About Us
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Erin Iwanusa, LCSW, CDWF, PMH-C
Founder and Clinical Director Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator Certified Perinatal Mental Health clinician (She/ Her/ Hers) Erin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, grief and loss, fertility, and pregnancy loss. Erin specializes in working with clients from adolescence to adulthood. She is a certified Daring Way™ Facilitator, a highly experiential methodology based on the research of Dr. Brené Brown, focusing on self-compassion, shame resilience, and vulnerability. Erin has extensive training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, both evidence-based practices shown to support anxiety, mood regulation, eating disorders, and depressed symptoms. Erin is also trained in mindfulness-based practices, and specializes in working with individuals coping with recurrent pregnancy loss. Erin’s practice method allows one to continue working throughout the week outside of therapy sessions by implementing skills and setting goals. Sessions with Erin integrate a process-oriented approach, meaning the client brings to session what feels important to discuss, and through discussion, clients leave sessions with tools to continue the therapeutic process throughout the week. Erin is the creator and host of The Miscarriage Therapist, a weekly newsletter and podcast. Click here for more information. For more information on Erin and her work, visit her website at www.eriniwanusalcsw.com. Cost for 60 minute session: $250 Check out these podcasts Erin has been featured on: The Miscarriage Hope Desk: Ambiguous Grief and Unexplained Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Listen Here The New Mama Mentor: Understanding Postpartum Anxiety Listen Here |
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Rachel Goldberg, LMSW
Psychotherapist (She/ Her/ Hers) Rachel is a Licensed Master Social Worker specializing in supporting children, adolescents, and young adults experiencing anxiety, depression, challenges in relationships, low self-esteem, and addiction. Rachel’s therapeutic style incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy coupled with a holistic approach focusing on the mind and body. Rachel integrates mindfulness-based interventions to help clients understand and accept thoughts and feelings in the present moment. She offers individual and group psychotherapy in a safe and supportive space for clients to express themselves freely and work towards goals, all while cultivating a therapeutic relationship. Rachel frequently pursues trainings in the latest evidence-based practices to best serve her clients. Cost for 60-minute session: $175 |
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Bridget Carey, MHC-LP
Psychotherapist DBT Program Director (She/ Her/ Hers) Bridget is a Mental Health Counselor who has experience working with adolescents and adults struggling with various levels of depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, trauma response, borderline personality traits, and other concerns. As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, Bridget is passionate about helping individuals who may be struggling with issues of identity and acceptance. Bridget is also passionate about trauma education and spreading awareness about how an experience is classified as such as well as how to identify when one is experiencing a trauma response. Bridget has previously worked at South Oaks Hospital, where she assisted clients in healing through use of DBT skills (mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotional regulation, and distress tolerance) as well as expressive arts therapy. Bridget utilizes an eclectic DBT-informed approach, catering the modality to the needs of a particular client and utilizing techniques from other theories when necessary. Cost for 60-minute session: $175 |
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Brooke Brown, MHC-LP
Psychotherapist (She/ Her/ Hers) Brooke is a Mental Health Counselor who specializes in working with young people ages 3 to 24. A recent transplant to New York, Brooke has provided therapy to people of highly diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and mental health backgrounds in several school districts and agencies. She has extensive training and experience in play therapy, an evidence-based approach that meets children at their developmental level. Many parents seek out Brooke’s services when their children have frequent or intense emotional outbursts or behavioral issues. She is experienced in several areas of trauma, including abuse, neglect, and loss of a loved one (temporary or permanent). As a strengths-based therapist, Brooke believes people have the largest potential for growth when they can connect and express themselves in their own way, whether that is through play, creative arts, or words. Brooke welcomes clients of all genders, lifestyles, and backgrounds. Cost for 60-minute session: $180 |
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Anastasia Vivona-Polar, MHC-LP
