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Meet Expert Therapists

Our team of dedicated therapists is here to guide you with compassion and expertise. Whether you're seeking support, clarity, or personal growth, we're ready to help you navigate life's challenges with confidence.

Dr. Devon MacDermott

Practice Owner

Founder of Thrive Psychology – Mindful Therapy in NYC

I am a psychologist practicing in New York City, offering mindfulness-based, energetic, compassionate therapy that emphasizes embracing greater self-compassion, curiosity, presence, and genuineness.

I use a flexible, integrative approach that meets you where you are. With extensive training in mindfulness, trauma recovery, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and humanistic therapy, I can teach you to overcome painful patterns and improve your work, relationships, and life.

Psychotherapy offers a beautiful and unique opportunity for healing, self-discovery, and resilience. I am reminded daily of the honor of being allowed to see my clients’ true selves and participate in their growth. It is an honor that I cherish.

Please contact me if you think we may be a good fit for pursuing your growth.

SPECIALIZATIONS

OCD

I practice the gold standard in OCD recovery, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). ERP teaches you to reduce ineffective worrying, catastrophic thinking, and time-consuming compulsions and replace them with healthy coping skills. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) including ERP and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can teach you to get back into the driver’s seat of your mind and take control of your life.

Trauma and Attachment Wounds

I use an integrative approach in recovery from trauma and attachment wounds including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) that allows for traumatic memories to become unstuck and heal. These approaches help you heal from trauma and distressing life events more quickly than standard talk therapy. Trauma therapy, informed by neurobiology and modern brain research, allows the mind to access its natural healing abilities and release the pain, fear, and confusion associated with distressing events. These interventions teach you to overcome the problematic patterns that you find yourself repeating in your life and relationships.

Cult Recovery

“A cult is any group that won’t let you leave with your dignity intact.” - Diane Hamilton

As a trauma therapist, I am uniquely positioned to help people who have left high-control groups. A high-control group is any organization, religion, or relationship in which the members are strongly influenced by a leader or small group of leaders. High-control groups often oppose critical thought, encourage magical thinking, and implant self-doubt and self-blame. These experiences are deeply traumatic and can upend a cult survivor’s sense of self and the world. Using trauma-based therapeutic approaches and a compassionate understanding of how smart, well-meaning people can find themselves in a high-control group, I can help you make sense of your experience and heal the fear, moral injury, confusion, and grief that you may be experiencing.

Neurodiverse Relationships

I specialize in working with neurotypical partners in a neurodiverse relationship. If your partner has been diagnosed or you suspect that they are on the Autism Spectrum, I can help you navigate the complicated waters of learning to speak the new language of Autism. You can learn how to better communicate, live, and co-parent with your partner while we make space for your grief, confusion, and frustration. Neurodiverse couples literally have different brains and we can make concrete steps to bring you closer and understand each other better.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND RECOGNITION

Danielle Winter, LCSW

Lead Therapist

NYC Therapist Specializing in CBT, EMDR & Couples Counseling

I am a licensed clinical social worker practicing in New York offering an inviting, compassionate, and attuned approach to therapy. With extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD, the Gottman Method for couples therapy, EMDR for trauma recovery, and other evidenced-based practices, I take a unique and integrative approach to best meet your needs. My approach is warm, empathetic, and non-judgmental to help you feel connected and supported as you explore life patterns that impact you. I want to help you achieve long-lasting life changes that will allow you to lead a more fulfilling, happier life.

Therapy is an opportunity for personal growth and my goal is to help you to develop deeper insight into your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors while emphasizing your strengths and abilities. It is an honor and privilege to be a part of your healing journey.

Please contact me if you think we may be a good fit for meeting your needs.

SPECIALIZATIONS

OCD

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is the gold standard for the treatment of OCD. ERP helps you to free yourself from the cycle of obsessions and compulsions. It effectively reduces anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and the mental or behavioral responses that result. This is a powerful skill that can significantly help you to develop long-term coping skills to manage your symptoms and improve your quality of life.

