Provider Directory

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.

I primarily use psychodynamic, systemic, experiential and culturally sensitive approaches to accompany the client throughout the journey of self discovery. With emphasis on awareness and insight, I encourage individuals and couples to seek solutions that resonate with their individual and relational needs. The struggle to overcome adverse experiences, can be a product of sociocultural system, family context, early attachment and relationships which reflect a stigmatized idea of self.

Sara Mattina works with young adults and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, "quarter-life crisis," career stress, and life transitions. She is trained in CBT, MI, mindfulness, attachment theory, and psychodynamic theory.

I am a New York State licensed clinical psychologist who offers individual psychotherapy to adults, ages 18 years and older. I work with people who are experiencing issues of adjustment, anxiety, and/or depression, particularly due to stressful life circumstances and transitions, or challenging relationships.

As a Black, Queer, Femme, I know that a person can hold many identities, some more front-facing than others. The way we hold and view ourselves (or are viewed by others) can often be accompanied by feelings of guilt, shame, anxiety and/or depression. Whether you are struggling with your mental health, your relationships, your own identity or a loved one’s, my goal is to establish an open and compassionate space for you to feel safe sharing your experiences. Together we will work to use your strengths to uncover, reconstruct or renew your capacity for self-love and build a supportive, enjoyable and sustainable way of life that works for you.

I'm a clinical psychologist based in the state of New York. My approach is collaborative, heart-centered, and grounded in the conviction that healing and growth emerge through insight and meaning.

Sue Sugarman, MSW, LCSW-R, BCD, is a licensed clinical social worker with a rich background of over 25 years dedicated to working with children, adolescents, and families. Sue also has a subspecialty in working with youth athletes. She played a pivotal role in co-authoring the inaugural master's-level course in social work focused on the mental health of athletes. Since the spring of 2022, she has been imparting her expertise through the course "An Introduction to Mental Health in Athletes and Clinical Social Work" at NYU Silver School of Social Work. When collaborating with athletes, Sue places a strong emphasis on cultivating a high-performance mindset, recognizing its potential to be the defining factor between success and failure. This mental skill set encompasses goal setting, diligence in training, sustained motivation, and maintaining a positive outlook in the face of challenges or unmet expectations—all crucial components for fostering resilience.

I am a dynamic corporate speaker and licensed psychotherapist with a passion for combining expert knowledge and storytelling to address mental health challenges, foster belonging, and inspire lasting change. In my therapy practice, I help clients navigate emotional challenges, build resilience, and achieve personal growth. I am also known for delivering engaging talks on mental health, parenting, resilience, and DEIB, and I enjoy facilitating professional development workshops and corporate training programs tailored to diverse audiences. My mission is to break the stigma surrounding mental health and empower individuals, organizations, and communities with practical tools to promote inclusion, well-being, and sustainable growth in every aspect of life.

Karen Hirschkorn, NPP has been practicing as a Pscychiatric Nurse Practitioner since 1996. Karen. provides psychiatric evaluations, psychotherapy to adolescents and adults , couples therapy, family therapy and psychopharmacology management.

I am a bilingual and bicultural therapist in the state of New York. I have been seeing clients for over 15 years. Before starting my private practice, I worked with a diverse set of clients in various clinical settings: college counseling, outpatient substance abuse program, crisis call center, and hospitals.
I support young women going through major life transitions such as
starting a relationship or dealing with the breakup, having work-related
stress, climbing the career ladders, becoming an entrepreneur, or getting
through the competitive graduate school.
I also provide support to millennial women who are in various stages of
parenthood journey: dealing with infertility, healing after a miscarriage,
experience anxiety about becoming pregnant or experiencing postpartum
anxiety and depression.

My intention is to provide you with a safe, nonjudgmental, and affirming therapeutic space. We will identify your strengths and explore strategies that can facilitate the effective changes that you are seeking. We will discuss ways for you to engage in self-acceptance and self-compassion. Consider me a collaborator as well as your therapist. We will work together to identify and develop insightful and practical tools that can help you reach your goals.

Dr. Rachael James is a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice who provides psychotherapy to adults and couples. She works with clients struggling with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship and attachment difficulties, and perinatal issues.

Dr. Yacoob is a Cornell trained clinical psychologist specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for adults coping with life transitions, anxiety and mood disorders, and a variety of other symptoms causing distress. She also has expertise in working with patients who are coping with chronic and acute medical conditions, having completed advanced training in behavioral medicine at such facilities as Weill Cornell Medical College and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Dr. Yacoob offers a warm, empathic, and collaborative approach to help individuals achieve their goals within a reasonable time frame. She often draws from schema, psychodynamic, meaning-based and mindfulness-based therapies to create a personalized program of treatment to best meet the needs of each individual.

I am a NY-based bilingual (English & Spanish) licensed clinical social worker with over 10 years' clinical experience working with adolescents and adults from various backgrounds and cultures. I received my Master’s Degree in Social Work from New York University and have completed extensive training in several evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT, Functional Family Therapy (FFT), and Solution-Focused Therapy.