
About Riverside Wellness
At Riverside Wellness, our therapeutic philosophy is rooted in empathy, collaboration, and empowerment. We believe in the strength of the therapeutic relationship and the significance of creating a space where clients feel genuinely supported and understood. Our approach is focused on honoring the unique experiences and perspectives of each individual, with a dedication to promoting growth, self-discovery, and holistic well-being. In your care at Riverside, you are the expert in your own experience.
About Lauren Silverman, LCSW
Founder & Psychotherapist
Much of my practice has centered around understanding the unique complexities surrounding identity development and interpersonal relationships. I work with a wide range of presenting issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, grief, and trauma. I specialize in relationship distress, life transitions, communication challenges, exploration of sexuality and gender, and consensual non-monogamy/polyamory.
I believe that transformative therapy begins with a collaborative and trusting therapeutic partnership, one that highlights the unique knowledge, strengths, and skill sets of each individual entering the room. Through trauma-informed practice, I aim to facilitate a safe and affirming therapeutic space. I recognize the ways in which institutions, systems, and intersectional identities impact individual experiences and overall wellbeing.
My integrated approach to psychotherapy is based upon person-centered, existential, psychodynamic, and attachment-based perspectives. I am passionate about exploring the ways in which attachment and trauma impact how an individual’s identity is formed.
Education and Certifications
Master of Social Work - Columbia University
B.A. Public Health Studies, B.A. Statistics - Elon University
Licensure and Specializations
NY State Licensed Clinical Social Worker
License #: 098610
I specialize in treating clients seeking support with LGBTQ+ issues, identity development, and polyamory & consensual non-monogamy. I am skilled in providing affirming and knowledgeable support for individuals navigating diverse relationship structures and dynamics.
Professional Affiliations
As part of my commitment to staying informed and connected within the mental health community, I maintain active professional association membership with the National Association of Social Workers (NASW).

About Emma Sullivan, LMSW
Psychotherapist
You may look like you're holding it all together on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or exhausted on the inside. Whether you're navigating anxiety, OCD, perfectionism, burnout, relationship challenges, or a major life transition, therapy can offer a space to slow down, gain clarity, and reconnect with yourself.
I take a warm, relational, and trauma-informed approach to therapy, integrating mindfulness-based, somatic, CBT, DBT-informed, and psychodynamic perspectives. Together, we'll work through what brought you to therapy, while exploring the deeper patterns that shape how you relate to yourself, others, and the world around you. My goal is to create a supportive, collaborative space where insight and practical tools can help foster meaningful, lasting change.
Before becoming a therapist, I worked in the corporate and technology sectors, an experience that continues to inform my work with clients navigating career stress, burnout, perfectionism, identity shifts, and life transitions. I understand the pressures that can come with demanding professional environments and enjoy helping clients build more sustainable, values-aligned ways of living.
I work with clients experiencing anxiety, OCD, depression, stress, self-esteem concerns, relationship difficulties, emotional regulation challenges, and major life transitions. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or simply looking to understand yourself better, I'd love to support you and provide a space for growth, healing, and deeper self-understanding.
Education
Master of Social Work - Rutgers University
B.S. Public Health Studies, B.S. Psychology - Tulane University
Licensure
NY & NJ State Licensed Clinical Social Worker
License #: 131565 (NY)

About Gillian Halper, LMSW
Psychotherapist
Is there something you've been carrying that you've never quite put into words? Often what brings people to therapy has gone unspoken for a long time, not because it's unspeakable, but because there's never been a place safe enough to try. I believe people can only really engage in this work when they feel safe, seen, and valued, so building that relationship is where I start rather than something I get to later.
I work with adults whose feelings arrive faster and bigger than they can manage.That often shows up as anxiety, depression, trauma, self-doubt, and relationships that take more than they give. I welcome questions about intimacy, sex, and desire as these are often tangled with self-worth, and they don’t get talked about nearly enough. We can't undo what's already happened. But we can understand how it still shapes the way you move through your life now, and from there you can start writing a different version of what your life could look like.
No two people need the same thing, so I don't work from a template. I bring a trauma-informed, strength-based approach to therapy, integrating techniques informed by CBT, psychodynamic, somatic and mindfulness-based therapies. Depending on what's useful, that might mean slowing down enough to notice what your body does when a certain feeling comes up, tracing a pattern back to where it started, or pointing out that what you call being too much is often just you being honest. You set the direction, and I'll be right there with you without judgment.
Education
Master of Social Work - New York University
B.A. Communication and Media Studies - Tulane University
Licensure
NY & NJ State Licensed Clinical Social Worker
License #: 132568 (NY)
