Dr. Ana Bahamonde
Licensed Psychologist
Summary: Dr. Ana Bahamonde is a licensed clinical psychologist with deep experience providing therapy to adults of all ages. Her clinical background spans hospital settings, private practice, and community mental health, where she has worked with individuals facing depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis, and life transitions. Fluent in English and Spanish, Dr. Bahamonde brings warmth, and clinical precision to her work.
Dr. Jackie Bao
Licensed Psychologist
Summary: Jackie Bao, LCSW, is a psychotherapist who provides compassionate, culturally responsive care to adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship concerns, and work-related stress. Fluent in both English and Mandarin, Jackie is committed to creating a safe, supportive environment where clients feel understood, empowered, and equipped to make meaningful, lasting changes.
Dr. Sharen E. Barboza
Licensed Psychologist
Summary: Dr. Barboza is a licensed clinical psychologist with extensive experience helping adults navigate emotional distress, long-standing patterns that feel hard to change, and the effects of stress and trauma. She works with individuals who feel overwhelmed, stuck, burned out, or emotionally reactive, and who are seeking meaningful, lasting change rather than short-term symptom relief.
Dr. Annette Borenstein
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Borenstein is a clinical psychologist with 15+ years’ experience, who has worked in hospitals, residential treatment centers, outpatient clinics, and schools, with children, adolescents, and adults from ethnically and racially diverse backgrounds. Providing both short- and long-term psychotherapy, Dr. Borenstein specializes in treating individuals, couples, and families, presenting with anxiety, depression, trauma, sexual abuse/assault, sexual orientation and gender identity issues and/or personality disorders.
Dr. Heather Carpenter-Sarmiento
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Carpenter-Sarmiento has more than eighteen years of experience as a clinical psychologist in a variety of therapeutic environments and is an expert in the treatment of anxiety disorders, depression, and stress. She develops a safe and stable therapeutic relationship while customizing her approach to fit each patient, favoring an integrative effort that emphasizes overall health and wellness.
Dr. Maria Cristina Cintrón Laboy
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Maria Cristina Cintrón Laboy is a bilingual (English/Spanish), bicultural licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience providing therapy services. She specializes in working with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, stress-related concerns, and adjustment to medical illness.
Dr. Julia Cohen
Licensed Psychologist
Summary: Dr. Julia Cohen is a licensed clinical psychologist who brings a warm, evidence-based, and collaborative approach to care. With experience in integrated health settings, she helps individuals navigate the intersection of physical and emotional well-being, drawing on her background in health psychology and behavioral medicine. Dr. Cohen has worked extensively with adults managing depression, anxiety, trauma, chronic illness, and health behavior changes such as smoking cessation, sleep disturbance, and adjustment to medical diagnoses.
Dr. Lauren Ellis
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Ellis is a licensed psychologist with experience in a variety of therapeutic settings, including inpatient, outpatient and private practice. She has been working in private practice since 2011 with a focus on counseling clients suffering from addiction, depression, anxiety and mood disorders. She also has expertise in couples therapy.
Dr. Ellis is a trained yoga teacher and practitioner who started her career as a NYC public school teacher before pursuing a career in psychology.
Dr. Sean Frydman
Postdoctoral Fellow
Dr. Sean Frydman is a postdoctoral fellow practicing under a New York limited permit. He has extensive experience helping adults and adolescents navigate anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), interpersonal and romantic relationship challenges, depression, emotional regulation difficulties, stress/burnout, and life transitions. Sean has received advanced clinical training at nationally recognized CBT centers, with specialized experience providing Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD and evidence-based treatment for anxiety disorders. He is committed to creating a warm, collaborative environment where clients feel understood, supported, and empowered to make meaningful, lasting changes.
Dr. Harris R. Ginsberg
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Ginsberg is a counseling psychologist with 30+ years of experience in a variety of roles across the mental health spectrum. He has worked with a wide range of clients from non-traditional college students to corporate executives. Harris helps them to capitalize on change, manage career choices and life transitions, and enhance their work and personal relationships. He employs a combination of evidence-based psychology methodologies and personal / professional coaching tools.
Dr. Diana Gonzales-Ricard
Licensed Psychologist
Summary: Diana Gonzales-Ricard is a LCSW with more than 15 years of experience helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, stress, relationship challenges, and other emotional concerns. Having come to social work as a second career, Diana brings a unique perspective and a deep appreciation for the ways that family systems, life experiences, and social environments shape our emotional well-being.
Dr. Mark Glickman
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Glickman is a clinical psychologist with a PhD and 18-years of experience in a variety of settings, including private practice, residential treatment centers and clinics. He is able to conduct therapy sessions in English, Spanish or Hebrew.
Dr. Jay Hamer
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Hamer worked in a university setting as head of campus counseling for 20-years, where he developed deep expertise in the treatment of students and young adults while also teaching psychology. For the past 5+ years he has been working as a psychologist in a private practice setting, where he has developed expertise in working with patients suffering from anxiety disorders, depression and OCD. Dr. Hamer is adept at working with couples, as well as individuals. He has developed numerous courses over the years that enable patients to work on skills to cope with issues such as anxiety and pain management.
Yarisell Hernandez
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Summary: Yarisell Hernandez is a licensed bilingual mental health counselor who works with adolescents and adults navigating trauma, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, identity development, family stress, and life transitions. She brings a strong background in both school counseling and mental health counseling, with years of experience supporting young people, first-generation students, and clients from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Dr. Caitlin Holley
Licensed Psychologist
Summary: Dr. Caitlin Holley, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist with extensive experience in trauma-focused therapy, psychological assessment, and integrative treatment approaches. She has a strong background working with veterans, individuals navigating PTSD, anxiety, depression, and major life transitions. She also has a deep interest in supporting those at the end of life, helping them explore meaning, acceptance, and personal transformation. At the core of Dr. Holley’s work is a commitment to radical acceptance and genuine curiosity. She seeks to deeply understand each client’s lived experience, helping them explore the choices that lead toward greater fulfillment and alignment with their values.
