LifeStance Health

Located at 203 Jay Street Suite 501 in Brooklyn, LifeStance Health provides specialized mental health care for conditions such as OCD, PTSD, depression, and generalized anxiety disorder. The clinic offers advanced treatments including Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, tailored to individual needs. A team of experienced professionals ensures personalized and accessible services through both in-office visits and tele-psychiatry. Open Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 9 PM and Saturdays from 9 AM to 5 PM, LifeStance Health is wheelchair accessible, creating a welcoming environment for all clients.

Book a free consultation with LifeStance Health by completing a short assessment

Call (347) 304-9465

Treatments Available

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)

Treated Conditions

Depression

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Insurance Accepted

Aetna

Anthem

Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)

Carelon

Centivo

Elevance

Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield

Evernorth

Humana

Magnacare

MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)

MultiPlan (PHCS)

Northwell Direct

Optum

Partners Direct Health

Provider Network of America (PNOA)

Sana Benefits

World Trade Center (HealthSmart)

The Team

Alan Vanell

LMHC Therapist

Alan Vanell is dedicated to supporting individuals in their journey towards mental wellness, offering his expertise in New York to those seeking relief and understanding. At LifeStance Health, Alan utilizes his extensive skills in case management and therapy to help clients navigate complex emotions and life challenges.

George Washington University

Ariel Gill

LMHC, Therapist

Ariel Gill is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York who has been practicing since 2019. She has an Undergraduate Degree in Human Development with a Minor in Public Justice and Expressive Art Therapy and a Masters in Mental Health Counseling from Fordham University. Ariel believes in treating people the way she would want to be treated. She strives to meet patients where they are in life and use person-centered with a combination of CBT to help give them a better chance at success and healing.

Fordham Graduate School Of Social Service

Christina Mudarri

LMHC, Therapist

Christina Mudarri is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York who has been practicing since 2019. With xir calm and approachable style, Christina will help you to explore your obstacles with openness and encouragement. Christina wants to help xir clients feel as though they have an ally but are also safe enough to be challenged when the time is right. If you have been brave enough to open your life to therapy, Christina is so excited to be a part of that chapter with you.

Antioch University Seattle

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Crystal Lillo

LMHC, Therapist

Crystal Lillo is a NYS Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC), who has been working in the mental health field since 2017. Crystal graduated from Hunter College with a Masters of Education in Mental Health Counseling with honors.

Hunter College

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Desiree Kabore

LMSW, Therapist

Desiree Kabore is a Licensed Master Social Worker in New York who has been practicing since 2020. People often run the gamut of thoughts and emotions before deciding to see a therapist, so if youre reading this, let Desiree be the first to congratulate you on this vital first step! She knows it took a lot of self-reflection and courage to get here.

Widener University

Ginai Prosper

LMHC, Therapist

Ginai received her education from Siena College and Syracuse University. She has completed over 1,000+ hours of Counseling, Supervision, and Training to best help clients improve their day to day lives. Ginai offers a listening ear, non-judgemental attitude, and bubbly personality to lift spirits, connect, and understand what is going on in your life in hopes to improve your well-being.

Syracuse University

Harris Pollack

LCSW, Therapist

Hal was born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts, studied literature and creative writing in college, and, upon moving to New York, worked as a high school teacher for three years as a member of the NYC Teaching Fellows prior to pursuing his MSW at Hunter Colleges Silberman School of Social Work. Having been drawn to the work of therapy by his longstanding interest, and belief, in the power of language and relationship as means of healing and growth, Hal has sought in his ten plus years as a therapist to ever more mindfully facilitate an atmosphere of openness and hopefulness in each session and with each client.

Hunter College

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Irina Kogan

MD, Psychiatrist

Dr. Irina Kogan is a board certified psychiatrist with a thorough knowledge of psychopharmacology across the full spectrum of psychiatric disorders. She is expert in the treatment of mood, anxiety, and attentional disorders. In addition, she completed addiction psychiatry training at Beth Israel Medical Center, where she gained expertise in the treatment of co-occurring substance use disorders (substance use that occurs alongside anxiety, depression, and other conditions).

Siberian State Medical University Medical School

Psychiatry

Jason Roden

LMHC, LPC, LPCC, Therapist

Jason Roden, LMHC Jason Roden is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York who has been practicing since 2019. He has a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Wright State University. Jasons approach to psychotherapy is client-centered at its core, combined with a cognitive behavioral edge to foster a growth mindset. His past experience working as a counselor in an adult outpatient setting has given him a rich understanding of clients from different backgrounds and walks of life.

Family Services Association

Wright State University

Jeff Sobel

LMHC, Therapist

Jeff Sobel is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York with over 10 years of experience working with children, teens, and adults in schools and mental health centers. Jeff started out working with adults and his recent experience has been focused on a pediatric population, helping children and teens. His aim is to help guide one towards positive emotional and cognitive growth, while allowing for acceptance and understanding.

