Provider Directory

Tanya Bannister

Psychologist, Ph.D., Director, CTWPS,

Tanya Bannister, Ph.D. is the Director and Founder of Cognitive Therapy for Women Psychological Services, the first CBT group psychotherapy practice to specialize solely on the treatment of women's mental health. She is a seasoned psychologist with over 23 years of expertise in women’s mental health, as well as a coach and consultant.  She works with therapy clientele in NY, CT, and FL, and with coaching and consulting clients nationally.

Alina Gorgorian

Psychologist

I am a clinical psychologist, licensed in New York and California, specializing in evidence-based therapies including CBT, DBT, ACT, ERP, and CPT. I also work as an executive coach, focusing on leadership development, performance improvement, team effectiveness and navigating organizational change.

Laura Impert

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R

Laura Impert, LCSW-R has been practicing for over 25 years in the field with primarily students and adults. She has published in the field on grief and loss. Her belief is that therapy is most helpful when patients can understand the arc and narrative of their lives. Initially trained as a psychoanalyst, she believes some patients especially benefit from finding tools to regulate states of distress and heightened emotional arousal. Most valuable are the lifelong capacities to be curious and to self-reflect.

In the course of her practice, Laura has worked with patients around LGBTQ issues including work in the kink and poly community. Her work with the college age population focuses on helping students work through the developmental challenges of leaving home. First as a college counselor at Sarah Lawrence College, she sees students in the NYC area in her private practice. In addition to students, she is particularly interested in working with patients as they transition through new life stages, such as entering adulthood, divorce or separation issues, or patients facing illness and death.

Her publications in professional journals on clinical topics include mourning and grief and working with the isolated patient. These articles can be accessed on her website. www.lauraimpert.com

Paula Carrizosa

Master Social Worker, LMSW

I'm an individual and couples therapist based in NYC, specializing in LGBTQ+-affirming therapy. I work with teens, adults, and couples who are looking for support navigating relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, OCD, and trauma.

Emma Racine

Psychologist, Psy.D.

Emma Racine, Psy.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in individualized care for children, adolescents, and young adults. She has training in psychodynamic, CBT, and DBT therapy modalities, allowing her to tailor care for each client and offer an holistic approach to treatment. Dr. Racine completed her APA accredited internship at Montefiore Medical Center and her postdoctoral fellowship at Columbia University.

Melissa Stanger

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I am a psychodynamically oriented therapist based in Manhattan specializing in the treatment of adults and adolescents struggling with anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, depression, family/relationship conflict, identity issues, and other life stressors.

Emily Kaiser

Psychologist, PsyD

Licensed clinical psychologist in NY & NJ, providing compassionate, evidence-based treatment for trauma/PTSD, anxiety, substance use, and chronic pain.

Kimberly L.B. Grocher

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Ph.D, LCSW, ACC, CYT

Dr. Kimberly Grocher is a licensed clinical social worker, executive coach, and yoga & mindfulness meditation teacher. She specializes in treating couples and women with anxiety & mood disorders, trauma, fertility challenges and maternal mental health concerns. As an executive coach, she works with professional women and creative entrepreneurs who want to align their personal & professional goals while centering their mental, physical and spiritual well-being. Kimberly integrates yoga and mindfulness into her work with clients as well providing yoga and meditation classes with beginners in mind. Kimberly is also licensed in New Jersey, Illinois, Maryland & Florida.

Rachel Proujansky

Psychologist, Psy.D.

Dr. Proujansky is a licensed clinical psychologist and Director of Trauma Services at the Center for Motivation and Change, where she specializes in working with individuals with trauma and substance misuse. She earned her doctorate from Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology at Yeshiva University and completed her internship at Mount Sinai St. Luke’s and Mount Sinai West Hospitals. Dr. Proujansky completed her post-doctoral fellowship in DBT with adolescents, adults, and family members at the Center for Cognitive and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.

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.

Kristin Michaelson

Master Social Worker, LSW, LMSW, Ed.M

Kristin specializes in working with overwhelmed adults and is dually licensed social worker in New Jersey and New York. She spent 20 years working with children, families, and adults in the education & parent coaching industry before becoming a clinician. Kristin focuses on anxiety, depression, work-life balance, rebuilding networks during new stages of life, stepfamilies/blended families. She is a solution-focused & collaborative clinician.

Heather Foster

Licensed Creative Arts Therapist, LCAT, ATR-BC

I focus on working with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, and life transitions through the use of verbal psychotherapy, parts work, EMDR, and art/music.

Laura Berssenbrugge

Psychologist, PsyD

My name is Dr. Laura Berssenbrugge, a licensed clinical psychologist and registered yoga teacher. I help my clients create meaningful, sustainable change through a warm, evidence-based approach that builds on their strengths.

Whether you’re considering therapy for the first time or looking for a new therapist, you've already taken a step toward creating positive change. I provide an inviting, safe space for you to discuss your family, relationship, or personal concerns. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), you will learn skills that create lasting change to manage life’s stressors more effectively.

I work with individuals across the lifespan, specializing in anxiety disorders, depression, ADHD, OCD, autism spectrum disorder, PTSD, and stress-related conditions, as well as dating and relationship challenges. I provide in-person and teletherapy to clients in New York and Hawaii, and teletherapy to clients in New Jersey and PSYPACT states (AL, AZ, AR, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY, MP).

Molly Belkin

Psychiatrist, MD

I am a double board certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist based in Westchester, New York.