Katherine Ibarra
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Summary: Katherine has over 16 years of experience working in mental health with adult patients with relationship issues, depression, financial stressors, anxiety, parenting problems, career challenges, ADHD, grief, life transitions, self-esteem issues, stress, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, women’s issues, multicultural concerns, and more.
Dr. Brian Kelly
Licensed Psychologist
Summary: Dr. Brian Kelly has a PhD in Psychology and over 20 years of experience as a therapist in a wide variety of clinical settings. He has worked in community health, outpatient, inpatient, and private practice. In addition to decades of experience in general therapeutic practice, Brian has significant expertise in family therapy, treating adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorder, and working with geriatric clients.
Dr. Katherine Kline
Licensed Psychologist
Summary: Dr. Katherine Kline is a licensed psychologist with extensive experience treating depressive disorders, generalized anxiety disorder, adjustment difficulties, insomnia, stress-related concerns, trauma including sexual trauma, PTSD, women’s issues secondary to infertility and pregnancy loss, and other mental health conditions. She has worked across a wide range of clinical settings, including military treatment facilities as a former active duty psychologist, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and private practice. Throughout her career, Dr. Kline has helped individuals navigate challenging life experiences, build resilience, improve confidence, set healthy boundaries, and create meaningful change through evidence-based psychotherapy.
Dr. Amanda LeRoy
Licensed Psychologist
Summary: Dr. Amanda Russo LeRoy is a licensed clinical psychologist with over a decade of experience helping adults and couples navigate trauma, anxiety, depression, and other life challenges. With a foundation in evidence-based practice and a deep commitment to compassionate care, Dr. LeRoy draws on her extensive clinical and academic background to create a space where meaningful healing and growth can occur.
Dr. Phoebe Lewis
Postdoctoral Fellow in Clinical Psychology
Phoebe Lewis, MS, is a postdoctoral fellow in clinical psychology who brings advanced training in trauma-informed, evidence-based therapy. She has extensive experience working in hospital, university, and VA centers. Phoebe’s work is grounded in careful assessment, collaborative treatment planning, and a respect for the complexity of each individual’s experience.
Dr. Anita Phillips
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Phillips started her career with 14-years as a School Psychologist and for the last 7+ years she has been working as a Counseling Psychologist. During this time, she has worked extensively with people with developmental disabilities, educational and learning issues, family stressors, depression, anxiety, social difficulties, and trauma.
Dr. Nikki Pison
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Pison is a clinical psychologist with 20+ years of experience in a variety of roles in the mental health field. She has worked extensively with individuals, groups, couples, and families in non-profits, medical organizations, state agencies, and in private practice.
Dr. Bethany Raymond
Licensed Psychologist
Summary: Dr. Bethany Raymond is a clinical psychologist with extensive experience supporting individuals in academic and transitional life stages. With a passion for helping clients navigate challenges related to identity, stress, anxiety, and personal growth, she provides a compassionate and evidence-based approach to therapy.
Dr. David Reetz
Licensed Psychologist
Summary: Dr. David Reetz is a seasoned psychologist with over 18 years of clinical leadership and direct care experience, including serving as chief psychologist at institutions such as Cornell University and the Rochester Institute of Technology. Throughout his career, he has worked with a wide range of individuals—from young adults navigating life transitions to mid-career professionals and adults facing complex personal and psychological challenges. Dr. Reetz specializes in helping clients work through anxiety, depression, OCD, and trauma.
Dr. Anthony Rinaldi
Licensed Psychologist
Summary: Dr. Anthony Rinaldi is a licensed clinical psychologist dedicated to helping adults navigate emotional challenges, life transitions, and the psychological impact of health-related concerns. With extensive experience across hospital, behavioral health, and outpatient/telehealth settings, he brings a compassionate, evidence-based approach to therapy that emphasizes resilience, meaning, and personal growth.
Dr. Wyatt Rosa
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Rosa is a talented therapist with experience across several settings. He has worked in a major hospital system doing individual and group therapy, he has counseled veterans for the VA, and he has worked with teens and young adults. Dr. Rosa has a great track record with young adults who are struggling with transitions into college, careers, relationships, etc. On the opposite end of the spectrum, he has had great success working with senior citizens in a variety of settings. His expertise is in the treatment of trauma, anxiety and depression.
Dr. Toni Ann Serpe
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Toni Ann Serpe is a licensed clinical psychologist with more than 15 years of experience providing psychotherapy in both private practice and telehealth settings. She specializes in treating anxiety, depression, executive functioning skills, stress management, and life transitions. Dr. Serpe has extensive experience working with adolescents and adults and is committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to each individual's unique needs.
Dr. Maggie Stoutenburg
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Stountenburg has been working as a psychologist for the Albany VA for the past 17+ years. During this time, she has developed deep expertise working with patients suffering from trauma related symptoms & grief, including traumatic bereavement and suicide bereavement. She also has 9+ years of experience in private practice, where she has continuously sharpened her skills as a generalist, frequently treating patients with anxiety, depression, and relationship issues.
Dr. Joanna Young
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Joanna Young is a licensed clinical psychologist who has 18+ years experience. For the past 8+ years, she has been working as a psychologist at the Albany VA. During this time, she has developed extensive expertise working with patients suffering from trauma-related symptoms as well as adjustment- and stress-related symptoms.
