Provider Directory

The Midtown Practice is a private psychotherapy and psychiatry practice dedicated to helping individuals live vital and fulfilling lives, no matter what challenges life brings. We offer treatment for a wide variety of life issues, personal stressors, and psychological conditions such as depression, anxiety, and stress management. As a multidisciplinary team, we bring evidence-based and cutting-edge treatments to our clients, including traditional and newer psychotherapies, mindful meditation, and modern psychopharmacology.

As a psychotherapist who has worked in the field of psycho-oncology and mental health for over 17 years, I have extensive clinical understanding of the needs of patients and caregivers throughout the disease continuum, from initial diagnosis, through treatment, to end of life, survivorship, recurrence, chronic illness, bereavement and life transitions. I have advanced training in CBT, psychodynamic psychotherapy, group psychotherapy, complicated grief therapy, and meaning-center psychotherapy and have published or presented on topics such as coping with chronic cancer, survivor guilt, fear of cancer recurrence, dating after treatment, and grief, loss and bereavement. 

Hi! I'm Clare Gustavsson, and my mission is to empower individuals to flourish personally and professionally while nurturing joyful and healthy relationships. I bring together the compassionate, non-judgmental listening skills of a therapist with experiential training techniques honed through my extensive experience as a performer and teacher, along with the valuable toolkit I've developed as an executive coach.

Wendy Perello, LCSW has a specialized focus on helping individuals navigate through life transitions, trauma, career-focused stress, and self-esteem challenges. As a relationship expert, Wendy works closely with those who struggle with anxious attachment and other relationship difficulties. Her holistic approach allows her to curate a combination of modalities that include mindfulness, narrative therapy and CBT.

With a concentrated focus on women's issues, Wendy incorporates the transitions women go through in relationships, careerhood, parenthood, generational caretaking, and sexual health especially perimenopause and menopause in her practice.

Wendy is also certified in Traumatic Stress Studies which critically informs her practice. Licensed in NJ, NY and MA.

Hi! I am Dr. Monica Johnson. If you’re reading this, it means you are taking your mental and emotional health seriously and researching someone who will be a good fit for your journey. This is exciting! Let me tell you more about me to help you with your decision making process.

I am a Licensed Psychologist in NYC, but some people think of me as a problem solving pro, empowerment guru, and self-compassion guide! I partner with my patients to find pathways to a better life. I work best with people who are tired of being stuck and ready to make changes. I can’t change you. Only you can do that, but I’m super excited to be your side kick on the journey and help you highlight roads to success.

I work with anxiety, depression, difficult life transitions, social anxiety, eating disorders, and work with individuals and couples. I am starting two groups online in the the fall for binge eating disorder and an RO DBT skills class.
I am licensed in Oregon and New York states, and support clients bicoastally, both online and in-person. After graduating from Portland State University with a Master of Social Work, I began practicing in 2001 at a 24/7 telehealth center and St. Vincent’s Hospital.

I have taught as adjunct professor at Lewis and Clark College in their Eating Disorder Training and Certificate program. I’m also a member of Columbia River Eating Disorder Network, National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA), NYC EFT, Portland EFT. International Academy for Eating Disorders, and International Association Of Eating Disorders (IAEDP).

I am currently an adjunct professor at Columbia University School of Social Work In New York City.

Hello! I am a therapist in private practice as well as the co-founder and director of clinical operations for a group practice called Holistic Psychotherapy NYC. I believe in holistic healing and the power of connection and compassion. I seek to empower individuals who are looking to better understand themselves, cope effectively with various life stressors, navigate relationship issues, work on self-esteem, or want to integrate mental health into their overall wellness. I also specialize in working with individuals struggling with disordered eating and negative body image. My approach is psychodynamic, interpersonal, and relational. I am also trained in EMDR and utilize mindfulness in my work. I also incorporate elements from my background as a holistic health coach and yoga teacher.

Dr. Kati N. Lake, PhD, MS, MA, MPhil (she/her) is a licensed clinical psychologist in New York State and the founder of the Trauma & Mood Treatment Center LLC, her telehealth practice. She specializes in the evidence-based treatment of trauma, depressive, anxiety, reproductive mood, and obsessive and compulsive disorders. Obtaining a Ph.D. from Columbia University, Dr. Lake was trained at Columbia University Medical Center/New York State Psychiatric Institute, NewYork Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medicine, and the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Previously, Dr. Lake served as the Vice President of Consulting at RAINN. Before joining RAINN, she was a Lead Associate at Booz Allen Hamilton, where Dr. Lake led teams in the development, execution, and evaluation of personnel policy across the Department of Defense’s Suicide Prevention Office and Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office. Dr. Lake also served as a Schedule C political appointee at the White House, providing support to the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness during Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Dr. Lake holds a master of arts, master of science, and master of philosophy in clinical psychology with a concentration in global mental health and trauma from Columbia University. She also obtained a bachelor degree in political science and British literature with a focus on political communications from Miami University (Oxford, Ohio).

Dr. Coiner is in private practice in Greenwich Village, providing individual therapy. She is trained in both Internal Family Systems therapy (IFS, level 2) and psychodynamic therapy. Areas of expertise include mood disorders, attachment disorders, parenting/relationship issues, and eating/body image.

I'm a Brooklyn-based psychotherapist offering online and in-person therapy across New York. I work with individuals navigating climate anxiety and eco-distress, parenthood, pregnancy loss, career changes, and other major life transitions. My approach is collaborative and grounded in insight—shaped by warmth, curiosity, and a deep respect for your inner world. I bring humor, honesty, and compassion into the therapy room, and I welcome all parts of you, especially the ones that feel messy, uncertain, or hard to name.

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist providing individual, couples and family psychotherapy to adults. I have a solution-focused, integrative approach and I tailor my techniques to the individual/couple/family and to the current moment. Whether the treatment goals are geared toward reducing distress or toward growth, I welcome the opportunity to work with people who are motivated to create positive change in their lives.

Karen Robbins i s Licensed psychotherapist with a private practice on Madison Avenue near Grand Central station. She works with individuals and couples.

I specialize in working with those who appear “okay” on the outside, but inside they’re overthinking, second-guessing, or bending themselves to keep others happy. Those who want to say no more often, strengthen their relationships, feel more confident, quiet their inner critics, or feel more at ease with their bodies. I provide virtual sessions for those in NY, CT, and NJ.

With compassion and curiosity I help people explore untangle patterns that are no longer serving them. My approach is drawn from evidence-based therapeutic modalities -- I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to best serve the unique needs of each person.

I do my best to bring my authentic self to session which means therapy with me is warm, nonjudgmental, and collaborative – with a touch of humor! I am passionate about my work as a therapist and I am deeply committed to helping people make positive changes in their lives.

If you’re ready to make lasting changes in your life, I encourage you to reach out. I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation to get comfortable, ask questions, and see if we could be a good fit. 

I am a New York, New Jersey, and Washington DC licensed clinical psychologist, supervisor, and doctoral professor. I work with individual adults and couples experiencing distress due to fluctuations in mood, changing life circumstances, difficult relationships, and uncertain identity. Given my own multicultural identity, I approach every patient with compassion and curiosity for their experiences, encouraging those I work with to practice the same.