Provider Directory

Tanya Bannister, Ph.D. is the Director and Founder of Cognitive Therapy for Women Psychological Services, the first CBT group psychotherapy practice to specialize solely on the treatment of women's mental health. She is a seasoned psychologist with over 23 years of expertise in women’s mental health, as well as a coach and consultant.  She works with therapy clientele in NY, CT, and FL, and with coaching and consulting clients nationally.

I am a Psychotherapist working in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Through a combination of verbal psychotherapy, art therapy, and EMDR, I cater my approach to each individual's unique needs.

I have a private practice in Nassau County, NY, and offer in person and telehealth.
I work with adults and adolescents and have extensive training and experience in cognitive behavioral therapy and empirically proven mindfulness and acceptance-based practices. These approaches are evidence-based, solution-focused, and clients often begin experiencing results quickly. I am also an EMDRIA approved EMDR trained therapist.

Elsa Pelier is a board-certified licensed art therapist, a psychotherapist, guest lecturer, educator, and published author and expert in chronic illness, bereavement and loss, and trauma treatment. Ms. Pelier maintains a private practice on the Upper east Side of Manhattan, working with children, adolescents, and adults.

I am a licensed training and supervising Psychoanalyst and certified group psychotherapist and am teaching faculty at the Center for Modern Psychoanalytic Studies. I have special expertise in reproductive and maternal mental health, after ten years ago, launching NAPS – an integrative mental health program for OBGYN offices and fertility clinics –at the renowned Downtown Women OBGYN. I also attended the Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis for my doctorate in Psychoanalysis, with my in-process dissertation on in-person, hybrid and virtual group therapy, some of which you will hear about today. I also completed group psychotherapy training at the Center for Group Studies and also hold a Masters Degree in Nonprofit Management and Urban Policy from the New School University.

Angela is psychotherapist with experience in classrooms, nursing homes, in creative arts spaces, and most recently with patients struggling with eating disorders and co-existing trauma/substance abuse. Angela sets out to work with folks who identify as "creatives" and struggle to feel understood as they face the unique challenges that come with a career as a creative artist.

My name is Leyla Fonseca, and I’m a licensed therapist based in New York. I have over six years of experience working in special education schools across the city, during which I've gained valuable knowledge and insights. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults who are navigating challenges related to anxiety, depression, and autism spectrum disorder.

As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner trained at NYU, I bring clinical expertise and a deep understanding of the human experience. With a background in sociology, I recognize the many factors that shape mental health and believe in treatment that is both evidence-based and person-centered. My goal is to provide care that not only addresses symptoms but also helps individuals regain a sense of stability and control over their lives.

My practice centers on creating a safe and affirming space for clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, behaviors, strengths, and desires in order to move towards healing. I work to help clients navigate harder to articulate feelings like shame and guilt to make space for self-compassion, self-knowledge, acceptance and growth.

I take a warm and collaborative approach to therapy with a strong belief that the therapeutic alliance between the therapist and client is paramount to the client's work. I welcome clients of all backgrounds and lived experiences. I am skilled working with individuals struggling with intense emotions/behaviors, I am effective with clients who have not succeeded in previous therapy. With specialized training through PSI I am uniquely equipped for issues surrounding anxiety, depression, low self esteem, family conflicts as well as individual struggles.

I am a clinical psychologist in private practice in New York City. I work with adults treating trauma, mood and anxiety disorders, interpersonal difficulties, and life transitions. I am Certified in Perinatal Mental Health and have a specialized interest in working with clients experiencing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, pregnancy loss, and fertility challenges. As an EMDRIA Certified EMDR therapist, I draw from psychodynamic, attachment, and cognitive behavioral frameworks in my work and strive for a warm, supportive collaboration with my clients.

Hannah Tishman is the Founder and Lead Therapist at Hannah Tishman Psychotherapy, LCSW P.C. Hannah launched her career after graduating from Columbia University with a Masters of Social Work. While working towards her LCSW, Hannah worked in community mental health, providing individual and family therapy to those affected by health and socioeconomic disparities, as well as intergenerational trauma. This led Hannah to work in a large group private practice in NYC, providing therapy and serving as the Vice President of Operations. Hannah then founded her own therapy practice, focusing on trauma recovery and Attachment-Focused EMDR. Hannah looks forward to connecting with clients and working towards healing.

While I have over 20 years of experience working with children and adults with a wide spectrum of mental health and life adjustment issues, I specialize in issues relating to couples and families including pre-partnership/marital counseling, infertility, pre-and post-partum mental health, adoption home studies/post-adoptive family therapy, attachment challenges, and ending relationships in a mindful and more productive manner (especially when there is concern about children). My focus expanded to women empowerment during the pandemic when Asian women who were traumatized by the anti-Asian backlash desperately reached out to me for help.

Building a family and making sure everyone’s needs are being recognized and addressed can be painful no matter how much love there is in a family. I am here to welcome you and your families to my practice.

Hi, I’m Kathryn. I provide compassionate and effective mental health counseling and art therapy. I believe in the potential of therapy to inspire awareness and safe exploration of feelings, thoughts, behaviors, and patterns. What brings you to therapy or what may come up in the process might seem daunting, but I’m here for you and ready to go on the journey through the challenges with you.