Provider Directory

Welcome to my safe space! I'm Karen, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Psychotherapist and Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor working in Manhattan. It is my belief that there is always room for growth and opportunities for clients to face adversity through means of developing insight, skills and self-confidence. I work collaboratively with adults, couples and families to address life challenges related to mood & personality disorders, addiction & dependency-based issues, building positive relationships and cultivating self-worth.

I’m a licensed clinical social worker in New York and Massachusetts and I am certified in Perinatal Mental Health by Postpartum Support International. My specialties include neurodivergence, infertility, perinatal mental health, endometriosis, anxiety, relationship challenges, and LGBTQIA+ identities. I am EMDR trained and use an integrative, collaborative approach rooted in psychodynamic and relational therapy using an attachment based lens and mind-body techniques. My work is informed by both clinical expertise and lived experience. Together, we’ll explore how your experiences are impacting you and build on your strengths to help you move toward the life you envision.

My life work for over 25 years is helping individuals, couples, and families in life cycle transitions that are challenging such as: marital/relationship conflicts; infertility; miscarriage/pregnancy loss; decision making in family building options; and adjustments to parenthood/parenting. As an experienced clinical social worker with private practices in both Manhattan/Brooklyn. My treatment approach combines, interpersonal and cognitive-behavioral techniques, as well as based upon individual patient needs. She has a supportive and interactive communication style. Her practice is located in Greenwich Village near the Union Square area.

I approach Patricia Mendell is an experienced clinical social worker with private practices in Manhattan/Brooklyn.

Kate Herts, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in evidence-based interventions for adults suffering from anxiety disorders, mood disorders, chronic medical problems, and women’s health concerns. She specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT).

I am a licensed clinical social worker and certified psychoanalyst who has been working with individuals and couples on a range of issues for over 20 years. My specialty is grief and trauma and I run bereavement groups in cycles throughout the year. I have offices in both SOHO and Prospect Heights, Brooklyn.

I am a psychotherapist based in Manhattan and licensed in the states of NY, NJ, PA, FL, and TX.  My primary focus throughout my career has been on the treatment of eating disorders, body image issues, and trauma. I am a Certified Eating Disorders Specialist and Approved Supervisor/Consultant (CEDS-C) through the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals, a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), and a trained EMDR therapist. Prior to private practice, I have served in a variety of roles ranging from primary therapist to clinical director at various levels of care including inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient.

I wholeheartedly believe that client's are the expert of their own lives. My aim is to help them create the necessary changes while providing safety and connection in a collaborative relationship. I believe the most important aspect of therapy lies within the therapeutic relationship. My approach is grounded in trauma-informed care to promote an environment of safety, empowerment and healing. I practice utilizing evidence-based treatment modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Enhanced Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT-E), Psychodynamic Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Interpersonal Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapist (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) working in a strength-based and relational style. I also trained in Embodied Recovery for Eating Disorders (EDRD) through the Embodied Recovery Institute.

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.

Esra Atamer is a licensed psychoanalyst in New York City, specializing in anxiety, depression, intimacy and relationship issues, and life transitions. She has extensive experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, identities, and cultures.

I am a psychotherapist based in Brooklyn, NY, where I see individuals and couples both in person and via Zoom. I have a particular expertise in working with adults who have ADHD.

Debaki Chakrabarti is a Clinical Psychologist in Midtown, Manhattan who specializes in addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety, and mindfulness. She enjoys working with adults in various life stages and has extensive experience working with a wide range of identities and cultures. Many of her clients are looking to address a specific issue (such as healing from a traumatic event or coping with substance use) but also find themselves working on other important aspects of their life including developing meaningful relationships and improving their communication. Debaki is licensed in New York, New Jersey, and with PsyPact (https://psypact.org/mpage/psypactmap).

Julia Hochstadt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in trauma treatment and crisis intervention. Julia has 15+ years of experience working with survivors of sexual assault and intimate partner violence (domestic violence) and provides services to survivors as well as secondary survivors of additional types of crime victimization. She maintains a private practice in Midtown Manhattan and is the supervisor of a hospital-based crime victim program in NYC.

I am a New York based psychotherapist with over 15 years experience working with adults coping with loss, trauma, life limiting medical diagnoses, chronic illness, fertility challenges, relational difficulties, and life-stage transitions.

I am a psychologist specializing in evidence-based treatment for adolescents and adults with a variety of mental health conditions including anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, and OCD. I also work with individuals who struggle with self-harming behaviors, suicidal thoughts and behaviors, addiction, relationship problems, and with caregivers of youth who have behavioral challenges and/or are neurodiverse. Modalities of treatment include DBT, CBT, ERP for OCD, TF-CBT, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), prolonged exposure therapy for trauma, and parent management training (PMT).

Hilary Kopple, LCSW. NY, virtual, over 20 years of experience. She works with overachievers and overfunctioners who look fine and don't feel it. She treats anxiety, trauma, perfectionism, and people-pleasing, often tied to a difficult parent. Her approach combines CBT, IFS, and somatic therapy.