ALLY NEKTALOV,Â
LCSW, MASTER CASAC
Director of Mind Therapy
Ally is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Psychotherapist with an MSW (Master’s of Social Work) from New York University and holds a certificate from New York State as an Master CASAC (Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor). She also completed Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy training at the Alanson J. White Institute; which uses an interpersonal psychoanalytic model.
Ally is an Adjunct Professor at New York University and Touro College teaching Clinical Practice for social work graduate students.
Prior to Mind Therapy Ally was the Director and Clinical Supervisor of an outpatient clinic treating substance use operating under a Federal Grant. Clients in this program participated in individual and/or group psychotherapy addressing triggers to substance use and past trauma. She was responsible for program operations, administering the grant, and supervised staff while ensuring quality care and compliance.
In her free time, Ally enjoys practicing yoga, boxing, and playing tennis. She likes to cook and explore vegan restaurants with friends and family. Ally is a dog mom to baby Rose, a toy poodle.
BARBARA HOFFMANN, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Barbara is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Psychotherapist; dually licensed in New York and Florida; with an MSW (Masters of Social Work) from Hunter College School of Social Work; and holds a credential from New York State as a Master CASAC (Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor). She also has a Ph. D. from John Jay (CUNY) in Criminal Justice; is a certified Mindful Eating coach; and a Registered Yoga Teacher. She has completed training in Child Abuse and Trauma; Social Media-based Interventions; End Of Life Doula training; and Using Deliberate Practice to Improve Effectiveness.
Throughout her more than 15 years of practice, Barbara has sought to blend compassion with pragmatism; understanding that the root cause of most adjustment issues (i.e substance abuse and eating disorders) is the need, to both understand and forgive. Barbara’s particular expertise
is connecting clients’ past to their present; guiding them through their history of trauma through group and individual therapy. Throughout her career, Barbara has addressed the needs of women; minority women, substance abusers; LGBT particularly gay men; and the formerly incarcerated; working with both Parole and Probation clients to prevent reoffending. Barbara has also been an Adjunct Professor at the City University of New York; Brooklyn College; and St. Francis College.
In her free time, Barbara has begun playing guitar; is exploring song writing; dabbles in photography; and is a yoga practitioner.
YBEL LEMOINE, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Ybel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Psychotherapist with over 8 years of experience working with teens, young/older adults, and families.
She is experienced in working with all ages; children to adults in individual and group sessions. Ybel employs a humanistic and person-centered approach with an aim at fostering safety, openness, creativity, understanding, self-awareness, self-esteem, and trust within the therapeutic experiencing. Ybel encourages clients to explore their inner world through the lens of compassion, mindfulness, and self-care to help promote mental and emotional healing.
Her work experience includes treating individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, interpersonal conflicts, addictions/substance abuse, struggles surrounding trauma and loss, parenting stress, and challenging life transitions. Ybel is dedicated to empowering clients through education and by developing healthy coping skills.
When Ybel isn't working, she enjoys reading, dancing, painting/coloring, and spending time with her family.