Provider Directory

Natalia Ng

Psychiatrist

Dr. Natalia Ng is a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in adult and women’s mental health. She has particular expertise in supporting women throughout their reproductive journeys, including those who are trying to conceive, pregnant, or in the postpartum period. Dr. Ng provides comprehensive care that includes both medication management and psychotherapy, tailored to each patient’s unique needs.

Leyla Fonseca

Mental Health Counselor

My name is Leyla Fonseca, and I’m a licensed therapist based in New York. I have over six years of experience working in special education schools across the city, during which I've gained valuable knowledge and insights. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults who are navigating challenges related to anxiety, depression, and autism spectrum disorder.

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.

Erin Burke

Psychologist, PhD

Erin Burke, PhD is a counseling psychologist who specializes in therapy for adolescents and young adults.

Donna Klassen

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Donna is a graduate of The NYU Silver School of Social Work and a licensed clinical social worker with more than 30 years of experience and highly experienced in the field of reproductive mental health. In addition to her private practice, Donna is the co-founder of Let's Talk Menopause, a national nonprofit organization changing the conversation around menopause so women get the information they need and the healthcare they deserve.

Julia Dobner-Pereira

Psychologist, Psy.D., R.D.T.

I am a psychologist and drama therapist. I integrate experiential and creative tools to deepen processing within the psychodynamic frame. I also have training in DBT and CBT approaches, including CPT for trauma and CBT-I for sleep. I currently teach in the drama therapy program at NYU and see clients in my private practice, in person in Manhattan or virtually. Before private practice, I was an assistant professor and staff psychologist at Mount Sinai, working in gender affirming healthcare and advanced medicine.

Lilly Magid

Psychologist, PsyD

I am a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in working with individuals in the perinatal period, parenthood, adolescence and family life. My style is collaborative as we work to increase your understanding of your own life and build insight into conflicts you may be experiencing. I have trained in Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Parent Management Training (PMT) and I am comprehensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which is highly effective for individuals struggling with emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance. I integrate modalities to meet your needs and adopt a nonjudgmental stance and compassionate approach.

Idil Franko

Psychologist, PsyD

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.

colette pycha

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHCNS,NP

I am a clinical nurse specialist and psychiatric nurse practitioner in private practice near Columbus Circle whereby I treat adults with a broad range of issues including anxiety, depression, ADD and trauma . I have been trained in Gestalt and DBT . I see patients for psychotherapy as well as work collaboratively with other clinicians to treat their patients with medication management.

Siena Vaccara

Mental Health Counselor, Ed.M, M.A, LPC, LMHC

I am a trauma-informed Psychotherapist & LGBTQIA+ affirming Reproductive Well-Being specialist, who believes that clients are experts in their own experiences. My goal is always to build a safe, inclusive healing environment where individuals can nurture their identities, and build community. I am versed in Person-Centered, Narrative, Feminist, CBT & Somatic treatment interventions.

Merav Gur

Psychologist, Ph.D.

I OFFER REMOTE SESSIONS VIA A HIPAA COMPLIANT VIDEO PLATFORM, INCLUDING TO NY and FL RESIDENTS.
Dr. Gur is a clinical psychologist in the Grand Central area and a clinical supervisor at the Wellness Center of CUNY's Graduate Center. Dr. Gur has extensive experience providing psychotherapy and integrating various treatment modalities (psychodynamic, CBT, ACT, IPT). Dr. Gur specializes in treating worry & anxiety (including panic, social), depression, low self worth, attachment/relationship issues, perinatal depression/anxiety, and in adjustment to parenting. Dr. Gur provides psychotherapy to those who are dissatisfied with their interpersonal relationships or with their career and who aspire to lead a more meaningful life. Psychotherapy leads to greater self-knowledge, to making healthier life choices, to improving relationships and to greater self acceptance and confidence. Ineffective coping are replaced by healthier ones.
Dr. Gur published both in scientific journals and at the HuffPost, and contributed to published pieces about mental health at BuzzFeed, Mic, Self Magazine, and the Economist. She strives to increase awareness to mental health issues, while providing high quality personalized care.  

Kendall Bierman

Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LPC

Hello! I am a licensed mental health counselor in New York and a licensed professional counselor in New Jersey. I am a solo private practice owner working virtually from Long Island. I work with young adults of any gender identity, and my areas of expertise include anxiety, addiction/ substance abuse, body image issues, and relationship challenges.

Additionally, I hold certifications in DBT and Intuitive Eating.

Lynne Spevack

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

A seasoned clinician, supervisor and educator with over four decades of experience in agency and private practice, Lynne is a “therapist’s therapist,” providing psychotherapy, practice building and clinical consultations on difficult and “stuck” cases for clinician-colleagues. Lynne enjoys the challenge of helping folks with treatment resistant problems, utilizing CBT and other scientifically validated, non-medication approaches to helping adults, teenagers, couples and families to feel and be their best.

Mary DiOrio

Clinical Social Work/Therapist

I work with anxiety, depression, difficult life transitions, social anxiety, eating disorders, and work with individuals and couples. I am starting two groups online in the the fall for binge eating disorder and an RO DBT skills class.
I am licensed in Oregon and New York states, and support clients bicoastally, both online and in-person. After graduating from Portland State University with a Master of Social Work, I began practicing in 2001 at a 24/7 telehealth center and St. Vincent’s Hospital.

I have taught as adjunct professor at Lewis and Clark College in their Eating Disorder Training and Certificate program. I’m also a member of Columbia River Eating Disorder Network, National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA), NYC EFT, Portland EFT. International Academy for Eating Disorders, and International Association Of Eating Disorders (IAEDP).

I am currently an adjunct professor at Columbia University School of Social Work In New York City.