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Certification: NY State Licensed Psychologist

Education: The George Washington University, B.S.; Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Yeshiva University, M.A., Ph.D

Residency: Department of Veteran Affairs Brooklyn Campus of the VA New York Harbor Healthcare

Elyse Chaifetz, Ph.D., is a New York State licensed psychologist with extensive experience in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) as well as acceptance based and mindfulness approaches. Additionally, as a trained health psychologist, she has expertise in working with patients with various health concerns (pain, insomnia) and chronic medical conditions. Dr. Chaifetz completed her pre-doctoral internship year at the VA NY Harbor Healthcare System where she worked in a day treatment setting and both an inpatient and outpatient substance abuse program. She then went on to complete her post- doctoral residency in a group practice where she specialized in utilizing modern technology including virtual reality therapy and biofeedback. Following her residency, Elyse worked for two and a half years at Rusk Rehabilitation, NYU Langone Medical Center as an inpatient rehabilitation psychologist. She now maintains a private practice where she specializes in the treatment of anxiety, mood disorders, and relationship issues.

Elyse was born and raised on Long Island, New York and has lived in Manhattan for the past 10 years. Before obtaining her Doctorate in Psychology at Ferkauf Graduate School, Yeshiva University, she graduated with honors from The George Washington University. She enjoys going to the gym, reading, exploring New York City, and spending time with her friends and family.
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Agnes Selinger is a New York State licensed psychologist with expertise in cognitive behavioral therapies for young children, adolescents, and adults. Dr. Selinger has extensive experience providing exposure and response prevention (CBT) to individuals suffering from obsessive compulsive spectrum disorders and anxiety disorders, as well as depression, trichotillomania, Tourette’s and ADHD among others. In addition, Dr. Selinger has been intensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and frequently incorporates acceptance based strategies such as mindfulness into her treatment.

Dr. Selinger earned her master’s and doctoral degrees from Hofstra University’s combined clinical and school psychology program, as well as an additional master’s degree in psychology from New York University. She completed her pre-doctoral clinical internship at the Southwestern Vermont Consortium, which included outpatient rotations providing individual and group therapy to clients of all ages. While there, she also provided individual treatment and parent training for children who participated in Head Start and conducting neuropsychological assessments at a memory clinic.

Dr. Selinger enjoys the outdoors such as hiking, skiing and swimming at the beach. She has a passion for traveling and has visited 26 countries and hopes to add more. When not outdoors, she likes spending time with her friends and family going out to dinner, to Broadway shows, museums and everything else that NYC has to offer.

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Paul arrived at Crossover Health by way of Bellevue Hospital Center where his responsibilities as a Senior Psychology and Mental Health Liaison included helping people work through their grief , trauma, family/multicultural issues, and adjustment to complex medical issues (e.g., cancer, respiratory/pulmonary issues). Previously, as the Mental Health Director of the World Trade Center Clinical Center of Excellence at Rutgers University, Paul managed a full-scale mental health clinic, developing new services and codifying the policies and procedures related to mental health; and provided assessments and psychology treatment to the first responders of the 9/11 TWC attack. Paul also completed his Postdoctoral Fellowship in Clinical and Community Psychology at Yale University School of Medicine and is Pre-doctoral Internship at Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital.

Paul was raised in Torrance, CA, completed his B.A. in Cognitive Science and Psychology at UC Berkeley, and made the pivitol move east to pursue his Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology at Rutger University. In his spare time, he enjoys long runs around Manhattan, outdoor events, and weekly hikes with his family.

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Kore Glied, Ph.D. is a New York State licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). In addition, to her work as a psychologist at Crossover Health, Kore is also voluntary faculty at Mount Sinai Hospital where she worked for many years previously.  She also sees clients in her private practice in Manhattan.  

Kore works with a wide range of patients including those struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, sleep, eating, and relationship issues. She has speciality training in the treatment of adults with childhood abuse. She also has experience working with individuals with HIV and other chronic medical illnesses.

Kore was born and raised in New York City.  She lives in Manhattan with her family.  She received her undergraduate degree from Carleton College in Minnesota and her Doctorate in Psychology from Rutgers, University in New Jersey. She completed a Predoctoral Internship at Montefiore Medical Center and a Postdoctoral Fellowship at NYU Medical Center.

In her free time, she likes to swim, bake blondies, and spend time with friends and family.

