FIND YOUR THERAPIST
Therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all—and neither are we.
At Gluck Psychology Collective, we’re like the farmer’s market of therapy: fresh and full of options you didn’t even know you needed. Various styles, specialties, and price points mean you don’t just find a therapist—you find your therapist.
Scroll down, meet our team, and see who stands out. Check out their bio to get their vibe and book a FREE 15-minute consult.
MEET OUR THERAPISTS
We’re humans first, therapists second. And we’re here to help you grow, heal, and feel more like you.
Dr. Melissa Gluck, PhD
Founder | Licensed Psychologist
Warm, Direct, Down-to-Earth, Collaborative
Specialties: Relationship Patterns, Attachment Issues, Self-Worth, Trauma Recovery, Grief & Loss, Life Transitions, Family Conflict, People-Pleasing
Approach: Psychodynamic, Relational, EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Solution-Focused
Vibe: Real talk + humor with deep emotional insight
Best for: NYC professionals struggling with dating, relationships, self-worth, and anxiety
“I show up with warmth, honesty, and zero judgment. Our work will be a space to slow down, get curious, and reconnect with the parts of yourself that feel lost or stuck.”
Whitney Vairin, LMSW
Licensed Master Social Worker
Steady, Reflective, Grounded, Thoughtful
Specialties: Self-Worth, Burnout, Identity Exploration, Perfectionism & People-Pleasing, Life Transitions, Relationship Dynamics
Approach: Psychodynamic, Relational, Somatic, Mindfulness, Parts-Work
Clients: Teenagers (13+), college students, and adults.
Vibe: Slow + steady support with deep emotional attunement
Best for: High-functioning New Yorkers ready to feel more like themselves again
“You don’t have to figure everything out alone. Therapy with me is a space where your full experience is welcome—messy, complicated, and all.”
Current Openings for Afternoon + Evening Appointments
Kate van der Merwe, LMSW
Associate Therapist
Warm, Intuitive, Active, Engaged
Specialties: Anxiety, Body-Image, Life Transitions, Trauma Recovery, Relationship Dynamics, Perfectionism
Approach: Relational, psychodynamic, DBT, ACT, CBT, mindfulness-based
Clients: College students + adults
Vibe: Compassionate, real, and ready to challenge you to go deep
Best for: People tired of performing and ready to feel more at home in themselves
“I know how exhausting it can feel to keep everything together while struggling silently beneath the surface. I offer a space where you can exhale, be fully yourself, and feel less alone in it all.”
Current Openings for Evening and Saturday Appointments
Olivia Newman
Clinical Fellow
Empathetic, Collaborative, Curious, Warm
Specialties: Burnout, Self-Esteem + Body Image, Relationship Dynamics, Life Transitions, Anxiety + Overthinking
Approach: Psychodynamic, Relational, CBT, ACT, Humanistic
Clients: College students + adults
Vibe: Insightful and validating with a soft but strong presence
Best for: Over-thinkers and overachievers navigating school, work, and relationships
“You don’t need to have it all figured out to start. Therapy with me is a space to slow down, reflect, and feel supported—especially if you’re used to holding it together for everyone else.
Offering Reduced Rate Therapy
Not sure who to choose?
If you’re not sure who’s the best fit (we know how overwhelming finding a new therapist can be), fill out our quick inquiry form, and we’ll recommend someone based on your needs.
