Meaningful human connections drive good care

About Tejal Kaur (she/her/hers)

I believe that the relationship and connection we form through our work together lay the foundation for ensuring success in the treatment. Within that therapeutic relationship, I refuse to believe that my patients cannot get better. For those where medicine is an important part of the plan, I see it as a tool that allows therapy or other strategies to be most effective, allowing an individual to be in the right space to reach their potential.

Specialties: adolescents, college students, young adults, perinatal or postpartum depression or anxiety, attentional/executive function, autism spectrum, early intervention for psychosis or bipolar disorder, learning disorders

Other Interests: exploring, going on adventures, cuddling with my children, learning, reading, writing, social justice

Services: Psychiatric Consultation ($900), Therapy &/or Medication ($450), Medication Follow-up ($450)

About Ruth Alexander (she/her/hers)

My prescription pad is just one tool in my toolbox; it can be an option in your treatment but doesn’t necessarily need to be used for everyone. I collaborate with clients to create an individualized treatment plan tailored to their life goals. My goal for clients is sustainability in mental wellness by identifying and removing the barriers in their life to help them thrive on their own.

Specialties: preventative care or chronic condition management of depression, mood spectrum conditions, neurodiversity (ADHD and ASD), anxiety, building self-compassion, communication skills, strengthening intuition, coping with life transitions; I also have speciality training in children & adolescents but enjoy working with clients throughout the lifespan.

Other Interests: community and global mental health advocacy, coffee meditation, podcasts/audiobooks, Citi-biking around the city

Services: Psychiatric Consultation ($400), Therapy &/or Medication ($300), Medication Follow-up ($300)

About Zuleka Henderson (she/her/hers)

We all have the power to create and sustain wellbeing in our lives. For people of African ancestry, we also have a legacy of healing traditions and countless examples of people who’ve used personal and collective resources to transform pain and adversity. My commitment is to work together to create a path towards wellness that builds from this well of cultural strengths and that is personally tailored to how you view healing.

Specialties: healing-centered practice, cognitive behavioral and narrative approaches, intergenerational trauma, intimate partner relationships, visioning and manifesting, caregiver-adolescent relationships, spiritually-grounded practice

Other Interests: laughing, great music and television, being outdoors, boxing, a good podcast, good food, and traveling

Services: Individual Therapy or Coaching ($300 w/out insurance), Couples/Family Therapy or Coaching ($300 w/out insurance)

About Amy (Lei) Zhu (she/her/hers)

I believe all aspects of health are important and interconnected, including psychological state, physical health, environment, and interpersonal relationships. I believe people do the best they can in difficult circumstances. Let’s make some treatment goals together – I’m here to support you in focusing on your strengths and to help you to overcome those hardships. I completed my psychiatric nurse practitioner training at NYU with a clinical focus in child/adolescent psychiatry. Since then I have worked extensively with adolescents coming out of intensive care programs for psychosis and children/adolescents with neurodiversity. My practice also includes clients across the lifespan with a wide variety of mental health symptoms.

我提供中文的心理咨询跟药物治疗。专注于治疗抑郁症，焦虑症，双向情感障碍，睡眠障碍, 小儿/成人多动症, 以及留学生心里健康等问题。

Specialties: children, adolescents, and young adults with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, neurodiversity (ADHD/ASD), and learning disorders; international student mental health (please click here for more info about Amy’s work in Asian mental health)

Other Interests: I enjoy all types of physical activities: running, CrossFit, rock climbing, hiking and scuba diving.

Services: Psychiatric Consultation ($400), Therapy &/or Medication ($300), Medication Follow-up ($300)

About Kuljit Mann (she/they)

I focus on providing care for my clients by implementing the wellness model to deliver more holistic care. I also believe each individual is unique and aim to preserve that uniqueness when comprising a treatment plan. I’m fluent in English, Punjabi, Hindi, and Urdu, which aids in my goal to provide individualized, culturally-competent care.

Specialties: depression, ADHD, anxiety, mood disorders, eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, binge eating), millennial mental health and trauma, “geek therapy”

Other Interests: RPG video gaming, archery, and traveling to anime conventions

About Sabrina Sarro (they/them/theirs)

I am a Black/Mixed Race, non-binary/trans*, queer heart worker and relational psychotherapist. I am most invested in supporting my clients in finding grounding, ease, and sanctuary; in processing life’s scar tissue and finding accessible and pleasurable ways to cultivate thriving. I work alongside you to support and challenge you in re-imagining what’s possible. I use a mixture of creative, psycho-spiritual, and evidence-based modalities that are person-centered, intersectional, culturally-sustaining, and trauma-informed. I aim to co-collaborate a safe space where we can explore your multi-faceted past, present, and future. Together, we can co-create the healing plan you’ve been waiting for.

