Sarton Weinraub, Ph.D. (Psychology Today profile) 
Director and Clinician

I am a Rogerian person-centered psychotherapist who believes the primary goal of therapy is deep empathic listening and nonjudgmental acceptance. Along with many other professionals, I am not in favor of the “medical model” being applied to mental health treatment. As a psychotherapist, I feel it is important to avoid biases, not to impose values, and to appreciate each person as the expert on his or her life. Therefore, I strive to offer psychotherapy that promotes equality and honesty, is based upon what I see as solid scientific evidence, and consistently considers the actualizing potential of each person.

As an individual practitioner, I strive to offer my clients psychotherapy services that draw upon the actualizing capacities of each person, family, and group in order to promote positive growth and healing. Drawing upon this ideal, as Director of the New York Person-Centered Resource Center, I strive to create a welcoming, respectful, safe, and nonjudgmental space for all our clients.

Bridget Madigan Sharp, LCSW (Website)
Clinician

Bridget completed her post-MSW clinical training and continues to practice as part of the network of Person-Centered therapists affiliated with the New York Person-Centered Resource Center. Clients often describe her approach as warm and supportive — a presence that helps them feel genuinely heard and at ease.

At the heart of her work are the core conditions of Person-Centered therapy: genuineness, unconditional positive regard, and a deep belief in each person's capacity for growth and self-actualization. She also brings extensive training and experience in trauma work, including an understanding of how stress and trauma shape us physically and emotionally.

Bridget sees individuals, couples, and other relationship networks both remotely and from the NYPCRC office in Greenwich Village. She also offers online group experiences and workshops. To learn more, visit her at MadiganSharpTherapy.com.

"When I can accept myself just as I am, then I can change." — Carl Rogers

Jahn Mars D’Augustine, MA, LP
Clinician

Jahn Mars, LP, holds a Master’s degree in Psychology from Long Island University and is a graduate of the Manhattan Institute for Psychoanalysis four-year psychoanalytic training program. He is a licensed psychoanalyst with a private practice in New York City. In his work he helps clients to find new ways of understanding themselves and their relationships.

Georgio Liasi, LMHC  Psychology Today profile
Clinician

I am a multicultural psychotherapist, born in South Africa and raised in Cyprus. I bring these lived experiences into my work with a deep respect for each person’s unique world. 

I strive to offer a relationship defined by genuineness, empathy, and unconditional positive regard—where clients feel truly heard, understood, and accepted without judgment.

Rather than applying techniques to the person, I trust in each individual’s innate capacity for growth and self-understanding. My role is to create the conditions in which that natural process can unfold. Within this space, clients are invited to explore their experiences at their own pace, deepening awareness and moving toward greater authenticity.

Michael Sotace, LMHC (Psychology Today profile)
Clinician

Is life in a big city wearing on you or has there been a sudden change in your life? Maybe you are struggling to find meaning and purpose. Is there someone important in your life with whom you're having trouble connecting? In a fast-paced society it can be difficult to find understanding. Whatever the concern, having access to someone to talk with about these human experiences is important for your well-being. Emphasizing resilience, Michael can help you recognize your strengths that may feel mired by life's stresses.

Michael's approach is relational, focusing on clarifying the dynamics of our internal and external worlds. His extensive experience in family therapy informs his understanding of how the closest relationships to us often shape relational expectations and coping with difficulties.

His aim is to provide you a safe environment, conducive for exploring a range of experiences. Michael is here to accompany you on this journey with acceptance and respect, the nutrients for personal and relational growth.

Cherish Dawn Bookless, MA, MHC LP (Psychology Today Profile)
Clinician

My clinical approach is grounded in person-centered therapy and tailored to each client’s history, needs, and treatment goals. I provide a collaborative and supportive therapeutic space where clients can explore the effects of trauma, strengthen emotional regulation, and develop coping skills within the context of a strong therapeutic relationship. My work incorporates Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, mindfulness based interventions, somatic regulation, and expressive arts when clinically appropriate, while also integrating other modalities as necessary to support individualized treatment.

I also provide affirming psychotherapy for transgender and gender diverse clients. Areas of clinical focus include gender identity exploration, dysphoria, trauma related to gender-based experiences, family or social stressors, and support through social or medical transition. My work is grounded in person centered therapy, cultural responsiveness, and attention to the emotional, psychological, and systemic factors that may affect overall well being.