Northeast

Abby is a therapist with a profound dedication to helping individuals overcome challenges and achieve mental wellness. She holds a special interest in working with individuals facing medical challenges, providing support tailored to their unique needs. Abby’s goal in therapeutic services is to empower others through compassionate, evidence-based approaches, fostering personal growth and emotional resilience.

Dr. Reiter specializes in the treatment of mood, anxiety, ADHD and interpersonal relationships from childhood through young adulthood. She utilizes a multi-faceted approach to combine research -based treatments along with collaboration from the patient to find the modality they feel most comfortable with utilizing. She has experience working with patients who have experienced injuries or have chronic conditions and need assistance with how this impacts their mental health.

Aspasia Hotzoglou, Ph.D., is a senior staff psychologist at the American Institute for Cognitive Therapy. She is licensed in New York, Colorado, and Connecticut. She also holds a telehealth license for Florida based clients. Dr. Hotzoglou is trained in cognitive behavioral and mindfulness based approaches and works with adults, adolescents and their families. She specializes in working with individuals suffering from anxiety, mood disorders, and trauma. She often works with clients struggling with complaints related to perfectionism, insomnia, and health anxiety.

Dr. Bienstock, a former Assistant Professor at Yale Child Study Center, has over 45 years of clinical experience in working with children, adolescents and their families. She has extensive training in Hypnotherapy, EMDR, Energy Psychology as well as talk and play therapy. Trauma, anxiety, depression, issues of low self-esteem and trauma including sequelae related to medical interventions can be addressed and healed with compassion and caring.

Dr. Corinne Catarozoli is the Co-Director of Behavioral Health Integration and Innovation and an Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry and Pediatrics at Weill Cornell Medicine. She specializes in pediatric integrated care and behavioral health interventions for children and adolescents coping with acute or chronic medical illness.

Emily Cruz, LMSW, is a licensed master social worker at the Columbia University for Anxiety and Related Disorders (CUCARD). Emily graduated with her B.A in Psychology from Florida International University. She also received her Master of Science in Social Work from the Columbia University School of Social Work, where she specialized in Advanced Clinical Practice.

Dr. Jen is a licensed psychologist who specializes in working with children and adolescents. She believes in using a whole-person approach to therapy, as each person is unique and requires different treatment. Dr. Jen utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy while incorporating evidence based treatments and interventions to support the needs of the client. Dr. Jen is passionate about living a happy, healthy, and active lifestyle. These beliefs are reflected in her sessions as mindfulness techniques are incorporated to help clients become more aware of the present. Dr. Jen is able see clients via telehealth from 39 states, as she is an active PSYPACT member who holds authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology (APIT). Click here to see if your state is participating.

Dr. Jon Rogove is Co-Director of Scarsdale Village CBT and a board certified licensed psychologist. He is an accomplished child and adolescent psychologist with twenty years of intensive training and experience in providing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and other evidence-based treatments to help children, teens, and young adults overcome anxiety, emotion management issues, oppositional behavior, academic concerns, and problems due to spectrum conditions and attention-deficit disorder. He also works with children and teens with scoliosis. Jon is board certified in behavioral and cognitive psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology.

Dr. Sonty is an experienced clinical psychologist with expertise in pain management who emphasizes the role of psychological factors in aggravating and ameliorating medical symptoms. For questions or scheduling please call at 212-305-7114 extension 1.

Dr. Rebekah Katz is a Postdoctoral Psychotherapist at Scarsdale Village CBT, specializing in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for children, adolescents, and emerging adults. She holds a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in School-Clinical Psychology and a Master of Science in Education (MSEd) in School Psychology, both from Pace University, giving her a robust foundation in both clinical and school-based psychological services. Rebekah draws on a wide range of evidence-based interventions to help clients navigate challenges such as mood and anxiety disorders, behavioral issues, and adjustment difficulties.

South

Averie is a trauma psychotherapist specializing in integrative somatic and Polyvagal-informed modalities with a focus on trauma, anxiety, pain, and complex health challenges. She is especially passionate about supporting people living with hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). Averie holds certifications in EMDR and Brainspotting, teaches best practices as an EMDR Consultant, and leads a team of clinicians in her group practice.

