Provider Directory

Lucia Vail, PhD is a licensed clinical psychologist with offices in midtown Manhattan and Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Vail practices individual and couple therapy with adults. She has been in private practice since 2005. With extensive experience and advanced training in both the cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic traditions, Dr. Vail specializes in helping individuals who struggle in stormy relationships, those who feel lonely or isolated, and those who too often feel frustrated and disappointed by their interactions with others, including in past experiences of psychotherapy. They may have experienced trauma or other early life stress, and may feel anxious and depressed. They may have been diagnosed with mood or personality disorders.

Dr. Laura Pantaleo is a licensed psychologist with expertise in treating anxiety disorders, depression, and trauma.

I provide evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, to children, adolescents, young adults and parents. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety and mood disorders, Borderline Personality Disorder, OCD, PTSD, and ADHD.

My skills come from significant training in: Relational psychoanalytic therapy, Trauma focused modalities informed by brain research (incl EMDR, IFS and other somatic interventions), Family systems, Couples therapy, Mindfulness and CBT.
I use a contemporary psychodynamic-integrative approach with my clientele, integrating the most current theories in mind/body psychology.

Melissa Walker is a psychotherapist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in New York City, practicing in New York and via telehealth in Vermont, Iowa, and Florida. Melissa has been practicing for over fifteen years with individuals, couples, and groups.

Sarah McCaslin, MS, LCSW, MDiv is a licensed psychotherapist and the Executive Director of the Psychotherapy and Spirituality Institute in New York City. Sarah works with couples and families in their search for healing and wholeness. She graduated from Columbia University School of Social Work and Union Theological Seminary, and received her post-graduate clinical training from the Ackerman Institute for the Family.

The Psychotherapy and Spirituality Institute is an interdisciplinary, interfaith and non-sectarian collective of mental health professionals who offer spiritually-informed psychotherapy to individuals, couples and families, as well as training for clinicians and consulting for spiritual communities, nonprofits and businesses.

I am a NY state licensed clinical social worker who specializes in working with individuals with mood disorders, problematic substance use, chronic pain, and life transitions. Through empathic listening and supportive feedback, I utilize a strengths-based approach to create a safe environment that encourages the process of change. I work from a relational framework and work collaboratively with my clients to identify goals for treatment and a pathway to achieve them.

I have counseled adults for over 14 years in multiple treatment settings and have a private practice in NJ. I am licensed in NJ, NY, and FL and am trained in mood and anxiety disorders. My practice is grounded in psychodynamic theory. I am also furthering my post grad training in psychodynamic psychotherapy through the Contemporary Freudian Society in NYC.

I provide psychotherapy and career coaching to address codependency (ACOA concerns), relationship difficulties, caregiver/helping professional stress and burnout, and career change or advancement.

I am a New York State licensed clinical psychologist who offers individual psychotherapy to adults, ages 18 years and older. I work with people who are experiencing issues of adjustment, anxiety, and/or depression, particularly due to stressful life circumstances and transitions, or challenging relationships.

Kate Herts, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in evidence-based interventions for adults suffering from anxiety disorders, mood disorders, chronic medical problems, and women’s health concerns. She specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT).

I am a licensed clinical social worker currently practicing in New York City. As a therapist, I create a warm and comfortable environment in order to facilitate openness. I believe in the importance of using therapy to explore both present experiences and past influences in order to create lasting change. I aim to help my clients cultivate their authentic self through increased compassion, self-acceptance, and flexibility as we work collaboratively to build richer and more satisfying lives.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Psychoanalyst with over ten years of experience. I work with individuals of all ages who are coping with trauma, loss, relational difficulties, gender identity issues, parenting issues, climate anxiety, stress related to COVID-19, and life-stage transitions.

I am a licensed psychologist in full time private practice. I have extensive clinical experience working with children, adolescents, adults and their families. My approach to therapy is eclectic : I draw from psychodynamic, developmental, and family systems theories. I see therapy as a learning process and believe that if you become more self-aware, you can make better decisions in your life.