You are welcome to schedule a 20 minute consultation with any (or all) of our team.

If you’re not sure where to start, that’s ok! Schedule with Alena and she’ll point you in the right direction.

Alena Gerst, LCSW, NYC psychotherapist

Alena Gerst, LCSW, RYT

A graduate of Columbia University, Alena is the owner and director of Inside Psychotherapy NYC.

Alena Gerst, LCSW, RYT
Psychotherapist, Owner/Director

Katie Potocnik Medina, LCSW

Katie Potocnik Medina, LCSW

A graduate of Columbia University, Katie has extensive experience as a middle school social worker, and is certified in mindfulness and restorative practice.

Katie Potocnik Medina, LCSW
Senior Psychotherapist

Madison Weber headshot, associate therapist at Inside Psychotherapy

Madison Weber, LMHC

A graduate of Columbia University, Madison is an accomplished equestrian and is passionate about working with teens and young adults.

Madison Weber, LMHC
Senior Psychotherapist

Alena sees clients virtually. She is in network with UMR Top Tier (for Mount Sinai Healthcare Workers) and Northwell Direct. Her out-of-network fee is $300.
Katie sees clients virtually. She is in-network with She is in network with UMR Top Tier (for Mount Sinai Healthcare Workers) and Northwell Direct. Her out-of-network fee is $250.
Madison sees clients in-person and virtually. She is in-network with Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Northwell Direct. Her out-of-network fee is $150.

Who would you like to meet with?

Alena Gerst, LCSW, NYC psychotherapist

Alena Gerst, LCSW, RYT

A graduate of Columbia University, Alena is the owner and director of Inside Psychotherapy NYC.

Alena Gerst, LCSW, RYT

If you are interested in working with Alena, or are not sure which therapist is the right fit for you, click on the button below to schedule with Alena.

Alena sees client in-person and virtually. She is in-network with UMR Top Tier (for MSHS workers) and Northwell Direct. Her out-of-network fee is $300.

Katie Potocnik Medina, LCSW

Katie Potocnik Medina, LCSW

A graduate of Columbia University, Katie has extensive experience as a middle school social worker, and is certified in mindfulness and restorative practice.

Katie Potocnik Medina, LCSW

If you’d like to meet with Katie, click on the button below.

Katie only sees clients virtually. She is in-network with UMR Top Tier (for MSHS workers) and Northwell Direct. Her out-of-network fee is $250.

Madison Weber headshot, associate therapist at Inside Psychotherapy

Madison Weber, LMHC

A graduate of Columbia University, Madison is an accomplished equestrian and is passionate about working with teens and young adults.

Madison Weber, LMHC

If you’d like to meet with Madison, click on the button below.

Madison sees clients in-person and virtually. She is in-network with Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Northwell Direct, NYC Life. Her out-of-network fee is $200.