Our therapists are…

Social Justice Oriented
Health at Every Size
LGBTQ+ Affirming
Culturally Responsive

To find the right therapist, start here.

Our team is sorted into three tiers so we can offer the most accessible services possible. With this structure, you can select someone based on three priorities:

  • Affordability

  • Insurance

  • Clinician identity, experience, or specialization

  • Top priorities - Affordability and Clinician Identity

    These therapists provide services for a flat fee of $70 for those unable to access insurance or have other financial or systemic barriers to therapy. They possess LMSW-level clinical experience, receive supervision from LCSW mentors, and often share identities with the clients they serve. Tier 1 clinicians are unable to accept insurance.

  • Top priorities - Insurance and Clinician Experience

    This program is dedicated to clients who would like to use their insurance.

    Tier 2 clinicians accept Aetna, Cigna, a number of BCBS, Oxford, Optum, Oscar, and United Healthcare insurances. Each plan is different—please check with your insurance company to verify coverage.

    They are experienced in a wide range of treatment issues and also offer income-based self pay or out of networks rates.

  • Top priorities - Clinician Specialization and Experience

    These clinicians are specialists, with multiple advanced trainings in their area of expertise. The ultimate cost is determined by length of session and your income!

    They’re available to take clients via self pay or out of network reimbursement for $103-300 per session. You are able to decide on your length of session with your therapist, the standard ranging from 30 to 60 minutes.

Tier 1: Accessible Service Program

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    Maryam Edun (she/her)

    Welcome! My name is Maryam (she/her) and I use an integrative, client centered, strengths based approach to facilitate growth and development on your mental health journey. As a former researcher, I am passionate about measurable outcomes and evidence based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFTB). I gently support my clients in developing objectives and measuring progress in a patient, empathetic and unassuming way. Working towards goals can feel overwhelming and we often find ourselves feeling stuck. Together, we break goals down into smaller, easier to manage tasks and we work to understand how to overcome the task paralysis that tends to stand in our way.

    I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can fully be yourself. While obtaining my Bachelor’s in Psychology from University of Central Florida and my Master of Social Work from Fordham University, I developed a passion for human rights and social justice. My experiences as a Guyanese-American, daughter of immigrants, with Asian and Native American heritage, provide me with unique insight and understanding of the various nuances of intersectionality and the complex ways in which ethnicity, race, gender, sexuality, and religion can affect an individual. I recognize the strength it takes to overcome the stigma and various challenges associated with choosing to embark on your mental health journey, especially for certain populations. My work focuses on supporting you through this process of empowerment and becoming a healthier version of yourself.

    Maryam sees:
    -All ages

    Specialties:
    - Parenting
    - LGBTQIA+ affirming care
    - Neurodiversity & Neuo-affirming care
    - Depression
    - Anxiety
    - Child/Adolescent Mental Health

    Maryam is accepting new clients.

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    Lindsay Wheeler, LMSW (she/her)

    Welcome! I’m Lindsay (she/her) and my goal is that you feel safe and seen while working with me. You deserve to always feel seen for precisely who you are—especially in a therapeutic relationship. I vow to protect your journey and ensure you feel that way here.

    I feel strongly that creativity is an avenue to healing and I love engaging in creative activities both in my own life and in the therapy room. If you’re interested in creative expression and/or therapeutic writing, we can incorporate creativity in our course of treatment. I believe wholeheartedly in the power of storytelling, and any story you tell will be received without judgment and with care and affirmation.

    As a queer therapist, I practice with an emphasis on sexuality and gender affirming care, as well as on creating a supportive and empathetic therapeutic relationship. I am passionate about fostering a joyful environment that celebrates and affirms LGBTQIA+ identity and gender expansiveness. In therapy, clients are free to explore who they are in a space that exists outside of society’s dominant narrative. Intersectionality is the framework on which all my work rests, and I recognize the way power, privilege, and oppression impact my clients both inside and outside of the therapy room.

