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I work with clients to achieve their short- and long-term goals, including handling their professional and personal life, anxiety, and depression. I focus on young adults and adults both in-person and virtually. My practice is founded on Integrative Psychotherapy, an approach that embraces multiple views of improving human functioning. As a result, I use different treatment modalities for each client based on their preferences and needs, incorporating techniques from psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral, and somatic therapies.

I will create an honest, supportive environment to help you clarify and pursue your goals with confidence. Our work will always be collaborative because I see you as the expert on your own life. I have experience working with youth and adults on a wide variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, family issues, adoption/fostering.

I welcome clients of all genders, sexual orientations, religions/spiritualities, and abilities. I love providing therapy and endeavor for my clients to enjoy and grow from the work as much as I do.

Our path in life is our own precious journey, which defines our history and determines our legacy. Like every journey, there may be unexpected turns, directions to choose, difficult positions to sustain, and conflictual decisions to make. I am an experienced Mental Health Counselor with an international background in clinical psychology and research.

I specialize in working with adults navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and bereavement. I have also served many college students and the specific issues and challenges they deal with. My primary goal is tailor treatment to perfectly fit with the idiosyncratic characteristics of each patient.  

Therapeutically, I use an integrative approach that is client-centered and focused on the specific needs and goals of my patients. I combine elements of psychological theory and research such as psychodynamic/psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, social and gestalt psychology.

I am fluent in Italian, as well!

Life can be chaotic, challenging and heartbreaking, but among all of that, beautiful and awe-inspiring. If you’re reading this, maybe you’ve already read a few of these therapist bios by now, but if you’re feeling alone in life’s big questions then look no further. I take a curious, yet “no-B.S.” stance as we explore life’s intricacies and curve-balls together in the therapeutic process. My experience with adolescents, emerging adults and older adults has helped me create a flexible approach to meet my clients where they’re at. Whether I am working with you, your child, or your family, I strive to create a judgment-free zone for my clients to experience the most authentic version of themselves.

I lean on a client-centered approach, meaning that I give my clients the space to be the expert in their own lives. Through mindfulness and dialectical behavioral therapy, I help my clients to practice gaining distance from overwhelming thoughts, feelings and emotions. That being said, I recognize that there is no “one size fits all” approach and I collaborate with my clients along every step of the journey. Showing up to therapy isn’t always easy, and I value the courage and vulnerability that it takes to invite someone into your inner world.

Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, loneliness, OCD, depression, grief, heartbreak, or a case of “what does it all mean” you won’t be at it alone. Much like the contradictions we encounter in life, the work we will do together will be challenging yet rewarding. 

I’m currently accepting both virtual and in-person sessions and look forward to hearing from you! 

I believe strongly that our work together can help you find the innate resources and strengths that you need to gain insight into what is getting in your way, so that you can restore balance, harmony, and health to your life. My style is warm, non-judgmental, and highly interactive— no subject, thought, or emotion is barred from talking about. I use a non-pathologizing approach that is affirming and strengths-based. I am sex-positive and LGBTQ-affirming, and I recognize that all individuals are situated within the larger social and political context of their lives.

I work with adults, millennials and teens struggling with relationship and attachment issues, anxiety, depression, major life transitions, toxic family patterns, family dysfunction, poor boundary setting, work-life balance issues, burnout, identity building, chronic somatic distress, chronic illness, intergenerational trauma, and sexuality. I utilize a variety of techniques to help you discover not only how the past is impacting you today, but also how we can alter recurring thoughts, behaviors, and patterns that are holding you back.  

My work is holistic and integrative, and honors all of the interrelated facets of well-being: the physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional.   My practice is informed by psychodynamic psychotherapy, mindfulness and imagery techniques, somatic work, cognitive behavioral therapy, attachment-based therapy, and my background in the creative arts.  Our work will help you build greater self-awareness and emotional flexibility to create space for positive changes in your life, both tangible and energetic.  

As our sessions progress, we will get to the core of where certain patterns come from and why they are getting in your way. Our work will help you identify distorted thinking, modify beliefs, change behavior, and relate to yourself and others in a way that helps you build an authentic, integrated whole, resilient, and gratifying sense of self.

