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SPEAK has provided this directory for informational purposes only. Information on this website does not constitute an endorsement. 

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In-Person in Westchester County & Telehealth Available:

Jyothsna Karlapalem, MD, CCTPII, NCTTP

JK Integrative Psychiatry, PLLC
297 Knollwood Road, Suite 302 White Plains, NY, 10607
www.jkintegrativepsychiatry.com

Languages: English, Hindi, Telugu

Treats: Adults (18-65), Older Adults (65+), Individuals, Families 

Approaches: Cognitive-Behavioral, Integrative, Medication Management, EMDR,IFS, compassion focused therapy

About: I offer warm, culturally sensitive, and compassionate integrative psychiatry and psychotherapy services for those struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, or addiction.

Insurance accepted: Out of network

Dr. Mijin Kim, LCAT

111 North Central Park Ave.Hartsdale, NY10530
https://zencare.co/provider/therapist/mijin-kim  

Languages: Korean, English

Treats: Adults (18-65), Older Adults (65+), Individuals, Couples, Families

Approaches: Cognitive-Behavioral, Humanistic, Psychodynamic, Integrative, Eclectic, Trauma focused; IFS; EMDR, Creative Arts Therapy

About: Dr. Kim, a psychoanalytic psychotherapist with 25+ years of experience, specializes in various origins of complex and acute trauma, addiction, eating disorders, familial/relational conflicts, LGBTQ+ issues, cultural and identity issues, and lack of motivation and repeating patterns of choices. She combines psychodynamic approaches in conjunction with CBT and DBT with focus on mindfulness. She also offers EMDR, IFS, EFT, Imago Therapy, ACT, psychodrama, and creative arts therapy, and in CBT for Insomnia.

Insurance accepted: Cigna, out of network

James I. Rim, MD, JD

(646) 653-0040
http://www.columbiapsychiatry.org/profile/james-i-rim-md

Languages: Korean, English

Treats: Adults (18-65), Older Adults (65+), Individuals


Approaches: Cognitive-Behavioral, Psychodynamic, Eclectic, Medication Management, Interpersonal, Supportive, DBT

About: I am a psychiatrist at Columbia University.  I received undergraduate degrees from Penn and a law degree from Harvard, and medical education and residency training at Columbia. My clinical expertise and interests include affective disorders, psychotic disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, and religion/spirituality and mental health, and my outpatient practice includes medication management and psychotherapy.

Insurance accepted: Out of network

Shoshanna Rome, LMHC

Shoshanna Rome Mental Health Counseling
15 Parkway, 3rd Fl, Katonah, NY 10536
www.shoshannaromecounseling.com

Languages: Some Japanese, English

Treats: Young Children (0-5), Adults (18-65), Older Adults (65+), Individuals

Approaches: Psychodynamic, Eclectic, Medication Management, Dialectical Behavioral, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction

About: I provide long and short term psychotherapy and specialize in perinatal, maternal, and reproductive health, along with anxiety, depression, trauma, and racial identity. As a Japanese American, I am committed to providing an inclusive space for everyone.

Insurance accepted: Out of Network

May Tsui, MD

45 Popham Road, Suite 1H Scarsdale, NY 10583

Languages: Mandarin, Basic Cantonese, EnglishTreats: Adults (18-65), Individuals    

Approaches: Psychodynamic, Integrative, Medication Management

About: I provide psychotherapy and psychopharmacology to adults.  I specialize in mood, anxiety, and adjustment disorders.

Insurance accepted: Out of network 

Yesie Yoon MD

Maum Psychiatry PLLC
303 South Broadway Suite 450 Tarrytown NY 10591
https://www.maumpsychiatry.com/

Languages: Korean, English

Treats: Young Children (0-5), Children (5-18)    

Approaches: Integrative, Medication Management

About: Outpatient psychiatric service focused on medication management and integrative care.