Specialties: LGBTQ; BIPOC; dating; mood spectrum; life adjustments/shifts of any kind; race/gender/sexuality/identity work; neurodivergency/Autism spectrum; attachment styles; healthy boundary formation; intuitive self-processing and understanding; Borderline Personality Disorder; C-PTSD; ADHD; trauma; intergenerational wound work; burn-out; IFS; couples’ work of all kinds; working with creatives; BDSM-KINK-POLYAM communities; pelvic/bladder pain of any kind; autoimmune conditions; chronic pain; body image/body-processing; somatic work; executive functioning; task management; emotional insight around goals, patterns, behaviors

I am also a C-DBT and CCTP clinician, which means that I am Certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. Additionally I am SIFI-certified, which means that I am certified to supervise social work students in their clinical placements. I also hold a MFA in Creative Writing (Nonfiction/Memoir) and am skilled in facilitating narrative processing therapy through writing techniques and processes.

Other Interests: uro-gynocology, creative writing, everything Haitian, sunshine, family, farming, dogs, play, stuffed animals, astrology, enneagram

Services: Individual Therapy or Coaching ($250), Couples/Family Therapy or Coaching ($300)

About Julita Braxton (she/her/hers)

I strive to create space for clients to bring their whole selves to the experience of wellness. An effective wellness plan is dynamic and collaborative, and each person is the expert of their own experience. I tailor a variety of psychotherapeutic modalities in accordance to client need in the moment, and I believe in meeting people where they are.

Specialties: all ages and stages of life, mental health stigma, neurodiversity, creative expression, trauma, palliative care, bereavement

Other Interests: the natural world, libraries, museums, meditation, traveling, learning and discovery

About Diana Lam (she/her/hers)

I strive to help my clients improve their emotional wellbeing and develop personal
coping strategies that target their current difficulties. It is my belief that every client is unique
with their own unique set of challenges – therefore I hope to collaborate with each client to
provide comprehensive care. My goal is to support my clients in overcoming obstacles in their
lives so they can live their “best” lives.

Specialties: depression, anxiety, ADHD, substance use, mood disorders, schizophrenia, disordered eating

Other Interests: community mental health advocacy, reading, learning, spending time with
family, traveling, outdoor recreational activities – I also consider myself a foodie!

About Jessica Georges (she/her/hers)

I believe it is especially important to be passionate about providing compassionate and high-quality care to clients. My goal is to provide genuine, individual, and comprehensive mental health services while building a rapport with clients, letting you know I see you as an equal partner and allowing you to be your true self.

Specialties: adolescents, young adults, older/geriatric adults, forensics, PTSD, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, trauma, anxiety

Other Interests: spending quality time with my family, shopping, listening to music, traveling, watching movies

Services: Psychiatric Consultation ($200 w/out insurance), Therapy &/or Medication ($175 w/out insurance), Medication Follow-up ($150 w/out insurance)

About Jake Hernandez (he/him/his)

As a queer person of color, I want to bridge the existing gap of BIPOC & Queer mental health providers and hold a therapeutic space for folx who want to focus on their mental wellness so that they may be the best version of themselves. With fluency in both English and Spanish, I hope to provide culturally-competent and sensitive care to my clients.

Specialties: college students, young adults, early episode psychosis, borderline personality disorder, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, POC, LGBTQIA community

Other Interests: traveling, cooking, exercising, cuddling with my Yorkie, photography and interior decorating

About Justine Sonn-Joo Lee (she/her/hers)

I have a background as a movement artist, educator, and facilitator with a belief in movement as a medium for community engagement and enhancing the qualities that make us human. I also believe that through movement, everybody and every BODY can feel like a better version of yourself. My work with both trained dancers and non-dancers has shown me the compelling connection between physical and mental wellness.

Specialties: communicating with all people!

Other Interests: knitting as my main form of gift-giving, trying to find the time to learn how to skateboard, finding unique things to decorate my apartment, taking long walks in my neighborhood with my doggo and an iced coffee

About Natalie Soffronoff (she/her/hers)

I have a background in psychology, and I am passionate about mental health education, access to mental health care, and overall improved mental wellness. I believe that mental wellness comes from interconnectedness of the mind, body, relationships with others, and physical environment. It is my goal to make navigating the mental health field and the steps to get there as encouraging as possible.

