Provider Directory

I am a licensed clinical social worker with 35 years of experience helping people with a wide range of difficulties. I have also served on the faculty of the NYU School of Social Work as well as Columbia School of Social Work.

Catherine Birndorf, MD is co-founder and medical director of The Motherhood Center of New York. She is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Obstetrics/Gynecology and founding director of the Payne Whitney Women’s Program at The New York Presbyterian Hospital - Weill Cornell Medical Center in Manhattan.

My practice centers on creating a safe and affirming space for clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, behaviors, strengths, and desires in order to move towards healing. I work to help clients navigate harder to articulate feelings like shame and guilt to make space for self-compassion, self-knowledge, acceptance and growth.

I am a clinical psychologist in private practice in New York City. I work with adults treating trauma, mood and anxiety disorders, interpersonal difficulties, and life transitions. I am Certified in Perinatal Mental Health and have a specialized interest in working with clients experiencing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, pregnancy loss, and fertility challenges. As an EMDRIA Certified EMDR therapist, I draw from psychodynamic, attachment, and cognitive behavioral frameworks in my work and strive for a warm, supportive collaboration with my clients.

Dr. Sharon Batista, MD, is a psychiatrist in private practice. She enjoys working with patients suffering from anxiety and depression, consulting with patients with medical illness concerns, career and relationship stress. Dr. Batista provides care across the lifespan including to patients seeking consultation pre-pregnancy planning, during pregnancy, and postpartum.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in treating OCD, trauma, anxiety, and emotional dysregulation. I work with children, adolescents, and adults, and also support families navigating complex behavioral challenges, developmental concerns, and chronic health conditions. My approach is evidence-based, trauma-informed, and affirming of neurodiversity, LGBTQ+ identities, and all family structures. I offer both in-person and virtual sessions for clients across New York State.

Marisa is a marriage and family therapist and educational psychologist. She takes a collaborative approach to create a warm atmosphere where clients feel comfortable sharing their stories and lived experiences. She is a certified Prepare/Enrich facilitator, has completed Level 1 and 2 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy, and wrote a book on the science of relationships.

I specialize in working with emerging and young adults using techniques drawn from psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, as well as my experiences with yoga and meditation. In addition to talk therapy, I also have additional experience and training in yoga and how it can assist in the treatment of trauma. I received my 200-hour yoga teacher certification as well as certification in trauma-sensitive yoga.

Tanya Bannister, Ph.D. is the Director and Founder of Cognitive Therapy for Women Psychological Services, the first CBT group psychotherapy practice to specialize solely on the treatment of women's mental health. She is a seasoned psychologist with over 23 years of expertise in women’s mental health, as well as a coach and consultant.  She works with therapy clientele in NY, CT, and FL, and with coaching and consulting clients nationally.

Syd Seifert, LCSW, is a compassionate and experienced licensed clinical social worker. Focusing on mental health and well-being, Syd provides expert counseling to support individuals on their journey to healing and growth.

Sara Kotzin is a licensed clinical social worker, trauma-therapist and an assistant professor of social work at Lehman College. She has a private practice in New York City, with the option of Telehealth. She is committed to supporting resilience within a trauma-informed, antiracist lens.

Lorraine Caputo, LCSW has 30 years of experience as a psychodynamic psychotherapist and provides a warm and safe environment for patients who want to change how they think and feel about their lives and their relationships. She is trained in Relational Psychoanalysis, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), a short-term treatment for depression which focuses on relationships, and attachment-based EMDR. She recently published a Chapter in Psychoanalytic Treatment of Eating Disorders: When Words Fail and Bodies Speak.

My name is Erin Eastwood and I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 12 years of experience providing psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults. My approach is trauma-informed and holistic, integrating somatic techniques, psychodynamic principles, and evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I specialize in exploring intergenerational patterns of attachment, anxiety, and depression, helping my clients navigate life’s challenges with greater resilience and self-awareness.