Who We Are

About Mia

Mia Rosenberg, LCSW always knew that her passion was in helping children and families, so she followed her dreams through a major in Psychology with a minor in Child Development, graduating Magna Cum Laude from Florida State University. She continued to pursue her goals by graduating with a Masters degree in Social Work from New York University, with an emphasis on clinical work. Mia furthered her education by gaining certification Child and Family Therapy from New York University. Mia has been featured in a variety of both professional and non-professional news publications such as bustle.com, elitedaily.com, and yahoo.com, just to name a few.

Approach

Mia has dedicated her practice to helping children, adolescents, families, and young adults who may be facing obstacles in their personal, social, or professional lives. Mia will help you reach your goals by providing you with the skills and the best quality of service that you or your child may need. With her experience working with children, adolescents, and their families, Mia will help you find results through her unique approach to psychotherapy. Her approach is to look at each individual as unique and different while using a solution-focused lens. She creates individualized treatment plans based on each client’s unique presenting problem and individual needs.

Mia believes in a strengths-based approach, which allows collaborative problem solving and building trust and honesty with the client, while also emphasizing possibilities. Mia’s added humorous and playful touch allows for a compassionate and relatable approach to the therapeutic alliance she creates with her clients. With her training in acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, behavior modification, cognitive behavioral therapy, and play therapy, Mia is here to support the change you are looking for.

Areas of Focus

• Anxiety

• Relationships

• Behavioral concerns

• Friendships

• ADHD

• Executive Function

• Impulse Control

• Social Skills

• Parenting 

• Depression

• School Life

• Home Life

About Elizabeth

Elizabeth Kaplan, LCSW was born in Roslyn, New York and lived there up until she attended The George Washington University where she received a Bachelor's in Criminal Justice and Psychology. Elizabeth then pursued her Masters and graduated with a Masters in Social Work from Columbia University. Elizabeth has experience in a wide variety of mental health settings conducting psychosocial interviews, managing a large casework, and providing on-going supervision and support to her clients.

Approach

As a psychotherapist At Upsider Therapy, Elizabeth works with children, adolescents, young adults and families who are experiencing anxiety, depression, behaviors, social stressors, and conflicts in relationships and friendships. 

Elizabeth understands the importance of a collaborative space in order to learn new skills to manage difficult days. She fosters an environment to help her clients learn new ways of coping with obstacles they are facing in order to create a more fulfilling and healthy life. Elizabeth’s goal is to help her clients feel their best and learn new ways to navigate their busy and eventful lives.

Elizabeth takes the time to get to know and understand all of the factors that play a role in her client's life. She understands that in order for optimal therapeutic gain to be achieved, developing a strong rapport is extremely important. Elizabeth's goal is to allow her client's to reach their full potential through her understanding and empathic approach. She looks forward to working with you!

Areas of Focus

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Social stressors

• Behavioral concerns

• Coping skills

• Self-Esteem

• Relationships

• School Life

• Home Life

About Lexi

Lexi Nass, LCSW grew up in New York and earned her undergraduate degree at The University of Maryland, where she majored in Family Studies and minored in Child Development. Lexi decided to pursue a Social Work path and went on to earn her Masters in Social Work from New York University. Lexi has experience working in a variety of different settings including schools, as well as medical and inpatient settings working with adolescents and adults with chronic illness. Lexi has experience conducting comprehensive psychosocial interviews, providing sensitive case management, supportive counseling and developing unique and evidenced-based treatment plans for her clients. 

Approach

Lexi’s approach is client-centered, with the goal of supporting and empowering individuals to overcome challenges and improve their overall quality of life. Lexi leads with empathy and compassion, and provides an environment that is safe, non-judgmental and warm, which ultimately enables a collaborative and supportive therapeutic alliance. 

Lexi works together with her clients to help reduce stress and anxiety, improve mood and self-esteem, manage relationships and life transitions, and provide the tools and resources to constructively express and cope with emotions. Lexi supports her clients who feel stuck or dissatisfied gain better insight into their negative thought patterns that may be hindering their ability to achieve a fulfilled life. 

Lexi recognizes and understands the realistic challenges individuals may face every day in modern society, and will support her clients in managing and navigating these experiences. Whether you are struggling with dating, societal pressures, work-life balance, or relationships, Lexi will work with you to help find ways to navigate and manage these every day obstacles. 

Areas of Focus

• Anxiety

• Coping Skills

• Life Transitions

• Stress Management

• Self-Esteem

• Friendships

• Home Life

• Relationship Issues

• Depression

• School Life

About Mikayla

Mikayla Greeley, LMSW, a proud Boston native, ventured to New York City for graduate school at Columbia University School of Social Work after earning her undergraduate degree at Hamilton College. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree with a double major in Psychology and Honors Sociology. Post-graduation, Mikayla worked at Boston Children’s Hospital, where she assisted young children with diverse psychiatric symptoms and their families, conducting comprehensive assessments and aiding in their care.

Approach

Mikayla has developed a profound sense of empathy towards clients with whom she works. Her focus is centered on engaging clients where they are when they enter into therapy. Her client-centered, strengths-based approach enables her to fully understand the challenges clients face and develop appropriate treatment plans. She places a premium on flexibility and creativity in this process, recognizing that clients may take time to recognize their existing skills. 

Drawing from her experience with evidence-based approaches, Mikayla acknowledges that individuals often seek therapy to enhance their coping mechanisms, and she understands that progress can be subjective for each client. Mikayla strives to tailor treatment based on the specific challenges identified by each client, offering targeted techniques in collaboration with her clients.

Mikayla firmly believes that a solid foundation and a therapeutic alliance are essential for positive outcomes. She recognizes that building trust and fostering comfort in sharing vulnerabilities can take time for those beginning therapy. Mikayla also values the therapeutic relationship between therapist and client and actively seeks feedback from clients to ensure they are feeling supported through the process of therapy.

Areas of Focus

• Anxiety

• Stress Management

• Coping Skills

• Interpersonal Relationships

• Behavioral Regulation

• Self-Esteem

• Social Skills

• Home Life

• Depression