Specialties: warmth and education

Other Interests: practicing many forms of yoga – from heated to acro, listening to audio books, journaling poetry reflections, reading books with mental health themes, teaching my old dog new tricks, and pickleball!

About Katherine Sullivan (she/her/hers)

I strongly believe that mental health care should be universal for everyone. My approach is collaborative and patient-tailored with a strong foundation in various therapeutic modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and interpersonal psychotherapy. I believe everyone is capable of resilience and hope to work on coping strategies together so that mental well being is sustainable in the future.

Specialties: reproductive psychiatry, women’s mental health, depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, grief, homeless population/marginalized communities

Other Interests: hiking, walking my dog, reading, community advocacy and social justice, cooking, visiting all of NYC’s unique museums.

Services: Psychiatric Consultation ($350 w/out insurance), Therapy &/or Medication ($250 w/out insurance), Medication Follow-up ($250 w/out insurance)

About Mairead Keogan (she/her/hers)

I recognize that mental health is much more than what’s happening mentally, but also deals with issues of physical health, social and environmental factors, and relationships. I use a collaborative and tailored approach with each person I work with. Along with the right therapy modality, I love to incorporate clients’ interests into my therapeutic work with them!

Specialties: all ages and stages of life, working with marginalized communities, neurodivergence, autism spectrum,  anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, bipolar disorder, psychosis

Other Interests: movies, TV, video games, reading, embroidery. social justice and mental health advocacy

Services: Individual Therapy or Coaching ($200 w/out insurance)

About Colleen Kerrisk (she/her/hers)

As a mental health trained occupational therapist, I am passionate about empowering clients to lead meaningful lives by fostering successful and continued engagement in daily activities. Utilizing a client-centered, functional approach, I collaborate with you to examine the roles, routines, and habits that are enhancing independence and function, as well as ones that may be hindering your wellness and health. Together we can develop a broad range of coping strategies, environmental modifications, and holistic wellness tools for you to live your best life.

Specialties: chronic pain and fatigue, environmental modification, executive functioning, life skills, self-care, social skills, sleep hygiene, physical disabilities, sensory-based therapy, spirituality, wellness recovery action planning, laughter yoga, leisure exploration, stress management

Other Interests: playing softball, volleyball, and Ultimate Frisbee, biking, hiking, reading, and taking my cat on walks (yes, you read that correctly!)

Services: Individual Occupation Therapy ($200 w/out insurance)

About Anna Thomas (she/her/hers)

As a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive therapist, I strive to form meaningful connections with my clients and create spaces for them to thrive. I am a South Asian woman of color and value honoring and holding space for each individual’s unique identity. I strongly believe that we are all experts in our own mental wellness and am guided by that principle in therapy. I work collaboratively with clients to create strengths-based, individualized treatment plans to meet their goals and develop coping strategies for sustainable wellness.

Specialties: depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, gender-based violence and survivors of sex trafficking, female-identified individuals’ mental wellness, individuals experiencing homelessness, spirituality, intersectionality

Other Interests: traveling, hiking, cooking, trying new cuisines, caring for my plant babies

Services: Individual Therapy or Coaching ($200 w/out insurance)

About Brenda Liz (she/her/hers)

I believe in holistic and integrative care and am most interested in assisting individuals find their voice. I use yoga and meditation to cultivate balanced mental health and wellness with my clients. As a queer Latinx, I want to provide a safe space where identity can be explored and affirmed. By incorporating mindfulness to a multicultural, person-centered perspective, we can creatively delve deeper into the self and your unique path to healing.

Specialties: yoga therapy, LGBTQ, life transitions, anxiety, depression, anger & fear, attachment issues, sexual & self-identity issues, academic concerns, perfectionism, body image, young adult issues

Other Interests: exploring NYC hidden gems, the earth, biking, hiking, nature walks with my dog, solo museum dates, cooking tasty vegan food, astrology, tarot, coffee magick, and all things Bruja!

Services: Individual Therapy or Coaching ($200 w/out insurance), Couples/Family Therapy or Coaching ($250 w/out insurance)

About Sharon (Xiuyun) Miao (she/her/hers)

I believe psychotherapy is not only about curing or resolving pain, but also increasing awareness, understanding, and accepting the full range of human emotion. It’s important to feel the different emotions and learn how to express ourselves fully. We will start a journey to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences together, reflect on your past, and connect the dots to live your life to the fullest. The beauty of our work is finding your strengths and having an “aha moment” during our positive therapeutic process. I am fluent in both English and Mandarin and will always work to meet you where you are.

