Provider Directory

Laura Venuto

Psychologist, Psy.D.

I am a New York and New Jersey Licensed Psychologist with twenty years of experience providing psychological services for children, adolescents and adults. I provide both short and long term therapy for adults in my private practice, which is completely virtual. One of my areas of specialty is maternal mental health. I provide short and long term therapy for new moms as well as offer preventative consultation services to expectant parents in order to set them up for success as they grow their family. My unique training in a combined Clinical and School Psychology doctoral program qualifies me to work with individuals across the lifespan.

Laura Schneebaum

Mental Health Counselor

Laura Schneebaum is a licensed mental health counselor and a national certified counselor. She takes a client centered, strengths based, and relational approach to working with clients. She places great importance on learning about the client’s identity, culture, and environment to create an individualized approach for each client. She believes the therapeutic process and relationship can be inherently healing and empowering for her clients.

Ali Swoish

Mental Health Counselor, M.A., Ed.M., LMHC

My clinical work is grounded in disability justice & the neurodiversity paradigm. Taken together, these movements teach us that diversity of bodies & brains are essential to the human experience. I specialize in complex trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship dynamics, identity exploration & transitional stress. I have a particular passion for working with performers, including dancers, actors & other creatives, as well as athletes.

I approach therapy from a relational psychodynamic perspective, meaning I help clients understand how past relationships & early experiences shape their current emotional well-being, relationships & sense of self. My commitment to intersectionality, accessibility & autonomy means that I tailor my approach to each individual’s unique identities & desires.

Samantha Vasquez

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, OSW-C

I support individuals, families, and groups navigating a wide range of human experiences, including depression, anxiety, life transitions, parenting challenges, relationship concerns, women's issues, work-related stress, trauma, chronic illness, cancer diagnoses, survivorship, loss, and grief. In addition, I have a deep understanding of cultural and racial identity, immigration experiences, and the ongoing process of acculturation and integration honoring one’s own roots and values. I provide psychotherapy, supervision and consulting services. I am a bicultural and multilingual therapist welcoming individuals from all backgrounds and walks of life.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in NYS and hold an Oncology Social Work Certificate. I have extensive experience in healthcare settings—both inpatient and outpatient— in non-profit organizations and in private practice. My therapeutic approach is mindful, holistic, and strength-based. I tailor care that is effective and aligned with who you are.
I work with people across the lifespan — adults, young adults, adolescents, and children — with a warm, honest, and collaborative approach. I believe that therapy is a shared space where we commit to showing up as our authentic selves to accomplish progress. Together, we create a foundation of safety and trust, allowing for meaningful growth in the areas you choose to explore.

Lauren Steffel

Psychologist, Psy.D.

I draw from DBT, CBT, mindfulness and acceptance-based strategies to address mood and anxiety disorders, PTSD & trauma, OCD, emotion dysregulation, substance use, relationships problems, career/academic stress, and life transitions.

Maya Benattar

Licensed Creative Arts Therapist, MA, MT-BC, LCAT

I am a creative art therapist, working with those who have anxiety, developmental/intergenerational trauma and high sensitivity (HSP). My practice weaves together mindfulness, trauma-informed practices and creative, embodied practices to help my clients feel more confident, able to move out of stuck patterns, and more connected to themselves and others.

Hana Ahary

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I am a bilingual/bicultural therapist working with individuals, couples and families. I have over twenty years experience serving marginalized families. I am a graduate of the Ackerman Institute’s Clinical Externship Program. My work is based on a family-centered treatment model, within which I create unique therapeutic practices and interventions that support and meet the specific needs of my clients. I provide a safe therapeutic space that fosters compassion and dignity.

I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families impacted by complex trauma, family sexual abuse, grief and loss, adoption, foster care, and special needs. I am also experienced in interracial/intercultural situations and issues of gender identity.

I bring heart and caring to my practice. I have seen change and healing regardless of how stuck or trapped a person may feel as a result of the challenges/traumas of their life journey. I am committed to supporting each person in creating their own path towards greater insight, deeper understanding, and importantly self-empathy.

Alyssa (Ashenfarb) Gilbert

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I am a psychotherapist with a hybrid private practice based in Manhattan. My focus is on adults with relational and developmental trauma histories, including attachment trauma and ruptures that were not able to be repaired. I work psychodynamically, relationally, and integrate mindfulness and CBT when appropriate.

Kerrie Mohr

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I provide relational, integrative therapy for both couples and individuals. My couples work spans the lifecycle—from premarital and family-building stages to long-term partnerships navigating complex transitions. Trained at the Ackerman Institute for the Family, I honor the diverse ways relationships and families take shape. I also work with ambitious, career-oriented individuals seeking greater fulfillment in their relationships, emotional lives, and professional paths. My approach blends process-oriented exploration with practical, skills-based tools to support clarity, connection, and sustainable change.
Licensed in NY and CA | Offices in NYC and SF | Virtual and in-person NYC sessions available

Erika Nagy

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, MSED

I am a LCSW-R in private practice for 24 years. I also have a MSED in education.
In addition I completed a 4 year psychoanalytic in adult psychoanalysis in 2004.
I am also certified in EMDR and a certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner.
I am a PACT trained couple therapist. I work with Adults, young adults and couples in my upper west side office.

Amelia Aldao

Psychologist, Ph.D.

I am the Founder & Director of Together CBT, which is a private practice specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety, stress, panic, OCD, and mood disorders. I am an LGBTQ-identified therapist with experience working with sexual and gender minorities. I received my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Yale University, my B.A. in Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania (summa cum laude) and I completed my APA-approved internship at Weill Cornell / New York Presbyterian Hospital.

Kathryn Panos

Psychologist, PhD

Kathryn Panos, Phd, is a licensed clinical psychologist providing individual therapy to adults from an integrative perspective. She specializes in treating depression, anxiety, personality disorders, substance abuse, and eating disorders, as well as women's mental health, relationship, and identity issues.

Emily Kaiser

Psychologist, PsyD

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

Emily Upshur

Psychologist, Ph.D.

Emily Upshur, Ph.D., is a New York State licensed clinical psychologist. Dr. Upshur received her Master's degree in developmental psychology from Tufts University, and holds both a Master’s degree and PhD in Clinical Psychology from the Graduate School and University Center at the City University of New York, an American Psychological Association accredited training program.

Dr. Upshur currently has a faculty appointment at The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital and is a Supervising Psychologist at Mount Sinai Beth Israel Medical Center, where she trains psychiatry residents, psychology interns, and psychology externs. She was the Clinical Director of the Center for Child Trauma and Resilience at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She has a private practice in Manhattan as well as Westchester, New York.

Dr. Upshur has a decade of experience working in a wide range of clinical settings, including hospital outpatient clinics, in-patient units, psychiatric emergency rooms, college and graduate student counseling programs, private psycho-educational and neuropsychological testing facilities, and faculty private practice. These experiences have given her the unique ability to meet the diverse needs of adults and children.