Paula Ghelman, LCSW Psychotherapist
Paula Ghelman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and psychotherapist with over ten years of experience treating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship stress, and life transitions. She is known for her warm, grounded, and collaborative therapy style. Her goal is to help clients feel calmer, more in control, and more connected to themselves.
At Dr. Iospa Psychiatry Consulting Group, Paula works closely with psychiatrists, psychologists, and neuropsychologists to provide integrated care. She helps clients apply insights from psychiatric consultations, medication support, and neuropsychological testing into daily life, enhancing emotional awareness, coping strategies, and long-term growth.
Paula often works with individuals who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally exhausted—despite appearing high functioning professionally or socially. She offers a calm, non-judgmental space where clients can better understand their experiences an
Paula Ghelman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and psychotherapist with more than a decade of experience helping adults navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship stress, and life transitions. She is known for her warm, grounded, and collaborative approach. Her goal is to help clients feel calmer, more in control, and more connected to themselves.
At Dr. Iospa Psychiatry Consulting Group, Paula works closely with psychiatrists, psychologists, and neuropsychologists to provide integrated care. She helps clients apply insights from psychiatric consultations, medication management, and neuropsychological evaluations into everyday life, supporting emotional clarity, coping, and long-term growth.
Paula often works with high-functioning individuals who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally fatigued despite appearing resilient to others. She offers a calm, non-judgmental therapeutic space where clients can better understand their experiences, build healthy coping strategies, and explore meaningful change. Her sessions blend practical tools with deeper insight work and are paced to fit each client’s needs and goals.
d begin to build healthier patterns. Her sessions combine practical skill-building with deeper emotional work and are paced to meet each client’s goals and comfort level.
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
Mood Disorders
Women’s Mental Health
Stress and Burnout
Relationship Issues
Identity and Self-Esteem
Life Transitions
Eating and body image concerns
Codependency and boundary issues
Grief and loss
Domestic abuse and trauma recovery
Work and academic stress
Perfectionism and imposter syndrome
Crisis support and suicidal thoughts
Clinical Approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Helps change unhelpful thought patterns and build healthier habits.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Teaches skills for managing strong emotions and improving communication.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Helps clients understand their inner emotional “parts” and develop self-compassion.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Focuses on patterns in relationships and helps improve emotional connection.
Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)
Explores how relationships and life changes affect mood.
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Helps clients move toward change when they feel stuck or uncertain.
Narrative Therapy
Supports clients in shifting unhelpful personal stories shaped by past experiences.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Reduces stress and overthinking by teaching awareness and presence.
Problem-Solving Therapy (PST)
Builds simple, effective skills for handling everyday challenges.
CBT-E for Eating Disorders
A structured approach for disordered eating and body image concerns.
Seeking Safety
A present-focused method for trauma-related symptoms and substance use.
Collaboration With Psychiatrists & Neuropsychologists
Paula is part of an integrated team and values interdisciplinary care. When appropriate, she collaborates with the psychiatrists in the practice to support clients who may benefit from medication alongside therapy. Her role often includes helping clients understand their symptoms, track emotional changes, and incorporate therapeutic insights into their medication management process.
She also works with the group’s psychologists and neuropsychologists to support clients undergoing neuropsychological testing, ADHD evaluation, cognitive remediation, or structured assessment. After results are shared, Paula helps clients apply insights from their evaluations to improve attention, emotional regulation, and overall functioning in work, school, or personal relationships.
This coordinated approach supports continuity of care and creates a more meaningful and effective therapeutic experience—emotionally, cognitively, and medically.
Why Patients Choose Dr. Zharovsky
Choosing an Integrative Psychiatrist in Midtown NYC near Bryant Park means finding care that unites neuroscience, compassion, and collaboration — exactly what Dr. Zharovsky provides. Patients often describe Dr. Zharovsky as calm, precise, and genuinely invested in their wellbeing. They choose her for her:
Board certification and integrative approach
Academic and research excellence
Attentive, personalized care
Collaborative communication style
Commitment to privacy and long-term growth
At Dr. Iospa Psychiatry Consulting Group, she provides a modern, discreet, and compassionate environment for New Yorkers seeking advanced mental health care. Each treatment plan blends medical expertise and psychological insight, supporting both immediate relief and enduring resilience.
Beyond Psychiatry
Outside her clinical work, Dr. Zharovsky enjoys cooking, photography, creative writing, and travel. Fluent in Russian and inspired by narrative medicine, she views storytelling as a bridge between science and empathy — and between clinician and patient. Her personal and professional life both reflect her dedication to curiosity, creativity, and connection. Her practice as an Integrative Psychiatrist in Midtown NYC near Bryant Park continues that same balance — merging clinical excellence with genuine human understanding.
