Our Team
Union Square Practice is a group of approachable psychologists, psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and therapists that believes in working together to provide thoughtful and expert care to all clients.
Leadership
Dr. Michael Dulchin is a board-certified psychiatrist with an expertise in both psychotherapy and psychopharmacology. He works with patients with a range of difficulties including depression, anxiety, and others.
read full bioDr. Jonathan Fader is a licensed clinical and performance psychologist. He is best known for working with professional athletes in the MLB, NFL and teams including The New York Mets and Giants.
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Amanda Fazio joins the Union Square Practice team as a Project Coordinator. Amanda received her master’s degree (M.S.) in Sport Psychology and…
Hana DeHovitz (she/her/hers) is ecstatic to be a member of the clinical coordinating team. She received her bachelor’s in Psychology and Public…
Melissa Brody is thrilled to be joining Union Square Practice as practice manager. Highly experienced, Melissa has spent over years managing a…
Nadine has been with Union Square Practice for the past 3 years. Prior to being a part of the USP team, Nadine…
Clinical Coordinators
Kyle Abrahams (he/him/his) is happy to be a team member of the USP administrative team! He received his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology…
Clinicians
Aleta Elting is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) who works with both adolescents and adults. Her approach to therapy is collaborative…
read full bioDr. Amanda Hahn-Ketter is a board certified neuropsychologist specializing in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning for individuals with known or suspected brain dysfunction.
read full bioAmanda Shirley is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, with experience in providing treatment for a wide variety of mental health concerns including…
read full bioBen Oliva is a licensed mental health counselor and mental performance consultant. He teaches evidence-based mental skills and techniques.
read full bioCathrine Bernardo, RN (she/her/hers) is currently enrolled at NYU-Rory Meyers College of Nursing in pursuit of her Master of Science degree to…
read full bioChen Zhang is a mental health counselor and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation treatment coordinator; she received her Master’s degree in Counseling for Mental…
read full bioChristina Maroone is a board-certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner specializing in medication management and psychotherapy. She works with patients experiencing a range…
read full bioCourtney Pensavalle is a master’s level graduate student in mental health counseling, specializing in adolescent and adult individual therapy.
read full bioDr. David Bright is a mental health counselor who uses a trauma-informed approach when working with teens, college students, and adults across issues of anxiety, depression, grief, career development and many other concerns
read full bioEli is a Mental Health Counselor (MHC-LP) and Mental Performance Coach who integrates solution-focused, acceptance and commitment therapy, and person-centered approaches in…
read full bioEmma is a Mental Health Counselor who is influenced by both Cognitive-Behavioral and Psychodynamic approaches in her work.
read full bioGianna is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) specializing in individual therapy for adults and adolescents.
read full bioDr. McShall is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in couples counseling.
read full bioJenny is a psychotherapist, author, and artist. As a global citizen who has traveled to over 50 countries and lived in 5,…
read full bioJessica Rak, APRN, is a board-certified Family Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who specializes in treatment of children and adolescents and provides psychiatric evaluations, psychotherapy…
read full bioDr. Jessica Stack is a Board-Certified Child, Adolescent and Adult psychiatrist, skilled in the use of evidence-based psychopharmacologic & psychotherapeutic treatments
read full bioJessie (LMSW) specializes in psychotherapy with individuals (adults and adolescents) and couples, utilizing a relational psychodynamic approach. It can be deeply challenging…
read full bioJoe DePaola, MS, NP-P, PMHNP-BC, is an ANCC Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, with experience in providing treatment for a wide variety of mental health concerns…
read full bioJorge Aguilar, MD is a mental performance coach and licensed physician with expertise in the psychological aspect of athletic performance. He is a…
read full bioDr. Marlin is a board-certified psychiatrist with expertise in psychopharmacology and psychotherapy. He sees patients who face challenges with various aspects of mental functioning, including depression, anxiety disorders, OCD, PTSD and bipolar disorder.
read full bioJulia Vigna Bosson, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist with a specialty in treatment of anxiety and trauma disorders.
read full bioKate Thacher, PsyD, is a licensed clinical psychologist. Her training and prior experience provided her with opportunities to work in a variety of clinical settings.
read full bioKatie Krimer is a licensed clinical social worker, practicing from a humanistic and mindfulness-based perspective and providing a range of therapies.
read full bioLaura Paret, PhD, is a child and adolescent clinical psychologist providing diagnostic assessment and treatment for a variety of difficulties that affect youth.
read full bioLilias “Lily” Evans is an ANCC Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who specializes in psychotherapy and psychiatric medication management for adolescents and…
read full bioLiv Massey holds dual roles as a mental health counselor and mental performance coach.
read full bioLiz Kauffelt (she/her/hers) is a mental health counselor who works with adolescent and adult clients of all backgrounds. Her experience includes working with individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, relationship issues, and career or school related stress.
read full bioLouisa Gleichman (she/her/hers) is an art psychotherapist, who believes the therapeutic process is a partnership, and that the client is the only expert in their own lived experience.
read full bioMatt Buttigieg, MS, NP-P, PMHNP-BC, is an ANCC Board Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Matt offers both therapy and medication management.
read full bioMarianne is a licensed master social worker specializing in couples and families. She has advanced training through the Ackerman Institute for the…
read full bioMia Bernardi is a mental health counselor who utilizes an integrative approach to psychotherapy that includes narrative and cognitive-behavioral (CBT) techniques.
read full bioMichelle Freedland, an ANCC Board Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, specializes in therapy and medication management.
read full bioDr. Asabere (she/her) is a Board-Certified psychiatrist who received her medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. She completed…
read full bioNicole Cerussi is a doctorally-prepared a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specializing in psychotherapy and medication management.
read full bioDr. Nicole Cooper is a licensed clinical psychologist. Therapy with Dr. Cooper is a collaborative process, which begins in a safe and comfortable environment.
read full bioDr. Rebekka Palmer is a licensed clinical psychologist. She comes from a Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy background and has worked with young adults, athletes, couples and executives.
read full bioRaquel Cumba, PhD, is a child and adolescent clinical psychologist providing assessment and treatment of variety of difficulties with a specialization in anxiety, depression, and related behavioral disorders.
read full bioSara Frischer is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who specializes in psychotherapy and medication management. Sara’s philosophy is driven…
read full bioSarah Piscitelli is a mental health counselor who practices from a person-centered and humanistic perspective which includes cognitive-behavioral techniques.
read full bioSophia Pavlatos is an ANCC Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who specializes in psychopharmacology and psychotherapy. She works with adults…
read full bioThalia Quezada is a RN currently in the process of completing her Master of Science degree in the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse…
read full bioTiffany LeProhon is a mental health counselor, utilizing a humanistic, multicultural and integrative approach drawing from various therapeutic modalities in order to best meet the individualized needs of the client.
read full bioVeda Tyson is a board-certified Family Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and a Clinical Social Worker. Veda is certified to treat patients across the…
read full bioYoni Hochstein, PMHNP-BC, MSED is an ANCC board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, with a Master’s Degree in Psychiatric Nursing from Yale University and…
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