*Virtual only

I take an integrative approach to therapy, providing affirming, non-judgmental care and work with clients to achieve their goals and navigate life’s challenges with empowerment.

I believe that growth and well-being come from the work of learning to understand ourselves in new and deeper ways that allow us to reflect on the impact of our world and the intersectionality of our unique identities.  Our therapeutic relationship is built collaboratively and creates a space that supports an accepting, inclusive, non-judgmental and trusting environment where, together, we will explore and gain new insights into you - empowering you in your daily life, while fostering personal growth and well-being. My work is person-centered, holistic, and takes an integrative approach, informed by neuroscience, attachment theory, somatic work and trauma-informed modalities.

I work with individuals, couples and alternative relationship structures, informed by my work with kink/BDSM, ENM/CNM, poly, queer/non-straight, and GNC communities. Topics to touch upon in therapy can include anxiety, low mood and depression, life stressors and transitions, family challenges, relationship challenges, attachment injuries, maladaptive coping, LGBTQIA+ challenges, difficulties with loneliness and isolation, sexual challenges, intimacy issues, dating, ENM/CNM and polyamory, difficulties with communication, codependency, grief and trauma.

** Lily is available for both virtual and in-person sessions!

I offer an affirming, warm, compassionate therapy style for adults who are experiencing a range of issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, as well as those coping with family members with special needs. I integrate cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), relational therapy, and trauma-informed care to help my cleints gain insight, develop coping strategies, and achieve personal goals. 

I have a particular interest in treating college students and young adults who are in a transitional or chaotic stage in their lives. I use an empathic and pragmatic approach in my work to help people gain access to negative thoughts and emotions that may be difficult to face. I prioritize a client-centered approach, where I adapt therapeutic interventions to meet your unique goals and needs based upon how you want to evolve.

My belief is that we all have the strength to overcome and grow through life’s challenges, even if they seem impossible to overcome. I am passionate about de-stigmatizing mental health care and building strong, long-term relationships with clients in order to go deep into their intrapsychic world and join them on their healing journey. I view therapy as a partnership and look forward to getting to know you.

*Available for virtual and in office sessions!

Sometimes that best way out of the darkness is to have a companion illuminate the path in front of you. As a Native Yorker, I graduated with a BA from New York University, and after a foray in the corporate world, I received my MSW from Hunter’s Silberman School of Social Work. My role as your therapist is to be that person, and to hold that light as we journey out of the darkness and onto the path of healing and growth together.

I am a fundamentally empathetic and compassionate person, with a deep appreciation for the inherent strength and wisdom within each of us. We are all a work in progress, and therapy provides the unique opportunity to press the pause button, remain present and safely work towards uncovering whatever barriers are keeping us stuck. Together, we can holistically explore how you got here, and how to move forward to achieve the life you want on your own terms. 

I operate from an anti-oppressive, trauma-informed lens that integrates DBT, CBT, mindfulness, and compassion-based therapies with psychodynamic theory. I enjoy working with individuals from all walks of life and employ a collaborative, strengths-based approach for anyone experiencing anxiety, depression, body image and self-esteem issues, COVID-related stress, complex trauma and grief, life transitions, and relationship challenges. 

I believe effective therapy begins with establishing a genuine human connection, and I promise that you will never, ever be alone during this inward journey towards self-discovery.  

*Available for in-person and virtual sessions

I work with clients to build insight and skills that help to clarify challenges and maximize joy. Whether you're transitioning into a different phase of life or feeling stuck (hello, pandemic!), I will meet you there with curiosity and compassion. Together, we'll use a variety of techniques to identify both the barriers and the opportunities to lead the kind of life you want. While there is great strength in practicing healthy coping, self-care, and positive self-talk, I know that this is often much easier said than done! Sometimes we just need help developing, prioritizing and applying these skills and awareness in our daily lives.

This is especially true for new parents who find themselves thinking new thoughts and feeling new feelings along the journey of hoping for, planning and growing a family. I'm here to help. I specialize in working with adults who are experiencing perfectionism, anxiety, depression, loss, and work-life balance issues, particularly during the perinatal period.

