perinatal mental health, Olivia has offices in Park Slope and Union Square. She has helped hundreds of new and pregnant clients facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, work and family stressors, adapting to becoming a parent, etc. Olivia is also a certified Peaceful Parenting Coach, one of only 15 practitioners around the world trained by Dr. Laura Markham.

Lisa D Ellis

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, RDN, CDN, LCSW, CEDS-C

Lisa Ellis is a Registered Dietitian, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist-Supervisor and Licensed Clinical Social Worker with private practices in Manhattan and White Plains, NY. Her areas of expertise include eating disorders and emotion-triggered eating in children, adolescents, adults and families.

Stephanie Verdeflor

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP-BC

Stephanie is an ANCC Board-Certified PMHNP known for bringing calm, clarity, and connection to complex clinical situations. With over 13 years in psychiatric nursing, she provides psychotherapy and medication management for adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, mood disorders, burnout, and life transitions. Stephanie currently works in the Women’s Mental Health Program at NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester Behavioral Health. Her experience spans Child/Adolescent Psychiatry, Mood Disorders, Acute Psychosis, Eating Disorders, Geriatric Psychiatry, Correctional Mental Health, Mobile Crisis, and culturally informed care with the Orthodox Jewish community. She also teaches undergraduate nursing students at Molloy University and precepts PMHNP students, integrating evidence-based care with emotional intelligence and authentic human connection.

Jeanne Nugent

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, PhD, CGP, CMMT

My therapeutic practice with young and mature adults uses an integrated psychodynamic approach tailored to the individual needs of each client.

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.

Emily Brackman

Psychologist, PhD

Dr. Brackman is a licensed clinical psychologist in New York City. She works with adults seeking to address the impact of major life changes, loss, and trauma on their sense of self and relationships.

Carly Tocco

Psychologist

I specialize in diagnosing individuals with neurodivergence (ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, learning differences) and mood and anxiety disorders through psychodiagnostic and neuropsychological testing. I use my background in neuropsychology to inform evaluations by helping patients better understand the connections between their brain and their lived experiences and symptoms and providing answers that inform treatment. For therapy, I help patients with attentional difficulties, learning differences, and social challenges by leaning on my training in CBT, DBT, behavioral activation, and Motivational Interviewing. I ensure my patients learn skills to improve their lives, all while feeling seen, heard, and understood.

Melissa Gluck

Psychologist, Ph.D.

Dr. Melissa Gluck is a Licensed Psychologist in NYC helping adolescents, college/graduate students, and adults navigate life transitions, relationship difficulties, challenging family dynamics, LGBTQ+ concerns, and self-esteem/relationship with self. She is currently accepting new clients for her remote practice.

Carolyn Weiss

Psychologist, Psy.D., PMH-C

I specialize in trauma recovery and stress resilience. I have a decade of experience and received cutting-edge training in evidence-based treatments for trauma (EMDR, CPT, PE, IFS), depression and anxiety (ACT, CBT-D, MBSR), sleep (CBT-I, IRT), couples (CBCT, IBCT) and reproductive health. Whatever challenges you are facing, we will work together to deploy empowering, research-based strategies that foster resilience and promote healing.

Nora Tombalakian

Psychoanalyst

Working with presence and a here-and-now framework, I view therapy as a collaborative process.
Approaching each person’s process with deep respect, I believe that we all carry our own answers within.
Together, we will deepen awareness around what might be affecting your day-to-day peace of mind and happiness.

Helianis Quijada Salazar

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C

I’m a Bilingual (Spanish/English) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York City, providing therapy in both English and Spanish. I work with adolescents, adults, and couples navigating trauma, relationship challenges, maternal mental health, life transitions, and identity exploration.