Provider Directory

Nora Dankner

Art Therapist, LCAT

I provide impactful therapy for New Yorkers who want a therapist who does more than just listen. Whether you're suffering from depression, panic, anxiety, or relationship challenges, I'm committed to finding creative ways to help my clients grow and become unstuck.

Krista Larson

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 3 years of postgraduate training in Relational Family Therapy, both for couples and families. I specialize in working with same sex couples. In addition, I have 20+ years experience providing mental health care to individuals.

Heidi Esterman

Psychologist, PsyD

Dr. Heidi Esterman is a psychologist in private practice and a Supervising Psychologist at The Motherhood Center of New York.

Dr. Esterman has experience working with the perinatal population in both outpatient and inpatient settings. She has provided psychological services for a wide range of diagnoses and presentations in the context of the perinatal period, including trauma, personality disorders, and severe and persistent mental illness. She has expertise working with women recovering from postpartum psychosis, depression, anxiety, and perinatal loss.

Dr. Esterman also has specialized training in couples therapy through the William Alanson While Institute. Treatment is directed at helping couples navigate conflict, improve communication, and strengthen their relationship.

Melanie Love

Psychologist, PhD

Dr. Melanie Love is Columbia-trained clinical psychologist specializing in working with men, relationship issues, self-esteem, anxiety, and substance use. From her years in university mental health, she particularly enjoys working with college and graduate students or other young adults navigating the transition into career. She practices from a psychodynamic and relational lens while integrating skills as needed to help build confidence and self-worth, create more fulfilling relationships, and develop ways to cope with difficult emotions.

Erica Baruch

Psychologist, PsyD

I am passionate about supporting parents through both their own therapy and parenting-focused work. I specialize in early childhood behavior problems, anxiety, and perinatal mental health. I am PCIT certified and have expertise in anxiety, depression, and OCD across the lifespan.

Katie Morel

Psychologist, PhD

Dr. Katie Morel is a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice in NYC. She specializes in maternal mental health, particularly perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, reproductive issues, and perinatal loss. She also specializes in working with children, adolescents, and young adults with anxiety, trauma, attachment/relationship challenges, and depression. Dr. Morel uses an integrative approach, conceptualizing psychodynamically and integrating techniques from DBT and CBT. She graduated from Stanford University and received her PhD in Clinical Psychology from Long Island University, Brooklyn.

Lucia Garcia-Giurgiu

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW

I offer individual, couples and group therapy to children, adolescents, and adults with a wide range of presenting challenges, including anxiety, depression, impulse control, stress and anger management, parenting, and family conflict. I bring a holistic and integrative approach to therapy, with a main focus on Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Fluent in both English and Spanish, I offer sessions in either language.

Edith Rubenstein

Psychiatrist, MD

I am a general psychiatrist and have been caring for women throughout my three decades of practice. I practice general psychiatry and specialize in the areas of eating disorders, mood disorders and the management of illness in pregnant and postpartum women.
I practice psychodynamic psychotherapy, supportive psychotherapy and also utilize cognitive-behavioral techniques. I provide pharmacologic treatment to my patients as well as to those of referring colleagues. I am a member of the Academy for Eating Disorders. Throughout my career, I have taught and supervised medical students and psychiatric residents. I have lectured to the public on women's stress, eating disorders and postpartum depression.

Rebecca S. Hershberg

Psychologist

Dr. Hershberg is a clinical psychologist who has been helping parents with their kids (and vice versa) for more than two decades through her extensive work in private practice, schools, primary care pediatrics, and community-based organizations.

Briana Weiner

Mental Health Counselor, LMHC

I approach therapy from a place of humor, curiosity and an honest desire to help you uncover those places where you feel most stuck in order to build the life that you want.
My practice draws from EMDR, psychodynamic therapy, and mindfulness based therapies in order to best fit your needs.

I have worked extensively with children, adults, and couples, navigating anything from life stressors to acute and ongoing traumas, to a desire to simply feel more connected to yourself and others

Kimberly L.B. Grocher

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Ph.D, LCSW, ACC, RYT

Dr. Kimberly Grocher is a licensed clinical social worker, executive coach, and yoga & mindfulness meditation teacher. She specializes in treating couples and women with anxiety & mood disorders, trauma, fertility challenges and maternal mental health concerns. As an executive coach, she works with professional women and creative entrepreneurs who want to align their personal & professional goals while centering their mental, physical and spiritual well-being. Kimberly integrates yoga and mindfulness into her work with clients as well providing yoga and meditation classes with beginners in mind. Kimberly is also licensed in New Jersey, Maryland & Florida.

Elizabeth Bittiker

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

I specialize in working with teens and women who are experiencing issues such as depression, anxiety, body image issues, relationship stress, spiritual issues, identity issues, and feelings of low self-esteem. I utilize aspects of Emotions Focused Therapy, Attachment, and Internal Family Systems Theory to guide my practice.

Marti Weiler

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Marti Weiler is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York, New Jersey, and Virginia. Marti practices with a focus on women's issues and anxiety disorders. Her approach is relational and warm with a touch of humor. She utilizes a psychodynamic and behavioral lens, tailoring the therapy approach to meet the needs of her clients. Marti's practice is entirely remote, providing added privacy and convenience to the psychotherapy experience.

Emery Mikel

Licensed Creative Art Therapist

I am the founding director of a contemplative psychotherapy collective that includes a group of women from diverse backgrounds who offer both traditional talk and creative arts therapy. When you get in touch the first step is to have a free 10 min phone call with me to discuss what you are looking for and create a space where I can answer your questions while sharing more about the therapists in our practice. Once you decide to move forward and begin therapy we will decide together who the bast fit is for you and you can schedule your first appointment.