Ligia specializes in treating families and individuals with trauma and emotional and behavioral issues. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist that sees children ages 3 and up. She also uses Brainspotting to help people process and overcome distressing memories. She supports and encourages in a warm and judgment-free way that incorporates acceptance, emotional expression, playfulness, Christian principles, and parenting skills work. 

Lyndsay Neel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She has focused her career in supporting the mental health of youth who have experienced trauma, anxiety, grief, and depression. She has over 8 years of experience as a school social worker and currently works with youth in inpatient behavioral health settings. Lyndsay is passionate about the benefits of group work and enjoys providing mental health workshops for adolescents in the community!

Maddy Kolker (they/them) is a narrative therapist who collaborates with people to find autonomy over their life stories. Maddy implements mindfulness practices to facilitate clients in exploring, experiencing, and relating to such topics as grief, chronic pain, identity, and anxiety.

Midwest

Olivia Clark, MA, is a 5th year graduate student in the Clinical Psychology doctoral program at Loyola University Chicago, specializing in working with children and teens with medical conditions and their families. Clinically, Olivia has worked with children and teens with scoliosis as a clinical psychology extern at Shriners Children's Chicago over the past two years.

West

International

I was born and live in Vancouver B.C. Canada, where I practice online. I was diagnosed at 10 with scoliosis and wore a Milwaukee brace from 11 to 15. I Proactively informed my college, choosing scoliosis as my topic for presentations. Since the beginning of my journey, it has been my heart's longing to provide the support to my scoli tribe that I never had. I understand you. I can be contacted here.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist and Counsellor in Ontario, Canada. Growing up as a competitive figure skater, I learned of my scoliosis at the age of 12 and they wanted to operate right away. As a family, we decided to seek non-operative treatment and I continued to figure skate. Skip forward 15 + years I continue to be on the ice where I coach skating and I continue with my scoliosis exercises. I recognize the gap between scoliosis and mental health and I want to be there to help you navigate this experience. Click to learn more.

Dr. Elisabetta D‘Agata is a clinical psychologist, researcher, specialist in the area of idiopathic scoliosis. She has published several manuscripts papers and has authored the book "Enjoy life with idiopathic scoliosis during adolescence: psychology for professionals of scoliosis." Her research interests are related to the application of the bio-psycho-social model in the treatment of the patients with scoliosis. Click to visit her website.

Hi. If you or your child is experiencing difficulties due to scoliosis then perhaps I could help you. I'm based in the UK and am qualified to work with children and adults. Please get in touch if you'd like to know more. Click to learn more.

Peta, a Psychologist in Brisbane, Australia is focused on helping clients grow in the aspects of their life that are currently important and impactful to them. Although I work with many teenagers and children across a number of presentations, I have a particular interest in working with those with Scoliosis and their parents. Having a teenager with Scoliosis has provided me with a unique understanding of some of the challenges for teens and their parents as they navigate this journey. Click to learn more.

Riana gained a bachelors in Health and a masters in applied social work through Massey University. She is a registered social worker in New Zealand with experience supporting adults and children of all ages. She has a special interest in supporting people with scoliosis because she herself was diagnosed with idiopathic scoliosis as a teenager. Navigating systems and managing the discomforts of this condition can be challenging, she is happy to walk alongside you on your journey to wellbeing. She can be contacted via email at rianashaw04@gmail.com.

I am a social worker with more than 15 years of experience supporting children, families, and people with disabilities. Alongside my professional background, I bring lived experience of scoliosis from adolescence through bracing and surgery, as well as the perspective of motherhood. My work is rooted in empathy, clinical understanding, and a commitment to supporting individuals and families with care and respect. I can be contacted via email at sandyplaytherapy@gmail.com.

All providers listed have completed the Scolios-us course, "Scoliosis Training for Mental Health Providers." Completion of this course does not necessarily indicate that they are better provider than those who are not listed. We urge you to ask specific questions regarding training and experience before seeking treatment from a provider. We are offering this list to help you in your search for a provider. Please remember that the final decision on a health care provider and treatment is yours alone. Scolios-us cannot take any responsibility for the actions, omissions or performance of these providers in the handling of your case.

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