Insurance accepted: Aetna, United

Dr. Shizuko Barnes
Dr. Masako Mori

The Japan Education Center56 Harrison Street, Suite 505 New Rochelle, NY 10801
(914) 305-2411
info@jec-ny.org

Languages:  Japanese, English 

Treats:  Children (5-18), Families 

About: The Educational Guidance and Resource Center offers educational consultation by specialists in education and psychology to Japanese-speaking children and their families in the tri-state area. Our specialists are well-informed about current trends in education and other related matters in both Japan and the U.S. and have access to a wide variety of resources.We provide both telephone counseling and face-to-face counseling services. We provide direct educational and psychological services not only to parents but also to children. Only the face-to-face counseling/consultations are charged. If medical or psychiatric evaluations are warranted, we offer referrals to Japanese or American specialists.

Insurance: Counseling is affordable. Please call for more details. 

Nicole Benedicto Elden, PsyD

17 North Chatsworth Avenue, Suite 204
Larchmont, NY 10538
917-482-5705
https://nicolebenedictoelden.clientsecure.me/

Languages: Tagalog, English

Treats: Adults (18-65), Older Adults (65+), Individuals, Couples

Approaches: Cognitive-Behavioral, Humanistic, Psychodynamic, Integrative, Emotion Focused; Multicultural Humility

About: As a psychologist for the past 18+ years, I have been privileged to share in the journey of many adults and couples as they navigate their emotions, identities and relationships. I am also a 1.5 generation immigrant (Filipina) and parent, interracially married, and comfortable with complexity and nuance. I know you are more than your roles, relationships and jobs. Together we will explore how to identify what may be getting in the way of you living a life of truth and authenticity based on your core values.

Insurances accepted: Out of Network; LYRA

Telehealth ONLY for Westchester Residents:

Directories with New York City-based Asian American identifying therapists can also be found at:

Asian American Federation

Asian Mental Health Collective

Bridges Mental Health

Jae Cha, PsyD

917-409-7712
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/jae-cha-new-york-ny/487250

Languages: Korean, English

Treats: Children (5-18), Adults (18-65), Individuals

Approaches: Psychodynamic, Integrative

Insurance accepted: Out of network

Aileen Fullchange, PhD

Fullchange Therapy
214.247.6410
http://www.drfullchange.com/

Languages: English, Spanish 

Treats: Children (5-18), Adults (18-65), Older Adults (65+), Individuals, Couples, Families 

Approach: Cognitive-Behavioral, Humanistic, Integrative, Somatic

About: Work with Dr. Fullchange to deepen your understanding of the obstacles you are facing, find hope to fuel healing, and develop life-changing habits to thrive. Dr. Fullchange is a licensed psychologist specializing in trauma, mood disorders, and behavioral problems.

Insurance: Out of Network

Ankur Saraiya, MD

220 5th Avenue, 11th floor, New York, NY 10001
212-721-6823
www.drsaraiya.com

Languages: English

Treats: Adults (18-65), Older Adults (65+), Individuals

Approaches: Psychodynamic, Integrative, Medication Management

About: I am a solo psychiatrist in practice for over 20 years.  I provide both therapy and medication management and happy to provide medication management only to those who already have a therapist or are not interested in therapy.  In addition to traditional psychiatry, I have an interest in integrative health with a focus on exercise and nutrition both to address psychiatric issues but also to promote healthy physical longevity.

Insurance accepted: Fee for service only

Ann Yi, MA

Ann Yi Creative Arts Therapy
1178 Broadway, 3rd Floor New York, NY, 10001
www.ann-yi.com

Languages:

Treats: Adults (18-65), Individuals

Approaches: Psychodynamic, Integrative, Art therapy

About: I focus on helping clients navigate self-critical thinking to feel empowered in their self-identity.

Bettina Sementilli, LCAT, ATR-BC

Creative Arts Therapy for Growth PLLC
100 Melrose Avenue Greenwich, CT 06830
(201) 419-5037
creativeartstherapyforgrowth.clientsecure.me

Languages: English

Treats: Young Children (0-5), Children (5-18), Adults (18-65), Older Adults (65+), Individuals, Families

Approaches: Cognitive-Behavioral, Integrative, Art Therapy

About: Through art psychotherapy and a client-centered DBT informed approach, I help clients navigate the underlying causes for anxiety, depression, anger, grief and loss. I am licensed in New York and Connecticut and provide both in-person (in CT) and telehealth services.

