Provider Directory

Marilyn Laves

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R

I am a warm and engaging therapist who believes that the foundation of a positive therapeutic relationship is a connection based upon trust and collaboration. My approach is client-centered and I work in partnership with individuals to foster strengths. I am a licensed clinical social worker with a graduate degree from the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College.

I have been providing individual therapy for adults for over 20 years. My specialties include the treatment of depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, substance abuse, and peripartum mental health. My office is conveniently located near Grand Central Station, one block from the 6 train.

Laura Gould

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Seasoned psychotherapist with expertise in couples and marriage counseling, workplace conflict, infertility/postpartum, grief/loss, anxiety/complex trauma, and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP). Clients are adults, couples and groups seen virtually or in-person in Columbus Circle.

Jill Giornelli

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I work with adults navigating life transitions and struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, perfectionism, and shame. I also specialize in helping people make peace with their bodies and heal their relationships with food and exercise.

Vered Brownstein

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Vered Brownstein is an Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and psychotherapist specializing in a range of mental and behavioral health challenges, including anxiety, depression, and life transitions. She earned her MSW from the Silverman School of Social Work at Hunter College and completed advanced training in child and adolescent psychotherapy at The William Alanson White Institute.

Ms. Brownstein has worked in diverse settings, including Medicaid clinics, domestic violence clinics, and schools, gaining extensive experience in supporting individuals across various life circumstances. Additionally, she has established and built ad-hoc mental health clinics in emergency shelters for displaced survivors, where she and a team of mental health professionals recruited, trained, and supervised therapists in crisis and trauma management for individuals in acute distress.

With a patient-centered, evidence-based approach, Ms. Brownstein provides individual and family therapy, helping clients develop effective coping strategies and build emotional resilience. She also offers supervision to LMSW therapists working toward their clinical license, supporting their professional development.

Her goal is to create a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where clients can manage their emotions, overcome challenges, and achieve lasting emotional well-being.

Ronny Diamond

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I am an Ackerman Institute trained couple/family therapist, and I also work with individuals.

Julia Samton

Psychiatrist, MD

The Midtown Practice is a private psychotherapy and psychiatry practice dedicated to helping individuals live vital and fulfilling lives, no matter what challenges life brings. We offer treatment for a wide variety of life issues, personal stressors, and psychological conditions such as depression, anxiety, and stress management. As a multidisciplinary team, we bring evidence-based and cutting-edge treatments to our clients, including traditional and newer psychotherapies, mindful meditation, and modern psychopharmacology.

Jennifer Rubinstein Murray

Psychologist

As an experienced psychologist, it's my honor to assist you in exploring core issues and move toward a healthy, fulfilling life. I utilize evidence based approaches to treat anxiety, ADHD, fertility issues, marriage counseling and parenting. I will work with you to create a treatment that's customized to meet your unique circumstances.

Kelly Meyering

Psychologist

Dr. Meyering is a clinical psychologist licensed in New York and Connecticut and the founder of Riverside Psychology, LLC. She flexibly applies advanced training in evidence-based treatments, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), cognitive processing therapy (CPT), and family systems therapy. Dr. Meyering also serves as an adjunct clinical supervisor to CBT trainees at Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology.

Rachel Stein

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I’m a certified EMDR therapist with over 11 years of experience in private practice, dedicated to supporting individuals through the perinatal journey and beyond. My work focuses on new and expecting parents, with a special emphasis on perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, birth trauma, and the emotional complexities of early parenthood.

I offer both virtual and in-person sessions to provide flexibility and comfort for my clients. My approach is warm, compassionate, and collaborative—creating a safe space where healing and growth feel possible. Whether you're navigating pregnancy, postpartum challenges, or adjusting to a new identity as a parent, I’m here to support you with care and expertise

Samira Hafiz

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC

As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner trained at NYU, I bring clinical expertise and a deep understanding of the human experience. With a background in sociology, I recognize the many factors that shape mental health and believe in treatment that is both evidence-based and person-centered. My goal is to provide care that not only addresses symptoms but also helps individuals regain a sense of stability and control over their lives.

Liliana Rusansky Drob

Psychologist, Psy.D.

I am a bilingual Spanish-English clinical psychologist working with individuals who experience depression, anxiety and interpersonal difficulties, and who, in many cases struggle with issues related to acculturation, racism and unequal justice.

I hold a Psy.D. in Clinical and Community Psychology from Pace University in New York as well as a Master’s degree in Forensic Psychology. I am a licensed clinical psychologist in my country of origin, Argentina, where I trained in psychoanalytic modes of treatment. Much of my clinical training in New York has been at NYU-Bellevue-where I worked with survivors of torture and trauma, individuals with severe personality disorders and was trained in the use of short-term psychotherapeutic techniques.

Emily Guttman

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I am a CBT/DBT trained therapist specializing in mood, anxiety, and personality disorders in adolescents & adults. I also work a great deal with individuals going through transitions and relationship difficulties, particularly college-aged and young adults. Finally, I have an interest and specialized training in perinatal mental health.

Poorva Parashar

Mental Health Counselor, MA, MHC-LP

Hello! I invite you to a therapeutic space where we can explore the hidden and vulnerable parts of your life, while also celebrating the strong and magical aspects.
As a therapist, I work from a foundation that is trauma-informed, queer-affirmative, and culturally sensitive. My work with clients focuses on gaining a deeper understanding of my clients’ constructions of the world and their selves. Together, we will work to expand these constructions in a way that is helpful, secure, and healing. This means drawing on theoretical constructs that would be most helpful for you – including (but not limited to!) IFS, EFT, somatic work, and mindfulness.

Rachel S. Lee

Psychologist, Ph.D.

I offer individual psychotherapy to adults and adolescents, and couples therapy as well. My expertise is in a Psychoanalytic approach, and I integrate aspects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness as well.