Director and Founder of CoreStory
Supervising Clinician
Adam Joncich, PhD
I am a psychologist who has trained for over 10 years in psychiatric and clinical settings in New York City including Bellevue Hospital, Brooklyn College Counseling Center, and the Institute for Psychoanalytic Training and Research. I completed my APA Accredited Pre-doctoral Internship at North Central Bronx Hospital. Working and training in these venues has given me a unique perspective on life in New York City, and the challenges faced by everyone who lives here.
In addition to clinical venues, I have also worked over ten years as part of the City University of New York as an academic counselor, program developer, researcher, and grant writer. In these roles, I have focused on the use of personal, academic, career, and professional storytelling to help people identify and change difficult life narratives.
Finally, I supervise and teach mental health counseling classes at Fordham University in their Mental Health Counseling program. Working both under supervision as a clinician, and as a supervisor to training clinicians has given me a unique window into clinical work and allowed me to think about therapy in new and useful ways.
Education
License & Affiliations
Member of the American Psychological Association
Candidate at the Institute for Psychoanalytic Training and Research
CoreStory Clinicians
Natalie Johnson, MHC-LP
(Currently accepting new clients)
I offer a warm, person-centered, and holistic approach to therapy, grounded in curiosity, compassion, and a deep respect for your unique life experience.
I specialize in working with individuals navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, identity exploration, and the emotional journey of early parenthood. I have a particular passion for supporting those who have experienced complicated or nontraditional childhoods, unconventional upbringings, or relationship dynamics that may not fit into mainstream norms. I also enjoy working with artists, creatives, and individuals in the hospitality industry who often face unique emotional, relational, and lifestyle challenges.
My process is rooted in a person-centered philosophy — I believe you are the expert on your own experience. Together, we’ll create a therapeutic space that is both exploratory and practical. We'll gently challenge limiting beliefs, deepen self-awareness, and integrate actionable tools to help you move toward the life you want to live.
I incorporate somatic psychotherapy and Gestalt therapy principles to engage the whole self — body, mind, and spirit. Our work may include exploring how emotions are held in the body, examining patterns shaped by your past, and cultivating presence and self-trust. I believe that meaningful, lasting change is possible, and I am continually inspired by the strength and complexity of the human spirit.
I speak English, Polish, and Spanish, and I strive to offer a culturally attuned, inclusive, and trauma-informed space where clients from all walks of life feel seen and supported.
Education
Fordham University, MSEd in Mental Health Counseling
Queens College, BS in Psychology
License and Affiliations
NYS Permit in Mental Health Counseling, #135507
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Marika Soltys, MHC-LP
(Currently accepting new clients)
Taking the first step towards healing can be daunting, but with care and support, all humans are capable of change. My clients can expect to be met with warmth and compassion, and to be gently challenged to break old patterns that no longer serve them. In addition to developing an immediate plan of action, we will also explore the origins of your challenges to help you overcome whatever is holding you back. Together, we can collaborate on new perspectives to bring clarity and relief.
I provide holistic, culturally competent, and person-centered therapy to individuals facing challenges across all areas of life, such as interpersonal relationships, career decision-making, or existential questions. I intend to support my clients by providing a safe, non-judgmental therapeutic space for exploration and self-healing.
Prior to becoming a counselor, I studied Slavic literature and taught foreign languages abroad. My interest in language and narratives has inspired me to engage more deeply with others, and I hope to bring this curiosity to every individual I work with.
Education
Fordham University, MSEd in Mental Health Counseling
Wesleyan University, BA in Neuroscience & Behavior; Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies
License and Affiliations
NYS Permit in Mental Health Counseling, #135568
Member of the American Psychological Association
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Catherine Hall, LCSW
(Not currently accepting new clients)
Utilizing elements of psychoanalytic and relational theories, CBT, and narrative therapy in my practice, I will work with you to tackle the challenges that are holding you back. Not only will we develop a plan of action to manage problems in the short term, but we’ll also inquire deeply about the root of those challenges to set you up for the best long-term success. I work in a down-to-earth and conversational style, and I approach therapy as a collaborative effort.