Insurance accepted: In process - Cigna

Genevieve Yang, MD

Yang Psychiatry
NYC 10029
(646) 759-1383
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/psychiatrists/genevieve-yang-new-york-ny/1189690

Languages: English

Treats: Adults (18-65), Individuals, Couples, Families

Approaches: Cognitive-Behavioral, Psychodynamic, Medication Management

About: I offer individual medication management and talk therapy, as well as romantic partner/family therapy. I'm experienced in giving gender-affirming, queer-friendly, ace/aro-affirming care. It is my goal to maintain an open-minded and welcoming stance to nontraditional relationship arrangements, including polyamorous and other non-monogamous arrangements.

Insurance accepted: UMR Mount Sinai Employee health insurance    

HaeSung Han, Psy.D. ATR-BC, LCAT

917-699-0323 

hanpsychology.com

Languages: English

Treats: Children (5-18), Adults (18-65)

Approaches: Psychodynamic, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy

About: I work with individuals of all ages suffering from depressive and anxiety disorders, self-harm, and trauma. I utilize evidence-based treatment such as Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and DBT-PE (Prolonged Exposure).

Insurance accepted: None

Innae Kim, MA

Davenport Creative Arts Therapy, PLLC
6 East 39th Street, Suite 602, Office J New York, NJ 10016
(914) 606-2209
https://www.davenportcreativeartstherapy.com/julia-art-therapist

Languages: Korean, English

Treats: Children (5-18), Adults (18-65), Individuals

Approaches: Cognitive-Behavioral, Psychodynamic, Integrative

About: I am a Nationally Registered / Board-Certified Art Therapist, and New York State Licensed Creative Arts Therapist. I provide a blend of holistic (Mindfulness based practices) and evidence based therapies (Art Therapy, EMDR, DBT Skills, & TF-CBT) for folks in NYC. I specialize in treatment of AAPI cultural identity concerns, relational issues, trauma, self-esteem, depression, and anxiety through a Nurtured Heart (NHA) and person-centered approach

Insurance accepted: Out of network

Jennifer Minami, MD

620 Newport Center Drive Newport Beach, CA (Licensed in NY)
909-833-0808
www.jenniferminamimd.com

Languages: English

Treats: Children (5-18), Adults (18-65)

Approaches: Psychodynamic, Medication Management

About: I provide telehealth services to NY, and in-person and telehealth in Southern California. Formerly practiced in NY for 8 years and was on faculty at Columbia University. Specialties include anxiety and ADHD (for all ages).

Insurance accepted: None

Kyu Young Oh, MD

255 West 88th Street, Ste 1A New York, NY 10024
646-912-8774
www.kyuohmd.com

Languages: Korean, English

Treats: Adults (18-65), Older Adults (65+), Individuals    

Approaches: Cognitive-Behavioral, Psychodynamic, Integrative, Eclectic, Medication Management

About: Dr. Kyu Young Oh is from Seoul, South Korea. She is a NY/NJ psychiatrist and psychotherapist trained at Columbia University. She is fully bilingual in both English and Korean. She has a warm, kind, and optimistic engagement style with her clients and always takes into consideration each person’s unique life stories, cultural background, and spirituality. Based on seven years of experience working with Asian communities, she specializes in Asian mental health and integrative approaches to psychiatry, combining talk therapy, lifestyle changes, and mind-body connections.

Insurance accepted: N/A

Makiko Young( Harada),MA. MPS, ATR-BC, LCAT

646-872-8081
www.artforwellness.com

Languages: Japanese, English

Treats: Individuals

Approaches: Psychodynamic, Integrative, Art therapy

About: I focus on helping clients navigate self-critical thinking to feel empowered in their self-identity.

