Provider Directory

Rebecca S. Hershberg

Psychologist

Dr. Hershberg is a clinical psychologist who has been helping parents with their kids (and vice versa) for more than two decades through her extensive work in private practice, schools, primary care pediatrics, and community-based organizations.

Sandra L. Green

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP

I am a NYS Licensed Psychotherapist in practice on NYC’s Upper Westside for 30 years. I treat adults with a full range of problems in living and have advanced specializations in psychoanalysis and trauma resolution methods. I particularly appreciate working with individuals who are committed to creating meaningful lives, and firmly believe that psychotherapy can be an effective component of this process .

Ania Siwek Schwartzman

Psychologist, Psy.D.

Dr. Ania Siwek Schwartzman is a NYS Licensed Clinical and School Psychologist who has supported children, adolescents, and adults for over 20 years. Dr. Schwartzman works predominantly from an active psychodynamic relational approach and integrates evidence-based practices such as CBT and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction.

Rachel Gordon

Clinical Social Work/Therapist

I’m an LCSW providing psychotherapy for individuals in New York City. I work within a psychodynamic framework and specialize in anxiety, grief, and attachment theory. I also have experience working with individuals on specific issues related to low self esteem, stress, transitions, career related obstacles, and relationship challenges.

Elisabeth Salner

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MPH, PMH-C

I am a licensed clinical social worker with my certification in perinatal mental health. I provide affirming and social justice-oriented supportive care to individual clients in New York.
I am an active therapist with a pragmatic, client-centered approach to my work. I often utilize techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), psychodynamic therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to help clients meet their goals and make positive changes. I like to cultivate a safe holding space for everyone I work with to express their feelings freely and without judgment.
My previous experience has been in working with LGBTQI- identified individuals as well as individuals living with HIV, Herpes, cancers, and other chronic illnesses.

Ava Iannitti

Clinical Social Work/Therapist

Compassionate, trauma-informed therapy to help you move from surviving to living — in a safe space for healing, growth, and real connection.

Marilyn Laves

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R

I am a warm and engaging therapist who believes that the foundation of a positive therapeutic relationship is a connection based upon trust and collaboration. My approach is client-centered and I work in partnership with individuals to foster strengths. I am a licensed clinical social worker with a graduate degree from the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College.

I have been providing individual therapy for adults for over 20 years. My specialties include the treatment of depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, substance abuse, and peripartum mental health. My office is conveniently located near Grand Central Station, one block from the 6 train.

Judith Brisman

Psychologist, PhD

Dr. Judith Brisman was the Founding Director of the Eating Disorder Resource Center for over 35 years. She is co-author of Surviving an Eating Disorder: Strategies for Family and Friends, is an associate editor of Contemporary Psychoanalysis and is on the editorial board of the journal Eating Disorders. She is a member of the teaching faculty of the William Alanson White Institute and she maintains a private practice in New York City.
Dr. Brisman is known internationally as among the first in her field to develop a treatment program for bulimic patients. She has published and lectured extensively regarding the interpersonal treatment of eating disorders.

Katie Down

Licensed Creative Arts Therapist, LCAT, MT-BC

Katie Down, (LCAT, MT-BC, MMT, MM )is a trauma-informed psychotherapist, Licensed Creative Arts therapist, Music Therapist, and sound healing practitioner. She has certifications in EMDR, MBSR, Deep Listening, and Reiki and runs workshops in sound, music therapy, mindfulness meditation and Deep Listening. Her space in the Hudson Valley, The SoundWell Barn, offers workshops, concerts, retreats, and healing sessions. She is also co-director for the Arts and Wellbeing Gathering, a consortium of artists and healing arts practitioners.

Stephanie Sorensen

Psychologist, PsyD

As a licensed clinical psychologist, I specialize in treating adults struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and relationship issues. I also work with couples who have become disconnected from each other. My approach draws on my training in Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Family Systems, DBT, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

Julie Stonberg

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I am a licensed clinical social worker with a private practice on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. I work with women of all ages and stages of development, as well as families and couples. My areas of special focus include relationships, family and life transitions, parenting, adoption, depression and anxiety, adolescent development, grief/loss and complex families. I have been in practice since 2008, and I also offer supervision for new LMSW's and other clinicians. Married for 30 years and a parent to three young adult children, I bring years of personal and professional experience to my work.

Deanna DiCostanzo

Clinical Social Work/Therapist

I am a psychotherapist who specializes in grief (including sudden/ traumatic loss), anxiety, childhood trauma, life transitions, perfectionism and more. I am trained in EMDR and IFS and utilize both of these modalities in my practice. I am the founder of Shifting Tides Therapy. I also offer grief groups, and provide supervision/consultation for EMDR, IFS, grief, trauma and more.

Lauren Gates

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

For long-lasting change to occur in therapy, I believe you must feel truly heard, valued, and cared for in treatment. I continuously collaborate with you to assess the progress of treatment together so that you truly feel you are growing in your therapeutic journey.

I specialize in adults who wish to engage in deep insight-oriented work when struggling with areas such as infertility, life transitions, and relational challenges.

Madelaine Ellberger

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Ph.D, LCSW, MSEd

Specializing in CBT, DBT, and evidenced-based trauma treatment for adolescents, adults, couples, and families.