Provider Directory

Dr. Sophia Brenner is a licensed clinical psychologist who works with adults, adolescents, and children. She specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, and perinatal mood disorders. She has advanced training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy.

I am passionate about supporting you to be free from fear and anxiety, align to inner guidance, develop nourishing relationships, and make choices from a place of love, curiosity, and possibility. I’ve supported individuals struggling with anxiety, panic, life transitions, relationship issues, and questions of meaning and purpose.

My experience as a therapist includes working with recently immigrated youth, high school and college students, and individuals of all ages, identities, and backgrounds in community mental health. Before training as a therapist, I worked in international women’s rights, food justice, and bilingual education. I draw from psychodynamic, relational, somatic, mindfulness, and compassion-based approaches.

Dr. Brackman is a licensed clinical psychologist in New York City. She works with adults seeking to address the impact of major life changes, loss, and trauma on their sense of self and relationships.

I am a therapist providing psychodynamic psychotherapy. I specialize in anxiety, eating disorders, trauma, and relationship issues. I am LGBTQIA+ affirming.

I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), working together with my clients to develop a focused, personalized plan to achieve their goals. This typically includes addressing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through learning specific skills to take control of their emotions. I am one of the co-founders of NYCBT, a private psychology group practice in Manhattan, and I also have an office in Greenwich, CT and can provide Telehealth services in any PSYPACT-participating state.

I specialize in treating people who have experienced trauma, and I offer personalized, effective approaches to help my clients learn to live with and overcome the impact of these traumatic experiences, including PTSD. I also often work with people suffering from anxiety, panic, and phobias, as well as anger management and relationship issues.

Finally, I led DBT skills training groups for many years, and co-authored a book on DBT skills called "Self-Directed DBT Skills." I have helped many people learn DBT skills to better manage their thoughts, emotions, and behavior, and I look forward to working together to help you make the changes you want in your life.

I am a mature professional with decades of experience in the non-profit field. I work with individuals 12+ and take a psychodynamic approach. I have interest in and experience with young adults, many in creative fields, but enjoy working with all ages. I currently work in community mental health (at a Brooklyn clinic) and a small private practice in the financial district, where I am accepting new clients. My Psychology Today profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/1498757

Dr. Austern is a licensed psychologist in New Jersey, New York, and across the US via PsyPact. She sees patients across the lifespan, specializing in couples and family therapy, parenting skills, and individual therapy for adolescents, teens, college students, and young adults. Her areas of expertise include anxiety and depression, relationship and interpersonal difficulties, family and/or peer conflict, behavioral concerns, adjustment difficulties, and life transitions. Currently, Dr. Austern is seeing patients exclusively via teletherapy.

Christina E. Kowalski, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing virtual therapy across New York State. She specializes in supporting those navigating life transitions, trauma, anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Integrating Attachment-Focused EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, she helps clients strengthen resilience, heal attachment wounds, and foster lasting emotional wellbeing.

As a psychotherapist, I work with children, adolescents, young adults, and families who are experiencing an array of life transitions, social stressors, anxiety, depression and conflicts in relationships and friendships. It can be challenging for children as they enter adolescence and experience new life situations. I work with my clients to provide effective and productive coping skills that they can use when navigating their busy day to day lives. My mission is to help clients reach their therapeutic goals.

Alexis Cate is an accomplished Clinical Social Worker specializing in trauma-focused therapies. Alexis is pursuing certification in EMDR and is extensively trained in TF-CBT, DBT, ACT, MI, and narrative therapy.

I provide research-based psychotherapy to individuals, couples and families. I work with adults who are struggling with self-criticism, anxiety, grief, depression, or relationship problems. I specialize in helping individuals heal from experiences of trauma and have expertise in women's issues that can impact mental health like pregnancy, parenting, infertility, menopause, and pregnancy loss. I also offer therapy for couples and families who are wishing to heal from conflict or infidelity and improve relationship satisfaction.

I support individuals, families, and groups navigating a wide range of human experiences, including depression, anxiety, life transitions, parenting challenges, relationship concerns, women's issues, work-related stress, trauma, chronic illness, cancer diagnoses, survivorship, loss, and grief. In addition, I have a deep understanding of cultural and racial identity, immigration experiences, and the ongoing process of acculturation and integration honoring one’s own roots and values. I provide psychotherapy, supervision and consulting services. I am a bicultural and multilingual therapist welcoming individuals from all backgrounds and walks of life.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in NYS and hold an Oncology Social Work Certificate. I have extensive experience in healthcare settings—both inpatient and outpatient— in non-profit organizations and in private practice. My therapeutic approach is mindful, holistic, and strength-based. I tailor care that is effective and aligned with who you are.
I work with people across the lifespan — adults, young adults, adolescents, and children — with a warm, honest, and collaborative approach. I believe that therapy is a shared space where we commit to showing up as our authentic selves to accomplish progress. Together, we create a foundation of safety and trust, allowing for meaningful growth in the areas you choose to explore.

My therapeutic practice with young and mature adults uses an integrated psychodynamic approach tailored to the individual needs of each client.

My name is Nneka Symister, and I am a licensed clinical social worker with over two decades of experience in social services, including more than ten years in private practice. I have worked with diverse populations throughout New York.

I specialize in supporting individuals navigating perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, infertility, grief and loss, relationship challenges, and life stressors. My work integrates CBT, EMDR, interpersonal therapy, mindfulness, stress management, and meditation.