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ABOUT ORLY SOFER PSY.D
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience treating adults with a wide range of presenting problems, diagnoses and needs. I help individuals improve their social, emotional, and behavioral problems and feel more satisfied in their connection with their families, their interpersonal relationships, and their careers. My goal is that through our work together, you will explore your history and uncover patterns that you may not have even been aware of, so that you can begin to have more control over your emotions and be excited about your life again.
I came to the United States as a teen and attended high school in NYC. I completed my undergraduate degree in Comparative Literature at New York University and my doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology at the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Albert Einstein School of Medicine. What drew me to both literature and psychology was my desire to understand the impact of history, culture, family dynamics, and individual predisposition on the formation of our sense of self and on the decisions we make in life. My training in psychology has allowed me to understand and accept aspects of our lives we cannot control but also recognize our capacity to change hard wired ingrained patterns in our lives.
I have worked in a variety of outpatient and inpatient settings, and with individuals from all walks of life.
I recognize that the process of therapy is slow and change takes time.
With patience and warmth, I will support you in finding your true self and taking charge of your own life.
ABOUT JULIA OLIVEIRA, LMSW
Julia earned her Master’s degree in Social Work with a clinical focus from New York University, and her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Maryland. She is a psychotherapist who works with adults, adolescents, and children navigating life transitions, trauma, anxiety, grief, and relationship challenges. Julia brings a warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed approach to her work, drawing on evidence-based practices tailored to each client’s unique needs. She believes in meeting clients where they are and not rushing the therapeutic process, allowing healing to unfold at a pace that feels safe and empowering. Julia has advanced training in Perinatal Mental Health through Postpartum Support International and specializes in treating perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, including postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, and postpartum OCD. She is also trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).
Her therapeutic approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Attachment-Based Interventions, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help clients develop emotional regulation, deepen self-understanding, and foster more meaningful relationships. She is particularly passionate about helping individuals explore their evolving sense of self with compassion and clarity.
In addition to individual therapy, Julia offers psychoeducation and coaching for adults in areas such as stress management, parenting dynamics, and boundary setting. She has extensive experience supporting individuals through grief and bereavement across the lifespan and provides a supportive space for processing complex or traumatic losses. Julia previously trained and worked as a Child Development Specialist at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, NY, where she provided attachment-focused and trauma-informed care to families and young children (ages 0–6). She also supported adults coping with trauma and complex mental health diagnoses.
ABOUT KRISTIN FRIEDLANDER, LMSW
I am a psychotherapist and clinical social worker experienced in working with adults and adolescents of diverse backgrounds and clinical presentations. My approach is depth-oriented; I strive to create an environment where patients feel safe to explore their inner world and how their past has shaped them. Seeking therapy is an act of immense courage, and I meet that vulnerability with empathy and curiosity. I see therapy as a collaborative practice in which we work together towards self-understanding, self-compassion, and change.
My practice is psychodynamic and trauma-informed. Treatment is tailored to the individual, often incorporating elements of attachment theory, somatic modalities, and CBT. I received my MSW from the Silberman School of Social Work and post-graduate training at the Institute of Contemporary Psychotherapy. I have a background in the arts, which allows me to bring playfulness, imagination, and a sense of humor to my clinical work.
ABOUT SHYLEE YACHIN, LMSW
I am a licensed clinical social worker with experience treating adults, couples, children, and families from a range of backgrounds. My goal is to help clients gain a better understanding of themselves so they can move through life with more clarity, confidence, and ease.
I incorporate principles of Emotionally Focused Therapy, along with psychodynamic and attachment-based approaches, to help clients better understand themselves and their relationships. I tailor treatment to each client rather than following a fixed modality, focusing on creating a genuine and low-pressure space.
I received my MSW from Columbia University. I also hold two undergraduate degrees from the University of Maryland: one in Family Science and one in English Literature with a minor in Creative Writing. I draw on that combination in my use of narrative-based therapeutic approaches. Outside of my practice, I love working out, traveling, and reading.