Provider Directory

I am the founder of The Center for Intimacy Recovery which focuses primarily on intimacy and relationships. What I have found is that without a sense of intimacy with oneself, people can’t fully experience intimacy with someone else. Our hearts are fragile, so we develop strategies to keep them safe and avoid getting hurt. Often, these strategies later become maladaptive and hold us back from achieving the connection and intimacy we are actually seeking. The Center for Intimacy Recovery helps clients to find ways to have the intimacy and connection in life that they are seeking. To gain a better understanding around healthy sexuality and treatment for compulsive and destructive sexual behaviors and the trauma created through intimate betrayal, have studied at the Modern Sex Therapy Institute where I have studied healthy sexuality. I have also studied with the International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals where I became a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist.

My eclectic therapeutic approach draws from my background as a social worker as well as my training in relational psychoanalysis, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and family/marital therapy. While thinking about the person and their environment I focus on the present and revisit the past in order to better understand how it affects one’s current life.

I am a licensed LCSW in New York and New Jersey. Clients come to me feeling unsure and insecure, repeating the same frustrating patterns over and over again, and afraid to let go of what’s not working. Our work together helps them tame that feeling of being overwhelmed, ditch old and unhealthy cycles, and finally move forward on the life path that they want. I am a graduate of the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College, and I have also completed additional advanced clinical training through the Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Study Center and the Embody Lab. My specialties include CPTSD, Bipolar Disorder, psychosis, severe depression, religious trauma, and navigating complicated family dynamics.

I am a LCSW and EMDRIA-certified EMDR therapist with over 15 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families facing trauma, mood disorders, and relational challenges. I focus on strengths-based, collaborative approach that integrates EMDR, CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed care.

I work with highly insightful women and members of the LGBTQ+ community who, despite their best efforts, feel stuck. Often admired for their competence and charisma. It may not be apparent they've overcome early trauma, abuse, or emotional neglect.

Other areas of expertise: Loved ones of those with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), and Substance Use Disorders (SUD) / Grief (including companion animal loss) / Ethical Non-Monogamy (ENM)

I specialize in synthesizing advanced, evidence-based interventions with attachment-focused, trauma-informed, and client-centered care. By strategically blending behavioral, cognitive, experiential, and relational modalities, I'm able to effectively target the specific problems my client population faces, facilitating both immediate, practical improvements and sustained, profound growth.

I am passionate about working with adolescents, adults, and their families/support systems. I have particular specialties using research-based practices to work with individuals struggling with Anxiety Disorders and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. In addition to those specialties, I support clients through a wide range of challenges including, depression, stress management, relationship concerns, developing confidence and self-compassion, life transitions, and career and academic stress.
My approach to treatment is rooted in my passion for evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Exposure with Response Prevention (ERP)

I am a dedicated therapist anchored in a humanistic, strengths-based approach to addressing mental health concerns.

I am a psychiatrist specializing in both medication management and psychotherapy. I am experienced in working with a wide array of conditions including anxiety, depression and ADHD. I have a particular focus and passion for working with individuals who experienced early life traumas and those struggling with disorders of dissociation. I work closely with the LGBTQ population.

Experienced, highly-effective therapist, focused on relationships, sexuality & intimacy issues in individuals & couples. Work with multi-cultural people of all ages & backgrounds. Pre-marital therapy for couples. Most individual themes..

I am a psychotherapist specializing in working with adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, anger, relationships, life transitions, parenting, and loss.

I am a licensed, clinical psychologist based in Brooklyn, New York. I provide culturally sensitive and trauma-informed support, specializing in women’s mental health, perinatal and early childhood mental health. I provide comprehensive support to individuals during the perinatal period, from trying to conceive to the 4th trimester and beyond.

Robin Halpern, LCSW, DCSW
Psychotherapist in Private Practice and
Assistant Director, Psychotherapy and Training Collective of NY

Adult psychiatrist who completed training at University of California, San Diego. Available for new intakes for patients 18yo and up, all diagnoses. Expertise in substance abuse and women's mental health (incl. post partum conditions). Fluent in Spanish. Warm, compassionate approach. I greatly enjoy collaborating with therapists to optimize an individual's treatment.

Ani Buk, MA, LP, LCAT is a Licensed and Board Certified Psychoanalyst and Art Therapist in private practice, working with children, adolescents, adults and couples.