Provider Directory

Brianna Paruolo

Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, msed

As Clinical Director of On Par Therapy and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), I specialize in supporting high-achieving professionals through perfectionism, anxiety, and relationship challenges. Drawing from my background in digital media marketing and People & Culture at a unicorn startup, I bring real-world corporate experience to my therapeutic approach. Featured in Forbes, Vogue, and Business Insider, I'm known for my authentic, relatable style that resonates deeply with ambitious professionals navigating modern career demands.

I have a monthly newsletter called Par-Don My Wellness, which delivers monthly doses of mental health wisdom straight to your inbox.

Anya Dangora

Mental Health Counselor, LMHC

Hi, I’m Anya, a deep feeler with a naturally warm constitution. My work is grounded in both intuition and an academic background in life sciences, clinical research, and social justice. I combine technical expertise with a natural ability to sense the unspoken dynamics in sessions, which allows me to support clients in ways that feel authentic, meaningful, and tailored to them.

I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced complex trauma—whether from emotionally immature caregivers, narcissistic relationships, or the deep pain of unexpected loss. I understand how these experiences can leave people feeling frozen, anxious, depressed, or disconnected from themselves. I firmly believe we heal in relationships with others.

Suzanne Mallouk

Psychiatrist, MD

I have been in private practice since 2005. I am Board Certified in Psychiatry and I am also trained in Psychoanalysis. At this time I am only seeing patients for medications. I am currently providing tele-psychiatry to patients in NY, NJ and FL.

Eileen Placeres

Master Social Worker, LMSW

I am a psychotherapist based in New York City, specializing in assisting individuals and couples with relationship challenges, anxiety, burnout, boundaries, life transitions stress and depression. I utilize integrative modalities and cultivate an anti-oppressive, culturally inclusive practice. I offer in-person and virtual sessions.

Andrea Gitter

Licensed Creative Art Therapist, MA,LCAT,BC-DMT

I am on the Board and Faculty of Women's Therapy Centre Institute.
I treat individuals, groups and couples. I offer supervision, professional consultation. I specialize in eating and body image issues, psychosomatic conditions, adoption issues, general practice.
Co-author Eating Problems: A Feminist Psychoanalytic Treatment Model (Basic 1994).

Shaneze Gayle Smith

Psychologist, Ph.D.

Licensed clinical psychologist with a decade of clinical experience working across a lifespan who provides integrative, trauma-informed and culturally responsive treatment. I have specialized training in helping individuals with chronic illnesses, trauma survivors and parents. Regarding my own journey to and through motherhood, I am passionate about supporting women struggling with perinatal & postpartum concerns and work-life balance.

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.

Deborah Melamed

Psychologist, Ph.D.

I provide effective CBT and talk therapy for anxiety and other issues. I tailor the work to help you get relief from current symptoms, but also to shift underlying patterns and create lasting change.

Brittany (Becker) Kravat

Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LPC

With 10 years in the Mental Health field and countless individuals and families served, I am excited to start my next chapter in private practice! I am a New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor with expertise in helping young adults and families navigate the impact of mental health on them and their loved ones. I have held roles from Clinical Intern to Clinical Director and bring a deep understanding of how mental health conditions manifest differently for each person and how important holistic and individualized care is in providing effective treatment and creating sustainable growth. My sessions typically involve aspects of DBT, CBT, and executive functioning skills. I enjoy working with those clients that have many different mental health and life challenges going on at once and helping them to become more self-aware and empowered to make edits to life where necessary!

Cristin Pontillo

Psychologist, PsyD

I am a clinical psychologist in private practice serving clients in New York City and Bergen Count, NJ. I received my doctoral degree from Kean University and completed my internship and post-doctoral training at Montefiore Medical Center. I treat clients using a true, integrative approach combining elements of Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Psychodynamic conceptualizations. I work with adults and couples to help them navigate difficulties and live a more fulfilled life.

Ellen Rogers

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I am an LCSW with over 25 years of clinical experience. My specialties are bereavement, trauma - both recent and secondary to childhood experiences, depression and job stress, particularly in the corporate world. I am an in-network provider for United and Oxford.

Laurel Mercer

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I specialize in working with individuals and couples living in New York State, Connecticut, and New Jersey - offering both in-person (NYC) and virtual sessions. As an attachment-oriented therapist, I help clients process trauma and attachment injuries, shift out of problematic behaviors and patterns, and deepen their connection to themselves and others.

Salina Grilli

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Salina Grilli, LCSW is a Columbia-trained psychotherapist who helps 20/30-something New Yorkers tackle the tough stuff—whether you’re feeling stuck in life, frustrated with dating, or navigating the rollercoaster of becoming a mom. My approach is warm, down-to-earth, and holistic, focusing on healing from the inside out for real, lasting change.

Salina utilizes an integrative mind-body approach and has extensive training in therapeutic techniques, including advanced Perinatal Mental Health training through the Selini Institute, and ongoing Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) certification. Salina is in the process of pursuing a PMH-C.

Jamie Yasgur

Psychoanalyst, LCAT, LP, BC-DMT

Jamie Yasgur is a psychoanalyst and dance/movement therapist in private practice working individually with adults and adolescents and providing embodied group therapy in New York City.