Provider Directory

Madelaine Ellberger

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Ph.D, LCSW, MSEd

Specializing in CBT, DBT, and evidenced-based trauma treatment for adolescents, adults, couples, and families.

Golzar S. Naghshineh

Psychoanalyst, LP, CGP, MS

I am a licensed training and supervising Psychoanalyst and certified group psychotherapist and am teaching faculty at the Center for Modern Psychoanalytic Studies. I have special expertise in reproductive and maternal mental health, after ten years ago, launching NAPS – an integrative mental health program for OBGYN offices and fertility clinics –at the renowned Downtown Women OBGYN. I also attended the Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis for my doctorate in Psychoanalysis, with my in-process dissertation on in-person, hybrid and virtual group therapy, some of which you will hear about today. I also completed group psychotherapy training at the Center for Group Studies and also hold a Masters Degree in Nonprofit Management and Urban Policy from the New School University.

Allison Abrams

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R

I have been in private practice in NYC for more than a decade. I especially enjoy working with adults and young adults who are struggling with relationships, career, and self-worth. Other issues that I frequently treat include depression and anxiety. Though I am trained in a variety of therapies, I primarily work from a psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral perspective. As a student of Buddhist meditation for over 15 years, I often integrate mindfulness-based skills into my work when appropriate. I am licensed in NY, NJ, MA, FL.

Lisa Salstein

Psychiatrist

I am a psychiatrist practicing in New York city. I provide medication management as well as psychotherapy. I trained at Mount Sinai Hospital.

Muriel Weikel

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

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.

Lani Pawar

Psychoanalyst, M.A., L.P.

Lani Pawar is a licensed psychoanalyst practicing in the Gramercy neighborhood of Manhattan. She graduated from the Boston Graduated School of Psychoanalysis and completed her clinical training at the Center for Modern Psychoanalytic Studies, where she is a current board member. She specializes in working with people on relationship issues, women's issues and conflicts around parenting.

Jenna Feldman

Psychologist, Psy.D.

I am a clinical psychologist specializing in working with adults with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and other forms of anxiety. I provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), treatments that to reduce symptoms and improve wellbeing by cultivating flexibility in our thinking and behavior.

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.

Bridget Granholm

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, PMH-C

I am a dedicated therapist with a specialized focus on perinatal mental health, supporting individuals and families through the emotional complexities of pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. With a compassionate and warm approach, I also work with adults navigating challenges such as depression, anxiety, grief, parenting, and life transitions. Taking a balanced approach, I offer gentle support while also being direct when necessary to foster growth and healing. Committed to creating a safe and understanding environment, I strive to empower clients to manage life’s challenges with resilience and confidence.

Ellen Katz Westrich

Psychologist, Ph.D

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years experience, specializing in the treatment of emotional states that get expressed through the body. This can include eating and body image issues, anxiety, and trauma. I also have extensive experience helping clients navigate personal and professional life transitions . I work collaboratively, with an emphasis on exploring one’s past as a way of understanding present issues and concerns.

Gauri Khurana

Psychiatrist, MD, MPH

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.

Martha Bennett

Psychologist

I am a clinical psychologist licensed in NY, NJ, and CA. I specialize in helping preteens, teens, and adults adapt to life transitions - whether in relationships, at work/school, or changes in family structure. I treat symptoms of anxiety and depression, as well as working to improve the quality of interpersonal relationships. My therapeutic style is supportive, engaged, and collaborative.

Paul Sullivan

Mental Health Counselor

I’m a licensed psychotherapist who loves helping individuals, couples and families thrive! Finding my own profound transformation through psychotherapy. I offer clients transformation through my own unique combination of approaches and a fundamentally supportive relationship you can rely on to help you realize and live your potential.

Kaya Mendelsohn

Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LPC

I am an LMHC in New York, passionate about helping clients build resiliency and become confident in their ability to do hard things. My specialized training is in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy for OCD, as well as in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) treatments for panic disorder, phobias, social anxiety, generalized anxiety, trauma, and habit reversal. With these evidence-based treatments as our outline, I work with my clients in collaboration to find the approach, pace, and tools that fit into their unique lives.