As a social worker, I also place a great deal of importance on the socioeconomic factors that influence our mental health and wellbeing. Our experience in the world is intimately tied to identity, class, and family systems - factors that are often glossed over in mental health treatment.
I am a 2019 graduate of New York University’s Silver School of Social Work, and in 2021 I completed the Psychoanalytic Association of New York’s Prelude to Training Program. I have worked with adults, children, and families managing a wide range of challenges, including depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, OCD, and trauma.
Prior to becoming a social worker, I spent about 10 years working in the restaurant industry, international relations, and higher education. I came to social work with a deep curiosity about people and the world we live in. I approach each new patient with that same curiosity and interest.
Education
Silver School of Social Work at NYU, MSW
Prelude to Training Program, Psychoanalytic Association of New York
License and Affiliations
NYS Licensed Clinical Social Worker, #095039
Harry Barandes, LCSW
(Not currently accepting new clients)
I come to the practice of psychotherapy after over 20 years in the performing arts as an actor, director, and teacher. In the theatre, I found a safe, creative place to witness and give voice to the hopes and struggles that make us human. My path eventually led me to social work, whose guiding philosophy is that no human life can be reduced to a label or a diagnosis; we are each on a journey whose storyline has been shaped by numerous factors, whether they be personal, social, political, historical, or environmental. It can be a lot to make sense of on our own.
My approach is humanistic, relational, compassion-focused, anti-oppressive, and trauma-informed, integrating elements of psychodynamics, narrative therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and internal family systems (IFS), as well as expressive therapies such as drama therapy and psychodrama.
As your therapist, I will offer you the space to share the truest version of your personal story with an empathic and non-judgmental listener who is committed not only to understanding your experience from your point of view, but also to nurturing your sense of possibility and facilitating healing and growth.
Our work together would be a creative and collaborative effort to bring into greater focus the various elements that shape your experience so that you can feel empowered to claim full authorship of your story, identify and fortify your strengths and sense of hope, build new skills where necessary, and enhance your capacity to cope with and overcome the challenges you face.
Education
Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College, MSW
Tisch School of the Arts at New York University, MFA in Acting
Brown University, BA in Theatre Arts
License and Affiliations
NYS Licensed Clinical Social Worker, #099428
Member of the National Association of Social Workers
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Libby Hartle-Tyrrell, LCSW
(Not currently accepting new clients)
My primary goal as a therapist is to provide an empathetic and judgement-free space where you feel listened to and understood. From this starting point, we can safely examine your struggles and explore the way you move through the world, including looking at the stories you tell yourself and those you have been told by the systems that surround you- be it family, institutions, or the larger culture- that have shaped your concept of who you are. Understanding these stories- their strengths and limitations- opens up more options for responding to the inevitable challenges of life.
As a clinically trained social worker, I incorporate relational, psychodynamic, narrative, and family systems approaches into my work with adults and families from diverse backgrounds. Many of the people I work with start therapy during a life transition and may be struggling with depression and anxiety that accompany these shifts. Others begin therapy because they feel stuck and frustrated with a lack of change or progress in their lives. Whatever your impetus, I aim to respect and care for each person, and create a space to understand their stories and their humanity in all of its forms.
Prior to becoming a therapist, I worked in fine arts for over fifteen years, where I engaged daily with the multiplicity of ways in which people express themselves. My therapeutic approach is deeply informed by my experience with art, one which allows me to appreciate the unique struggles creative individuals face as well as recognize the role creativity can play in healing. I also have years of experience working with LGBTQIA people and a special interest in helping transgender and non-binary young people and their families manage the transitions in their lives.
Education
Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College, MSW
The School of Visual Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, specializing in sculpture and mixed media
License and Affiliations
NYS Licensed Clinical Social Worker, #096894
Member of the National Association of Social Workers
The Stephen Mitchell Relational Study Center Certificate Program
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