EMDR for Trauma

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidenced-based treatment for trauma recovery. EMDR involves integrating bilateral stimulation (eye movements, alternating taps to both sides of the body, alternating audio) to help process and release stuck memories and bring them to an adaptive resolution, thus reducing the associated emotional distress, reframing negative beliefs, and decreasing physiological arousal. EMDR is a powerful treatment that can effectively help you to recover from traumatic and adverse life experiences, including but not limited to: childhood abuse and neglect, sexual assault, grief and loss, combat trauma, chronic medical illnesses, and major accidents or other significant life events. Attachment-focused EMDR is the cornerstone of the Parnell Institute’s training, emphasizing both the adaptive resolution of trauma and the relationship between the therapist and client.

Gottman Method for Couples

The Gottman Institute is renowned for their research and development of the Gottman Method for couples therapy. The Gottman Method helps couples develop skills to improve their communication, manage conflict effectively, and cultivate a deeper and healthier relationship. These skills help couples to have greater long-term happiness and satisfaction in their relationships. If you are experiencing frequent conflict or poor communication, lack of emotional depth or intimacy, are feeling disconnected from one another, or experiencing any other relationship concerns, the Gottman Method can support your journey as a couple towards building a stronger and happier relationship.

CBT for Anxiety

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a powerful treatment tool based on the premise that the way we perceive a situation (or an event, trigger, incident) is more likely to determine our reaction than the actual situation itself. When individuals have distorted ways of interpreting situations, it can lead to significant distress or impairment, often causing maladaptive behavioral patterns as a result. CBT can help you to better identify and subsequently adaptively evaluate your thoughts and challenge negative thought patterns, thus beginning the process of making positive behavioral changes. CBT is an illustrious tool that can help you to develop long-term coping skills that effectively reduce the problematic patterns that you find yourself repeating in your life and relationships.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND RECOGNITION

Monica Costantino, LCSW

Therapist

Integrative NYC Psychotherapist for Trauma & Personal Growth

As an integrative psychotherapist, I’m immensely passionate about creating a safe and nonjudgmental space for clients to explore the deepest parts of themselves. Given our inherently complex nature as humans, I mindfully tailor my practice to meet the unique needs of every individual regardless of their situation. I utilize a trauma-informed, psychodynamic approach while integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to help clients develop insight, build upon strengths, and break free from old patterns. Additionally, through the use of various somatic practices, I aim to strengthen clients’ mind-body connection and facilitate a holistic healing experience overall.

Though growth and transformation aren’t always easy, they often illuminate our potential and enable us to step into our power. I’m committed to working collaboratively with every client, placing them at the center of the therapeutic process and empowering them to take an active role in their healing. The opportunity to support others through this journey and guide them toward a life of freedom, fulfillment, and authenticity is an honor.

SPECIALIZATIONS

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND RECOGNITION

Sarina Shahmoon-Kleinman, LMSW

Therapist

NYC Mental Health Therapist for Self-Awareness & Fulfillment

As a therapist, I am committed to creating a safe and empathetic space where you can explore your emotions, deepen your self-awareness, and cultivate a fulfilling life.

I have a warm and curious manner, and I welcome all parts of you into our work together. I have experience working with people struggling with life transitions, stress, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, OCD and trauma.

I have training in several therapeutic modalities such as Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC), and other evidence-based practices. This blend allows me to assist you in exploring the complexities of your inner life, understanding your patterns and relationships, and cultivating self-compassion as you work towards healing and personal transformation. My hope for your therapy is that you will feel empowered to explore, accept, and integrate all aspects of yourself.

SPECIALIZATIONS

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND RECOGNITION

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Meet the Team

Meet Expert Therapists

Dr. Devon MacDermott

Practice Owner

Founder of Thrive Psychology – Mindful Therapy in NYC

OCD

Trauma and Attachment Wounds

Cult Recovery

Neurodiverse Relationships

Danielle Winter, LCSW

Lead Therapist

NYC Therapist Specializing in CBT, EMDR & Couples Counseling

OCD

EMDR for Trauma

Gottman Method for Couples

CBT for Anxiety

Monica Costantino, LCSW

Therapist

Integrative NYC Psychotherapist for Trauma & Personal Growth

Relational Issues and Attachment Wounds

Trauma and EMDR

OCD

Sarina Shahmoon-Kleinman, LMSW

Therapist

NYC Mental Health Therapist for Self-Awareness & Fulfillment

INTERNAL FAMILY SYSTEMS (IFS)

EMDR for TRAUMA

ERP for OCD

Ready to Talk? We’re Here to Listen.