Provider Directory

Alice (she/her/hers), an LCSW originally from New York City, received her Masters in Social Work from New York University in 2007. Alice’s therapeutic approach is deeply grounded in Attachment Theory. She is certified in Sex Therapy by The Institute of Contemporary Psychotherapies, certified by Luisa Muhr in Family Constellations and lastly certified by the Ackerman Institute for the Family in couples and family therapy. She has completed advanced training in Somatic Experiencing (SE), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), Accelerated Experiential-Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), Family Constellations and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT). Alice is passionate about supporting individuals, couples and families to create strong, meaningful and creative relationships.

I am a provisionally licensed therapist with a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from New York University. I work primarily with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I take a collaborative, client-centered approach, drawing from CBT, DBT, ACT, mindfulness, and supportive therapy to help clients build coping skills and increase self-awareness. My practice emphasizes empathy, cultural sensitivity, and creating a safe, non-judgmental space for growth.

Jessica Perkiss is a New York State licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist. She practices using an integrative approach with a focus on psychodynamic psychotherapy, incorporating aspects of CBT and mindfulness into her work with clients. She has extensive experience working with people experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, pregnancy/postpartum issues, life transitions, disordered eating, parenting and relationship issues.

Dr. Shelov earned her doctorate in clinical psychology from the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology. Her doctoral research was one of the pioneer clinical studies (2008) that examined the importance of yoga on both mindfulness and emotional well-being. During her training, she worked at Montefiore Hospital, Bellevue Hospital, Columbia Psychiatric Institute, and completed her APA Internship at Maimonides Medical Center. Prior to starting a private practice, Danielle worked at Columbus Park Collaborative: Day Treatment Center for Eating Disorders. Danielle frequently lectures on eating disorder treatment to other mental health professionals.
Dr. Shelov also specializes in couples work, utilizing her EFT and systems trainings.

Practicing Psychotherapy and Sex Therapy with individuals and couples.

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.

Becca is a therapist and former musical theater actress who specializes in supporting performers, creatives, and others navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, OCD, eating disorders, and life challenges. She takes a relational, client-centered approach, believing that authentic connection is central to healing. With warmth and compassion, Becca creates a safe, inclusive space for clients to explore growth, healing, and creative confidence.

I am a reproductive psychiatrist specializing in women’s mental health. I work with women who face emotional and psychiatric difficulties throughout the female lifecycle. Areas of interest include treatment of psychiatric disorders during pregnancy and the postpartum period, PMDD, mood issues associated with the perimenopause, and emotional issues related to infertility treatment. I have a private practice with offices in Mount Kisco NY and Manhattan NY.

After closing my Brooklyn office, I relocated to Ithaca, NY, but see clients from NYC and throughout NY State via telehealth. My psychotherapy practice focuses on individuals and couples, ranging in age from young adults (18 and up), adults, and elderly. I strive to create a safe environment in which to explore life stressors, patterns of relating with others, and how past experiences impact the present.

Areas of professional practice include:
• Mood disorders such as anxiety, depression, and bipolar
• Alcohol and drug use, harm reduction
• Relationships, separation and divorce
• Sexual issues and concerns
• LGBTQ
• Chronic pain and illness, including HIV
• Grief and loss
• Women's reproductive health
• Career issues
• Financial concerns

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.

Dr. Yvette Fruchter is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who specializes in OCD, anxiety, and OC spectrum disorders (hoarding, body dysmorphia, body focused repetitive behaviors). She received her PhD in Clinical Psychology from Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology at Yeshiva University. Dr. Yvette Fruchter utilizes evidence-based treatments including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Her therapeutic style is collaborative, goal oriented, and focuses on skill-building as well as processing and working through life stressors.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist offering individual psychotherapy. I specialize in helping adults who are struggling with anxiety, PTSD/trauma, OCD, panic attacks, phobia, anger, and relationship challenges. My approach is compassionate, person-centered, culturally-affirming, and trauma-informed.

With a background in social work, I believe that effective psychotherapy involves treatment that includes a bio-psycho-social approach. Clients receive a comprehensive assessment, then collaboratively outline treatment goals. Treatment is always tailored to the individual person, using their strengths in combination with my experience and training, to help them achieve their treatment goals.

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.