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Dr. Lauren Jessell, LCSW, is a psychodynamic therapist known for her collaborative, warm, and relational style. She actively engages with her clients, providing support and constructive feedback to navigate their unique challenges. Specializing in anxiety, trauma (including EMDR), and addictive behaviors, she also addresses issues related to sexuality and relationships. Licensed to practice in New York and New Jersey, Dr. Jessell holds an MSW from Rutgers University and a PhD in Social Work from New York University. Her dual experience as a behavioral health researcher and therapist enriches her practice, ensuring it remains current and evidence-based. Understanding the challenges of finding the right therapist, Dr. Jessell is dedicated not only to her clients' needs but also to guiding them toward the best fit for their therapeutic journey. If she is not the right match, she is committed to providing referrals and resources to support their search.

Emmy Kang Shrivastava is a pre-licensed professional who understands that clients are the experts on their own lives. She works collaboratively with individuals and couples, guiding them to process their experiences, increase awareness, and deepen their self-compassion. Emmy recognizes the uniqueness of each person and employs a range of therapeutic modalities, including Person-Centered, Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral, Gestalt, and Feminist approaches, to ensure personalized treatment. As a dedicated navigator and fellow traveler, she invites clients to explore the challenging waters of growth and change. Emmy emphasizes the importance of fostering both courage and desire, not only for short-term relief but for meaningful investments in long-term success in love and work. With her use of humor, curiosity, and warmth, she creates a safe and supportive environment that recognizes the complexities of race, culture, and society in shaping the individual experience.

David Kelly Gwin is an interactive psychotherapist with comprehensive expertise in Couples Therapy, Cognitive Therapy, and Modern Psychodynamic Therapy. He assists individuals and couples grappling with symptoms of depression, anxiety, or challenges in their relationships. Clients often seek his guidance when they feel stuck or confused regarding their relationships and careers, which hinders their ability to engage fully in life. David helps them to understand their problems, remove obstacles, and live a life that resonates with their true nature. Growing up in a family of therapists and navigating his own similar challenges provides him with both personal and professional insight into the profound rewards of effective therapy. He utilizes an eclectic approach to relieve symptoms of depression and anxiety while guiding his clients to gain a clearer understanding of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Depending on the specific needs of the client, he may employ a cognitive or psychodynamic approach. David creates a safe, warm, and friendly environment that encourages open communication, fostering a healthy and informative process where clients experience improvements not only in their relationship with themselves but also in their connections with others.

Angela Kerrigan, a dedicated clinical social worker and therapist, understands that working towards positive change can feel daunting, particularly for those struggling with stress, anxiety, and self-critical thoughts. Many individuals may have previously attempted to change a habit, only to find themselves overwhelmed and quitting shortly thereafter. For those who feel inspired to take action yet uncertain about how to begin, Angela is here to help. She specializes in assisting clients in overcoming feelings of being stuck, utilizing concrete skills-building practices and evidence-based coping strategies tailored to manage anxiety. Her expertise includes supporting clients who seek to replace unwanted habits or behaviors, such as emotional eating, smoking cessation, and recurring negative thought patterns that impact self-esteem. Angela adopts a collaborative, evidence-based therapy approach, working alongside clients to develop customized treatment plans that leverage their strengths. Through her guidance, clients learn to identify actionable steps to achieve their personal goals, navigating the journey of self-growth together. By fostering a therapeutic relationship, Angela emphasizes the importance of understanding the 'why' behind her clients' goals as well as the 'how' to achieve lasting success.

Catherine Kiley, MA, LMHC, is a compassionate counselor who supports clients experiencing shifts in their mood, often feeling more anxious or disconnected from their true selves. She creates a warm, non-judgmental environment that encourages individuals to express themselves openly. With a holistic approach to therapy tailored to each person’s unique needs, Catherine’s work is deeply rooted in psychodynamic principles. This approach allows clients to explore their past, gaining valuable insights into their current challenges. She has specialized training in anxiety treatment, helping clients examine the connections between their past and present experiences. This exploration fosters a deeper self-awareness, enabling individuals to identify and address their struggles effectively. Catherine understands that societal misconceptions often diminish the importance of mental health, which can lead to hesitancy about seeking therapy. She recognizes that entering therapy requires courage, and thus emphasizes the importance of a therapeutic relationship that feels right, ensuring clients can navigate their difficulties with confidence.

Nitin Kini, a dedicated therapist at Bhava Therapy Group, understands the struggles of individuals facing feelings of overwhelm, anxiety, or helplessness in today's unpredictable world. He recognizes that the choice to seek therapy can be daunting, and finding the right therapist is an integral part of that journey. Nitin believes that everyone possesses the expertise of their own life, and his mission is to guide clients in uncovering their inner wisdom to achieve clarity and healing. With a treatment approach that encompasses a range of issues including depression, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, and relationship challenges, Nitin adapts his eclectic style to meet the unique needs of each individual or couple. His strength-based, supportive, and insight-oriented techniques emphasize empowerment and personal growth. With experience working with both adolescents and adults across diverse clinical settings in community mental health, Nitin is committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment where clients can explore their goals. By prioritizing the therapeutic relationship, Nitin ensures that his clients feel heard, understood, and supported on their healing journey. He is excited to accompany you on this transformative path.