我是纽约注册的心理咨询师，我可以用中文普通话进行咨询。我擅长抑郁、焦虑、心理创伤、人际关系，新移民以及留学生群体心理健康等问题。

Specialties: adolescents, young adults, adults, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, immigrants, international student mental health; please click here for more info about Sharon’s work in Asian mental health

Other Interests: hiking, cooking, trying new cuisines, podcasts/audiobooks, learning, traveling, and exploring NYC

Services: Individual Therapy or Coaching ($200 w/out insurance)

About Jess Laliberte (she/they)

I believe in therapy as a way to understand our pasts and to move forward in the present. As a queer-identified transplant to NYC, a former professional classical vocalist, and a certified yoga teacher, I also believe therapy can be a helpful tool in navigating transitions, staying rooted, and expressing our creative selves. I’m excited to collaborate on your healing journey!

Specialties: anxiety, depression, intergenerational trauma, LGBTQIA, older adults, creative expressive arts, life transitions, strengthening intuition, arts therapy, spirituality and energetic exploration

Other Interests: the beach, hiking, reading, music and art, exploring NYC, food and wine, candles, astrology, my rescue dog Coltrane

Services: Individual Therapy or Coaching ($100 w/out insurance), Couples/Family Therapy or Coaching ($125 w/out insurance)

About Olivia Costagliola (she/her/hers)

Mental health care allows us to explore who we are, what we need, and how our worldview has developed. Using pharmacotherapy and an eclectic psychotherapy approach in a safe space, we will work together to develop a holistic treatment plan tailored to you. I am also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy to facilitate recovery and growth from traumatic experiences. My goal is to promote your mental wellness with a variety of techniques so you can reach your full potential.

Specialties: young adults, military veterans & families, first responders, anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, mood disorders, substance use, ADHD, EMDR

Other Interests: nature, music, science, reading, podcasts, concerts, travel, sudoku, coffee, and cats

Services: Psychiatric Consultation ($350 w/out insurance), Therapy &/or Medication ($250 w/out insurance), Medication Follow-up ($250 w/out insurance)

About James Mueser (he/him/his)

I switched careers from mechanical engineering to nursing because I wanted to meaningfully connect with people and make their lives better. I think being a psychiatric provider is one of the best ways for me to do this, and I am excited to learn more about other people and myself through hearing many unique stories. I feel truly honored to be a part of your journey, wherever it may take you.

Specialties: young adults, depression, anxiety, ADHD, mood disorders, substance use, PTSD

Other Interests: anime, video games, fitness, making people laugh, learning new things from books and podcasts

Services: Psychiatric Consultation ($200 w/out insurance), Therapy &/or Medication ($175 w/out insurance), Medication Follow-up ($150 w/out insurance)

About Gabbie Ranger-Murdock (she/her/hers)

I prioritize holistic self-exploration to guide healing and treatment, in which medication management might only be one piece of the puzzle. I utilize various therapy modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy and interpersonal therapy with incorporation of mindfulness and coping skills. I am committed to providing culturally-competent and sensitive care that considers the intersectionality of your experiences and empowers you to take an active role in reaching your potential. We are on this journey together – thus, I rely on a patient-centered, collaborative, and shared decision-making approach.

Specialties: reproductive psychiatry/perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, women’s mental health, depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder, young adults, body image, intergenerational trauma, BIPOC

Other Interests: baking, hiking, cuddling my Frenchie, yoga, being outdoors or near the ocean, traveling, social justice and global mental health advocacy

Services: Psychiatric Consultation ($350 w/out insurance), Therapy &/or Medication ($250 w/out insurance), Medication Follow-up ($250 w/out insurance)

About Myea Meighan (she/her/hers)

Our mental health is personal and should be handled with care. I take pride in providing culturally-competent care because it is my goal to make you feel as comfortable as possible – this is your safe space. I also believe in treating my clients holistically – therefore, medication is only a piece of the puzzle. Together, we will develop and strengthen the coping strategies needed to not only navigate your day-to-day, but empower you to meet and exceed your goals.