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Lauren O’Flaherty, Psy.D. is a New York State licensed clinical psychologist with a variety of experience including both outpatient and inpatient treatment. She has worked in hospitals, community mental health, correctional settings and student clinics. Dr. O’Flaherty was born in England and raised in sunny Orange County, California, where she attended the University of California, Irvine and obtained a dual Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Social Behavior and Criminology, Law and Society. The mountains of Denver, Colorado brought her to graduate school at the University of Denver, first obtaining a Master’s Degree in Forensic Psychology and subsequently, a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis on Behavioral Therapies (CBT/DBT/ACT). She gave up nature for the excitement of New York City, completing her predoctoral internship at NYU/Bellevue Hospital. After completing her postdoctoral hours at Manhattan Psychiatric Center, she returned to Bellevue, where she worked with justice involved and underserved individuals and was a part of the training of psychology students through the Psychiatry Department at NYU School of Medicine. Additionally, she is a certified Holistic Health Practitioner with training in nutrition and health coaching.

Professionally, Dr. O’Flaherty is driven to help individuals identify values, recognize and change thought patterns, and integrate emotions with thoughts and behavior. Moreover, she believes people discover their best selves through overall wellness habits, including not only psychotherapy, but also through movement, nutrition and mindfulness. She loves getting to know people and working to collaboratively come up with creative solutions to challenging situations – with the end goal of helping individuals get what they want out of life.

Dr. O’Flaherty lives in Manhattan with her husband and enjoys exploring the city’s museums, trying new fitness studios, discovering great restaurants and taking her puppy to the dog park on weekends. She also enjoys running, hiking, travel, reading, taking classes and spending time with loved ones.

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Dr. Julie Groveman is a licensed Clinical Psychologist, who truly enjoys helping others and trying to understand each person’s life experience. With compassion and focus, Julie is committed to providing excellent care to her patients. She has worked in a wide variety of clinical settings including hospitals, outpatient community clinics, a college counseling center and other academic settings.

Julie attended Boston University where she received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. She then attained a Master’s and Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University in San Francisco. She completed her predoctoral internship at San Jose University’s Counseling Services and her postdoctoral residency in Adult Psychiatry at Kaiser Permanente in California. Having lived and trained in some of the most culturally diverse areas, she honors and respects the complexity of culture.

Julie specializes in treating Anxiety, Depression, Social Anxiety, Relationship Concerns, Grief/Loss, Coping with Transitions, Body Image issues and Building Self-Esteem. Aside from her work, she likes spending time in nature, biking, photography, and traveling to new places.

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Dr. Leung is a licensed clinical psychologist who strives to provide mental health treatment with compassion. She has expertise in the treatment of anxiety, fear, obsession and compulsion, trauma, depression, sleep, and work-related stress. She specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and work jointly with patients to overcome barriers and build a healthier life. She is passionate in helping her patients develop coping strategies so that they have greater freedom to pursue their values and goals.

Dr. Leung earned her B.A. in psychology from Binghamton University State University of New York and her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Maryland at College Park. She completed a Predoctoral Internship at the Baltimore VA Medical Center and a Postdoctoral Fellowship at the James J. VA Medical Center/Mt Sinai Medical Center. She has since worked in various clinical settings including the New York State Psychiatric Institute and Bellevue Hospital Center. In addition to her clinical work, she has also held faculty appointments at Columbia University Medical Center and NYU School of Medicine where she supervised and trained psychology interns and fellows. Dr. Leung also sees patients in her private practice in Manhattan.

Dr. Leung was raised in Long Island, NY and has lived in NYC for over 10 years. She is an avid photographer and she is passionate about food and travel. She also enjoys running, kettlebell kickboxing, and spending time with her friends and family.

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Certifications: L.Ac. (Licensed Acupuncturist), CD (DONA Certified Advanced Doula), NADA Protocol (Auricular Acupuncture for Addiction and Detox), Post Graduate Certification (Classical Chinese Secondary Channels with Master Jeffrey Yuen, NYC).

Education: NYCTM (New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine) ,MS (Masters Degree Heath Science).

Dedicated, sensitive and highly trained, Jessica Sowards provides her patients with a deeply grounded and informed foundation from which to transform their health and enrich and empower their lives. Jessica is a Licensed and Board Certified Acupuncturist in New York State where she completed a four year post secondary Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine program at The New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine where she also earned a Master’s degree in Western Health Science. She then pursued additional Graduate training in Classical Acupuncture techniques with Dr. Jeffrey Yuen in Manhattan’s Chinatown Wellness Center. Jessica offered clinical Acupuncture services to New York City Firefighters and their families through the Friends of Firefighters organization where she focused on chronic pain and injury, mental health and stress relief. In addition, Jessica is an expert in natural childbirth and holds an Advanced Certified Labor Doula designation. She has guided and assisted laboring women during hundreds of joyful births in the past ten years. Her areas of focus and special interest include Women’s Health and fertility, the childbearing year, mood disorders, as well as sports medicine, rehabilitation, and pain relief. She maintains a private practice in the Flatiron District in New York City.

