Provider Directory

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.

I provide compassionate clinical support to individuals navigating significant medical events throughout their lives, recognizing the unique emotional and psychosocial challenges that often accompany chronic illness. My approach is tailored to empower clients at every stage, helping them find strength and resilience through their health journeys.

Dr. Heidi Esterman is a psychologist in private practice and a Supervising Psychologist at The Motherhood Center of New York.

Dr. Esterman has experience working with the perinatal population in both outpatient and inpatient settings. She has provided psychological services for a wide range of diagnoses and presentations in the context of the perinatal period, including trauma, personality disorders, and severe and persistent mental illness. She has expertise working with women recovering from postpartum psychosis, depression, anxiety, and perinatal loss.

Dr. Esterman also has specialized training in couples therapy through the William Alanson While Institute. Treatment is directed at helping couples navigate conflict, improve communication, and strengthen their relationship.

I work with anxiety, depression, difficult life transitions, social anxiety, eating disorders, and work with individuals and couples. I am starting two groups online in the the fall for binge eating disorder and an RO DBT skills class.
I am licensed in Oregon and New York states, and support clients bicoastally, both online and in-person. After graduating from Portland State University with a Master of Social Work, I began practicing in 2001 at a 24/7 telehealth center and St. Vincent’s Hospital.

I have taught as adjunct professor at Lewis and Clark College in their Eating Disorder Training and Certificate program. I’m also a member of Columbia River Eating Disorder Network, National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA), NYC EFT, Portland EFT. International Academy for Eating Disorders, and International Association Of Eating Disorders (IAEDP).

I am currently an adjunct professor at Columbia University School of Social Work In New York City.

With 34 years in mental health and a strong medical background, I offer individual and group therapy to men and women 18+ years old. I specialize in reproductive, perinatal, and menopausal mental health. I’m passionate about supporting women navigating hormonal changes that impact mood, relationships, careers, cognitive functioning, and self-esteem. My clients seek balance, emotional well-being, and clarity during times of change. You deserve to feel well, and I’m here to help you bridge life's transitions with grace, humor and a pocket full of resources.

As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Child Life Specialist, and Grief Counselor, I have had the privilege of supporting countless children and families through some of their most challenging moments. I recognize the profound impact that early experiences have on a child’s emotional and psychological development. Driven by a passion for understanding the unique needs of each child, I take a holistic and personalized approach to therapy, tailoring interventions to meet the individual strengths, challenges, and developmental stage of each client and family.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice, and work with individuals, couples, families, and groups through a primarily psychodynamic framework. Through insight-oriented work with a focus on interpersonal relationship dynamics, attachment, and family systems, I help adults uncover repressed trauma from childhood and adolescence in order to help them gain a more nuanced understanding about their unhealthy relationship dynamics, from past and present, in order to live healthier and more fulfilling lives.

If you feel isolated and suffocated instead of authentic and expressed in your relationship… It could be because there's a massive difference between knowing you're loved and fully feeling, believing, and living like you are. What is that difference? A regulated nervous system. One that can recognize a healthy relationship, and allows YOU to take up space inside it. One that recognizes a healthy relationship and allows you to take up space inside it. Even if you struggle to clearly communicate your emotions, needs, and desires, you can learn to feel good bringing your whole human self to the table—and I'd love to help you do that.

Lauren Blau, PhD is a clinical psychologist. Her background is in health psychology and perinatal mental health. She has experience assessing for and treating perinatal anxiety and depression and coping with chronic illness, pain, and sleep disorders. She is trained in perinatal mental health by the Beck Institute and Postpartum Support International.

Mirielle Ranade is a psychotherapist working with adults, adolescents and children of all ages. She specializes in perinatal and maternal mental health, and also works with couples and families through relationship and/or parenting challenges. Mirielle provides virtual therapy across NY state and in-person therapy in Pelham, NY.

I’m an LCSW and CASAC, specializing in addictive disorders, anxiety, depression and trauma. I am licensed in NY and CT and currently have an office in Fairfield, CT.

I’m a licensed psychotherapist based in Flatiron, NYC offering in person and virtual sessions, with over 20 years of experience helping individuals and couples navigate relational trauma, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and life stress. Challenging circumstances, transitions, and old patterns that no longer serve you can be daunting to face alone. I’ll meet you where you are and support you in finding what you need and want in your life right now.

My style is warm, attentive, grounded—and at times, humorous. I offer a kind, nonjudgmental space where we can attend to all the parts of you that you want to explore. I approach each client uniquely, because each person brings their own history, strengths, and needs. We’ll collaborate on a treatment plan and check in regularly to ensure the work is meaningful and effective.

As a therapist, I strive to create a safe and affirming environment to support my clients in their journey towards emotional growth and healing. I practice from an integrated therapeutic approach, drawing from psychodynamic and relational theories, as well as goal-oriented behavioral interventions. My clients should expect warmth, compassion, curiosity, and candor.

I am passionate about working with, and have grown my practice with a focus on, LGBTQIA+ individuals and couples. My practice scope also includes anxiety management, healing from trauma, life transitions, and improving relationships. Additionally, I have specialized training and experience, and deeply enjoy, working with adolescents and their families.