Provider Directory

Salina Grilli, LCSW is a Columbia-trained psychotherapist who helps 20/30-something New Yorkers tackle the tough stuff—whether you’re feeling stuck in life, frustrated with dating, or navigating the rollercoaster of becoming a mom. My approach is warm, down-to-earth, and holistic, focusing on healing from the inside out for real, lasting change.

Salina utilizes an integrative mind-body approach and has extensive training in therapeutic techniques, including advanced Perinatal Mental Health training through the Selini Institute, and ongoing Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) certification. Salina is in the process of pursuing a PMH-C.

I work with adults to relieve suffering, to develop resilience, and to enhance their ability to experience high-level well-being. Specialty areas include anxiety; stress; obsessive-compulsive challenges; creativity blocks; life transitions; self-management for chronic diseases; and adjunctive-to-medical approaches to cancer, during and after treatment. I use an integrative approach tailored to the needs, abilities, and interests of each patient or couple.

Laura Sinkman is a psychotherapist who applies an integrative therapeutic style to a range of mental health concerns.

I am an Individual, Couples and Family Systems therapist with over 25 years of experience specializing in relational issues, family of origin issues, life cycle transitions, depression and anxiety. I provide Emotionally Focused therapy, Family therapy, Insight oriented therapy and CBT for adolescents and adults ages 17 to 65.

Dr. Sophia Brenner is a licensed clinical psychologist who works with adults, adolescents, and children. She specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, and perinatal mood disorders. She has advanced training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy.

Jenny Mariaschin-Rudin is Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been providing therapy to children, adolescents, and adults for over 15 years in New York City. Jenny graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Wesleyan University and her MSW from NYU School of Social Work. Jenny works with youth and adults, blending evidence based practices and insight oriented therapy to help clients cope with overwhelming emotions and navigating the stresses of daily life. Jenny is trained in CBT, DBT, and Neurodiversity-Affirming care to support clients and family members of clients dealing with diagnoses of ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Caitlin MacCrate, PhD (she/her) is a licensed psychologist (NY) in private practice and at a major teaching hospital in New York City. At NYP/Columbia, Dr. MacCrate works with patients with complex, chronic health conditions, including HIV, and related behavioral and mental health concerns. She has a clinical and research background in LGBTQ health, and maintains a private practice devoted to questions and experiences related to gender and sexual diversity. Dr. MacCrate's patients appreciate her person-centered, warm and engaging approach to treatment. Dr. MacCrate integrates behavioral, relational, insight-oriented and mindfulness-based treatment approaches to inform highly individualized care.

Joann Paley Galst, Ph.D. is a psychologist in private practice in New York City specializing in cognitive-behavioral therapy. She also specializes in reproductive health issues including infertility and pregnancy loss.

I am a psychotherapist trained in CBT, CBT for ADHD, DBT, executive functioning skills training and psychodynamic psychotherapy. My private practice is in the Flatiron district. I also work at Columbia Medical Center's Day Treatment Program where I developed and lead the Executive Functioning Skills Training Program. I am particularly interested in issues around motivation, mastery and self-esteem.

I provide LGBTQ+ affirming, intersectionally-informed and trauma-informed therapy.

I provide gender-affirming support for transgender and nonbinary individuals and their families, trauma care and therapy for couples and families facing difficulties in their relationships.

I am a clinical psychologist who specializes in treating mood disorders, PTSD and the concerns of older adults. My practice combines psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral approaches.

I'm a psychodynamic, EMDR therapist based in Brooklyn Heights. I help people overcome relationship issues, work struggles, divorce, parenting difficulties, divorce, grief, infertility and loss of many kinds. I also treat many different kinds of trauma that may be underlying a feeling of stuckness that is getting in the way of leading an optimal life.

Hi there! My name is Samantha, aka The Blonde Therapist, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor based in New York. I believe in challenging the notion of a "blank slate therapist, and encompass my own personality into my role as a therapist. I understand that therapy cannot utilize a "one size fits all" approach in order to best meet the needs of each client.  I work with teens, young adults, and adult women who may be struggling with anxiety, trauma, perfectionism, relationship issues, and people-pleasing tendencies.

As a psychotherapist, my goal is for you to feel comfortable as your authentic self in each session and to create a space for you to process what is going on in your world. You can expect a therapeutic environment that is supportive, warm, and judgment-free. I believe you are the expert on your life. Together, we will learn more about your emotions, beliefs, and behaviors to bolster long-term healing and growth in the ways that you are looking for.