    My work is tailored specifically to each client’s needs and desires, with an emphasis on person-centered, supportive care. I am dedicated to my clients and receptive to client feedback, prepared at every juncture to pivot or try new approaches. In a world that tries to tell us who we are at every turn, I approach the therapeutic relationship with an understanding that you know yourself better than anyone else ever will. I am intentional about fostering personal autonomy, and receptive to the feelings, thoughts, and needs that make up your internal experience at any moment. I prioritize approachability, bringing a gentle lightheartedness to the room and humor when appropriate. I recognize the strength and courage it takes to navigate stigma and seek guidance, and I will honor your strength by walking beside you with great care. I look forward to getting to know you, learning more about what matters to you, and supporting you on your healing journey.

    Lindsay sees:
    - Individuals 7+

    Modalities:
    - Narrative Therapy
    - CBT
    - Creative Expression
    - Mindfulness
    - Strengths-Based
    - Inner Child Work
    - Culturally Responsive
    - Liberation-Based

    Specialties:
    - LGBTQIA+ Affirming Care
    - Neurodiversity Affirming Care
    - Identity Exploration
    - Relationship Challenges

    Lindsay is accepting new clients.

  • Christen Joseph Male Therapist New York

    Christen Joseph, LMSW (he/him)

    Christen (pronounced kris-tin) is a Licensed Master Social Worker in NYC who uses he, him, and his pronouns. Fifteen years of counseling and teaching experience helps him foster connections to your highest self while nurturing your inner shadow. He is passionate about serving communities pushed to the margins of society.

    He’s earned his BSW (Long Island University) and MSW (Columbia University) with minors in Anthropology and Business Management. After which he underwent advanced training in Schema Therapy, Social-Emotional Learning, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. His work and studies extend to Costa Rica, Ethiopia, Japan, South Korea, and New York City.

    Ethnic Make-up: African American, Cuban, Trinidadian, Jamaican, Haitian, Portuguese, and Jewish.

    Christen sees:
    - Everyone 12+
    - Families

    Specialties:
    - Anxiety and Depression
    - Learning Disorders
    - Intergenerational Trauma
    - Misdiagnosed/Undiagnosed Individuals

    Christen is accepting new clients.

  • Angela Ramil Female Therapist New York

    Angela Ramil, LMSW (she/her)

    Hello & welcome! Thank you for taking a moment to learn a little bit about me, and for letting me join you on your therapy journey. Above all, it is your journey to make – but it is not one you need to make alone!

    Whether you’re new to therapy or a seasoned veteran like me, I believe successful therapy begins with a strong therapeutic alliance. For me, that foundation is built on understanding not only your experience, but how you perceive and carry it in your life. I strive to create a safe, trusting environment and will work with you to identify and define clear goals. I believe the work is done as you are ready for it. It is you who will have the power to determine what you are ready to share, and at what pace.

    Have you ever thought to yourself, “I shouldn’t feel this way, it doesn’t make sense”? Through a person-centered approach, we will untangle the internal conflict created when the messages from the rational and emotional mind are in contradiction.

    As an EMDR-trained therapist, I work closely with those struggling with troubling emotions that interfere in day-to-day life. Together we can work to help remember, or even discover for the first time, what it means to truly live instead of just survive.

    “The past affects the present even without our being aware of it.” - Francine Shapiro

    Angela sees:
    - Adults 18+
    - Teens

    Specialties:
    - Trauma
    - Substance Abuse and Addiction
    - EMDR Therapy
    - OCD

    Angela is accepting new clients.

  • Beth Henderson Female Nonbinary Therapist New York

    Beth Henderson, LMSW (they/she)

    Hi there, my name is Beth and I’m a therapist based in Queens, providing virtual services across New York state. I help people develop an integrated and joyful sense of self, specializing in gender and sexuality, anxiety, depression, and trauma. My goal in therapy is to help you build a healthy life that feels good, grounded, and free.

    My practice is both sexuality and gender-affirming with a strong belief that you are the expert in your own story. I approach therapy as a judgment-free collaboration, using compassion to examine the stressors in your life and curiosity to build connections between the past, present, and future. I’m committed to holistically helping people of all gender identities and sexual orientations, particularly members of the LGBTQIA+ community, move through the world with self-acceptance and self-awareness while examining the influence of society and culture.

    I am genuine, welcoming, and warm, utilizing talk therapy, relationship building, humor, and mind-body work to help you courageously create a roadmap back to yourself and to your body. My approach is anti-oppressive, person-focused, and IFS-informed, using EMDR, psychodynamic, attachment, and relational therapies while encouraging you to reclaim your narrative through the use of storytelling and mindfulness.

