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I primarily use psychodynamic, systemic, experiential and culturally sensitive approaches to accompany the client throughout the journey of self discovery. With emphasis on awareness and insight, I encourage individuals and couples to seek solutions that resonate with their individual and relational needs. The struggle to overcome adverse experiences, can be a product of sociocultural system, family context, early attachment and relationships which reflect a stigmatized idea of self.

I am a licensed therapist specializing in creative arts therapy and mindfulness practices. My holistic and relational approach is diverse, including not only creative expression, but mindfulness practices, spirituality, and traditional verbal therapies to support my clients' needs through the ebb and flow of life.

Some of my areas of focus include trauma, anxiety and depression, stress, loss and life transitions, as well as family and relationship difficulties, among others. I have experience working with a broad spectrum of ages from children to adults as well as with couples and groups.

Dr. Idil Franko is a licensed clinical psychologist who works with adolescents, young adults, adults, and families. She is also an adjunct clinical supervisor at the Psychological Center at CUNY. She specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress, emotion regulation difficulties, and teen/family challenges. She draws on extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Behavioral Parent Training. Dr. Franko currently works at Columbia’s Medical Center and will be starting her private practice in November. She has availability to take on new patients.

As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Child Life Specialist, and Grief Counselor, I have had the privilege of supporting countless children and families through some of their most challenging moments. I recognize the profound impact that early experiences have on a child’s emotional and psychological development. Driven by a passion for understanding the unique needs of each child, I take a holistic and personalized approach to therapy, tailoring interventions to meet the individual strengths, challenges, and developmental stage of each client and family.

Dawn M. Hughes is a clinical and forensic psychologist who specializes in the anxiety disorders, interpersonal violence, PTSD, traumatic stress, and women's mental health.

Caryn Rothauser, LCSW-CGP has been working as a psychotherapist with individuals, couples and groups for 20 years. She earned an MSW from New York University and holds post-graduate certificates in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy from the National Institute of the Psychotherapies, Couples and Family Therapy from the Ackerman Institute for the Family, and Modern Analytic Group Therapy from the Center for Group Studies. Caryn is a regular presenter at EGPS in Manhattan, PAGPS in Philadelphia and at the Center for Group Studies, and enjoys providing individual and group supervision for both new and experienced clinicians. 

Erin Burke, PhD is a counseling psychologist who specializes in therapy for adolescents and young adults.

As a licensed psychotherapist and certified yoga instructor, I specialize in integrative health and the mind/body connection.

Providing clients with a compassionate and safe space to heal and discuss deeply personal issues is the basis of my psychotherapy practice. I am a psychodynamic therapist who actively engages with my clients by listening and providing appropriate feedback and reflections. My areas of interest include: addiction & substance abuse, general anxiety, depression, chronic pain, illness and mind-body relationships.

I mostly work with adults in their 20s and 30s suffering from anxiety. People come to me with a variety of problems including chronic worry, social anxiety, and panic attacks. Through the use of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), I collaborate with patients to develop coping strategies for reducing stress.

You're on this site, looking for a clinician because you are not living the life you envisioned, and you are tired of feeling unhappy, anxious and unfulfilled - I hear you, let's talk. Together we will explore, unpack and process the events that contribute to your current state of emotional distress. We will deepen your insight into your authentic self, while uncovering ways of best getting your genuine needs met.

Dr. Michelle Humi , a New York State licensed clinical psychologist, provides a warm and empathetic approach to her individual therapy sessions with preteens, adolescents, young adults, and adults. She specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression, mood difficulties, learning challenges, and relationship issues. She also has expertise in therapeutic parenting work, which enables her to effectively improve family dynamics and child behavior. Dr. Humi builds rapport and a collaborative partnership with her clients, making them feel both comfortable and truly understood while integrating Cognitive Behavioral and psychodynamic therapeutic techniques.

I'm a behavioral therapist practicing in New York and California. The backbone of my practice is Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), supplemented with strategies from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I assess and treat my clients in the context of their environment, and I practice with a nonjudgmental, anti-racist, sex-positive, and gender/identity/lifestyle-affirming stance.

As a licensed clinical social worker and private psychotherapist, I am interested in supporting individuals, couples, and families coping with such issues as anxiety, depression, infertility, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I have extensive experience working with those facing chronic illness, end-of-life- challenges, and bereavement and have completed advanced clinical training in family therapy at the Ackerman Institute for the Family. I take a client-centered, relational approach and strive to create a safe, warm, and supportive space for joint exploration, in which clients can feel comfortable exploring and addressing their thoughts and challenges.