If these hopes and experiences resonate with you, I encourage you to connect with me for meaningful and personalized support. I look forward to our work together!

My therapeutic approach is grounded in the idea of a deep connection between the mind and the physical body, and the intrinsic ability in all people to heal, grow, and make positive change through the transformative power of their own mind. This ideology is informed by my time at Columbia University’s Spirituality Mind Body Institute, where I received my Master’s in Clinical Psychology and Spirituality. There I learned the science of mindfulness and the ways in which our thought patterns are capable of both positively and negatively effecting not only one’s emotional/ mental state but the physical body as well. 

I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced/experience trauma, anxiety, depression, and OCD, and help clients work through the impact these issues can have on their interpersonal relationships, career, social life, motivation, and sense of self. I also work with clients experiencing dating, relationship, and intimacy issues. 

In my practice I utilize a wide range of therapeutic techniques, and appreciate the benefit of integrating traditional psychotherapeutic modalities with less traditional methods which utilize my alternative background. I have training in CBT, DBT, mindfulness and meditation, the Alexander Technique from Ted Dimon, founder of the Dimon Institute, and trauma-informed therapy from Dr. Bessel van der Kolk’s Trauma Research Foundation.

As a therapist I believe that everyone is on a unique path and journey towards self-actualization, therefore there is no real textbook approach to therapy.  As a clinician I make space for the individual and prioritize fostering a safe, open, empathic, and flexible environment for my clients to explore, navigate, and better comprehend both their inner and outer worlds. I show up for my clients with compassion and non-judgment, and perhaps more importantly, I encourage my clients to show up for themselves with the same compassion and non-judgment.

Whether you’re new to therapy or have been in therapy for many years, I will work with you toward reaching your goals, getting “unstuck,” and gaining a better understanding of yourself and your interpersonal relationships.

No matter where you are on your path, I’m here to support you in cultivating the inner and outer world you seek! 

I am currently accepting clients for both virtual and in-person sessions.

Iman Hines is a board-certified nurse practitioner specializing in psychiatry. She has over a decade of experience in the mental health field. She completed her Bachelor of Science degree at Tuskegee University of Alabama and completed her Master of Science at Hunter College of New York.

Iman Hines is an industry leading expert in combining holistic psychiatry, technology and high quality care to assist people in achieving self-actualization. She prioritizes patient- provider collaboration. She believes that addressing the mind, body and soul daily is essential to mental health. Through her transformational, solution-focused approach to therapy she teaches her patients to radically accept their past and take control of their present and future.

Outside of work, she enjoys exercising, spending time with family and traveling the world.

Services Provided:
Psychiatric Evaluation
Medication Management
Therapy

Conditions Treated:
Depression
Anxiety
ADHD
Bipolar Disorder
OCD
Schizophrenia

Jacob Leivent, MD, is a practice that specializes in adult psychiatric care from a uniquely holistic perspective. Dr. Leivent sees patients from the Park Slope area in Brooklyn, New York, and the Westwood, Brentwood, and Beverly Hills areas in Los Angeles, California, through convenient telehealth visits.

The practice uses an individualized and evidence-based approach to psychiatric care, with every patient getting a customized treatment plan. 

Dr. Leivent performs psychiatric evaluations and offers both psychotherapy and medication management to help his patients manage and triumph over attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), mood disorders, anxiety, depression, and other conditions.

Dr. Leivent believes that easy access to experienced psychiatric care providers is critical for good long-term management of psychiatric conditions. He makes that easy with telehealth. All appointments are conducted through online teleconferences and phone calls. 

Patients appreciate the concierge-type care, which lets them easily connect with Dr. Leivent when they need him. 

Modern life in the busy urban environments of New York City and Los Angeles can be exciting and fun, but the fast pace can also be stressful. This pressure may cause anxiety, emotional distress, and addictive behaviors, which can rapidly spiral out of control if ignored and untreated. 

Dr. Leivent helps his patients navigate challenges while prioritizing their mental health. For the best in telehealth psychiatry in New York or LA, call the office or book an appointment online.