Specialties: depression, anxiety, ADHD, women’s mental health, young adults, intergenerational trauma, communication skills, Caribbean culture, BIPOC communities

Other Interests: eating delicious food (not necessarily cooking it), fashion, traveling, spending time with loved ones, traveling, social justice, traveling, music/dancing, excursions, and did I mention…traveling

Services: Psychiatric Consultation ($350 w/out insurance), Therapy &/or Medication ($250 w/out insurance), Medication Follow-up ($250 w/out insurance)

About Reid Auchterlonie (she/her/hers)

I have a background in civil engineering and pre-medicine studies. Through my education, I have been fortunate enough to travel to many Latin American countries including Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica, and Mexico. Additionally, I volunteer and work as an Emergency Medical Technician in Virginia and Tennessee. I am extremely passionate about helping the community through volunteer work and collaborating with diverse groups of people with unique backgrounds. I believe mental health is one of the most important factors that contributes to a happy and healthy lifestyle. Mental health is a journey, and I aim to constantly learn new ways to better my mental health, as well as the mental health of those around me. 

Specialties: comfortable in any social or professional environment, meeting new people

Other Interests: anything outdoors – nature walks, hikes, boating, etc., volleyball, cross-net, walking my dog Otis, reading, spending time on the farm, horseback riding, and above all cheesecake!

About Emily Warr (she/her/hers)

My goal is to create an environment that is comfortable, empathetic, safe, and non-judgmental. My approach is informed by my work as a public interest attorney and witnessing the ways in which many aspects of life (housing, work, economic security, racial identity, gender identity, and sexuality) impact mental health. I take a strength-based approach that is client-centered and work with clients to determine what tools work best for them at the time. Healing is not always linear. I hope to create a space that feels supportive no matter where a person is at in their journey, with the flexibility to change or adapt approaches as people grow and change.

Specialties: LGBTQI 2-S+, GNC/Non-Binary, depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, people who have experienced incarceration, family separation and reunification, ADHD, substance use, and eating disorders

Other Interests: I enjoy watching TV, reading, exercising, and eating!

Services: Psychiatric Consultation ($200 w/out insurance), Therapy &/or Medication ($175 w/out insurance), Medication Follow-up ($150 w/out insurance)

About Arias A. Davis (they/them)

As a provider, my goal is to facilitate your connection to your own strength, resilience, wisdom, and joy through holding space for the safe exploration of your inner world. I believe that medication is a valuable tool when used consciously and consensually, but is rarely the only support we need. My approach to care is sex-positive, identity-affirmative, and growth-centered, emerging from a position of non-judgement, gentleness, and curiosity. I have a particular commitment to trans, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming people, as well as to those navigating the harms of racism, ableism, heterosexism, and fat-phobia.

Specialties: LGBT+ health, ASD, trauma, grief, spirituality, creative practice, substance use, psychosis, chronic pain, relationships, periods of transition

Other Interests: renaissance painting, experimental music, reading, cooking for my friends, spending time in nature, and exploring movement and somatic practices

Services: Psychiatric Consultation ($200 w/out insurance), Therapy &/or Medication ($175 w/out insurance), Medication Follow-up ($150 w/out insurance)

About Annie Kuphal (she/her/hers)

We are all faced with unexpected hurdles at many stages in life. This aspect of human nature makes me a strong advocate for nurturing our mental health from a young age and throughout our lives. I am here to partner with children, adolescents, young adults, and their families. I will assist in navigating these challenges, helping remove barriers, and accompanying each client as they grow toward their full potential in a way that meets their own unique needs, beliefs, and values.

Specialties: children, adolescents, parental support, childhood chronic illnesses, behavioral issues, anxiety

Other Interests: mental health education and suicide prevention and advocacy, cooking/eating/trying yummy foods, spending time by the ocean, and lover of all animals

Services: Psychiatric Consultation ($350 w/out insurance), Therapy &/or Medication ($250 w/out insurance), Medication Follow-up ($250 w/out insurance)

About Candice Tonge (she/her/hers)

I have a background as a Patient Care Technician in Psychiatry. I also have a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Science. I come from a Carribean community, and in most Caribbean communities, mental health awareness is often ignored. I truly believe in the importance of mental wellness and want to be a part of the efforts to improve mental healthcare for people and communities.

Specialties: I am a person who is great at referring people to different things! Like a barber, gardener, restaurant, etc. It could be anything as long as I know of it, and I’ll tell people about it or help find someone who is a good fit.

Other Interests: I enjoy trying new recipes and trying different foods; traveling; watching movies; and shopping!