Provider Directory

Alyssa Romano

Master Social Worker

I am a Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW, originally from New Jersey and licensed to practice in New York. My style is engaging and warm, creating a comfortable space to collaboratively explore thoughts, feelings, and experiences, and engage in curious internal reflection. In sessions, I strive to ensure individuals feel at ease to be their authentic selves and provide a refreshingly relatable experience in the therapeutic process.

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.

Rachel Ward

Psychiatrist, MD

**Currently unable to accept new patients** I am a board-certified psychiatrist with a relatively eclectic background and a commitment to maintaining a warm, open and non-judgmental space for all individuals I work with. I am experienced and comfortable diagnosing & treating a wide variety of mental health concerns, including trauma-related issues, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, perinatal and postpartum depression/anxiety/psychosis, and adult ADD/ADHD. I am trained and experienced in providing a number of treatments, including medications, psychotherapy (CBT, DBT, Psychodynamic or Insight-oriented psychotherapy, Relational psychotherapy, Somatic & Attachment Focused EMDR), light therapies (e.g. for seasonal mood symptoms), and nutritional/lifestyle modification for improving quality of life and functioning.

Jennifer Hunter

Psychologist, Ph.D.

I am a clinical psychologist who works from psychodynamic and systems perspectives. I work with adults, couples and families. I have extensive experience with eating issues, childhood sexual abuse, mood disorders and relationship issues.

Melanie Love

Psychologist, PhD

Dr. Melanie Love is Columbia-trained clinical psychologist specializing in working with men, relationship issues, self-esteem, anxiety, and substance use. From her years in university mental health, she particularly enjoys working with college and graduate students or other young adults navigating the transition into career. She practices from a psychodynamic and relational lens while integrating skills as needed to help build confidence and self-worth, create more fulfilling relationships, and develop ways to cope with difficult emotions.

Samantha Schindelheim

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW-R

Hi! I'm Dr. Samantha Schindelheim, DSW, LCSW-R and I am a licensed clinical social worker in New York and New Jersey specializing in working with young children, teens, young adults and parents struggling with mood and anxiety issues, parenting, trauma, behavioral issues, and interpersonal challenges. I integrate a variety of evidence-based interventions to help individuals function successfully in their home, school, and communities. 
 

Sarah Spitz

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Hello! I am a therapist in private practice as well as the co-founder and director of clinical operations for a group practice called Holistic Psychotherapy NYC. I believe in holistic healing and the power of connection and compassion. I seek to empower individuals who are looking to better understand themselves, cope effectively with various life stressors, navigate relationship issues, work on self-esteem, or want to integrate mental health into their overall wellness. I also specialize in working with individuals struggling with disordered eating and negative body image. My approach is psychodynamic, interpersonal, and relational. I am also trained in EMDR and utilize mindfulness in my work. I also incorporate elements from my background as a holistic health coach and yoga teacher.

Yana Elbert

Mental Health Counselor, LMHC-D, LPC

Yana Elbert is a licensed psychotherapist who is psychodynamically-oriented and is integrative in her approach. She provides in-person and virtual therapy at this time.

Alexandra Rau

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I’ve been in private practice since 2004, working with adults individually, in couples, and in groups. My style is warm, empathic, and collaborative. I strive to create a non-judgmental space where you can be yourself and share freely. You’ll find me listening intently, asking questions, but also allowing for moments of quiet reflection. My approach is informed by my training in psychoanalysis as well as cognitive behavioral therapies, and I believe that a good therapeutic fit, where you feel truly seen and heard, can be transformative.

Robin Luband

I am a licensed psychodynamically trained clinical psychologist with a second degree in Developmental Psychology. I have over 15 years experience working with childen, teens, parents and young adults. I see a range of presenting problems in my practice including emotional dysregulation, frustration tolerance, attachment issues, adjustment disorder, adoption, loss, divorce, anxiety, ARFID, attentional difficulties, and interpersonal or familial conflict. I work mostly in-person with children, but also provide virtual therapy as needed and with older teens and adults. I am an out of network provider.

Fran Hamburg

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I am a psychotherapist in NYC with over 30 years experience providing treatment for couples and individuals-
An educator and supervisor in the Family and Couples division of The Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy, I provide a safe and secure environment in which to explore the issues that keep individuals and couples stuck in unsatisfying patterns of relating.
My related experiences as a meditator, dancer, black belt in Aikido and other non-verbal modalities enable me as well, to be attuned to how the body informs the psyche-

Tricia Brock

Psychoanalyst, MFA, LP, NCPsyA

Tricia Brock is a licensed psychoanalyst in private practice in Manhattan. She received her psychoanalytic training at the Manhattan Institute for Psychoanalysis, and is the editor of its blog: "Analysis Now." With over six years of clinical experience she specializes in early relational and sexual trauma, anxiety and depression.

Emily Levin

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R

Emily Levin, LCSW-R is a certified psychoanalyst, certified EMDR therapist and a psychotherapist. She is an integrative therapist who specializes in working with a range of issues. These issues include anxiety, depression, early attachment trauma and relationship issues.

Jessica Croce

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I am passionate about helping people heal and lead their most empowered life.