    I love hiking with my dogs, listening to live music, and rock climbing. I bake the (unofficial) best apple pie in New York City.

    Beth sees:
    - Everyone 15+

    Specialties:
    - LGBTQIA+ and Identity Exploration
    - Sex Positivity
    - Anxiety and Depression
    - Trauma, PTSD, and CPTSD
    - Life Transitions
    - Navigating Relationships

    Modalities:
    - EMDR
    - Psychodynamic
    - Relational
    - Person-focused

    Beth is accepting new clients.

  • Maddie Drilling Female Therapist New York

    Maddie Drilling, LMSW (she/her)

    Hi there! I’m Maddie (she/her/hers). I have been in the field of social work for close to 6 years and have worked in various settings which has informed how I strive to practice today. I genuinely love what I do and care deeply about my clients.

    I would describe myself as professional, approachable, and above all else, human. As a therapist who has not “reached the top of the mountain” (as if there were such a thing), I acknowledge that I, too, am on my own continued journey of growth.

    Therapy is both a beautiful and painful process that untangles the many aspects that make you uniquely you. I utilize an eclectic approach and incorporate elements of various modalities tailored to your individual needs. My experience, to date, has been informed by cognitive behavioral therapy based models (CBT, DBT skills, and elements of ACT). Throughout our time together you can expect that I will be compassionately curious about the interplay of your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors and how that impacts you in the here and now. I find that I am most helpful to clients who want to untangle their thought patterns, regulate their emotions, or make changes in their lives. Our ways of moving through the world develop for good reason-let’s explore together.

    Outside of the therapy space you can find me spending time with family and friends, watching the latest Bravo franchise, listening to audiobooks, or enjoying a walk outside.

    Thanks for stopping by and I hope to meet you soon!

    Maddie sees:
    - Everyone 12+

    Specialties:
    - Coping skills
    - Life transitions/adjustments
    - Anxiety and depression

    Modalities:
    - CBT
    - DBT skills
    - ACT
    - MI

    Maddie’s schedule currently full and she is not taking on new clients.

  • Anita Kirkland Female Therapist New York

    Anita Kirkland, LMSW (she/her)

    My name is Anita (she/her). You are whole and deserving of love, and I am so glad you are here! It brings me such joy to know that you are taking steps toward the healing that will allow you to truly feel and believe that.

    I like to refer to my therapy practice as an invitation. I will invite you to explore your origin story (childhood), your relationship patterns, and defense mechanisms in order to deepen your understanding of who you are. We have been often told who we are without much autonomy to create ourselves into who we wish to be. In our time together, this is a safe place for you to put everything on the table. It will be a space for you to choose. We will focus on healing through relationships as relationships are often mirrors to ourselves and our deepest wounds. Through trauma-focused and culturally sensitive therapy, we will work together to navigate being human. I hope to see you soon.

    Anita sees :
    - Adults 18+
    - Couples

    Specialties:
    - Conscious Relationships
    - Trauma and PTSD
    - Mindfulness
    - Inner Child Work

    Anita’s schedule currently full and she is not taking on new clients.

  • Evelyn Parker Nonbinary Therapist New York

    Evelyn Parker, LMSW (they/she)

    I believe that therapy is a space to tell your unique story, where your lived experience will be received, honored, and validated without judgment. By diving into that story together, I can help guide you in understanding yourself and charting a course for future growth. As we walk this path together, we will work toward self-acceptance, empowerment, and joy.

    I support clients through a variety of challenges, such as exploring identity, navigating transitions, strengthening relationships, processing trauma, and coping with stress. As a queer, gender non-binary therapist, I am particularly passionate about providing sexuality- and gender-affirming therapy to queer and trans clients of all ages. I prioritize queer joy and gender euphoria in the therapeutic space, and strive to create a safe haven for clients to explore their identities beyond heteronormative sexuality and binary gender.

    My therapeutic approach is tailored to the individual client, and incorporates a variety of techniques and approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, and anti-oppressive practice. My therapeutic style is goal-oriented and client-centered, and I prioritize collaboratively constructing a set of goals to bring intentionality to my work with clients. I strive to bring warmth, empathy, and patience to my work, and I encourage clients to identify and leverage their unique strengths and capabilities. My practice is informed by queer theory and critical race theory, and I strive to help clients explore how their lives have been influenced by social structures of oppression and inequality.