Abbie Kwitel, PsyD, is a compassionate psychologist dedicated to helping adults and elders navigate their unique life journeys. Her clients take the initiative to create change, which, when combined with Abbie's extensive expertise, fosters a profound understanding of their personal power. In her practice, Abbie prioritizes providing a safe and supportive environment, where therapy is active and focuses on building each individual’s natural strengths. She is committed to helping her clients access and develop the resources that lie within them, expanding their understanding of possibilities and inspiring them to reach their higher potential. With extensive training in relational and cognitive-behavioral therapies, Abbie works collaboratively with her clients to examine and address patterns in their lives that may inhibit change, influence relationships, and affect self-perception. Abbie equips clients with valuable tools to enhance their confidence and guide them towards a happier, more balanced existence. Beyond clinical psychotherapy, she brings her knowledge of holistic nutrition and energy healing into her integrative treatment approach. This approach acknowledges the interconnectedness of physical, energetic, and mental aspects, ultimately supporting deeper, overall wellness.

Richard Khan is a licensed clinical psychologist dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate the complexities brought on by past difficulties and present challenges. His mission focuses on creating an environment that promotes positive change, ensuring that each client acquires the necessary skills to overcome obstacles and lead a fulfilling life. With a broad range of expertise in addressing issues like depression, ADHD, and men's issues, Richard employs an integrative therapeutic approach. This method prioritizes the well-being of clients and is particularly effective for those experiencing emotional distress tied to trauma, anxiety, cultural, identity, or gender-related issues, and interpersonal conflicts. Richard also offers group therapy, fostering a space for individuals to process their experiences in a safe and non-judgmental environment. He invites those seeking support to consider beginning their journey to enhanced emotional health with him.

Robert Tobing is a dedicated Clinical Social Worker and Therapist who recognizes that encountering hardships and barriers to growth is a common aspect of the human experience. He enables individuals to identify how to transform life's challenges into valuable lessons, rather than allowing them to become debilitating obstacles. Through a therapeutic partnership, Robert focuses on examining impasses and converting them into opportunities, fostering a greater sense of fulfillment in his clients' lives. In light of ongoing challenges posed by COVID-19, Robert understands that new life events require innovative coping strategies. He employs short- and long-term goal-directed techniques, using a blend of ego psychology and cognitive behavioral skills to promote insight and healing. His expertise is particularly effective in addressing personal trauma, grief, loss, and the complexities of recovery from substance abuse. Robert's bilingual and multi-cultural abilities enhance his therapeutic approach, ensuring that all clients feel understood and supported. By emphasizing symptom reduction and improved overall functioning, Robert collaborates with his clients to navigate feelings of isolation, depression, and low self-worth, ultimately helping them to realize their full potential and look forward to a brighter future.

Julia Lafauci, LCSW, is a compassionate and dedicated Clinical Social Worker and Therapist known for her strengths-based and person-centered approach. She skillfully combines various treatment modalities, including humanistic, feminist, solution-focused, and psychodynamic therapy, to meet the unique needs of her clients. Julia also draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques and integrates aspects of mindfulness into her practice when suitable. With a strong commitment to empowering her clients, she specializes in equipping individuals and families with coping skills to navigate challenges effectively. Her extensive experience includes providing therapeutic treatment for adolescents and adults, particularly those involved in the criminal justice system and at-risk individuals facing psychiatric crises. Julia focuses on therapy for those dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship conflicts, disability, chronic illness, and life transitions. She cultivates an approachable and warm environment that encourages self-reflection, ensuring her clients feel prepared to tackle life's various challenges.

Gillian Lichter is a compassionate and collaborative Counselor and LMHC who recognizes that the cornerstone of effective therapy is the client-therapist relationship. She creates a safe and supportive environment that promotes empowerment and self-acceptance. Unique to her practice is the exploration of both present and past experiences to gain insights into personal and interpersonal dynamics, as well as recurring patterns of thinking and behavior. Gillian employs a person-centered approach, working closely with clients to set achievable goals, identify obstacles, and develop constructive coping strategies to navigate internal and external stressors. Her psychodynamic framework is complemented by mindfulness techniques as appropriate to meet the individual needs of her clients. With expertise in depression, anxiety, LGBTQ+ issues, trauma, family conflict, polyamory, career-related concerns, and substance use, she is a culturally competent therapist who particularly enjoys working with the LGBTQ+ community and individuals in the entertainment industry. Armed with empathy and humor, Gillian aims to facilitate the identity development of her clients while enhancing their overall quality of life.

Cheryl Lim is a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Brooklyn College. She meets individuals at their own level of readiness for change and supports them on their journey toward authenticity, liberation, and growth. With extensive experience working with a diverse clientele ranging from teenagers to seniors in both inpatient and outpatient settings, Cheryl specializes in helping adults navigate mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and the challenges that arise during life transitions. Her therapeutic approach is eclectic and includes various modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Feminist Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, and Gestalt Therapy. By utilizing psychodynamic approaches, she enables individuals to explore how their past and present experiences are interconnected, thereby fostering meaningful changes in long-standing patterns. Cheryl’s work reflects her commitment to creating a culturally sensitive and supportive environment for all clients.

Dr. Jessica Linick is a dedicated psychologist with a PhD, specializing in helping teens and adults navigate the complexities of mental health. With a strong focus on issues such as depression, trauma, PTSD, and grief, she employs a variety of therapeutic approaches tailored to the unique needs of her clients. Dr. Linick integrates modalities such as Somatic Experiencing, Trauma-Focused therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, creating a safe and supportive environment for healing. Her commitment to culturally sensitive practices and relational therapy ensures that every individual feels understood and valued. A proponent of a strength-based and person-centered approach, Dr. Linick believes in empowering her clients to explore their inner selves and overcome life's challenges. With her expertise and compassionate demeanor, she guides her clients on their journey toward emotional well-being and resilience.