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Meet the Therapists

Dr Gabrielle Schroyer-Hoffman, Phd
Dr. Schreyer-Hoffman, Ph.D.

Founder and Licensed Psychologist in NY, VA and PsyPact States

Dr. Kayla Yellen, Psy.D_
Dr. Kayla Yellen, Psy.D.

Clinical Psychologist, 

Director of Training and Supervision

Dr. James Modico, Psy.D.
Dr. James Modico, Psy.D.

Postdoctoral Fellow

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Dr. Cierra Clark, PsyD
Dr. Cierra Clark Psy.D.

Postdoctoral Fellow

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Dr. Linda Nisanova, Psy.D_
Dr. Linda Nisanova Psy.D.

Postdoctoral Fellow

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Averey Esposito LMSW
Averey Esposito

LMSW

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Kate Bollerman

 MHC-LP

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Danielle Minogue
Danielle Minogue

LMSW

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Caitlin Frankel

LMSW

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Ella Williams LMSW
Ella Williams

LMSW

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Maya Statmore, LMSW
Maya Statmore

LMSW

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Paige Deertz. LMSW
Paige Deertz

LMSW

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Read what our patients have to say about us.

“The entire staff operates with integrity, compassion, and a clear commitment to client well-being. Their collaborative and trauma-informed approach fosters a safe and supportive environment for meaningful therapeutic work.”

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“Dr. G is a highly skilled and insightful clinician whose presence is both grounded and attuned. Her approach is thoughtful, evidence-informed, and deeply respectful of the therapeutic process.”

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Upper East Side Psychology
Midtown East Psychology

Providing in-person and virtual therapy in New York and virtual therapy in Virginia and Psypact States.

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New York, NY 10028

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New York, NY 10170

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