Provider Directory

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.

Jamie Adges

Licensed Creative Arts Therapist, LCAT

Jamie Adges is a Licensed Creative Arts Psychotherapist and EMDR practitioner with a full time private practice in New York City. Jamie works with children, adolescents, and adults, integrating a wide variety of approaches ranging from trauma informed psychodynamic therapy, creative expressive approaches, and somatic therapies. Jamie offers both virtual and in person sessions on the Upper West Side.

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.

Dawn M. Hughes

Psychologist, PhD, ABPP

Dawn M. Hughes is a clinical and forensic psychologist who specializes in the anxiety disorders, interpersonal violence, PTSD, traumatic stress, and women's mental health.

Ilana Schulder

Psychologist, PsyD

Dr. Ilana Schulder is a licensed Clinical Psychologist (NY) offering sessions in person in Manhattan or virtually for children, adolescents, and adults. She approaches therapy through an integrative lens, utilizing psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, dialectical, and mindfulness-based approaches.

Allison Drieves

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I am a licensed clinical social worker with extensive experience working with teens, adults, couples and families. I have vast experience working with individuals and families who are struggling with couples issues, parent-child relationships, anxiety, depression, trauma, and parenting and co-parenting.

Joan Lavender

Psychologist, Psy.D.

I am a psychologist and psychotherapist with over thirty years experience as a clinician, supervisor, writer and presenter. Three elements that distinguish my work are the emphasis on Experiential Process (which has been shown to be an essential factor in the psychological change process) and the appreciation of Relational experience (the client's significant relationships, as well as our relationship, of client and therapist.)
My initial training in dance therapy has taught me that nonverbal behavior can be a path inviting us to a deeper exploration in sessions.

Gillian Murphy

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

I am a licensed clinical social worker (NY, NJ, CT) and psychotherapist. I received both my Masters and Ph.D. from Columbia University School of Social Work. I am trained in a wide range of therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I work extensively with individuals (both adults and teens) at risk of suicide and non-suicidal self-injury. 

Rachel Khints

Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, CASAC-T

Rachel Khints specializes in treating substance use addiction, love addiction, codependence and those affected by childhood trauma. She takes a harm-reduction approach with regards to treating substance abuse issues. She does both individual and family work for those clients struggling with chemical addictions and the loved ones affected by it. Her experience extends beyond addiction, as she is also versed in handling treating mood disorders, other impulse disorders, crisis and trauma. She takes an integrated approach to treatment, pulling from cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, and motivational interviewing. She has worked with older adolescents, adults, couples, families, and has facilitated several supportive processing and recovery oriented groups. Rachel has particular interest in the therapeutic use of mindfulness meditation, holistic wellness and the emotional-body connection, utilizing mindfulness based as well as somatic interventions in her work.

Nicole Matusow

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I specialize in limerence. In therapy, we'll explore how early experiences create cycles of obsession and longing, keeping you stuck in painful dynamics which drain your energy and self-worth.

Emily Austin

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Therapist in New Jersey and New York. I specialize in working with millennial women struggling with anxiety, OCD, and grief.

Liliana Rusansky Drob

Psychologist, Psy.D.

I am a bilingual Spanish-English clinical psychologist working with individuals who experience depression, anxiety and interpersonal difficulties, and who, in many cases struggle with issues related to acculturation, racism and unequal justice.

I hold a Psy.D. in Clinical and Community Psychology from Pace University in New York as well as a Master’s degree in Forensic Psychology. I am a licensed clinical psychologist in my country of origin, Argentina, where I trained in psychoanalytic modes of treatment. Much of my clinical training in New York has been at NYU-Bellevue-where I worked with survivors of torture and trauma, individuals with severe personality disorders and was trained in the use of short-term psychotherapeutic techniques.

Monica Polanco

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I am a bilingual, bicultural certified grief educator. I support high-impact women who are mourning the death of a loved one so that they can process their grief and start living again. My goal is to help you remember the love more than the pain. I offer online therapy in NYC and across New York.

Marti Weiler

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Marti Weiler is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York, New Jersey, and Virginia. Marti practices with a focus on women's issues and anxiety disorders. Her approach is relational and warm with a touch of humor. She utilizes a psychodynamic and behavioral lens, tailoring the therapy approach to meet the needs of her clients. Marti's practice is entirely remote, providing added privacy and convenience to the psychotherapy experience.