Provider Directory

Rachel Wien

Psychologist, Psy.D.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in treating anxiety disorders such as generalized anxiety, adjustment disorders, OCD, phobias, and panic attacks; as well as depressive disorders, addiction, and general relationship struggles. I provide cognitive behavioral therapy to adolescents and adults.

Peggy Grauwiler

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, MS, LCSW

I am a clinical social worker specializing in trauma treatment for young adults 18+ and adults in New York and New Jersey. I offer in-person and telehealth sessions informed by attachment and trauma theory that integrates EMDR and Internal Family Systems. With a PhD in clinical social work as well as evidence based clinical trainings, I target issues stemming from the traumatic experiences that inform or define personal growth, intimate relationships, life transitions, anxiety and depression.

Anna Diamantis

Mental Health Counselor, LPC, PMH-C

Anna Diamantis is a licensed counselor in CT since 2009 and certified in perinatal mental health. Anna specializes in Cognitive Behavioral therapy for anxiety, grief, and perinatal mental health.

Kim Manuel

Psychologist

I earned my Ph.D. from UC Berkeley, a Master’s degree from Harvard University, and a Bachelor of Science from NYU. I work with individuals across the lifespan, drawing from an intuitive blend of therapeutic approaches, including attachment-based, inner child work, existential, Jungian, CBT, and holistic approaches.

Erin Eastwood

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMHC, Psychotherapist

My name is Erin Eastwood and I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 12 years of experience providing psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults. My approach is trauma-informed and holistic, integrating somatic techniques, psychodynamic principles, and evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I specialize in exploring intergenerational patterns of attachment, anxiety, and depression, helping my clients navigate life’s challenges with greater resilience and self-awareness.

Linnea Mavrides

Psychologist, PsyD, PMH-C

Dr. Mavrides is a NY licensed psychologist who specializes in pregnancy, postpartum, parenting, and all things perinatal, as well as trauma. In addition to her private practice, she also conducts research and mentors clinical psychology doctoral students at LIU-Post.

Cora Goldfarb

Psychoanalyst, LP, LCAT

I am a licensed psychoanalyst and a licensed creative arts therapist and I work with adults, couples, adolescents, and children in downtown Brooklyn and virtually. Through utilizing relational psychoanalytic psychotherapy, mindfulness, and creative arts therapy techniques my patients work towards increasing their self-esteem, improving their relationships, understanding family conflicts, and accepting themselves for who they are. My specialties include working with women who are struggling with fertility issues, perinatal mood disorders, and the challenges of parenting. In addition I have experience in working with creative people, ADHD, patients who have a history of trauma, eating disorders, and people who are affected by addiction.

Susan Sanders

Clinical Social Work/Therapist

Hello. I am pleased to join the Women's Mental Health Consortium and look forward to collaborating with colleagues going forward.

I am a seasoned LCSW-R, with expertise in Child and Adolescent therapy, psychotherapy for individuals and families experiencing acute and chronic illness and therapy for intergenerational trauma.
I am licensed in New York State and maintain both in-office and virtual hours.

Rachel Dagny Besvinick

Master Social Worker, LMSW

I believe that therapy is a partnership and I work in collaboration with my clients to understand how we can work together to best support them in overcoming challenges and achieving their goals. I have received extensive training and supervision for the treatment of eating disorders and related concerns, including anxiety, clinical perfectionism and self-esteem issues. I work with Clients and their families, utilizing evidence-based approaches, including CBT, ACT, and Compassion Focused Therapy, to empower and support them in achieving their goals.

Laura Schneebaum

Mental Health Counselor

Laura Schneebaum is a licensed mental health counselor and a national certified counselor. She takes a client centered, strengths based, and relational approach to working with clients. She places great importance on learning about the client’s identity, culture, and environment to create an individualized approach for each client. She believes the therapeutic process and relationship can be inherently healing and empowering for her clients.

Jennifer M. Haus

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Providing clients with a compassionate and safe space to heal and discuss deeply personal issues is the basis of my psychotherapy practice. I am a psychodynamic therapist who actively engages with my clients by listening and providing appropriate feedback and reflections. My areas of interest include: addiction & substance abuse, general anxiety, depression, chronic pain, illness and mind-body relationships.

Karen Gelder

Psychologist, Ph.D., Ed.M., M.A.

I am a licensed psychologist specializing in the treatment of disordered eating and body image concerns, as well as issues related to women's health, pregnancy, miscarriage, and adjustment to significant life transitions such as parenthood, work-family balance, college, career change, and loss. I believe a trusting and collaborative therapeutic relationship is essential in the facilitation of healing, and the process of growth and change. I employ an integrative method, drawing from various theoretical understandings and treatment modalities, to develop an effective approach to address distinct needs.
Additionally, I believe the consideration of multicultural and social factors to be central to the understanding of individual concerns. My style is warm and engaged, aimed at both reducing symptoms and increasing insight into interpersonal patterns, and past influences on current functioning.
As a native Spanish speaker, I also bring extensive experience working bilingually in hospital, college, and private practice settings. In addition to individual psychotherapy, I offer consultation to parents and families on various topics related to child and adolescent development, preparing for the transition to college, and eating and body image concerns.

Michael Candela

Master Social Worker, LMSW, CASAC- T

Michael is a Licensed Master Social Worker and native New Yorker, deeply attuned to the vibrant diversity and unique challenges of city life, especially within the LGBTQIA+ community.

Monica Cepin

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD

I am a clinical social worker with over 15 years of experience working directly with individuals. I provide individual therapy for adults. My goal in working with patients is to help them identify behaviors or thinking patterns that may be keeping them from reaching their full potential in all aspects of their lives. I work primarily from a psychodynamically informed perspective.