Provider Directory

Dr. Ania Siwek Schwartzman is a NYS Licensed Clinical and School Psychologist who has supported children, adolescents, and adults for over 20 years. Dr. Schwartzman works predominantly from an active psychodynamic relational approach and integrates evidence-based practices such as CBT and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction.

Dr. Nicole Benedicto Elden is a NY state licensed clinical psychologist, supervisor, public speaker, published author, dissertation, career and life coach. She is a 1.5 generation Filipina-American offering in-person and virtual therapy (Wed-Fri). Her therapeutic approach is integrative and she has been trained in interpersonal/relational, emotion focused, relational life, cognitive behavioral, multicultural humility and family systems therapies. She works with individuals, couples and groups impacted by anxiety, depression, intergenerational trauma, life transitions, evolving identities, relational conflict and parents supporting their transgender children.

Dr. Nicole Benedicto Elden's Private Practice:

 Dr.Elden@yahoo.com

917-482-5705

 nicolebenedictoelden.clientsecure.me/

I’m Elizabeth (she/her), a second-career social worker specializing in relational challenges, trauma, addiction, communication, and identity. My practice is LGBTQ+-affirming, sex-positive, trauma-informed, and I welcome clients from all backgrounds and life experiences for short-term and long-term therapy.

I am a NY state licensed Clinical Psychologist who has been treating individuals and couples for over 15 years. My psychotherapy practice focuses on helping adults target specific issues and guiding and supporting them as they make the necessary changes to improve their lives. In my work I incorporate cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic theory and technique. I specialize in anxiety disorders, depression, parenting and relationship issues. I also consults to corporations on hiring and human resources.

Alexandra Aguilar is a licensed clinical social worker who works with adults seeking mental health treatment. She works with individuals who suffer from trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and a myriad of other life transitional issues. Together, she helps you identify adaptive and sustainable coping strategies to enhance your overall mental health and well-being.

I work with individuals and couples on exploring underlying patterns, unresolved conflicts, and deep-seated emotional concerns that have been causing distress in their relationships with themselves and others.

I am a clinical psychologist with B.A. from Johns Hopkins University and an M.A. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the New School for Social Research. My research background in attachment theory and child development has fueled my interest in early childhood trauma and how these experiences impact the way we relate to ourselves and others. Additionally, I specialize in working with women’s issues (body image, self esteem, relationships, identity, perinatal/postpartum struggles), emerging adulthood, and those struggling with immigration and acculturation challenges.

I use IMAGO relationship therapy to help individuals, couples and caregivers as they attempt to create healthier relationships in their lives. Together we figure out their relationship patterns, the causes of conflict in their relationships, and ways to heal those parts of the self that are more difficult to access. Through our work, clients learn to increase their flexibility, become more effective in their relationships, and live with more intention.

I work with adults and adolescents. Some of the issues I work with are anxiety, depression, and life transitions, as well as grief and loss. I also offer ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) and integration sessions. I’m an LGBTQ-affirming clinician and have experience working with issues particular to LGBTQ+ folks.

I believe that physical and emotional safety and connection within a therapeutic relationship can help clients access and heal their relationships with themselves and others. For this reason, I deeply value the relationship I form with clients.

I believe that with intention and openness, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy can create space for the emergence of inner healing intelligence. Along with awareness, practice, insight, and self-compassion, KAP offers clients an opportunity to see themselves and others from a new perspective. KAP also enables new neural pathways to grow, supporting healthier habits of mind and behavior.

I have over 15 years’ experience as a trauma-informed, early childhood special educator and mental health consultant. I have extensive training and experience in developmental trauma treatment and attachment-oriented approaches. I have training in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and somatic approaches such as Sensorimotor Psychotherapy. I’ve also been a hospice volunteer, and completed trainings in grief counseling and end-of-life doula work. Other areas I’ve trained in are cultural humility, working with shame, treatment strategies for habits and addictions, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, and psychedelic therapy for end-of-life anxiety and palliative care. I graduated with a BA in English from Barnard College, an MS.Ed. in Infant and Family Development and Early Intervention/Early Childhood Education from Bank Street College, and an MS.Ed. in Mental Health Counseling from CUNY Hunter College.

Individual, Couple, Family Therapy, Clinical Supervison
Mentor new theapists starting their Practices

Michelle work with young adults, college students, couples, parents of individuals with varying learning needs including neurodivergent children and young adults (with a specialty in autism and ADD).
Neurodivergent clients in individual and couples therapy
Siblings who have a brother or sister with learning needs and other developmental challenges (ADD, ASD) including growing up wtih a sister or brother with mental health issues.

I am a NYS Licensed Psychotherapist in practice on NYC’s Upper Westside for 30 years. I treat adults with a full range of problems in living and have advanced specializations in psychoanalysis and trauma resolution methods. I particularly appreciate working with individuals who are committed to creating meaningful lives, and firmly believe that psychotherapy can be an effective component of this process .

I have assisted many couples, families, and individuals in both private practice settings and in higher levels of care. I hold a Master’s in Social Work from New York University. I specialize in treating people struggling with eating disorders, chronic disconnection, anxiety, depression, and trauma.

I have a holistic view of therapy and use a strengths-based approach often incorporating humor and mindfulness techniques to engage with my clients. I believe that every individual possesses the capacity to make positive life changes and that these changes can occur when individuals feel understood, safe and challenged to explore new ways of thinking about their experiences.
My specialties include healthy sexuality and reproductive health. I have worked in the field of sexuality for over 15 years. In addition, I have worked with survivors of violence, including sexual abuse and intimate partner violence. There is help for everyone, and I look forward to working with you on your healing journey.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist in New York and Massachusetts. I provide evidence-based therapy to children, adolescents, adults, and parents, drawing primarily from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I also offer exposure-based treatment for anxiety and obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD), as well as Parent Management Training (PMT) to help parents effectively support and manage their child’s emotions and behaviors.

My clinical specialties include anxiety disorders, OCD, depression, ADHD, and stress related to life transitions and everyday challenges.

I opened my private practice in 2022, and my colleague, Abby Zisk, PhD, joined the practice in 2025. In addition to my clinical work, I serve as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychology in Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medical College, where I teach and supervise psychology and psychiatry trainees.