Meet Our Therapists
Find the therapist who best suits your needs. Our clinicians provide personalized psychotherapy for patients struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues and other common challenges.
Cassandra Reid, LCSW
Clinician & Founder of City Therapy
“Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing there is a field. I’ll meet you there.” ~Rumi
Cassandra is the founder of City Therapy and one of the practice’s dedicated clinicians. Her professional training includes a master’s degree from Rutgers University, training in family and couples therapy from Ackerman Institute for Families, and focused education on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder from The Rutgers Institute for Families. Additionally, she has worked with Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) on dissociation and experiential processing and relational psychotherapy at the Stephen Mitchell Relational Psychotherapy Study Center. Today, she is a candidate at the Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy in their 4-year psychoanalytic training program.
City Therapy Clinicians
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Leya Hartman, MHC-LP
Starting May 7th
“Everyone deserves to feel understood. I’m here to walk with you through life’s twists and turns.”
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Reggie Parker, LMSW
Manhattan & Online
“No matter what life throws at you, never lose your swagger.”
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Raffaella Reali, LMSW
Manhattan & Online
“Therapy offers a space to enhance resilience, cultivate understanding, and nurture self-compassion”
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Piali Mukhopadhyay, LMSW
Brooklyn, Manhattan & Online
“In my view, a therapeutic alliance grounded in empathy, curiosity, and shared purpose can be the site of profound healing and insight generation.”
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Norah Scanlan Spears, LMSW
Online Only
“Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light” – Brené Brown
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Katherine Nicholas, LMSW
Manhattan & Online
“I encourage clients to develop a deeper understanding of their bodies and minds and build healthy coping mechanisms to regulate physical and emotional reactions.”
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Dory Harris, LMSW
Brooklyn & Online
“I offer a non-judgmental space where anything and everything can be explored and processed.”
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Ilsa Nagel, LMSW
Manhattan & Online
“My hope for each of my clients is that through their therapy journey, they will feel an increased sense of purpose and greater self-acceptance.”
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Kate Busuttil, LMSW
Manhattan & Online
“I take a collaborative perspective on therapy that recognizes clients’ autonomy and expertise in their lives while empowering them to create change.”
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Natalie Christensen, B.S.
Manhattan & Online
“I am constantly impressed by the resilience and inner strength that clients possess and am honored to play a role in their journey of self-discovery.”
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Lorena Maldonado, LMSW
Manhattan & Online
“I tailor my therapeutic approach to each client, drawing on my experience working with a diverse range of challenges and mental health concerns.”
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Simran Bharadwaj, MHC-P
Online Only
“I approach therapy through a multicultural lens, aiming to guide clients through a journey of wellness while helping them gain skills for optimal living.”
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Nora Munson, LMSW
Manhattan, Brooklyn & Online
“I am committed to creating a collaborative relationship with clients by utilizing a strengths-based and trauma informed approach to therapy.”
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Michelle Feeley, LMSW, CASAC-T
Online Only
"There is a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in." - Leonard Cohen
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Shira Halpern, LMSW
Manhattan & Online
“No matter where a client is in their journey, I believe that every client has the capacity for remarkable resilience and healing.”
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Ashley Moore, LMSW
Manhattan & Online
“I am continuously amazed by the positive changes that occur within a strong therapeutic relationship and the limitless potential for growth.”
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James Parichy, LMSW
Manhattan & Online
“I work collaboratively with clients to discover who they truly are and what they want out of life.”
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Lana Shusterman, LMSW
Manhattan & Online
“My hope is that through our work together, you will find a new sense of clarity and understanding that will empower you to create change.”
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Benn Grodin, LCSW
Manhattan & Online
"I can't recommend what you should or shouldn't do, but I can show you where to look."
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Heather “Heti” Baker, LCSW, LCAT, ATR-BC
Manhattan & Online
“Our work together will give you the space to safely discuss your experiences, explore possibilities and feel heard and appreciated.”
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Grace Aron, MHC-LP
Online Only
"Learning to love and be kind to ourselves is a lifelong journey.” - Brené Brown
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Bhrett Gorrasi, LCSW
Online Only
“I believe that one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story.”
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Jessica Podell, LCSW
Manhattan & Online
“I recognize the tremendous impact of ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, socioeconomics, and cross-cultural belief systems on mental health.”
