Provider Directory

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 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.

I am a NY- and CT-licensed psychologist specializing in mood issues, eating disorders, and personality disorders. I incorporate DBT-informed and psychodynamic/relational approaches. I additionally provide neuropsychological testing.

Roxanna Namavar, DO, is a board certified adult psychiatrist and a fellow in the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. Her private practice on Manhattan's Upper East Side specializes in integrative medicine.

Caitlin MacCrate, PhD (she/her) is a licensed psychologist (NY) in private practice and at a major teaching hospital in New York City. At NYP/Columbia, Dr. MacCrate works with patients with complex, chronic health conditions, including HIV, and related behavioral and mental health concerns. She has a clinical and research background in LGBTQ health, and maintains a private practice devoted to questions and experiences related to gender and sexual diversity. Dr. MacCrate's patients appreciate her person-centered, warm and engaging approach to treatment. Dr. MacCrate integrates behavioral, relational, insight-oriented and mindfulness-based treatment approaches to inform highly individualized care.

Alison Kalfus is the former Co-Director of the Family and Couples Treatment Service, a division of the Institute of Contemporary Psychotherapy, in NYC, (2014-2025). She is also in private practice, treating individuals and couples. Sub-specialties include developmental trauma, post-partum issues, parenting, and addictive disorders.

Jaclyn Ghamar PsyD is a licensed psychologist working at the intersection of psychology, systems, and family structure. She has a unique ability to take complex, messy, or long avoided situations and turn them into clear, manageable, and actionable steps, especially when money intensifies the emotional and structural challenges. Her practice includes clinical treatment, parent guidance, and consultation with fiduciaries, attorneys, and advisors who support families navigating psychiatric complexity, financial transitions, and relational strain. She is known for her ability to integrate emotional insight with practical strategy and for bringing clarity to moments when mental health concerns and family decision making converge.

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’m a NYC psychotherapist specializing in anxiety, ADHD, obsessive thinking, and self-esteem. I'm trained in Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) and use evidence-based methods for effective change.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, native to and trained in NYC. My work is committed to helping you manage whatever life is currently challenging you with- be it anxiety, depression, relationship issues or more subversive existential angst. I am easy to talk to, inquisitive and direct; my approach combines modern psychoanalytic and psychodynamic principles, CBT and mindfulness. I look forward to getting to know you.

I am a Marriage and Family Therapist with offices in the Village and Brooklyn Heights. I support individuals and couples in their 20s and 30s, and focus on issues related to quarter-life crises.

I am a board-certified drama psychotherapist and licensed creative arts therapist with over 30 years of experience; I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults with developmental trauma and do parent coaching. I created a drama therapy method that has been used in schools with thousands of youth with behavioral challenges. I have published in journals for psychotherapy and am presently completing a book about working with youth with trauma. I live and work in New York City. I do in-person and online therapy

I am a psychotherapist practicing in lower Manhattan. I work with individuals and couples using a warm, interactive psychodynamic approach.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over twenty years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I have always loved helping others. My passion for working with people in their 20s and 30s stems from years of working with children and adolescents in schools. I’ve helped students find their own path into adulthood and see my current work as a continuation of offering that guidance and support. Previous clients describe me as very kind, empathetic, non-judgmental, and caring. Counseling is in my blood, it's all I have ever done and I feel as passionate about it today as I did when I started.