    In my free time, I love spending quality time with family and friends and finding new favorite spots to eat in my neighborhood. On the weekends, you can find me exploring Astoria Park and fawning over every dog I meet.

    Evelyn sees:
    - Adults 18-65
    - Older Adults 65+

    Specialties:
    - LGBTQ individuals
    - Sex Positivity
    - Questioning Identities and Self-Exploration
    - BIPOC and minority populations
    - Intergenerational Trauma within Communities of Color
    - Navigating Relationships
    - Life Transitions

    Modalities:
    - Psychodynamic Therapy
    - CBT
    - DBT

    Evelyn’s schedule currently full and they are not taking on new clients.

Tier 2: LCSW Program

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    Hope Eason-Senior, LCSW (she/her)

    I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker with 18 years of experience working with children, adolescents and families. I am a certified Multidimensional Family Therapist and Supervisor (MDFT). The majority of my career has been in Child Welfare, working with families and their youth that have Mental and Behavioral Health challenges. I received my bachelors and master’s degree in Social Work from Adelphi University and have been trained in Dialectic Behavioral Therapy.

    Currently, I am in training to become a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional, as I have developed a new passion for maternal health. I believe families are the true experts of their lives and as a therapist I empower clients to unlock their strengths to overcome any challenges they may face. For fun I enjoy traveling, watching K-dramas and reading.

    Hope is accepting new clients.

  • Jasmin Amarillas Female Therapist New York

    Jasmin Amarillas, LCSW (she/her)

    I sincerely enjoy listening to people, and learning their story. I work to provide a safe, non-judgmental environment for my clients. I view challenges from a Humanistic Orientation, however, I am able to adapt to my clients' needs regarding how they like to conceptualize the world around them, and how they respond best to solutions to move them forward. I have significant experience in helping clients work through issues of life changes, ADHD, trauma, grief and loss, depression, and anxiety. I have worked for over 8 years with individuals to provide counseling, support and therapeutic guidance.

    I am particularly skilled in identifying and differentiating between trauma and ADD/ADHD, particularly for individuals in marginalized groups and/or women, or those who often go undiagnosed or are misdiagnosed.

    Building trust in a therapeutic relationship takes time. Please know that I am willing to sit with you, listen to you, and accept you for who you are. I am goal-oriented, and will work along-side you striving to reach your therapy goals. If you are ready and willing to take that challenging first step, please reach out. I'm ready when you are.

    Jasmin sees:
    - Adolescents
    - Adults

    Specialties:
    - Trauma
    - ADD/ADHD

    Jasmin is bilingual (speaking both Spanish and English).

    Jasmin is accepting new clients.

  • Jillian Mabry Female Therapist New York

    Jillian Mabry, LCSW (she/her)

    Hi there, it’s great to meet you! You’ve already started on a path of empowerment by reaching out today. Wherever you’re at, we can work together to take the next steps on your journey.

    My 15 years of experience has led me to people from various backgrounds working through life transitions, perinatal mental health, anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges, and interpersonal issues. My first goal in our therapeutic relationship will be to get to know you because it is my firm belief that each person has their own story to tell. I use a psychodynamic approach, striving to use sincerity, empathy, and acceptance to help you on your journey towards whatever goals we decide upon, together. It’s important to me that you feel genuine warmth, comfort, and understanding especially in a virtual environment.

    Together, we can build a space that feels safe, brave, kind, and curious to engage with the issues that weigh you down. I’m eager to meet you, wherever you’re at, and join you on this journey.

    Jillian sees:
    - Adults 18-65
    - Older adults 65+

    Specialties:
    - Maternal Mental Health
    - Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders
    - Perinatal Loss and Grief
    - Life Transitions
    - Relationship/Interpersonal Issues
    - Anxiety
    - Depression
    - Self-Love

    Modalities:
    - Psychodynamic Therapy

    Jillian is accepting new clients with availability on weekdays before 5pm.

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    Mona Wakeley-Fishman, LCSW (she/her)

    Mona is a licensed clinical social worker who received her master’s degree in 2004 from Fordham University. Mona has received advanced training in Psychodynamic Approaches in Clinical Therapy from the National Institute for the Psychotherapies and Foundations in Family Therapy from the Ackerman Institute for the Family.

