Provider Directory

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, native to and trained in NYC. My work is committed to helping you manage whatever life is currently challenging you with- be it anxiety, depression, relationship issues or more subversive existential angst. I am easy to talk to, inquisitive and direct; my approach combines modern psychoanalytic and psychodynamic principles, CBT and mindfulness. I look forward to getting to know you.

I believe the key to change lies in cultivating a safe, strong therapeutic relationship. Through a developmental lens, I aim to understand each person’s history and how their unique story informs current challenges. I feel passionate about working with patients from diverse backgrounds and utilize a culturally-informed approach when understanding life experiences and associated thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In conjunction with this psychodynamic, relationally-driven approach, I help patients identify a clear presenting concern, develop goals, and integrate appropriate evidence-based practice tailored to their specific needs.

I am a general practitioner licensed in California and New York, with experience working with individuals across the lifespan, treating a range of presenting concerns, including: complex trauma, anxiety, panic, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, body-focused repetitive behaviors, life transitions, minority stress, and family conflict.

Specializing in relational therapy for high achievers, professionals and career minded individuals, Helga’s approach is compassionate, direct and interactive, incorporating cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, experiential and somatic techniques and psychodynamic psychotherapy. Helga believes deeply in the transformative power of therapy to transmute one’s relationship to oneself and others, to overcome internal barriers and become the best version of yourself.

Françoise Cherry, LMHC, OT/L is a licensed mental health counselor with prior career experience as an occupational therapist. Her approach is eclectic, with advanced certifications in Pain Reprocessing Therapy, EMDR and I-CBT. Her goal is to identify the most effective intervention for each individual based on their presenting concerns and what resonates with them to support meaningful change.

I treat adult individuals and couples. I am intensively-trained in DBT through Behavioral Tech and also have training in DBT-PE, ExRP, DBT for couples, and EFT. My practice is mission-based and focuses on increasing accessibility to DBT for clients with less means.

Gauri Khurana, MD, MPH, is a child, adolescent & adult psychiatrist specializing in the treatment of ADHD, mood and anxiety disorders. Dr. Khurana provides comprehensive diagnostic evaluation, psychopharmacology when indicated, and psychodynamic psychotherapy. She has a special interest in working with college and graduate students as that is the age when mental illness often first appears and is in the context of great transition. Dr. Khurana also has an interest in working with females with anxiety and PTSD throughout their life span. Dr. Khurana trained in adult psychiatry at Yale University and completed a special year of training at the Department of Health Services working with undergraduate and graduate students at the university. She also completed a fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at New York University. Dr. Khurana was the assistant direct of the Harlem Hospital CPEP. She is currently in full time private practice in Union Square and is a clinical instructor at the Yale University School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry.

Batya Novick, LCSW specializes in in fertility and couples therapy. Batya founded The Calla Collective to be a destination of expertise around reproductive and relational health, to provide a sense of understanding, support and guidance.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20+ years experience providing mental health care to individuals. I have advanced training in relational theory from the Stephen Mitchell Center for Relational Studies and in Relational Family Therapy for couples and families through the Ackerman Institute for the Family. Additionally, I specialize in fertility counseling and have training in Complicated Grief (also known as Prolonged Grief) Therapy from Columbia University School of Social Work.

Sue Sugarman, MSW, LCSW-R, BCD, is a licensed clinical social worker with a rich background of over 25 years dedicated to working with children, adolescents, and families. Sue also has a subspecialty in working with youth athletes. She played a pivotal role in co-authoring the inaugural master's-level course in social work focused on the mental health of athletes. Since the spring of 2022, she has been imparting her expertise through the course "An Introduction to Mental Health in Athletes and Clinical Social Work" at NYU Silver School of Social Work. When collaborating with athletes, Sue places a strong emphasis on cultivating a high-performance mindset, recognizing its potential to be the defining factor between success and failure. This mental skill set encompasses goal setting, diligence in training, sustained motivation, and maintaining a positive outlook in the face of challenges or unmet expectations—all crucial components for fostering resilience.

I am a board-certified drama psychotherapist and licensed creative arts therapist with over 30 years of experience; I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults with developmental trauma and do parent coaching. I created a drama therapy method that has been used in schools with thousands of youth with behavioral challenges. I have published in journals for psychotherapy and am presently completing a book about working with youth with trauma. I live and work in New York City. I do in-person and online therapy

As a Black, Queer, Femme, I know that a person can hold many identities, some more front-facing than others. The way we hold and view ourselves (or are viewed by others) can often be accompanied by feelings of guilt, shame, anxiety and/or depression. Whether you are struggling with your mental health, your relationships, your own identity or a loved one’s, my goal is to establish an open and compassionate space for you to feel safe sharing your experiences. Together we will work to use your strengths to uncover, reconstruct or renew your capacity for self-love and build a supportive, enjoyable and sustainable way of life that works for you.

I am a psychotherapist licensed in New Jersey and Connecticut with a specialty in infertility, reproductive health and women's health. Having worked in infertility centers for several years, I am available for consultation and assessment for those patients who are using a third party to help create their family.

I am a psychodynamic therapist who believes the client-therapist bond is an essential part of the healing process. I specialize in anxiety and relationship issues and use a variety of therapeutic modalities to fit my clients' individual needs. My clients and I work together to recognize and harness their strengths, which empowers them to tap into their resilience. I aim to create a safe, warm, and trusting atmosphere where clients feel comfortable being themselves!

I am a nationally recognized perinatal bereavement specialist with over 30 years experience helping families who experience any kind of reproductive loss. I help individuals, couples and groups begin to heal from stillbirth, neonatal death, miscarriage, TFMR and infertility challenges, and work through the anxiety and other challenges that often accompany subsequent pregnancies.