Provider Directory

Heather Thomas

Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC-D

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.

Karen Perlman

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Karen Perlman, LCSW is a seasoned clinician, with over 3 decades of experience, who works with individuals, couples, families and groups. Her early training from NYU Silverman School of Social Work, and Ackerman Institute for the Family informed her treatment as a family systems therapist. In more recent years, she has incorporated an evidenced based approach using CBT to treat depression and anxiety, as well as a relationship model that helps her clients disentangle from power struggles and learn skills for more effective communication. Professionally trained as an ADHD coach, she often uses coaching in combination with CBT for her clients with executive function challenges. With expertise as an integrative nutrition coach, she naturally employs a holistic approach to her understanding and treatment of a variety of emotional and health oriented issues. Currently, she is deepening her expertise in helping patients with OCD using Exposure Response Prevention (ERP). She is guided by her keen intuition and strong knowledge base in a variety of therapies, deep empathy and sense of humor, when helping her clients achieve their therapeutic goals and ultimate potential. As a therapist with a disability, she has a deep appreciation for life's challenges, pain, loss and suffering and has learned the art of "transforming obstacles into opportunities,"

Rachael James

Psychologist, Ph.D.

Dr. Rachael James is a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice who provides psychotherapy to adults and couples. She works with clients struggling with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship and attachment difficulties, and perinatal issues.

Marie Bragg

Psychologist, PhD

I earned my PhD in clinical psychology from Yale University. I am a tenured Associate Professor at the NYU School of Medicine with a courtesy appointment in the Marketing Department at the NYU Stern School of Business. My clinical expertise has been focused on anxiety, stress, depression, and eating disorders among youth and adults.

Jill Giornelli

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I work with adults navigating life transitions and struggling with anxiety, depression, OCD, perfectionism, and shame. I also specialize in helping people make peace with their bodies and heal their relationships with food and exercise.

Kathryn Moreno

Psychoanalyst, LP-D, LCAT, LMHC

Hi, I’m Kathryn. I provide compassionate and effective mental health counseling and art therapy. I believe in the potential of therapy to inspire awareness and safe exploration of feelings, thoughts, behaviors, and patterns. What brings you to therapy or what may come up in the process might seem daunting, but I’m here for you and ready to go on the journey through the challenges with you.

Laura Beth Kaplan

Psychiatrist, MD

Dr. Laura Beth Kaplan, M.D., is a double board-certified psychiatrist who specializes in distress related to parenting, pregnancy, and early adulthood. She treats a wide range of difficulties, including depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, role changes, and loneliness. Moreover, she has particular expertise in postpartum depression and anxiety, in prescribing psychiatric medications during pregnancy and breastfeeding, in grief related to infertility and pregnancy loss, in adjusting to parenthood, and in other mental health challenges related to women's reproductive lifecycle. Dr. Kaplan emphasizes psychotherapy alongside the thoughtful use of psychiatric medications when appropriate. Her practice centers on warm, personalized, and respectful care.

Sara Mattina

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Sara Mattina works with young adults and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, "quarter-life crisis," career stress, and life transitions. She is trained in CBT, MI, mindfulness, attachment theory, and psychodynamic theory.

Blair Casdin

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R

I am a certified psychoanalyst with training in trauma studies and couples treatment. My clients come to me with diverse issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, relationship conflicts, work and academic stress, and phase of life issues.

Kalya Castillo

Psychologist, Ph.D.

Dr. Kalya Castillo is a licensed counseling psychologist in New York City. She specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and has a background in trauma-informed psychotherapy.

Barbara Leff

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I am a seasoned therapist with over 30 years of clinical experience, specializing in addictions, mood disorders, infertility, and adoption. I work with individuals and couples, ages 16 to 85, utilizing a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach tailored to each client's unique needs. A sliding scale is available, with session rates starting at $125.

Michael Candela

Master Social Worker, LMSW, CASAC- T

Michael is a Licensed Master Social Worker and native New Yorker, deeply attuned to the vibrant diversity and unique challenges of city life, especially within the LGBTQIA+ community.

Lauren Sweitzer

Psychologist

I am a licensed clinical psychologist offering virtual psychotherapy to clients in New York, New Jersey, Florida, and all PSYPACT states. My expertise includes couples therapy, anxiety and mood disorders, relationship challenges, life transitions, perinatal/maternal mental health, and trauma.

Kimberly Meehan

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Kimberly Meehan, NP is an ANCC Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner specializing in medication management, psychotherapy and holistic interventions for adults in NYC. Kim creates an empathetic, comfortable and accepting atmosphere with an emphasis on the following mental health concerns:

Anxiety
Panic Disorder
Depression
OCD
PTSD
Peripartum/maternal