Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
I believe effective therapy begins with a strong client-therapist relationship. Together we create a space of trust and connection, to explore what feels most pressing for you now, as well as old patterns that may be holding you back from greater happiness and ease.
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC-D, LPC
Yana Elbert is a licensed psychotherapist who is psychodynamically-oriented and is integrative in her approach. She provides in-person and virtual therapy at this time.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in treating OCD, trauma, anxiety, and emotional dysregulation. I work with children, adolescents, and adults, and also support families navigating complex behavioral challenges, developmental concerns, and chronic health conditions. My approach is evidence-based, trauma-informed, and affirming of neurodiversity, LGBTQ+ identities, and all family structures. I offer both in-person and virtual sessions for clients across New York State.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Rachel Youree specializes in the treatment of sexual trauma, working with both individuals and couples. She is certified in Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples, and is a certified EMDRIA and AF-EMDR Clinician and Consultant. She offers individual consultation/supervision to clinicians seeking certification.
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.
Psychiatrist, MD
Dr. Dana Siperstein is the Founder of Blossom Health, a completely virtual practice designed specifically for young adults. As a Board Certified and Harvard Trained psychiatrist, Dr. Siperstein specializes in working with college and graduate students who are navigating life transitions.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, MSED
I am a LCSW-R in private practice for 24 years. I also have a MSED in education.
In addition I completed a 4 year psychoanalytic in adult psychoanalysis in 2004.
I am also certified in EMDR and a certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner.
I am a PACT trained couple therapist. I work with Adults, young adults and couples in my upper west side office.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
I am a Perinatal Therapist who specializes in Women’s and Maternal Mental Health. I am licensed in DC, Maryland, Virginia, New York, and Connecticut. My passion is working with mothers and individuals who identify as female and my area of focus is in Reproductive Mental Health.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Ph.D, LCSW
I am a private psychotherapist interested in coping with issues around loss, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I take an empathetic, strengths based, client-centered approach. I believe that by creating a supportive space for joint exploration, clients can gain insight in order to address their issues and challenges. I always strive to use a relational approach to help you find meaning in your life and relationships.
I also work for a hospital working with patients and families facing loss, illness, and anxiety/depression.
I am nearing the end of my PhD program at the Institute for Clinical Social Work, specializing in psychoanalytic work and studying issues related to grief and loss. I hope to use my direct clinical experience and academic work to best support you in your journey.
Psychologist, PsyD, ABPP
Dr. Kelly Workman is a licensed clinical psychologist based in NYC. She utilizes science and compassion to provide cognitive, dialectical, and mindfulness-based behavior therapies through a secure telehealth platform. She specializes in treating transitional age youth and adults who struggle with trauma, chronic emotion dysregulation, assertive communication, identity, relationship concerns, and life transitions.
Dr. Workman is a DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Clinician™ and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with specializations in clinical and applied behavior analysis. She is an adjunct assistant professor at Yale University School of Medicine where she supervises training clinicians and provides didactics.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
I am a licensed clinical social work therapist, practicing psychotherapy since 2013. I specialize in treating adults with the following conditions: depression, anxiety disorders, trauma, relationship issues, parenting challenges, grief and life-stage transitions. I offer individual, couple and group therapy. I use psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral therapies, relational and mindfulness approaches and Gottman Method. I incorporate dream work, meditation, and breathing and relaxation exercises into my sessions.
I am fluent in both English and Polish and I provide psychotherapy services in both languages. I am licensed to practice psychotherapy in New York and Illinois.
In addition to psychotherapy services, I have been offering clinical supervision to LMSW and LMHC practitioners since 2022.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Fanny Tristan, LCSW-R, is a trauma-trained psychotherapist and founder of Restority Space, a virtual practice serving first-born daughters and high-achieving women across NY, NJ, & CT. She specializes in helping clients unlearn perfectionism, build self-trust, and create healthier relationships. She also facilitates weekly virtual therapy groups for women of color.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
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.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
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.