Provider Directory

Desiree Nazarian is a trauma focused and intentional LCSW. Her clinical orientation as a therapist is trauma informed and somatically rooted, based in, relational, and psychodynamic approaches. Desiree works alongside her clients to navigate the complexities of intimate partner betrayal and the nuances of betrayal trauma for men and women. Desiree is a first-generation Iranian American who deeply understands the role culture and family systems play in identity and boundary formation within BIPOC and immigrant communities. Her work involves bringing attention to one’s internal experience and allowing deep awareness of the spoken language of the body to allow for subconscious messages to be released and revealed. In previous years, Desiree worked in the nonprofit sector providing intensive holistic and supportive counseling and service provision to Holocaust Survivors while identifying the impacts of their generational wisdom and trauma. Desiree is a Certified Partner Trauma Therapist, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist and is a member of (IITAP) International Trauma and Addiction Professionals. She is also an active member and student of The Embody Lab and has completed her Somatic Attachment Certification. Desiree can be reached at nazarian4d@gmail.com

Alison Kalfus is the Co-Director of the Family and Couples Treatment Service, a division
of the Institute of Contemporary Psychotherapy, in NYC. She is also in private practice, treating individuals and couples. Sub-specialties include post-partum issues, parenting, and addictive disorders.

I am an Advanced Imago relationship therapist, EFT ( tapping ) practitioner, and conduct educational workshops in communication skills, stress reduction and more.

I'm a reproductive social worker with 20+ years of experience employing integrative support to diverse populations in a variety of settings (home, birth center, hospital, agency, medical center, clinical practice, etc.). I specialize in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Fertility Issues, Birth Trauma, Loss, Sexual Pain/Dysfunction and Peri/Menopause.

I specialize in working with teens, young adults, LGBTQ+ folks, and people in non-traditional or non-normative family and relationship structures (polyamory, CNM, etc). I provide both in-person and telehealth services.

When people come to a fork in the road around a life transition, I am open to working intensively and collaboratively to help formulate new goals and a new language for their experience. This includes life transition crises around work, relationships and family. I specialize in psychodynamic treatment with people from their late teens to mid 30's on both a short and long term basis.

I have had the privilege of enjoying a thriving private practice for 15+ years and approach my work with commitment, compassion, and confidence.

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MBA
Ferne Traeger, LCSW, MBA is a psychotherapist/psychoanalyst and executive coach whose work is informed by her many years' experience in both clinical practice and business management. She specializes in life transitions, (including the transition to working parent and returning to work after a career hiatus), work/life integration and career conflicts

I specialize in working with teens and women who are experiencing issues such as depression, anxiety, body image issues, relationship stress, spiritual issues, identity issues, and feelings of low self-esteem. I utilize aspects of Emotions Focused Therapy, Attachment, and Internal Family Systems Theory to guide my practice.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in work with teens and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma related disorders, as well as relationship and life stage challenges.

I have a specialization in work with individuals experiencing chronic pain and illness as well as work with their caregivers and family members.

I am a psychiatrist providing psychotherapy and medication management for a broad range of mental health issues, with a special focus on women's mental health throughout the lifespan.

Katherine offers career-related therapy and life coaching. She helps individuals design work lives that fit who they are. Her areas of expertise include adult development, career assessment, crafting a personal vision, improving interpersonal skills, changing careers, and creating work/life balance. Katherine also helps individuals navigate emotionally charged situations at work. Her understanding of interpersonal dynamics at work combined with her empathy make Katherine a favorite go-to person for career-related therapy.

As a licensed clinical psychologist, I specialize in treating adults struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and relationship issues. I also work with couples who have become disconnected from each other. My approach draws on my training in Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Family Systems, DBT, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

I work with adolescents and adults who are looking for greater purpose and deeper presence in their lives, while also looking for practical ways to create long-lasting substantive change. Many come to me for an approach that is grounded in somatically-informed, trauma-focused techniques that foster the development of self-awareness and self-compassion.

I have worked with those in the helping field, empathic beings, artists, spiritual aspirants, and those in the LGBTQIA+ community. I am also passionate about using the rhythms of the natural world alongside plant medicine to learn how to live more harmoniously with ourselves and others.

Syd Seifert, LCSW, is a compassionate and experienced licensed clinical social worker. Focusing on mental health and well-being, Syd provides expert counseling to support individuals on their journey to healing and growth.