Provider Directory

I specialize in the treatment of eating disorders, body image concerns, and mood disorders. My approach integrates insight oriented therapies and skills training. PSYPACT provider.

I am a licensed training and supervising Psychoanalyst and certified group psychotherapist and am teaching faculty at the Center for Modern Psychoanalytic Studies. I have special expertise in reproductive and maternal mental health, after ten years ago, launching NAPS – an integrative mental health program for OBGYN offices and fertility clinics –at the renowned Downtown Women OBGYN. I also attended the Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis for my doctorate in Psychoanalysis, with my in-process dissertation on in-person, hybrid and virtual group therapy, some of which you will hear about today. I also completed group psychotherapy training at the Center for Group Studies and also hold a Masters Degree in Nonprofit Management and Urban Policy from the New School University.

Sue Sugarman, MSW, LCSW-R, BCD, is a licensed clinical social worker with a rich background of over 25 years dedicated to working with children, adolescents, and families. Sue also has a subspecialty in working with youth athletes. She played a pivotal role in co-authoring the inaugural master's-level course in social work focused on the mental health of athletes. Since the spring of 2022, she has been imparting her expertise through the course "An Introduction to Mental Health in Athletes and Clinical Social Work" at NYU Silver School of Social Work. When collaborating with athletes, Sue places a strong emphasis on cultivating a high-performance mindset, recognizing its potential to be the defining factor between success and failure. This mental skill set encompasses goal setting, diligence in training, sustained motivation, and maintaining a positive outlook in the face of challenges or unmet expectations—all crucial components for fostering resilience.

Kat Safavi has nearly 20 years of experience working with patients experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma and grief. She has extensive experience working with patients diagnosed with ALS, Parkinson’s and movement disorders, brain tumors and Glioblastomas, epilepsy, dementia, MS, and other neurological disorders who are adjusting to diagnosis and disease progression. Kat is well-versed in palliative and hospice care and end of life planning and bereavement counseling. Kat has worked with patients who are seeking gender-affirming care. Kat’s approach to therapy is psychodynamic and trauma-informed and she tailors therapy to individual needs drawing from her training in CBT, DBT, and Mindfulness

I am a New York based psychotherapist with over 15 years experience working with adults coping with loss, trauma, life limiting medical diagnoses, chronic illness, fertility challenges, relational difficulties, and life-stage transitions.

I am a Licensed Master Social Worker providing individual therapy in person/virtually in Brooklyn, NY and virtually in Massachusetts. Throughout my career, I've supported children, adolescents, and adults facing a variety of challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relational issues, eating disorders, and perinatal mental health. I utilize a relational integrative approach, drawing upon Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), play therapy, and mindfulness techniques.

Psychiatrist & Interpersonal Psychoanalyst.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in working with individuals in the perinatal period, parenthood, adolescence and family life. My style is collaborative as we work to increase your understanding of your own life and build insight into conflicts you may be experiencing. I have trained in Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Parent Management Training (PMT) and I am comprehensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which is highly effective for individuals struggling with emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance. I integrate modalities to meet your needs and adopt a nonjudgmental stance and compassionate approach.

I have extensive experience in crisis intervention and helping people to reach a point of stasis after an event that disrupts their life: a relationship break up, a job loss, a traumatic event, or other life transition. As a psychotherapist my clinical focus is on substance use disorders/addictions, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, trauma, anxiety, and depression, utilizing a relational, psychodynamic approach informed by CBT and DBT while utilizing a relational and supportive approach. With 6 years’ experience working in the hospital setting, 3 years on a Substance Use Disorder Unit, 2 years on the Borderline Personality Disorder Unit, and 1 year working on a Young Adult Mood Disorder Unit. I see the therapeutic relationship as a partnership and my practice attitude is collaborative, warm and empathic.
I am currently offering virtual tele-health appointments.

A seasoned clinician, supervisor and educator with over three decades of experience in agency and private practice, Lynne is a “therapist’s therapist,” providing psychotherapy, practice building and clinical consultations on difficult and “stuck” cases for clinician-colleagues in her in lower Manhattan and mid-Brooklyn offices. Lynne enjoys the challenge of helping folks with treatment resistant problems, utilizing CBT and other scientifically validated, non-medication approaches to helping adults, teenagers, couples and families to feel and be their best.

Lisa Taubenblat, LCSW, provides therapy to individuals, couples and families. She focuses on challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, work issues, aging/caregiving and multigenerational conflicts.

I am a licensed clinical social work therapist, practicing psychotherapy since 2013. I specialize in treating adults with the following conditions: depression, anxiety disorders, trauma, relationship issues, parenting challenges, grief and life-stage transitions. I offer individual, couple and group therapy. I use psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral therapies, relational and mindfulness approaches and Gottman Method. I incorporate dream work, meditation, and breathing and relaxation exercises into my sessions. 

I am fluent in both English and Polish and I provide psychotherapy services in both languages. I am licensed to practice psychotherapy in New York and Illinois.

In addition to psychotherapy services, I have been offering clinical supervision to LMSW and LMHC practitioners since 2022.

I work with adults and young adults ages 18+ individually in my private practice. I practice from a trauma-informed, integrative perspective and draw primarily on relational, interpersonal, mindfulness, and CBT theories. My therapeutic style is open, collaborative, and nonjudgmental.

I have significant experience working with individuals across a variety of treatment settings. I have specific expertise with university students, financial professionals, health care providers, and entrepreneurs.

My office is located near Union Square. I am licensed in New York, Washington DC, and Florida, and I am registered to provide Telehealth Services to individuals residing in Vermont.