Provider Directory

Erika Bach

Psychologist, Psy.D.

Dr. Erika Bach is a clinical psychologist seeing patients in New York, Connecticut, and
Florida. She specializes in trauma and relationships, seeing individuals and couples. She is trained in psychodynamic, trauma-informed, CBT, DBT, ACT, and mindfulness-based therapies.

Laurel Mercer

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I specialize in working with individuals and couples living in New York State, Connecticut, and New Jersey - offering both in-person (NYC) and virtual sessions. As an attachment-oriented therapist, I help clients process trauma and attachment injuries, shift out of problematic behaviors and patterns, and deepen their connection to themselves and others.

Anna Eckhardt

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R

Certified EMDR therapist and Consultant in Training, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (September 2022), Certified in Clinical Hypnosis, trained in IFS and SP. Offices in Brooklyn and Manhattan.

Kimberly Hong

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Kimberly is a warm, empathetic, and patient therapist who works with meeting where you are at, identifying your goals/needs, and working through with you to be the most confident and best version of yourself. She has mostly worked in large hospital settings and very familiar with working with population with oncology, chronic/serious illnesses, and grief/bereavement/loss. Also being Asian American, Kimberly is comfortable in working with adults in the nuances around identity, including intergenerational trauma.

Christina Ahn

Psychiatrist, MD

I am a reproductive psychiatrist and psychotherapist with specialty training in women's mental health issues across the reproductive lifespan. I am on the faculty at NYU School of Medicine and also served as Associate Director of the adult psychiatry residency training program. I currently teach the supportive psychotherapy curriculum to NYU psychiatry residents and have a private practice in Greenwich Village and Brooklyn Heights.

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.

Nicole Theodore

Master Social Worker

I am an LMSW and therapist based in New York City who specializes in helping adults navigate abrupt life transitions such as serious illness, relationship ruptures, loss, injuries, and career disruptions. Throughout my career, I have worked in healthcare settings supporting people enduring sudden health diagnoses, including palliative care and oncology teams. My approach is holistic, psychodynamic, relational, and rooted in unconditional positive regard and the mind-body connection

Laura B. Kestemberg

Psychologist, Ph.D.

My career in mental health as a licensed psychologist spans more than 25 years and includes various professional roles which include running my private practice, working as a university professor, and at different points, as a clinician, clinical supervisor or director in various NYC hospitals, schools, and community clinics. My professional background of direct service, scholarly work, and teaching at the graduate and doctoral level has given me a well-rounded perspective when working alongside my patients. I feel fortunate that due to my training I can provide the most effective, cutting edge, and evidence-based techniques to my patients. I work hard to empower individuals to effectively reach their goals and gain insight into what is most concerning them. On a personal level, I am multilingual and multicultural, and I often work with clients who are navigating the intersections of their various identities related to their family of origin, culture, and religion, as well as their race, gender and sexual identity. My style is warm, down-to-earth, direct and interactive. I work with children, adolescents, and adults of all ages, either in person or through virtual sessions. I work with couples as well as individuals.

Roshnee Vázquez

Psychologist, Ph.D.

Roshnee Vázquez, PhD is a licensed psychologist with over a decade of experience. Dr. Vázquez is licensed to provide psychological services in the states of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. She is able to provide telehealth services in the state of Florida. Dr. Vázquez has special interest and expertise in perinatal mental health, women's health, life transitions, severe depression, mood disorders, managing intense emotions, recovery/sobriety, and LGBTQ+ mental health. She has specialized training around multiculturalism and social justice issues as they pertain to mental health. She approaches her work from a strengths based perspective with the aim of empowering individuals while they tackle areas they want to change or improve.

Jill Ahluwalia

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

I am a board-certified, Columbia University-trained psychiatric nurse practitioner (NP) specializing in psychotherapy, diagnosis, and medication management. My holistic approach combines personalized medicine - including the use of genetic testing for selecting the most effective medications - with my personal passion for listening deeply to your experience. By going beyond the symptoms that bring you into treatment, I will partner with you to help you achieve joy and fulfillment in your life.

Carolyn Weiss

Psychologist, Psy.D., PMH-C

I specialize in trauma recovery and stress resilience. I have a decade of experience and received cutting-edge training in evidence-based treatments for trauma (EMDR, CPT, PE, IFS), depression and anxiety (ACT, CBT-D, MBSR), sleep (CBT-I, IRT), couples (CBCT, IBCT) and reproductive health. Whatever challenges you are facing, we will work together to deploy empowering, research-based strategies that foster resilience and promote healing.

Samantha Southard

Mental Health Counselor, LMHC

Hi there! My name is Samantha, aka The Blonde Therapist, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor based in New York. I believe in challenging the notion of a "blank slate therapist, and encompass my own personality into my role as a therapist. I understand that therapy cannot utilize a "one size fits all" approach in order to best meet the needs of each client.  I work with teens, young adults, and adult women who may be struggling with anxiety, trauma, perfectionism, relationship issues, and people-pleasing tendencies.

Anne F. Malave

Psychologist

I am a clinical psychologist-psychoanalyst in private practice with a full-time office in New York City, currently working virtually on zoom. My main focus is on providing psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and small groups in both short-term and long-term treatments. I work with all the general areas of difficulty such as anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. My main area if interest, however, is in family building, including (in)fertility, adoption, and third party reproduction. I also have expertise in the areas of eating disorders, compulsions, and addictions. My treatment orientation is interpersonal/relational as well as pragmatic and practical.

Michelle Abraham

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R

Having worked in medical and oncology social work for many years, I have helped individuals, couples and families make sense of and cope with the messiness of life. particularly helping those dealing with chronic illnesses, such as cancer. Having been trained in cognitive behavioral therapy, I will work with a client to develop positive coping mechanisms for anxiety and depression whether they are related to chronic illness or not.