Veranika
Shalima


Associate Therapist

It’s easy to get weighed down by negative self-talk, worries, and insecurities that shape how we see ourselves and what we believe is possible. These patterns often spill into many areas of life- relationships, careers, health, finances, or simply the way we speak to ourselves each day. Over time, they create stress, chip away at self-confidence, and leave us feeling restless or stuck. Therapy is a place to slow down, untangle these obstacles, and start shifting them. My role is to help you uncover what’s been holding you back and support you in building the tools and perspective to move forward with more clarity, confidence, and ease.

I completed my BA in Psychology at Hunter College and along the way, I trained as a transformational coach in London, built businesses, and lived in several countries- experiences that shaped both my perspective and my deep respect for each person’s unique path. I also understand the weight of constantly striving to meet expectations, whether your own or others’, which helps me connect with clients who feel stuck in cycles of self-doubt, pressure, or restlessness while searching for balance.

My therapeutic style is collaborative, compassionate, and solution-oriented. I believe the relationship between therapist and client is the foundation for meaningful growth, and I bring warmth, curiosity, and a lightness that makes space for relief and reflection, even in difficult moments. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS), while also integrating somatic and mindfulness practices. My work is trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and always tailored to my client’s needs.

Outside of work, I love traveling to historic places, exploring farmers’ markets, and improvising new recipes at home. I also enjoy Solidcore and Tai Chi, which help me stay balanced and grounded in the fast pace of New York City.

Other Staff Members

Charlotte
Frey


Associate Therapist

Josh
Kantrowitz


Associate Therapist

John
Rohrbach


Associate Therapist

Daianna
Rodriguez


Associate Therapist

Kyle
Abrahams


Associate Therapist

Jessica
Lisser


Associate Therapist

Edie
Markman


Associate Therapist

Fran
Bigman


Associate Therapist

Chloe
Cozzens


Associate Therapist

Lauren
Goetz


Associate Therapist

Dandan
She


Associate Therapist

Lina
Cortes


Associate Therapist

Gabriel
Schechter


Associate Therapist

Leonard
Citron

MA, LMHC
Partner | Senior Therapist

Benet
Hennessey

MA, EdM, LMHC
Partner | Senior Therapist

Nora
Rawlings

BA
Associate Therapist

Neva
Naseem

BA
Associate Therapist

Evan
Linden

MS, MHC-LP
Therapist

Vadim
Seylanov

MA, MHC-LP
Therapist

Emily
Cea

M.S.Ed, MHC-LP
Therapist

Francesca
Iacono

M.S.Ed, MHC-LP
Therapist

Hadley
MacCallum

MA, EdM, LMHC
Senior Therapist

Liz
Baird

BA, MHC-LP
Therapist

Natasha
Kennedy

MBA
Associate Therapist

Laurilyn
Jones

MA, PhD, MHC-LP
Therapist

Alessandra
Marinaro

MA, EdM, MHC-LP
Therapist

Becky
Ge

M.S, MHC-LP
Therapist

Raneem
Chawa

MA, LMHC
Senior Therapist

Joe
Nord

MBA, MA, EdM, MHC-LP
Therapist

Danielle
Weiner

M.S.Ed, LMHC
Senior Therapist

Kendall
French-Kazen

M.S.Ed, LMHC
Senior Therapist

Sanchana
Krishnan

MA, LMHC
Senior Therapist

Alessandra
Scaini

MA, LMHC
Senior Therapist

Amy
Chen

MA, LMHC
Senior Therapist

Paula
Montero

MA, LMHC
Senior Therapist

Benjamin
Goldman

M.S.Ed, LMHC
Senior Therapist

Sophie
Mallari

MA, LMHC
Senior Therapist

Alyson
Curtis

MA, LMHC
Clinical Supervisor

Tracey
Maya

MA, LMHC
Senior Therapist

John
Viterito

M.S., P.D., LPC, ACS
Clinical Consultant