Joan Balaban, a dedicated clinical social worker and licensed therapist with over 20 years of experience, understands that many individuals face challenges related to depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and parenting, including post-partum depression. She recognizes that life can often feel overwhelming and is committed to helping clients find their way through these difficulties. Joan provides a safe, warm, and welcoming environment where individuals can openly discuss their most challenging issues. Her collaborative style ensures that she works closely with clients to identify the focal points of their treatment and develop strategies to achieve their goals. An interactive therapist with a great sense of humor, Joan employs a variety of theories and techniques to facilitate personal growth and healing. She specializes in assisting adults, couples, and adolescents dealing with mood disorders, parenting challenges, work-related stress, relationship difficulties, ADHD, and anxiety disorders. With a commitment to flexibility, Joan offers both tele-health sessions and in-person consultations to accommodate the needs of her clients.

Dan Berman is a classically trained psychodynamic therapist with a thoughtful, careful, and collaborative approach. With extensive experience working with individuals, groups, families, and couples, he is particularly skilled in addressing common issues such as depression, anxiety, and relationship challenges. Prior to establishing his private practice, Dan served as a supervising clinician and psychotherapist for students at Harvard University, where he gained invaluable insight into the dynamics of mental health across various age groups. His background includes working within child, adolescent, and adult inpatient and partial hospitalization programs. As an educator in psychodynamic theory, Dan has led seminars for trainees and has effectively guided clients through a range of concerns, including trauma, addictions, sexual dysfunction, and self-injury. He deeply respects the courage it takes to seek therapy and is eager to support individuals considering therapy or looking to restart their therapeutic journey. Dan is committed to fostering progress and believes wholeheartedly that talking helps.

Katya Castro is a compassionate and experienced psychotherapist dedicated to helping individuals navigate their everyday challenges and cultivate happier, more fulfilling lives. She specializes in working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families, particularly those who feel lost, depressed, or disconnected from their loved ones. Katya has a unique gift for guiding her clients toward reconnection, healing, and personal growth. She is passionate about empowering her clients to overcome anxiety and develop essential life skills that can be applied in their daily lives. With a focus on fostering healthy self-esteem, strong coping mechanisms, and emotional self-regulation even in difficult times, Katya supports those battling anxiety, depressive moods, and the stress of rapid life changes. Her holistic and eclectic approach to psychotherapy incorporates elements from various theories, engaging cognition, imagination, and practical skills. Utilizing mindfulness, journaling, meditation, and features of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), as well as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), she ensures that each session is tailored to the unique needs of her clients. Above all, Katya connects with her clients through unconditional positive regard, creating a safe and nurturing environment for healing.