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I am a licensed psychologist in New York State. I maintain a clinical practice on the Upper East Side of Manhattan providing psychotherapy to individuals experiencing academic and vocational difficulties. I use a treatment modality that integrates psychotherapy with cognitive remediation and special education tutoring services. I take into account individuals' neuropsychological profiles in order to capitalize on their strengths that, when tapped, can help overcome areas of weakness.

Rachel Zhuk completed medical and psychiatric training at The Mount Sinai Hospital. She currently provides medication management and psychotherapy to a broad range of adults but specializes in women's reproductive mental health, with a holistic focus.

Dr. Sharon Batista, MD, is a psychiatrist in private practice. She enjoys working with patients suffering from anxiety and depression, or who are working through career stress, who are undergoing professional growth and transitions. Dr. Batista also enjoys consulting with patients who want to clarify their diagnosis. She is race, ethnicity, sexuality and gender-affirming/positive. Dr. Batista provides care across the lifespan including to patients seeking consultation for pre-pregnancy planning, during pregnancy, and postpartum.

I work with adolescents and young adults affected by a variety of mental health concern, including: anxiety and depression; managing stress and anger; low self-worth a sense of disconnection from the Self and others; interpersonal relationships; coping with life transitions; and navigating the Spiritual Path of awakening.

I am a registered yoga teacher whose style is informed by Vinyassa, Iyengar, and Kundalini. Please contact me for more information on incorporating yogic principles into daily well-being -  I feel strongly that our contemporary Western society can cultivate an intelligent union between yoga and psychology. 

A seasoned clinician, supervisor and educator with over three decades of experience in agency and private practice, Lynne is a “therapist’s therapist,” providing psychotherapy, practice building and clinical consultations on difficult and “stuck” cases for clinician-colleagues in her in lower Manhattan and mid-Brooklyn offices. Lynne enjoys the challenge of helping folks with treatment resistant problems, utilizing CBT and other scientifically validated, non-medication approaches to helping adults, teenagers, couples and families to feel and be their best.

Specializing in perinatal mental health, Olivia has offices in Park Slope and Union Square. She has helped hundreds of new and pregnant clients facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, work and family stressors, adapting to becoming a parent, etc. Olivia is also a certified Peaceful Parenting Coach, one of only 15 practitioners around the world trained by Dr. Laura Markham.

F. Diane Barth, LCSW is in private practice in New York City where she also works runs private study and supervision groups. Her writing has been published in numerous journals and chapters in books. She writes a blog for Psychology Today. Her most recent books areIntegrative Clinical Social Work Practice (Springer, 2014) and I Know How You Feel: The joy and heartbreak of friendship in women’s lives (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2018).

Lisa Taubenblat, LCSW, provides therapy to individuals, couples and families. She focuses on challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, work issues, aging/caregiving and multigenerational conflicts.

Dr. Mary Carnesale Gallagher is a licensed clinical psychologist located in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn. She specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based approaches. Dr. Gallagher works with children, adolescents, and adults. She has expertise in the treatment of anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship difficulties, life transitions, and stress management.

I am a psychotherapist/clinical social worker with over 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults. I provide individual therapy for adolescents, adults and clinical supervision to social workers.

My professional experiences has provided me with the opportunity to expand and cultivate a set of culturally humble skills that allow me to implement a holistic approach and pay special attention to the impact of intersectionalities. I help individuals address concerns pertaining to depression, anxiety, past traumas, relationship issues, life transitions, acculturation and parent-child relationship.

My academic credentials include an MSW from Lehman College’s Social Work Program and currently working on a PhD in Social Work at Adelphi University. My research focuses on the impact of post-traumatic growth on marginalized communities that face complex health outcomes and quality of life. I practice within a psychodynamic approach often integrating evidenced based models such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Solution Focused Brief Therapy. I provide clinical supervision to MSW graduates, LMSW, and LCSWs. I am Adjunct Faculty at Adelphi’s School of Social Work.

Jodi has over 15 years of specialized eating disorder experience in her private practice and nearly 10 years of specialized fertility experience. Through psychotherapy and supportive work with adolescents, adults and families, Jodi works to create a secure sense of self, increased self-esteem and a healthy relationship with self and others. She works with an eclectic person-centered approach and tailors her practice techniques to the unique needs of each individual.

Dr. Charnas is in private practice on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. She treats young adults and adults with depression, anxiety, social, occupational, and interpersonal difficulties, relationship and adjustment problems, phase-of-life issues, and maladaptive behaviors. Dr. Charnas is active, relatable, and directive, emphasizing patient strengths and adaptive functioning. Treatment is focused on the here-and-now, but historical experiences and relationships are explored with the purpose of gaining insight into present conflicts.

Dr. Victoria Felix is a Staff Psychologist at Cognitive Therapy for Women Psychological Services, a specialty group practice that addresses the mental health needs of women.