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Sheryl Eisenberg, LCSW
Manhattan & Online
"I engage in caring and collaborative therapy based in mutual trust, understanding and connection."
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Joyce S. Silver, LCSW-R
Online Only
“My focus is on helping clients gain the self-knowledge and self-awareness necessary to move forward to a more comfortable and productive place.”
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Laura Rothkopf, LMSW
Manhattan & Online
“I strive to meet clients wherever they are and am devoted to creating a collaborative environment built on mutual trust and respect.”
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Tamila Misir, LCSW
Online Only
“I believe in a client lead approach as I believe each person is an expert in their own life”
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Lauren Schwartz, LCSW
Manhattan & Online
“My approach is integrative, relational, dynamic, and client-centered.”
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Adley Atkin, LMSW
Brooklyn & Online
“Therapy provides an opportunity to discover the seeds of who we are as people and how our experiences thus far have shaped our lives.
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Jenna Henning, LCSW
Manhattan & Online
“I focus on using a holistic approach and value the mind-body-spirit connection and the critical ways in which they influence one another.”
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Joseph Dorman, LMSW
Manhattan & Online
“I believe what is important, above all, is that the client feels comfortable with the work and experiences a sense of growth.”
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Sarah Essner, MHC-P
Manhattan & Online
“I offer clients a supportive space that invites curiosity, exploration, and creativity.”
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Jenn Kohn, LMSW
Manhattan & Online
“I empower patients to gain insight and increase awareness of interpersonal and environmental life stressors to improve their overall quality of life.”
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Danielle Ziegel, LMSW
Manhattan & Online
“I strive to create a therapeutic space that is safe and collaborative, so my clients can explore all thoughts, feelings, and ideas.”
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Christine Ortiz, LCSW
Online Only
“I help clients gain insight into their inner self and identify goals centered around what they hope to accomplish in therapy.”
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Katie Rose, LMSW
Manhattan & Online
“I make it a priority to ensure there is consistency, understanding, and active listening at the center of each therapeutic relationship.”
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Jennifer Kaplan, LCSW-R
Online Only
"The wholeness we seek lies already within us, like the light of the sun ever shining"
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Jessica St. John, LMSW
Manhattan & Online
“I am passionate about the power of therapy and respect that it is a unique and deeply personal experience for each individual.”
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Elizabeth Manus, LMSW
Manhattan & Online
“I am passionate about providing a non-judgmental space for clients to explore themselves and to imagine new opportunities for the future.”
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Kelbe Beck, LCSW
Online Only
“My compassionate, culturally sensitive approach helps to create an inclusive therapeutic space that acknowledges all aspects of a person's experience.”
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Olivia Sindall, MHC-P
Manhattan & Online
“I believe building a trusting and supportive therapeutic relationship is essential to create an environment for growth and change.”
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Alison Nugent, LCSW-R
Manhattan & Online
“I believe in taking an interactive and non-judgmental therapeutic stance, working with clients to develop their potential and overcome challenges.”
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Katie McKinstry, LMSW
Manhattan & Online
“Central to my work is the belief that a nurturing therapeutic relationship can provide the safety to grow and leave behind what no longer serves you.”
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Pamela Kirsch, LCSW
Online Only
“I understand the importance of a strong therapeutic alliance and believe that together we can bring about positive change.”
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Charles Sock, LCSW
Online Only
y“My approach is flexible, collaborative and tailored to each client's needs.”
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Ria Brown, LCSW
Online Only
“I am passionate about creating a safe and empathic environment for clients in order to foster healing, growth and self-empowerment.”
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Shanna King-Harvey, LCSW
Online Only
“My hope is to help bring clarity and purpose in order to help you become your best self.”
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Catherine Cusack, LCSW
Online Only
“I value tailoring my holistic approach to mental wellness to discover an individual’s unique pathway to healing.”
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Eric Reid, LCSW
Online Only
“I believe strongly in the critical role that relationship dynamics play in understanding who we are and learning to create change.”
City Therapy Administrative Staff
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Alexander Von-Staufenberg
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Elizabeth Shusterman
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Sharon Tse
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Chris Gómez
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Stefanie Jackowitz-Robinson, LMSW