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Stefanie received her BA from McGill University in Montreal and her M.Ac from the New England School of Acupuncture. She is certifed by the NCCAOM and licensed to practice in New York.  She has worked as an research acupuncturist at Massachusetts General Hospital on a number of pain management studies funded by the National Institute of Health and was the senior acupuncturist and clinic supervisor specializing in drug and alchohol detox at Fenway Health.  Stefanie holds a certificate in Acupuncture for the Cancer Patient from Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital and was on staff as the yoga instructor at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute’s Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies.

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Kelsey was first introduced to Acupuncture when she was 18 years old and suffering from back pain from a car accident. When her pain went away from a series of treatments, she knew that there was something magical about acupuncture. After graduating from the University of Washington with a Bachelors in Science in Psychology, she would go on to pursue her Masters in Science in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from Bastyr University. After graduating in 2010 she participated in an externship program at Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Chengdu, China in 2010. Kelsey has a passion for helping others and strives to help others in reaching their wellness goals. She has a hunger to learn and grow in her profession. She likes being challenged so that she can learn from each experience.

Kelsey has over six years of clinical experience in both a spa setting and rehabilitative settings. She started as an acupuncturist working onboard major cruise lines, such as Disney, Carnival, and Royal Caribbean. Onboard, Kelsey was able to introduce Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine to thousands of passengers onboard. Living in a fast paced setting lead her to settle in New York where she has been for 3 years now.  She has spent her time in the city working in multidisciplinary settings along side chiropractors, physical therapists, and massage therapists, and pain management doctors. She has also worked in spa settings with Exhale Spa Central Park South and community style acupuncture clinic, City Acupuncture. In her spare time, Kelsey enjoys exploring the city or being outdoors. She likes to be as active as she can by working out, hiking, playing volleyball, or yoga. If she isn’t doing something active you can catch Kelsey being entertained by a Broadway show. Kelsey believes that every day is a new opportunity to try something new.

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Katherine Rohland earned her Masters in Science from Tri-State College of Acupuncture and is a New York board certified acupuncturist. She has had additional training in pediatric acupuncture from the esteemed Soma Glick. Katherine also holds a background in physical fitness, having worked as a Personal Trainer for over 6 years and is avid participant of the running and wellness community. Prior to becoming an acupuncturist, she  worked in the advertising industry for 7 years. Katherine is passionate about acupuncture and Chinese medicine because it offers solutions for issues that Western medicine can not diagnose, or effectively treat.

 

Katherine’s passion and drive to study Chinese medicine came from her own frustrating experience with a running injury. While training for a marathon, she developed a severe IT band injury that prevented her from running and got to the point where she could not walk without pain. Her MRI showed that nothing was wrong and the orthopedist could do was provide a temporary solution of a cortisone shot. Katherine tried everything from massage therapy, to physical therapy, to the Graston technique, but nothing fixed her pain. With the recommendation of a friend and as a last hope, Katherine sought out acupuncture. Within 1 visit she could walk without pain and after 3 visits she was back to running. Needless to say, she was hooked. Katherine continued with acupuncture regularly and found resolutions to her chronic fatigue, allergies and sleep problems as well.

 

Katherine became an acupuncturist in order to help others who suffer chronic, un-diagnosable, or just plan out frustrating problems such as she did. She is dedicated to finding answers for her clients and works with everyone on an individual basis to craft the treatment that is right for them.

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Certifications:  Massage and the Childbearing Cycle, Craniosacral Therapy, Sports Massage, Myofascial Therapy

Education: B.S. in Rehabilitation Science- Boston University, A.A. in Massage Therapy- The Swedish Institute, Masters in Special Education, Behavior disorders.

Maggie knew she wanted to be a massage therapist since she was about eight years old when she became the in-house massage therapist for her family. As one of seven children, this was quite a task at this young age. She followed that dream and graduated from The Swedish Institute of Massage Therapy in 2006. Since then she has worked as a licensed massage therapist alongside physical therapists, chiropractors, acupuncturists and personal trainers, allowing her to expand her knowledge of the human body and treatment options.

She is certified in Pre- and Post- natal massage and has experience working with a variety of athletes, individuals with frequent migraines, TMJ Syndrome, fibromyalgia, hip and knee replacements and cancer. She has recently added Craniosacral Therapy to her massage modalities and is greatly looking forward to bringing her years of experience to Crossover Health,

Outside of massaging, Maggie practices and teaches yoga and self-care classes and tries to get out of the city monthly for long hikes. She is committed to continuing to learn new ways of moving regularly and is currently working on juggling and braiding. She is a firm believer in living a minimalist lifestyle in order to incorporate more movement into your daily life.

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