Mayumi Okuda Benavides, MD

122 E 42 Street Suite 3200 New York, NY 10168
www.psychologytoday.com/us/psychiatrists/mayumi-okuda-benavides-new-york-ny/885732

Languages: English, Spanish

Treats: Adults (18-65), Individuals

Approaches: Cognitive-Behavioral, Psychodynamic, Medication Management, Trauma focused

About: As an internationally recognized expert in the treatment of anxiety (social anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, generalized anxiety, panic disorder) and mood disorders (depression, bipolar disorder), and trauma (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder), I bring years of experience working with patients from around the world.

Insurance accepted: None

Sharon Chung, MA, LCAT, ATR-BC

Davenport Creative Arts Therapy
6 East 39th Street, Suite 602 New York, NY 10016
(201) 429-5146
www.davenportcreativeartstherapy.com

Languages: Basic Korean

Treats: Young Children (0-5), Children (5-18), Adults (18-65), Individuals

Approaches: Humanistic, Psychodynamic, Art therapy, Play therapy, CBT, DBT

About: I am a Nationally Registered / Board-Certified Art Therapist, and New York State Licensed Creative Arts Therapist. I specializing in the treatment of children, teens and young adults focusing on anxiety, trauma, identity, and AAPI issues. My approach is gentle, playful, and non-judgmental.

Insurance accepted: Out of Network

Suzanne Eng, MA

Twenty Four Creative Art Therapy, PC.
109 North 12th St. Suite 704 Brooklyn, NY 11249
www.24creativearttherapy.com

Languages: EnglishTreats: Adults (18-65), Individuals, Couples

Approach: Integrative

About: I offer verbal psychotherapy for individuals and couples in need of increasing self awareness and improving quality of life. I emphasize the relationship that one has with oneself and with others. Looking through a systemic lense often in a collaboration is important.

Insurance accepted: Cigna, Magnacare, Out of network benefits

YuehChun Chao, MA, LCAT

Ally Counseling
24-20 Jackson Ave Suite 211, Queens, NY 11101
https://www.allytherapy.org/yuehchun-chao

Languages: Mandarin, Taiwanese, English

Treats: Adults (18-65), Individuals, Couples

Approaches: Cognitive-Behavioral, Humanistic, Psychodynamic, Integrative. I integrate art therapy with AEDP, IFS, EFT and TFCBT.

About: My specialities are emotions, trauma, attachment, family of origins and multicultural challenges. I am a first generation immigrant from Taiwan and I understand the unique challenges of in between cultures.

Insurance accepted: HealthFirst

Yudi Xia LMSW

The Compassion Practice
447 Broadway New York, NY
https://compassionify.com

Languages:

Treats: Children (5-18), Adults (18-65), Older Adults (65+), Individuals, Couples

Approaches: Cognitive-Behavioral, Humanistic, ACT

About: I am dedicated to your well-being, ensuring you feel secure, loved, and understood in your journey.

Jingna Zhao, MD

Concierge Psychiatry
50 Tice Blvd., Suite 340, Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677
(516) 373-9334
www.concierge-psychiatry.com

Languages: Mandarin Chinese, English

Treats: Adults (18-65), Individuals

Approaches: Cognitive-Behavioral, Humanistic, Integrative, Medication Management

About: I am dual trained in both psychiatry and family medicine and understand how emotional stress directly impacts physical health and vice versa. I help young professionals discover themselves and overcome the mental blocks holding them back by using therapy and/or medications.

Insurance accepted: Out of Network

Wataru Okada, LCSW

Mindful Insight for Self-Compassion
Rochester, New York 14618
(234) 201-0577
https://www.okadalink.com/

Languages: Japanese, English

Treats: Adults (18-65), Older Adults (65+), Individuals

Approaches: Cognitive-Behavioral, Humanistic, Integrative, MBCT, MBSR, ACT, MI, Narrative

About: I specialize in helping clients learn mindfulness-based mental skills to better manage stress & anxiety and overcome symptoms of depression. 8 years of clinical experience in outpatient mental health clinics led me to realize that genuine self-compassion must be the driving force for achieving personal goals, alignment, and well-being.

Insurances accepted: Aetna (Meritain), Cigna, Optum (Oxford, Oscar, United Healthcare), BCBS NJ, BCBS MA