Psychotherapist (She/ Her/ Hers) Anastasia is a Mental Health Counselor who specializes in working with children, adolescents, and young adults experiencing various levels of anxiety and depression, relationship issues, anger management, and conduct/impulse control disorders. She is also a Certified Therapeutic Art Life Coach. Anastasia’s previous experience includes working at a day program with individuals diagnosed with various psychotic disorders as well as working in various private practices. Anastasia is eclectic in her approach, and tailors to the needs of the individual. She has experience in a variety of therapeutic methods including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness and more. She offers individual therapy, and will work with families in conjunction with the client’s treatment if needed. Cost for 60-minute session: $175 |
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Angelina Lombardo, MHC-LP
Psychotherapist (She/ Her/ Hers) Angelina has experience in working with a variety of mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, and exposure to various trauma scenarios. Angelina specializes in working with children and adolescents. She provides play therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Her goals in therapy sessions are to bring creativity, compassion, and insight into the therapeutic relationship. Beyond a private practice setting, she has had experience at Samaritan Village and Bridge Back to Life, both substance use treatment facilities, and Sheltering Arms, a school-based therapeutic intervention agency. She also has experience working with neurodivergent students, and addressing executive functioning concerns and interpersonal struggles. She supports clients in advocating for individual growth and confidence by meeting clients where they are presently. Cost for 60-minute session: $150 *Sliding scale slots are available for those who qualify |
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Molly Zimetbaum, MSW
Psychotherapist (She/ Her/ Hers) Molly is a therapist completing her Master of Social Work at New York University. Molly specializes in working with adolescents and young adults, living with anxiety and depressive disorders. Molly specifically specializes in supporting individuals in emotion regulation and improving their relationships. Molly uses mindfulness based approaches, cognitive restructuring, and compassion practices in sessions to empower clients to access presence, acceptance, and growth. Molly uses tools from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Behavior Therapy to support clients. Molly's previous work includes working at the JED Foundation, a nonprofit with the mission of protecting the emotional health of, and preventing suicide amongst young adults. Cost for 60-minute session: $150 |
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Remi Abolafia, LMSW
Psychotherapist (She/ Her/ Hers) Remi has worked in a variety of mental health care settings and specializes in working with adolescents and adults who are struggling with anxiety disorders, depression, grief and loss, chronic illness, life transitions and navigating relationships. Remi completed her bachelor’s degree from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and holds a master’s degree in social work from Fordham University. Remi’s experience began working with children and adolescents diagnosed with cancer on the inpatient setting, providing emotional support and play therapy to patient’s and their loved ones. During college, she volunteered within the Northwell Healthcare system at their bereavement program, servicing children and their siblings who lost a parent/caregiver. She completed internships with domestic violence victims and returned to the inpatient setting to assistance adults with various medical needs. She continued her clinical experience by working in the pediatric psychiatric emergency room, conducting psychosocial evaluations on children and young adults while working collaboratively with their parents/caregivers. She now works as a clinical social worker with adult oncology patients. Remi’s therapeutic style is informed by cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness based interventions as well as a holistic approach. She believes in a strong collaborative process built on trust, acceptance and empathy. Remi tailor’s her approach to each client’s specific needs while focusing on uncovering the root problems in order to help client’s better understand themselves and their patterns of thoughts and behaviors to make a lasting change. Cost for 60 minute session: $175 |
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Janesse Henke-Russel, LMSW
Psychotherapist (She/Her/ Hers) As a therapist, Janesse empowers teens and young adults to heal through virtual talk and expressive art therapy. She pairs her love for creativity with her clinical expertise to bring you the most transformational and unique healing experience there is. Janesse offers warm clinical support to those experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, disordered eating patterns and body focused repetitive behaviors. Her practice is LGBTQIA+, non-monogamy, racial justice, sex positive and health-at-every-size (HAES) allied. Janesse focuses on strengths-based psychodynamic therapy, which allows clients to learn the skills and strategies they need to cope with the barriers they face outside of the therapy session. Her specialties include individualized trauma-informed care, utilizing: somatic exercises, CBT, DBT, ACT, mindfulness, expressive arts and practical coping skill psychoeducation. |
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Remy, Therapy dog-in-training
Remy is our therapy dog-in-training. Still just a puppy, Remy is a French Bulldog learning how to provide emotional support. Remy is not in the office every day, but does make visits to support his training. |