    Therapy can be a very transformative experience when approached with commitment and compassion. As a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of mental health experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and seniors in varied settings such as outpatient mental health, residential treatment, and private practice, I combine my extensive experience with highly individualized psychotherapy services to address a variety of difficulties including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief/loss, interpersonal issues, and life transitions. Whether you are currently dealing with a challenging situation or want to process past trauma, my training in several therapeutic modalities will help guide you to your desired outcome.

    Throughout my years of providing therapy, it has been an honor to join my clients on their respective self-exploration journeys. Taking the first step towards healing and growth involves tremendous courage and I strive to hold a safe space for my clients to share their truth, while not imposing judgment in a welcoming environment to feel heard, validated, and understood. My goal is to motivate, encourage, educate, and support you on your journey to becoming your best self. Let me help you take the first step.

    Mona sees:

    - Adults 18+

    - Older adults 65+

    Specialties: - Conscious Relationships
    - Life Transitions
    - Anxiety/Depression
    - Relationship/Marital Issues
    - Trauma and PTSD
    - Intergenerational Trauma
    - Codependency
    - Self-esteem/Self-Love
    - Building Coping Skills

    Modalities: - Psychodynamic Therapy
    - Attachment Based Therapy
    
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
    - Trauma-informed
    - Person-centered
    - Strength-based

    Mona’s schedule currently full and she is not taking on new clients.

  • Andrea Weisse Female Therapist New York

    Andrea Weisse, LCSW (she/her)

    Meet Andrea in her video intro here!

    Hello! My name is Andrea and thank you for taking a moment to learn more about me. I am a licensed clinical social worker who has worked with a wide range of clients over the years including survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, individuals who have encountered loss and difficult life changes, parents and families impacted by perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, and clients struggling with depression and anxiety.

    For me, one of the most important factors in therapy is our therapeutic alliance, and I strive to work collaboratively with people by using empowerment to build that relationship. Balancing empathy with evidence-based practices, my focus is providing a safe and nonjudgmental space to allow for self-growth, exploration, and healing.

    Andrea sees:
    - Teens 15+
    - Adults 18-65
    - Older Adults 65+

    Specialties:
    - Trauma and PTSD including surviving domestic violence and sexual assault
    - Relationship Issues
    - Women’s Issues
    - Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders
    - Life Transitions

    Modalities:
    - CBT
    - EMDR
    - Trauma Focused

    Andrea’s schedule is full and she is not accepting new clients.

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    Kate Duffy, LCSW (she/her)

    Welcome! Thank you for being here. As a therapist with lived experience of mental health challenges, I know firsthand how hard it can be to take that initial leap of faith.

    I value the therapeutic relationship above all else and aim to bring warmth and openness to a partnership that keeps you in the driver’s seat, always. My clinical style is warm, person-centered, direct, and trauma-informed. I will take the time and space necessary to build a safe and trusting relationship with you so that we can do the important work that therapy requires.

    I use a variety of modalities in my practice, including DBT and narrative therapy, tailored to what you are hoping to specifically address. I am a fat-positive therapist who practices from an anti-diet model. As a social worker, I consider it my professional and personal duty to uphold social justice and hold myself accountable by committing to lifelong learning and growing.

    I believe that everyone has a different path to walk, yet we are all deserving of healing, growth, safety, and love.

    Kate sees:
    -Adults 18+

    Specialties:
    -Anxiety disorders, including OCD
    -Navigating life transitions and questions of identity
    -Perinatal and postpartum challenges
    -Relationship issues
    -Depression
    -Neurodiversity affirming care
    -Chronic illness/pain

    Kate’s schedule is currently full and she is not accepting new clients.

  • Sally O'Meara Female Therapist New York

    Sally O'Meara, LCSW (she/her)

    As a therapist who goes to therapy, I know, firsthand, the importance of finding the right fit. The right therapist is different for each of us and often has little to do with programs completed or certifications earned. Instead, it’s about presence—about feeling safe to show up exactly as we are and empowered to do what is right and true for us. The therapist I was 7 years ago is very different from the therapist I am today. Both personal and professional experience has taught me that there are no “right” answers to most of life’s questions, there will never be enough silver linings or bright sides to fully take away the pain of love and loss, and that all of us, at some time or another, need to talk about the beauty and the brutality of life with someone who won’t shy away or try to fix.

