Provider Directory

Emily Upshur

Psychologist, Ph.D.

Emily Upshur, Ph.D., is a New York State licensed clinical psychologist. Dr. Upshur received her Master's degree in developmental psychology from Tufts University, and holds both a Master’s degree and PhD in Clinical Psychology from the Graduate School and University Center at the City University of New York, an American Psychological Association accredited training program.

Dr. Upshur currently has a faculty appointment at The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital and is a Supervising Psychologist at Mount Sinai Beth Israel Medical Center, where she trains psychiatry residents, psychology interns, and psychology externs. She was the Clinical Director of the Center for Child Trauma and Resilience at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She has a private practice in Manhattan as well as Westchester, New York.

Dr. Upshur has a decade of experience working in a wide range of clinical settings, including hospital outpatient clinics, in-patient units, psychiatric emergency rooms, college and graduate student counseling programs, private psycho-educational and neuropsychological testing facilities, and faculty private practice. These experiences have given her the unique ability to meet the diverse needs of adults and children.

Elle Laub

Mental Health Counselor, LMHC-D, LPC, NCC

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.

Adi Avivi

Psychologist

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and a Certified Group Psychotherapist in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Before establishing my own private practice, I worked as an assistant professor and supervising clinical psychologist at Columbia University Medical Center and Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. I completed my post-doctoral fellowship at Long Island Jewish Medical Center – Zucker Hillside Hospital. I received my doctorate in clinical psychology from Long Island University – Post and completed my internship at Kings County Hospital Center.

Alissa Pallarino

Mental Health Counselor, LMHC-D, NCC, CEDS

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who specializes in eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, and recovery from narcissistic abuse. I am passionate about helping individuals develop a healthier relationship with food, their bodies, and themselves while building the skills needed for emotional regulation and lasting change. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in evidence-based practices, creating a safe and nonjudgmental space for healing and growth. I am committed to supporting clients as they navigate challenges, build resilience, and move toward a more empowered and fulfilling life.

Nancy Freeman-Carroll

Psychologist, Psy.D., ABPP

Nancy Freeman-Carroll is a clinical psychologist-psychoanalyst in private practice in Manhattan. Areas of interest include: Lifespan development for women, transition to motherhood, response to infertility, disclosure of assisted conception, early infant development; general clinical concerns of depression, anxiety, trauma, struggles with self definition, choices in work and relationships. A supervising analyst at the WAWI, Dr. Freeman-Carroll is available for supervision with candidates, graduate students and mental health professionals. Consultations are also available for potential recipient parents of assisted conception, known and anonymous donors, and surrogates. Support for parental anxiety regarding school admissions--from nursery programs to college--is also an area of expertise.

Constance Mennella

Psychiatrist, DO

I am a board certified adult and child psychiatrist specializing in the treatment of anxiety, mood, attentional and behavioral disorders. I provide initial diagnostic psychiatric evaluation and medication management when indicated.

I take a family-based integrated care approach, working collaboratively with families to identify the individual’s strengths. Additionally, I have clinical and research expertise in anxiety disorders. I have published in the the Journal of American Academy of Dermatology and the Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychopharmacology. I served as Chief Resident at the Brown University Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship Program.

Kathleen Niegocki

Psychologist

I’ve devoted my 15-year career as a licensed psychologist and therapist to supporting the well-being of college students and young adults. I love helping people understand and navigate their emotions, beliefs, needs, values, and intuition so they can experience more authenticity, freedom, joy, and ease in their lives and relationships.
My other passion is supervising, training, and mentoring graduate students and early career therapists in counseling, clinical/counseling psychology, and social work.

I currently work part time in private practice (NY state - virtual only) and part time for Northwell Health as a Senior Psychologist in the counseling center of the United States Merchant Marine Academy. I have previously worked at Barnard College, Princeton University, The University of Pennsylvania, Ball State University, and on Semester at Sea's Fall 2024 voyage.

Michele Maron-Knobel

Clinical Social Work/Therapist

If you're looking for someone who can actively listen and empathize with your inner thoughts, please allow me to help you. I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 14 years of experience. Maybe you’re pregnant and feeling anxious about what’s ahead… or a new mom feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and wondering if you’re doing anything right. You may be feeling sad, afraid or ambivalent about this new role. I’m Michele, a LCSW in New York city. As your therapist, I am warm, curious, interactive, and easy to talk to. I offer a safe, supportive space where you you can talk freely and feel seen and heard.

Cara Maniaci

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Specializing in eating disorders and body image disturbances, couples/ relationship issues particularly postpartum. Insight-oriented psychotherapy with practical, here-and-now focus.

Kimarie Knowles

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

As a psychotherapist who has worked in the field of psycho-oncology and mental health for over 17 years, I have extensive clinical understanding of the needs of patients and caregivers throughout the disease continuum, from initial diagnosis, through treatment, to end of life, survivorship, recurrence, chronic illness, bereavement and life transitions. I have advanced training in CBT, psychodynamic psychotherapy, group psychotherapy, complicated grief therapy, and meaning-center psychotherapy and have published or presented on topics such as coping with chronic cancer, survivor guilt, fear of cancer recurrence, dating after treatment, and grief, loss and bereavement. 

Christina E. Kowalski

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMSW

Christina E. Kowalski, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing virtual therapy across New York State. She specializes in supporting those navigating life transitions, trauma, anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Integrating Attachment-Focused EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, she helps clients strengthen resilience, heal attachment wounds, and foster lasting emotional wellbeing.

Rachel Kaplan

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I am a psychotherapist (LCSW) seeing clients virtually in NY, NJ and CT for weekly individual therapy. I specialize in working with individuals dealing with anxiety, life transitions, relationship dynamics, chronic illness, and maternal mental health. My diverse perspective includes using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic, Internal Family Systems, AEDP, and relational approaches.

Ally Barlow

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I’m a collaborative, calm, empathic, and flexible relational psychodynamic therapist with 15 years of experience in the field. I support adults navigating sex and sexuality, depression, anxiety, family and romantic relationships, trauma, boundaries, life transitions, and new parenthood including perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. My practice is polyamory, LGBTQIA+, and kink affirming. I have formal training in Sex Therapy and EMDR, and my work is informed by somatic therapies and IFS.

Deana Capozziello

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA

I’m a Clinical Social Worker who takes in integrative approach in therapy using both psychodynamic and somatic approaches. I am a Certified EMDR therapist, am trained in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (SP) and the Trauma Center’s Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY).