About
At Inside Psychotherapy, we are skilled psychotherapists with unique specialties. We also take a distinct interest in the effects of lifestyle on mental and emotional health, which informs our work with our clients.
Our team is small and collaborative. We believe a well-supported team adds to our mission to offer a warm, caring, and welcoming environment for our clients.
“Health is a complete state of harmony of the body, mind, and spirit.”
Meet The Team
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Alena Gerst, LCSW (she/her)
Founder, Director, Psychotherapist
Adults | Telehealth only | Accepts Aetna & UMR Top Tier (for MSHS healthcare workers only) | Fee $300 (limited reduced fee options available)
Madison Weber, MHC-LP (she/her)
Associate Therapist
Adults and Adolescents age 14+ | Telehealth & in-person on the UWS | Fee $150 (limited reduced fee options available)
Madison accepts Northwell Direct health insurance
Madison completed her Masters in Mental Health Counseling from Columbia University Teachers College. She works with adolescents and adults and specializes in supporting families of those with special needs, as well as anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
Senior Therapist
Adults | Teens | Telehealth | Accepts UMR Top Tier (for MSHS healthcare workers only) | Fee $250 (limited reduced fee options available)
Katie is a psychotherapist licensed in New York State, with a Masters from Columbia University School of Social Work. She specializes in ADHD, is trained in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, and certified in restorative practice, with specialties including anxiety therapy, parenting neurodiverse children and self esteem and insecurity.
