Provider Directory

Beth D. Weinstein

Mental Health Counselor, M.A., LMHC, Psychotherapist, Certified by EMDRIA

Virtual Telehealth Services and In-person Availabile
Certified EMDR Therapist
RTM Certified

Beth is a trauma-informed psychotherapist who works collaboratively, is goal-oriented and compassionate, integrating talk-therapy, EMDR and other evidence-based therapies with Contemplative Psychotherapy such as Mindfulness in the treatment of adults and older adults.

Her background in the international corporate sector and clinical mental health settings gives her insight into and the sensitivity to work with people from diverse backgrounds.

Post-Graduate Certification in Mindfulness and Psychotherapy/Contemplative Psychotherapy
EMDR Certification by EMDRIA /Advanced Certification in Trauma & Disaster Mental Health

Allysen Manz

Psychologist, Ph.D.

I have been practicing since 2005 treating individuals and families. My style is eclectic, drawing from psychodynamic, experiential, interpersonal, CBT/DBT and family systems. I believe in being an active collaborator in psychotherapy sessions. My style is warm, frank, and attentive to the processes of healing and change.

Jocelyn W. Charnas

Psychologist, Ph.D.

Dr. Charnas is in private practice on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. She treats young adults and adults with depression, anxiety, social, occupational, and interpersonal difficulties, relationship and adjustment problems, phase-of-life issues, and maladaptive behaviors. Dr. Charnas is active, relatable, and directive, emphasizing patient strengths and adaptive functioning. Treatment is focused on the here-and-now, but historical experiences and relationships are explored with the purpose of gaining insight into present conflicts.

Danielle Zauderer

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I’m a licensed clinical social worker in New York and Massachusetts and I am certified in Perinatal Mental Health by Postpartum Support International. My specialties include neurodivergence, infertility, perinatal mental health, endometriosis, anxiety, relationship challenges, and LGBTQIA+ identities. I am EMDR trained and use an integrative, collaborative approach rooted in psychodynamic and relational therapy using an attachment based lens and mind-body techniques. My work is informed by both clinical expertise and lived experience. Together, we’ll explore how your experiences are impacting you and build on your strengths to help you move toward the life you envision.

Jane Halperin

Psychologist

Jane Halperin, PhD, MS
Associate Director
Columbia University Center for Psychoanalytic Training & Research
Assistant Clinical Professor of Medical Psychology
Dept. of Psychiatry
College of Physicians & Surgeons
Columbia University

Practice of psychotherapy: adolescents and adults
Practice of psychoanalysis: adults
Couples treatment
Supervision: psychology externs, interns, fellows; clinicians in private practice

Areas of Interest/Additional Training:
Young Adult Development
Alcohol/Substance Misuse
Psychological Adjustment to Medical Illness
Prenatal Diagnosis, Pregnancy Loss
Couples Treatment; Parenting Skills

Laura Aguila

Mental Health Counselor, LPC

I am a holistically oriented, trauma-informed psychotherapist who supports young adult and adult women through various life challenges. I incorporate mindfulness, meditation, psychoeducation on the nervous system, somatic approaches and spirituality into my work with clients.

Nicoletta C. Skoufalos

Psychologist, Ph.D

I am a licensed clinical psychologist, specializing in working with high functioning professionals who are living with a chronic medical condition (usually an invisible illness), as well as counseling women on women-specific concerns (such as body image concerns, fertility/infertility, miscarriage, peri/post partum issues, family-planning, and female sexuality). I provide therapy to both adult individuals and couples.

Amanda Brown

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-BC

I am a Columbia-trained Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner specializing in medication management for women’s-related psychiatric issues ranging from menses to menopause and everything in-between. I also see dads for male PMADs. Additional areas of interest include adult ADHD/executive dysfunction in adult professionals, acute mania, impulse control and psychotic disorders. In my private practice, Mindful Medication Psychiatry, I provide care virtually to patients in NY and NJ. In-person sessions can be arranged on an as-needed basis at locations throughout NY & NJ.

Denise Rayvid

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Denise Rayvid is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 25 years experience working with individuals and families. She has a private practice in Manhattan’s Upper West Side treating adults, adolescents, children, parents/couples and elders with a wide range of social-emotional difficulties. These issues include anxiety, depression, trauma, difficulties navigating social relationships life transitions, behavioral and learning challenges, and complicated family dynamics.

Joshua Zisholtz

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

No human is broken. We are all, simply, the logical conclusion of the sum of our total experiences, operating in the exact way the human system was intended to operate, by adapting.

In a relational, humanistic, and conversational style, we will work to piece together your narrative in a way that connects the total sum of your experiences to your present thoughts, feelings, and behavioral patterns. Through focusing on development of the ability to maintain internal validity and positive self-regard, individuals will actively reduce self-shame, self-judgement, and self-harm, in order to find the healing, growth, and change they are hoping for.

Greg Roussett

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, NP, Ph.D.

I am a Ph.D. prepared and board certified offering collaborative psychiatry/med management support for adults. I specialize in anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD and insomnia. My care integrates evidence based treatment with a person centered approach. With advanced expertise additionally. I support you on your journey to wellness by helping you improve your emotional balance, focus, and sleep for results-oriented care.

Are you looking to improve your mood while boosting your levels of productivity at work and/or home? I work with high achieving individuals and offer a full range of psychiatry services. I will help you gain control over your mood, focus, and stress levels.

I am a Ph.D. prepared board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner that combines the clinical expertise of psychiatry while providing the compassionate and holistic approach of a nurse. I offer personalized psychiatry and psychotherapy services tailored to you in order to help you gain valuable tools so that I can judiciously prescribe medication.
My approach is comprehensive, grounded by empathy, and rooted in evidence based science. I will be your guide and support you through gaining control over your wellness. I’m confident we can restore balance in your busy days and resolve any stress or anxiety you are facing. Be well.

Alena Kwong

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Welcome! I am a holistic psychotherapist with a background in yoga, meditation, wellness and Reiki. I address depressed and anxious emotions with a mind body spirit approach drawing upon ancient Eastern wisdom, Buddhism practices and through psychodynamic theory.

Are you navigating a big life change and feeling lost? Do you feel fear and overthink your decisions and second guess yourself everyday? Are you feeling depressed and lonely even when there are so many people around you? Is it hard to switch that critical voice that's on all the time? Whether you deal with work/relationship related issues, perfectionism tendencies, low self confidence, overdoing and burnout, hurt from past traumas or shame - you'll find yourself in safe and nonjudgemental space for healing and emotional holding to take place.

Patricia Bellucci

Psychologist, PhD

I am a psychologist, practicing, teaching and supervising on the UWS for 20 years, specializing in depression, anxiety, trauma and addictions including alcohol and substance abuse, moderation management, harm reduction and relapse prevention. I think psychodynamically but incorporate both analytic and cognitive-behavioral methods in my treatment approach. I utilize techniques tailored to each person's unique needs. I am committed to working with each patient to help build on their strengths while identifying and providing guidance to discover solutions and achieve their goals. My office provides a warm and caring atmosphere where one can accomplish this.

Pallavi Visvanathan

Psychologist

I treat depression and anxiety disorders primarily from a mindfulness and acceptance-based framework with strong foundational training in CBT. I have a subspecialty in working with people with chronic health conditions and co-occurring depression or anxiety. I also regularly teach MBCT and MBCT-Brief groups for depression and anxiety.