Provider Directory

Samantha Vasquez

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, OSW-C

I support individuals, families, and groups navigating a wide range of human experiences, including depression, anxiety, life transitions, parenting challenges, relationship concerns, women's issues, work-related stress, trauma, chronic illness, cancer diagnoses, survivorship, loss, and grief. In addition, I have a deep understanding of cultural and racial identity, immigration experiences, and the ongoing process of acculturation and integration honoring one’s own roots and values. I provide psychotherapy, supervision and consulting services. I am a bicultural and multilingual therapist welcoming individuals from all backgrounds and walks of life.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in NYS and hold an Oncology Social Work Certificate. I have extensive experience in healthcare settings—both inpatient and outpatient— in non-profit organizations and in private practice. My therapeutic approach is mindful, holistic, and strength-based. I tailor care that is effective and aligned with who you are.
I work with people across the lifespan — adults, young adults, adolescents, and children — with a warm, honest, and collaborative approach. I believe that therapy is a shared space where we commit to showing up as our authentic selves to accomplish progress. Together, we create a foundation of safety and trust, allowing for meaningful growth in the areas you choose to explore.

Melissa Walker

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, LISW, LICSW

Melissa Walker is a psychotherapist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in New York City, practicing in-person in New York and via telehealth in Vermont and Florida. Melissa has been practicing for over fifteen years with individuals, couples, and groups.

Ivy Diamond

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Ivy Diamond, LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in women's maternal mental health with a focus on perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, infertility, perinatal bereavement and life transitions. Ivy has a telehealth private practice.

Nancy Eppler-Wolff

Psychologist, PhD

Dr. Nancy Eppler-Wolff, who uses an integrated psychodynamic approach, has been in clinical practice for over 25 years, working with children, adolescents and adults. She also consults with parents and educators in school settings and non-profit agencies about emotional risk-taking, social-emotional development and wellness, self-regulation, and the intersection of learning disabilities and emotional functioning.

Erica Silberstein

Psychologist

Dr. Erica Silberstein is a New York State licensed clinical psychologist.
After completing her doctorate at Yeshiva University, she continued to specialize in OCD and anxiety disorders in private practice, as well as serving as an adjunct assistant professor at Yeshiva University. Dr. Silberstein has specialized training in many evidence-based therapies, including traditional cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and compassion-focused therapy (CFT). She has extensive experience using evidence-based treatment therapies to treat a range of psychological problems, with an emphasis on cultivating greater psychological flexibility, self-compassion, and well-being.

Patricia Bellucci

Psychologist, PhD

I am a psychologist, practicing, teaching and supervising on the UWS for 20 years, specializing in depression, anxiety, trauma and addictions including alcohol and substance abuse, moderation management, harm reduction and relapse prevention. I think psychodynamically but incorporate both analytic and cognitive-behavioral methods in my treatment approach. I utilize techniques tailored to each person's unique needs. I am committed to working with each patient to help build on their strengths while identifying and providing guidance to discover solutions and achieve their goals. My office provides a warm and caring atmosphere where one can accomplish this.

Gillian Sternheim

Psychologist, PsyD, PMH-C

Dr. Gillian Sternheim, PsyD, PMH-C is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in perinatal mental health, parenting, life transitions, and challenges associated with emotional volatility, depression, anxiety, and trauma in children, adolescents, and adults.

Alexis E. Menken

Psychologist

Dr. Menken developed her career at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, where she conducted women’s groups and trained psychology interns. After developing a specialty in Maternal Mental Health, Dr. Menken co-founded The Pregnancy and Postpartum Resource Center at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center.

Christina Cohen

Psychologist, Ph.D

I work with children, parents, and individuals to bring awareness to underlying conflicts while providing tangible support. My advanced training in psychodynamic theory as well as cognitive-behavioral therapy guides my work.

Svetlana Levak

Psychologist

I am a Licensed (NY & PA) Clinical Psychologist with expertise in behavioral and cognitive-behavioral therapies for individuals with problems related to alcohol use, anger, anxiety, depression, relationships, and coping with other life stressors. I practice evidence-based treatment for these conditions, including Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Self-Control Training, Unified Protocol, and other Cognitive Behavioral Treatment modalities. I have specialized experience working with individuals with alcohol use disorders who are interested in reducing or stopping their alcohol use. I also work with families of individuals struggling with substance related disorders.

Kimberly L.B. Grocher

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

Dr. Kimberly Grocher is a licensed clinical social worker, executive coach, and yoga & mindfulness meditation teacher. She specializes in treating couples and women with anxiety & mood disorders, trauma, fertility challenges and maternal mental health concerns. As an executive coach, she works with professional women and creative entrepreneurs who want to align their personal & professional goals while centering their mental, physical and spiritual well-being. Kimberly integrates yoga and mindfulness into her work with clients as well providing yoga and meditation classes with beginners in mind. Kimberly is also licensed in New Jersey, Illinois, Maryland & Florida.

Lisa Schuman

Clinical Social Work/Therapist

I am the Director of The Center for Family Building, a group practice specializing in reproductive medicine, with a sub-specialty in donor conception and surrogacy. We provide consultations, donor and surrogacy screening and counseling.

Jenny Mariaschin-Rudin

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ADHD-CCSP, ASDCS

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.

Sofia Israel Ancona

Master Social Worker, LMSW

Sofia is a Latina psychotherapist from Mexico City who's native language is Spanish. Sofia is located in New York, NY, where she sees clients at a private practice called Union Square Psychotherapy and is located in 44 East 12th Street, New York City, New York 10003, United States. Sofia has experience in DBT, Psychodynamic therapy and practices through a Trauma-Informed lens.