Provider Directory

Alia Roth

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, M.S.Ed, E-RYT

My practice centers on creating a safe and affirming space for clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, behaviors, strengths, and desires in order to move towards healing. I work to help clients navigate harder to articulate feelings like shame and guilt to make space for self-compassion, self-knowledge, acceptance and growth.

Samantha Bennahum

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I am a New York based psychotherapist with over 15 years experience working with adults coping with loss, trauma, life limiting medical diagnoses, chronic illness, fertility challenges, relational difficulties, and life-stage transitions.

Marta Laurette

Clinical Social Work/Therapist

I am a licensed clinical social work therapist, practicing psychotherapy since 2013. I specialize in treating adults with the following conditions: depression, anxiety disorders, trauma, relationship issues, parenting challenges, grief and life-stage transitions. I offer individual, couple and group therapy. I use psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral therapies, relational and mindfulness approaches and Gottman Method. I incorporate dream work, meditation, and breathing and relaxation exercises into my sessions. 

I am fluent in both English and Polish and I provide psychotherapy services in both languages. I am licensed to practice psychotherapy in New York and Illinois.

In addition to psychotherapy services, I have been offering clinical supervision to LMSW and LMHC practitioners since 2022.

Holly McNaughton

Master Social Worker, LMSW

Holly, LMSW (she/her) grounds her work in the belief that authentic human connection and deep introspection are essential ingredients for leading a meaningful life. She works from a psychodynamic lens, believing that formative relationships and early experiences shape our current emotional world. In addition, she is trained in EMDR and brings a trauma-informed perspective to every session. Holly primarily works with young adults in their 20s and 30s who are grappling with questions about who they are, what they value, and how they make meaning in their lives.

Nellie Harari

Psychologist, PhD

I am a clinical psychologist with an office in Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn, specializing in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

Justine Duhr

Psychoanalyst

I'm a psychotherapist and psychoanalyst specializing in anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and creative blocks. I hold a master's degree in creative writing from Emerson College and bring to my work as a therapist a decade of professional writing, editing, and writing coaching. I consider myself a relational/interpersonal analyst, having completed my psychoanalytic training at the Manhattan Institute for Psychoanalysis. I see both individuals and couples, and offer treatment at one, two, or three sessions per week.

Anne Wennerstrand

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, MSW, LCSW-R

Anne Wennerstrand, MS, MSW, LCSW-R, is a clinical social worker, psychotherapist, supervisor, and educator with more than 25 years of experience working with adolescents and adults across the gender identity spectrum. Grounded in contemporary psychodynamic and feminist-relational perspectives, her clinical interests include eating and body-image concerns, trauma, anxiety and obsessive patterns, identity, relationships, and life transitions.

Nancy Eppler-Wolff

Psychologist, PhD

Dr. Nancy Eppler-Wolff, who uses an integrated psychodynamic approach, has been in clinical practice for over 25 years, working with children, adolescents and adults. She also consults with parents and educators in school settings and non-profit agencies about emotional risk-taking, social-emotional development and wellness, self-regulation, and the intersection of learning disabilities and emotional functioning.

Esther Volivetska

Psychoanalyst

I am a New York State Licensed Psychoanalyst, Certified Gestalt Therapist, Family Divorce Mediator, and teacher of yoga and meditation. I help individuals and families navigate emotional, relational, and life challenges with clarity and compassion, approaching each person’s process with deep respect and the belief that we all carry our own answers within.
My therapeutic style is grounded in empathy, integrity, and presence. I bring warmth, playfulness, and a solution-oriented perspective when needed, drawing on somatic exploration, Gestalt Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Existential Therapy. As a Ukrainian American, I also bring a cross-cultural perspective that enriches my work with diverse clients.
Before entering the mental health field, I worked for over two decades in international finance, an experience that shaped my understanding of stress, identity, and resilience. Today, I view therapy as a collaborative journey, supporting awareness, healing, and transformation.

Adam Benson

Psychologist, Psy.D.

I use IMAGO relationship therapy to help individuals, couples and caregivers as they attempt to create healthier relationships in their lives. Together we figure out their relationship patterns, the causes of conflict in their relationships, and ways to heal those parts of the self that are more difficult to access. Through our work, clients learn to increase their flexibility, become more effective in their relationships, and live with more intention.

Sophie Karp

Psychologist, Ph.D.

I am a licensed psychologist providing multiculturally-sensitive psychodynamic therapy for adults in Downtown Brooklyn. I work with individuals struggling with the impacts of early trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, perfectionism and self-criticism, low self-esteem, and more.

Elsa Pelier

Art Therapist, LCAT, CLAT, ATR-BC

Elsa Pelier is a board-certified licensed art therapist, a psychotherapist, guest lecturer, educator, and published author and expert in chronic illness, bereavement and loss, and trauma treatment. Ms. Pelier maintains a private practice on the Upper east Side of Manhattan, working with children, adolescents, and adults.

Eileen Placeres

Master Social Worker, LMSW

I work with adolescents, couples, and families. My relational, trauma-informed approach integrates ARA, EFT, EMDR, and IFS. I specialize in relationships, neurodivergence, men, adolescents, uniformed professionals, LGBTQ+ clients, and immigrant communities.

Tamar Z. Kahane

Psychologist, Psy.D.

Dr. Tamar Z. Kahane has been in private practice for twenty years, providing excellent psychological care through her specialized, unique approach to mental health. She served as the Senior Psychologist in the Solomon Schechter School of Bergen County for seven years. She trained at the Kennedy Center at Albert Einstein Hospital and at St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital, receiving her Doctorate of Psychology from Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology and her Bachelor of Arts from Barnard College, Columbia University.