Provider Directory

I am a LCSW, PhD, psychotherapist who specializes in working with older mothers of adult children with serious mental illness, substance use disorder, or chronic unemployment. I was a tenured professor for many years at Fordham University. Using the findings from a three-year qualitative research project, I wrote a book for professionals and parents on the internal world of mothers who are "torn in two" as they attempt to care for their struggling adult children and their own needs as they age. The book is Difficult: Mothering Challenging adult children through conflict and change, 2022. I now offer 10-week support groups for mothers (by zoom), as well as work individually with parents who seeking help in balancing their needs with the needs of their adult children. My website with information about the groups and the book is https://www.difficultmothering.com/

I’m a clinically trained psychotherapist with 19 years of experience specializing in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Structural Family Therapy with individuals, couples and families. I’m licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist and practice in NY, NJ, and PA, with a West Midtown Manhattan office and virtual sessions offered. My primary areas of expertise include depression and anxiety management, trauma recovery, relationship stress, and navigating life transitions.

I am a psychotherapist licensed in New Jersey and Connecticut with a specialty in infertility, reproductive health and women's health. Having worked in infertility centers for several years, I am available for consultation and assessment for those patients who are using a third party to help create their family.

Julia Hochstadt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in trauma treatment and crisis intervention. Julia has 15+ years of experience working with survivors of sexual assault and intimate partner violence (domestic violence) and provides services to survivors as well as secondary survivors of additional types of crime victimization. She maintains a private practice in Midtown Manhattan and is the supervisor of a hospital-based crime victim program in NYC.

I’m a licensed psychotherapist who loves helping individuals, couples and families thrive! Finding my own profound transformation through psychotherapy. I offer clients transformation through my own unique combination of approaches and a fundamentally supportive relationship you can rely on to help you realize and live your potential.

Dr. Ayelet Boussi is a clinical psychologist in private practice, and the Director of Via Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Dr. Boussi is especially focused on helping women transform their relationships and manage their moods effectively.

Lani Pawar is a licensed psychoanalyst practicing in the Gramercy neighborhood of Manhattan. She graduated from the Boston Graduated School of Psychoanalysis and completed her clinical training at the Center for Modern Psychoanalytic Studies. As a psychoanalytic candidate she conducted a case study on depression and creativity. She has a particular interest in working with parents to help them through the difficulties of parenting and in their marriage/partnership after children.

Dr. Jaime Coffino is a clinical psychologist and the Director of the Coffino Center for Eating, Anxiety, and Mood Disorders in New York City. She opened the Coffino Center because she wanted to provide high-quality evidence-based treatment and personalized care to patients. Dr. Coffino would describe her therapy approach as empathetic, direct, and skills-based. She flexibly utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy approaches including dialectical behavior therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to help patients meet their treatment goals.

I am a psychotherapist based on the south shore of Long Island with over 10 years of clinical experience. I see clients both in person and virtually. I specialize in working with people that struggle with anxiety, depression, addiction, perfectionism, impaired self esteem and unhealthy relationship patterns. My therapeutic approach is holistic; drawing from a variety of modalities, including Acceptance commitment therapy and Cognitive behavioral therapy. My approach to therapy is client centered and mindfulness based.

Dr. Nicole Benedicto Elden is a NY state licensed clinical psychologist, dissertation, career and life coach, supervisor, public speaker and author. She is a 1.5 generation Filipina-American offering teletherapy and in-person therapy (Wednesdays in Manhattan). She is the first in her family to go to graduate school and obtain a doctoral degree. Her therapeutic approach is integrative with a focus on responsiveness and multicultural humility. She has been trained in dynamic, interpersonal, supportive, cognitive behavioral and family systems. Her interests include anxiety, depression, intergenerational trauma, cross-cultural and minority identity formation, the immigration experience, interracial couples and multiracial parenting, interpersonal and relationship issues, and adjustment to life transitions. She has presented on various topics throughout the years in many different settings such as Yahoo Inc, Metro Counseling, The NY State Psychological Association and in various colleges and universities in the US. She is also a co-editor and author of the book Thriving in Graduate School: The Expert's Guide to Success and Wellness (www.thrivingingradschool.com).

Dr. Nicole Benedicto Elden's Private Practice:

 Dr.Elden@yahoo.com

917-482-5705

 nicolebenedictoelden.clientsecure.me/

Welcome to Tona Therapy, where we believe in the transformative power of warmth and healing. The word "Tona" originates from the ancient Aztec language, Nahuatl, which represents the concept of warmth, not only in a physical sense but also as a symbol of emotional comfort and connection.

At Tona Therapy, we aim to create a nurturing and supportive environment where individuals can find Transformation, Openness, New beginnings, and Acceptance. Our dedicated team of therapists provides personalized services to help you navigate life's challenges. We offer a confidential and safe space for exploring emotions, healing past traumas, and discovering new paths towards growth and fulfillment.

Dr Baitler is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Private Practice.
I specialize in young adults and adults seeking individual or couples counseling for issues related to relationships, professional difficulties, depression and anxiety.

Hope Choman is an LCSW who specializes in working with adults who experience anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, life transitions, trauma, and grief. Hope provides a warm and collaborative space for clients to explore their feelings in a non-judgmental environment. She utilizes a holistic and integrative approach that builds upon clients' strengths.