Dr. Alpern is a licensed clinical psychologist, an EMDRIA-approved EMDR therapist, and an EMDRIA-approved consultant. She is the founder of the Manhattan Center of Trauma Studies and director of Center Psychology Group in New York City, a psychotherapy practice that specializes in treating trauma within the adult and perinatal populations. Outside of her clinical practice, Dr. Alpern creates mental health content providing psychoeducation and raising awareness about EMDR and trauma-informed psychotherapy on her Instagram and TikTok platforms. She has been quoted in Glamour UK, Rolling Stone, NPR, and The New York Times.
Dr. Gordon is a licensed psychologist specializing in EMDR (EMDRIA-certified) and trauma-informed care with a focus on women’s mental health. She holds a PhD from New York University and is an adjunct professor in the Department of Applied Psychology NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, & Human Development. Dr. Gordon sees clients at Center Psychology Group and in her own private practice. She sits on the executive committee of the NIP's EMDR Trauma Treatment Program and serves on the boards of international organizations in both Israel and New York as a specialist in trauma-informed care. Her academic publications can be found in the Journal of Trauma and Dissociation, Encyclopedia of Trauma, as well as in other leading journals in the field.