    My clinical practice is rooted in Unconditional Positive Regard and Systems Theory. In other words, I believe that all of us want to be and do our best AND that there are things in our lives that push us away from being and achieving what we dream of. My job then, is to help you recognize the ways in which the world has pushed you away from your true self and the options you have for returning home.

    Sally sees:
    - Teens 13-17
    - Adults- 18-65
    - Older Adults 65+

    Specialties:
    I have specific training in the treatment of trauma, addiction, and grief and often find that each is connected to attachment, identity, and/or spiritual/existential issues.

    Sally’s schedule is currently full and she is not taking on new clients.

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    Kayla Elder, LCSW (she/her)

    Welcome! My name is Kayla (she/her), I am a trauma-informed and culturally competent Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Supporting individuals on their mental health journey is my passion. Finding a new therapist can sometimes feel overwhelming, but I believe in creating a warm and welcoming space for my clients to feel accepted, safe, and motivated in. I take a client-centered approach to therapy and feel strongly that a person should be in the driver’s seat of their own wellness. It is my goal to facilitate empowerment in my clients and to give them the tools to reach their goals throughout the treatment process.

    I received both my BSW and MSW at SUNY Albany and have been living and practicing in upstate New York ever since. I have ample experience working with adults who have experienced trauma, neurodivergent individuals, and clients who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community, as well as those who struggle with severe mental illness. I take a client-centered and trauma-informed approach to treatment and often draw on a variety of evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). In taking an eclectic approach to therapy, I am able to meet my clients where they’re at and make treatment planning a collaboration while utilizing techniques that best fit each individual. A core value of mine as a practitioner is to form a healthy therapeutic bond based on empathy, openness, and non-judgement; this will allow me to best support my clients in achieving their goals while being their most authentic self in a safe and trusted environment.

    Just a bit about myself: I am a Star Trek aficionado, an expert at Lego video games, and a mom to a sweet one-eyed black cat named Ajani. I enjoy listening to audiobooks and creative writing in my spare time.

    Kayla sees:
    - Adults 18+

    Specialties:
    - Neurodiversity affirming care
    - Anxiety and OCD
    - Depression
    - PTSD
    - LGBTQIA+
    - Sex positivity
    - Life transitions

    Modalities:
    - Eclectic
    - Strengths-based
    - Motivational Interviewing
    - Trauma-informed
    - CBT, DBT, ACT

    Kayla’s schedule is full and she is not accepting new clients.

  • Mariam Saleh Female Therapist New York

    Mariam Saleh, LCSW

    Hello, I'm Mariam Saleh and I'm a licensed clinical social worker from Buffalo, NY. I've been a practicing social worker for nearly 20 years, 10 of which have been in a counseling role. I graduated with my Masters in Social Work from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 2009.

    My focus areas are anxiety, depression, grief/loss, and trauma. I have training in the following treatments: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Behavioral Activation, Trauma Informed Care, and Mindfulness Based just to name a few.

    In my free time, I enjoy writing poetry, going on nature walks, and spending time with my family. I look forward to meeting with you soon!

    Mariam sees:
    - Adults 18-65
    - Older adults 65+

    Mariam’s schedule is currently full and she is not taking on new clients.

  • Lara Cassell-Rosado Female Therapist New York

    Lara Cassell-Rosado, LCSW (she/hers)

    Hey there, and welcome to this next part of your journey. Let’s take a moment to recognize that you are a total badass for just being here. For surviving whatever it is that has brought you to this place. It takes awesome courage to explore working with a therapist, whether it’s your first or fifth time searching for the right connection. Here’s what I will always strive to provide for you: a wholly safe and judgment-free space, where we hold a deep respect for what you’ve been through, and honor the resources you contain within yourself to have survived to this point.

    Together, we will learn how to nurture calm within your body and mind, how to validate and access your feelings with care, and how to build a sense of safety and security within yourself, with others, and in the world. I will support you in telling your story, if you decide to, and will honor your pace and boundaries on your path to greater well-being.

