ID Family
Interactive Discovery's group private practice is the creation of Dr. Brodsky's zeal for collaborative work. The ID family consists of therapists and practitioners who share a desire to help people in a nurturing and supportive environment. It is our core belief that the most effective interventions are developed by experts, working as a team, towards the goal of providing the best possible patient care. Thus, Interactive Discovery attracts clinicians who share similar commitments to collaboration, community service, and quality care.
Working together has been an important philosophy of our group. Armed with this unifying mission, ID has successfully convened a diverse group of clinicians, with varying backgrounds, who value an eclectic approach to Mental Health. While we come from different modes of training and specialties, we consistently support and contribute to each other’s work. This system has allowed us to grow as professionals and individuals.
Since our inception in 2006, the ID family has grown rapidly. In July 2025, we opened a new location near Grand Army Plaza, and in September 2025, we opened our newest location in Westchester.
Meet our Team
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Veronica Brodsky, PsyD
CLINICAL DIRECTOR & FOUNDER
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Lynn Almon, LMHC
SENIOR CLINICIAN
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Jane Paley, PsyD
SENIOR CLINICAL SUPERVISOR OF THE ASSESSMENT DIVISION
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Alexa Algios, PsyD
CLINICAL SUPERVISOR, ASSESSMENT TEAM MEMBER, STAFF CLINICIAN
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Allyn (Ali) Pivar, PsyD
CLINICAL SUPERVISOR, SENIOR CLINICIAN
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Elsia (Elsa) Obus, PhD
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL SERVICES, CLINICAL SUPERVISOR, ASSESSMENT TEAM MEMBER, STAFF CLINICIAN
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Hesper Juhnke, LCAT
CREATIVE ARTS THERAPIST, STAFF CLINICIAN
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Ida Piker, PsyD
POST-DOCTORAL FELLOW, ASSESSMENT TEAM MEMBER
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Jacqueline (Jacqui) Kluger, PhD
ASSESSMENT TEAM SUPERVISOR, SENIOR CLINICIAN
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Jasmin Sowell-Spears
STAFF CLINICIAN
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Julia Albores, LCSW-R
CLINICAL SUPERVISOR, SENIOR CLINICIAN
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Julia Heffernan, LCAT, ATR-BC
STAFF CLINICIAN
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Kat Donina, PsyD
CLINICAL SUPERVISOR, SENIOR CLINICIAN
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Kim Hedaya, LCAT
CREATIVE ARTS THERAPIST, STAFF CLINICIAN
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Laura Hackimer, PhD
ASSESSMENT TEAM MEMBER, STAFF CLINICIAN
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Rebecca Rubin, LMHC, LCAT
CLINICAL SUPERVISOR, CREATIVE ARTS THERAPIST, SENIOR CLINICIAN
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Sara ElMakawy, LCSW
STAFF CLINICIAN
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Sophie Donlon, LMSW
STAFF CLINICIAN
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Tulsa Knox, PsyD
STAFF CLINICIAN
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Micaela Wire, PhD
ASSESSMENT TEAM MEMBER
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Rachel Henes, LSW
PARENT COACH
Administrative Team
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Olga Kucherina
OFFICE MANAGER & CLINICAL OUTREACH COORDINATOR
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Huan Nguyen
BILLING & FINANCIAL MANAGER
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Niecy McCaskill
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT & COMMUNITY OUREACH COORDINATOR
Visit us
Grand Army Plaza Location
34 Plaza Street East, Unit 106
Brooklyn, NY 11238
Hours
Monday–Friday: 9am–8pm
Saturday–Sunday: 9am–5pm
Phone
(347) 335-0165
Westchester Location
145 Palisade Street, Suite 368
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
Hours
Monday: 12pm-8pm
Tuesday: 2pm-8pm
Phone
(347) 335-0165
Park Slope Location
163 Prospect Park West
Brooklyn, NY 11215
Hours
Monday–Friday: 9am–8pm
Saturday–Sunday: 9am–5pm
Phone
(347) 335-0165