Provider Directory

Joni S. Mantell, LCSW is a psychotherapist specializing in donor conception, adoption and infertility, with both personal and professional experience in donor conception. After more than 30 years specializing in these areas, she discovered she herself is donor conceived. She is the Founder and Director of the Infertility and Adoption Counseling Center in New Jersey and New York City, where she works with late discovery and always known donor conceived persons, recipient parents, adoptive parents, birth parents and adoptees. This unique perspective has given her a deep understanding of the lifelong identity, relational, and emotional issues in adoption and donor conception.

She holds a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania and completed a four-year Certification Program in Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy at the Post-Graduate Center for Mental Health in NYC. In addition to her family-building specialization, she works extensively with couples, performing artists, and writers.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in treating OCD, trauma, anxiety, and emotional dysregulation. I work with children, adolescents, and adults, and also support families navigating complex behavioral challenges, developmental concerns, and chronic health conditions. My approach is evidence-based, trauma-informed, and affirming of neurodiversity, LGBTQ+ identities, and all family structures. I offer both in-person and virtual sessions for clients across New York State.

I provide relational, psychodynamic psychotherapy for individuals and couples navigating some of life’s most complex relational and identity questions. I specialize in supporting people through perinatal experiences, including pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, infertility, and decisions about whether or not to have children.

I am passionate about helping people heal and lead their most empowered life.

Sarah Kaufman, LCSW, is a New York–based psychotherapist working with adults and couples. She specializes in sex and relationships, grief and loss, perinatal and reproductive mental health, and relational trauma. Sarah has particular experience supporting LGBTQ+ clients, new parents, and those navigating major life transitions.

Her work is relational and insight-oriented, integrating psychodynamic therapy with Internal Family Systems (IFS). With couples and partners, she uses Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help shift painful patterns and strengthen emotional connection. Sarah’s style is warm, collaborative, and engaged, and she is committed to providing anti-oppressive, affirming care.

Dr. Ayelet Boussi is a clinical psychologist in private practice, and the Director of Via Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Dr. Boussi is especially focused on helping women transform their relationships and manage their moods effectively.

I am a Doctoral trained Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with 20 years of health care experience and 18 years of psychopharmacology and psychotherapy expertise. I received my Doctorate and Master’s degrees from the prestigious Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) IHP in Boston. I provide a safe environment and partnership with my clients. I customize pharmaceutical and therapy solutions based on individual needs.

Dr. Karen Rothman is a licensed clinical psychologist practicing in Manhattan, NYC. She specializes in CBT for anxiety disorders, OCD, trauma, and depression in adults. She also has particular expertise working with couples and is certified in Integrative Behavioral Couples Therapy. She received her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Miami and completed her predoctoral internship at Philadelphia VA Medical Center.

I work with couples and individuals to increase self-awareness, self-acceptance, and fulfillment.

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.

I'm Liza Gold, and I treat adolescents and adults in their 20s and 30s (i.e. Generation Z and Millennials). My areas of expertise include trauma, mood and anxiety disorders, relationships and family conflict, dating, substance use, and addiction recovery.

Ilyse Dobrow DiMarco, Ph.D. is a NJ and NY State licensed (and PSYPACT-certified) clinical psychologist and writerspecializing in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety, parenting, relationship challenges, women's health issues, perimenopause, and difficult life transitions. She is the Founder/Director of the North Jersey Center for Anxiety and Stress Management in Summit, NJ and a Diplomate of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy. She is the author of Mom Brain: Proven Strategies to Fight the Anxiety, Guilt, and Overwhelming Emotions of Motherhood--And Relax Into Your New Self.

Dr. Ariel Blum is a licensed psychologist with a specialization in pediatric and perinatal mental health.

Alexandra Aguilar is a licensed clinical social worker who works with adults seeking mental health treatment. She works with individuals who suffer from trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and a myriad of other life transitional issues. Together, she helps you identify adaptive and sustainable coping strategies to enhance your overall mental health and well-being.