    My practice is inclusive, affirming, and nonjudgmental. I specialize in trauma-focused treatments including EMDR, IFS, DBT, and TF-CBT for LGBTQIA individuals, BIPOC, sex workers, those who have been impacted by addiction and/or incarceration, and survivors of childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence, rape, sexual assault, and traumatic grief.

    Lara’s schedule is currently full and she is not taking on new clients.

Tier 3: Specialists Program

  • Emily Oliver Female Therapist New York

    Emily Oliver, LCSW, Practice Owner (she/her)

    Meet Emily in her intro video here!

    Selecting a therapist is hard! It can be so intimidating to find the right fit. For me, it’s so important that I create a space that is warm, affirming, and invites vulnerability. I truly believe that you are the expert of your experience. My approach is empowering and person-centered, and I would describe my presence as authentic and grounding. Sessions often include laughter, stimming, creativity, letting tears flow, swearing, SO MUCH sarcasm, and really getting to the root of things.

    I specialize in the treatment of complex trauma, especially for neurodivergent clients. As a neurodivergent therapist and trauma survivor, I love connecting with my clients in a way that allows them to feel seen, maybe for the first time ever, and creating a feeling of safety around that. I love being the person who can help you realize you are valuable, and that your authentic self (layered under safety mechanisms and masks) is amazing and deserves to be out in the world.

    I am trained in EMDR, Brainspotting, Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD, and MBSR, and I have significant experience with somatic psychotherapy, CBT, and polyvagal theory. I always practice through a trauma-informed lens, and inform my practice through ongoing continuing education and individual work around cultural competency, systemic injustice, and personal privilege.

    My work is informed by cutting-edge research and techniques that reflect the amazing progress we have made in learning about how the brain and body respond to trauma, and how we can embrace the potential of neuroplasticity to harness our inherent capacity for recovery and growth.

    In addition to my work in private practice and my lived experiences, I gained invaluable experience in the treatment of trauma through the Dept. of Veterans Affairs, the Trauma Institute, and various amazing mentors. I am also the Founder and Director of a nationwide non-profit addressing issues of systemic injustice within the mental health system, and I am working to build a group practice that offers a truly warm and safe place for clients to receive treatment, and for therapists to have an awesome place to work, both using a social-justice-informed lens.

    Emily sees:
    - Adults 18-65

    Specialties:
    - Complex Trauma
    - Neurodivergence & Neurodiversity-affirming care
    -Authenticity and Unmasking
    - Attachment and Connection Issues
    - Clarification of Values and Boundaries
    - LGBTQIA+ affirming care
    - Millennials and Young Adults
    - Low Self-Esteem and Self Love
    - Sex and Body Positivity
    - Feminism, Household Labor Inequity
    - Shame Issues within the Context of Trauma Recovery

    Emily is able to see both New York and Vermont residents.

    Emily’s schedule currently full and she is not taking on new clients.

  • Gina Pellicci Female Therapist New York

    Gina Pellicci, LCSW, Clinical Director (she/her)

    I am a sex-positive, trauma informed clinician specializing in individuals who are non-monogamous, kinky, queer and/or disabled. I also have a lot of experience working with those diagnosed with personality disorders and OCD. I believe one of the most important components of therapy is the relationship between the therapist and the client. My approach is client-centered, and together we will create a therapy space that feels safe, effective and comfortable for you.

    As a therapist, I am warm and supportive while also making sure to hold my clients accountable when necessary. I am trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy as well as Mentalization Based Therapy, and will often pull on some of these techniques while bringing in other areas of focus that are important for you.

    As a member of the LGBTQIA+ and disabled communities, thinking about the way systems impact our mental health is a key part of the way I work. I believe in deconstructing the parts of therapy that could potentially be harmful to clients of marginalized identities. I am constantly educating myself in order to improve and be more informed, and encourage my clients to do the same when they are wanting to engage in that work.

    I also have experience working with children who are thinking about their gender identity, and providing support to family members.

    Gina sees:
    - Ages 12+

    -Couples

    Specialties:
    - Sex Positivity
    - DBT, MBT and personality disorders
    - OCD
    - Non-monogamy
    - LGBTQIA+
    - Chronic Illness/Pain

    Gina does not accept insurance and her fees range from $100-300. Gina is able to see residents of New York and Vermont.

    Gina’s schedule currently full and she is not taking on new clients.

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