Talk Therapies in NYC: Psychotherapy That Helps People Think, Feel, and Function Better

She works frequently with high-functioning adults who feel overwhelmed or emotionally depleted despite managing well on the surface — a pattern we explore in depth in 5 signs your anxiety might be something more.Finding a talk therapist in New York City isn’t the hard part. Finding talk therapies embedded in a practice where psychiatrists, neuropsychologists, and psychologists actively discuss your case together that’s something different.

At Dr. Iospa Psychiatry Consulting in Midtown Manhattan, At Dr. Iospa Psychiatry Consulting in Midtown Manhattan, talk therapy is not a standalone service. The talk therapies we offer are one part of an integrated clinical environment where the people treating you communicate with each other. If your therapist notices something that warrants a psychiatric evaluation, or if your psychiatrist wants a psychological perspective on a treatment decision, that conversation happens within the same practice, with clinicians who already know your history. For patients with complex or layered presentations, that kind of coordination can make a meaningful difference in how quickly and how thoroughly treatment works.

Talk Therapy Approaches

Our therapists draw on a range of evidence-based methods and apply them based on each patient’s specific needs

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT is one of the most thoroughly researched forms of psychotherapy in clinical practice. It focuses on the relationship between how we interpret situations and how we feel and behave as a result. By identifying and challenging unhelpful thought patterns, patients develop practical skills that apply both between sessions and during them. Clinicians use CBT widely for anxiety, depression, and PTSD and stress-related conditions. The National Institute of Mental Health recognizes it as a first-line treatment for a broad range of mental health conditions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

DBT was developed for patients who experience emotions intensely and find it difficult to step back from distress. It teaches concrete, transferable skills across four areas: emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. DBT is particularly effective for patients managing mood instability, relationship difficulties, or impulsive responses to emotional pain.

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

IFS is a model that helps patients understand and work with different emotional “parts” of themselves, including the protective patterns and inner critics that often drive anxiety, shame, or self-sabotage. IFS supports deeper self-compassion and is widely used for trauma, mood difficulties, and identity-related concerns.

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

EFT addresses patterns in close relationships and helps individuals and couples understand the emotional cycles that create distance or conflict. It is rooted in attachment theory and has a strong evidence base for improving relational connection and communication.

Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)

IPT focuses on how relationships and life changes, including grief, role transitions, and interpersonal conflict, affect mood. It is a structured, time-sensitive approach with strong research support for depression.

Mindfulness-Based Therapy,

MBS, including Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), cultivates present-moment awareness and non-judgmental attention to thoughts and emotions. Research supports its effectiveness in reducing anxiety, preventing depressive relapse, and managing chronic stress.

Motivational Interviewing (MI)

MI helps patients who feel ambivalent or uncertain about change to explore their own reasons for moving forward. It is collaborative rather than directive and is particularly useful when patients feel stuck or resistant to a specific treatment direction.

Mentalization-Based Therapy (MBT)

MBT focuses on the capacity to understand one’s own and others’ mental states — thoughts, feelings, intentions — in ways that support emotional regulation and healthier relationships. It is especially effective for patients with attachment disruptions or personality-level difficulties.

Psychodynamic and supportive therapy

PST addresses longer-standing patterns rooted in personal history, relationship dynamics, and identity. Supportive therapy provides a stable, non-judgmental space for patients navigating major life transitions, grief, chronic illness, or sustained pressure that doesn’t fit a diagnostic category but still warrants professional support.

Our Therapists

Dr. Jessica Fagen, PsyD — Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Fagen earned her doctorate from Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology and trained at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and the James J. Peters VA Medical Center. She is known for a warm, flexible therapeutic style that helps patients feel safe while making real progress. She works with adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions.

Dr. Mark Johnson, PhD — Licensed Psychologist and Neuropsychologist

Dr. Johnson holds his doctorate from NYU’s Steinhardt School and brings 35 years of experience spanning neuropsychology, rehabilitation, and psychotherapy. He spent nearly two decades at NYU Langone’s Rusk Institute, including eight years as clinical team leader of its Brain Injury Day Treatment Program. He is particularly well suited for patients whose emotional challenges are intertwined with cognitive symptoms.

Dr. Eva Mihovich, PhD — Licensed Psychologist

Dr. Mihovich brings over 40 years of expertise and a doctorate from NYU, with a distinguished career at Rusk Rehabilitation at NYU Langone. Her practice sits at the intersection of psychology and medicine, with deep expertise in vestibular disorders, chronic pain, and stress-related conditions. She is especially effective for patients whose emotional experience is bound up with physical symptoms other clinicians have struggled to address.

Dr. Michael Zwirblia, PsyD — Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Zwirblia earned his doctorate from Albizu University and completed postdoctoral training at Herald Square Psychology, spanning private practice, psychiatric units, and community mental health settings. He specializes in co-occurring conditions, including patients managing emotional difficulties alongside substance dependency. He works with individuals and couples across a wide range of backgrounds and sees patients in person and via telehealth across New York and Massachusetts.

Paula Ghelman, LCSW — Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist

Paula Ghelman is a licensed clinical social worker with over ten years of experience treating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions. She works frequently with high-functioning adults who feel overwhelmed or emotionally depleted despite managing well on the surface — a pattern we explore in depth in 5 signs your anxiety might be something more. She also sees children and adolescents, and offers in-person and telehealth sessions across New York State.

Dr. Jacqueline Golub, PsyD — Clinical Psychologist, Post-Doctoral Fellow

Dr. Golub provides psychotherapy, supervised neuropsychological testing, and Cognitive Remediation Therapy, working under the supervision of Dr. Dana Haywood and Dr. Eva Mihovich. She brings assessment experience from psychiatric hospitals, outpatient clinics, and research programs at the VA, Stanford, and UCSF. She works with adults across a broad range of emotional, cognitive, and psychiatric presentations, in person and via telehealth. Adults navigating aging and retirement transitions are among those who benefit meaningfully from talk therapy. If that’s your situation, issues related to aging and retirement offers a practical starting point.

The information on this page is intended for educational purposes and does not constitute individualized medical advice. Anyone experiencing mental health concerns is encouraged to consult a qualified mental health professional.