Touro College

Jennifer Landolt

PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

ennifer Landolt has worked in psychiatric nursing since 1994. She is a career nursing professional with experience treating clients throughout the adult lifespan and in many different environments ranging from inpatient to outpatient and from institutional to the private practice sectors. Jennifer is trained in diagnosing mental health disorders, addiction support and offering treatment options in the form of prescribing medication and other nonpharmacological interventions. She believes in the power of structure, exercise, meditation, mindfulness and journaling.

New York University School Of Nursing

Jernice Lindsay

LMFT Therapist

Jernice Lindsay, LMFT, is a Marriage & Family Therapist practicing at LifeStance Health in New York. She excels at creating a safe and supportive environment for clients across the lifespan, from children and adolescents to adults and seniors. Jernices approach to therapy is deeply interactive, integrating hands-on practices that help clients apply what they learn in sessions to their everyday lives.

Thomas Jefferson University

Lincoln University Of Pennsylvania

Joanna Dove

LMSW, Therapist

Joanna Dove is Licensed Social Worker(LMSW) with over ten years of experience in working with adolescents, adults and families with depression, anxiety and adjustment issues. Joanna treats patients between the ages of 10 and 65 utilizing Cognitive Behavioral, Mindfulness and Strength Based therapy. Joanna is a native of Trinidad and Tobago and enjoys traveling and learning about different cultures in her spare time.

New York University

Mental Health

Kingsborough Community College

Laurie Doppman

LMHC, Therapist

Laurie Doppman is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York who has been practicing since 2021. Navigating change can be difficult, especially if we struggle to ask for help or think we are alone in our life journey. Lauries aim is to create a trusting relationship with you by establishing a safe and non-judgmental space, one where youll realize you are not alone in your quest for personal growth.

Pace University

Manhattanville College

Makeda Jones

MD Makeda Jones

Dr. Makeda Jones is a Psychiatrist in New York who has been practicing since 2004. Dr. Jones specializes in treating developmental delay and anyone involved with the law. Outside of work, Dr. Jones enjoys reading, writing, singing, and spending time with her children.

Pennsylvania State University

Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University

Psychiatry, Psychosomatic Medicine

Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University

Forensic Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Marquita Leys

LMSW, Therapist

Marquita Leys is a Licensed Master Social Worker in New York with three years of experience. She earned a Master's degree from New York University. Marquita has expertise treating anxiety, depression, grief, post-partum depressionxiety, and women's issues. Marquita believes that each individual has unique needs. She combines different therapeutic styles in to fit a client's individuality, including CBT, DBT, focused mindfulness, relational, and more.

New York University

Mental Health

Mary Lockwood

LPC Therapist

Mary Lockwood believes each individual has the capacity for change. Each individual is the expert on his or her own life and already has the answers. She provides a safe environment for individuals to begin trusting themselves to explore the current barriers negatively affecting their ability to achieve a more balanced life.

Troy University

Nicholas J. Morales

LMFT Therapist

Nicholas J. Morales is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in New York who has been practicing since 2020. Nicholas offers a collaborative approach to helping clients reach their full potential. Outside of work, Nicholas enjoys traveling, museums, and live music.

Northcentral University

Rosell Billingy

LCSW, Therapist

Rosell Billingy enjoys helping children, teens and young adults learn how to cope with family changes, life transitions, behavior issues, school stressors, anxiety, depression, and difficulties regulating their emotions. She also works with parents to help them learn how to support their children and influence change at home by implementing effective coping and self-care skills.

New York University School of Social Work

Royston Ogbuagu

PMHNP-BC, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Roystons style of practice fosters the belief that every client is an individual who deserves an individualistic treatment approach to their own unique past, present and future life challenges. He brings a strong culturally sensitive approach to address ongoing stressors within the client, his environment and support network or lack thereof.

CUNY Hunter College

Shirley Bernard

LMSW, Therapist

Shirley Bernard is a licensed master-level social worker with more than 15 years of experience specializing in trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, domestic violence, and other life-related stressors. Shirley treats clients utilizing a person-centered, holistic approach. Her eclectic professional experience has led her to effectively engage children, adolescents, adults, and seniors; utilizing different modalities such as families, couples, and groups in both clinical and outpatient settings.

Stony Brook University

Vanessa Barulich

LMHC, Therapist

Vanessa Barulich is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York who has been practicing since 2016. Thinking about therapy and not sure where to start? Let Vanessa help with that! Life is full of ups and downs that are out of our control leaving us to feel stressed, anxious, depressed, and at times hopeless. Therapy is a great way to begin to unlock the power we already hold.

Staten Island University Hospital/Northwell

Viktoriia Plisenko

LMHC, Therapist

Viktoriia Plisenko evaluates each client as a whole personfrom psychological, social, and cultural perspectivesand delivers compassionate care to every case she treats. Working with clients to explore and remove their triggers, investigate broader questions they may have, and develop healthy coping mechanisms to create a more balanced and peaceful inner self, Viktoriia offers guided help in a supportive and non-judgmental environment

John Jay College of Criminal Justice

Forensic Mental Health Counseling