Meet Our Team
Our dedicated team of therapists bring a wealth of experience and expertise to elevate your mental health care. Using clinically validated approaches, we provide personalized support to help you navigate life's challenges and achieve your mental health goals.
David Sitt, PsyD
Co-founder, Psychologist
& Best Selling Author
Ayla Sitt, PsyD
Co-Founder &
Clinical Psychologist
Molly Ottensoser, MA
Clinical Psychology
Extern
Gabriel Motechin, PsyD
Clinical Psychologist
(Limited Permit)
Dr. Ayla Sitt
Co-Founder & Clinical Psychologist
Specializes in CBT for anxiety, depression, OCD, and low self-esteem
Director of
Clinical Training
Doctorate from
Yeshiva University
Ayla Sitt PsyD is a clinical psychologist specializing in CBT and DBT, focusing on anxiety disorders, low self-esteem, and women's health issues. She works with adults across the lifespan, with a special interest in major life transitions and prenatal/perinatal issues. Ayla emphasizes a collaborative, team-like therapeutic relationship and fosters a warm environment where clients feel welcome to share. Her approach is compassionate yet direct, and she often uses humor to connect with her clients. Ayla has supervised other clinicians for over five years and feels passionately about educating and mentoring fellow professionals.
Dr. David Sitt
Co-Founder & Clinical Psychologist
Licensed Clinical Psychologist in NYC
Specializes in ADHD, Anxiety & Mood Disorders
Tenured professor of Psychology at Baruch College (CUNY)
David Sitt PsyD is the co-founder of Elevate Psychology and specializes in treating adults with ADHD, anxiety, and mood disorders. He brings a wealth of expertise to his clinical practice, utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, positive psychology techniques, and Executive Function coaching to empower clients to become their own therapists, fostering independence and resilience.
Dr. Sitt is the best-selling author of "ADHD Refocused: Bringing Clarity to the Chaos" and a sought-after consultant and executive coach for thought leaders, corporations, and educational institutions. As the Clinical Director of Agave Health, he leads the foremost behavioral health platform for adults with ADHD. He is also a tenured professor at Baruch College (CUNY), where he teaches courses such as Introduction to Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, and Positive Psychology. His dynamic teaching style incorporates emergent technologies and experiential activities to enhance student learning and engagement.
Dr. Gabriel Motechin
Clinical Psychologist (Limited Permit)
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (PsyD) from Long Island University (LIU Post)
Specialized training in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD and related disorders
Dr. Gabriel Motechin provides evidence-based, exposure-focused care for adolescents and adults struggling with OCD and anxiety, drawing on specialized training in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) developed during his postdoctoral fellowship at New York Anxiety Treatment. He brings experience across both individual outpatient and intensive outpatient settings, and his therapeutic style is direct and problem-focused, using collaboration and creativity to help clients build practical strategies for working through their symptoms. Gabriel connects with clients through humor, compassion, and an easy-going manner that builds trust from the first session, and is committed to a therapeutic space that respects clients' cultural identities while delivering evidence-based care.
Molly Ottensoser, M.A.
Clinical Psychology Extern
Doctoral student in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) at William Paterson University
Summa cum laude graduate of Baruch College (Macaulay Honors)
Interests: women's health, reproductive care, and neuropsychological assessment
Molly Ottensoser is a doctoral student in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) at William Paterson University with a growing interest in women's health and the emotional dimensions of reproductive care, informed by her earlier work supporting patients through infertility and fertility treatment. She also brings specialized training in neuropsychological assessment, developed through her externship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, where she evaluated adults experiencing cognitive changes related to cancer and other complex medical conditions. Molly values a collaborative, evidence-based approach and works to create a warm, supportive environment where clients feel understood and empowered.
Sarah Dweck, M.A.
Clinical Psychology Extern
Doctoral student in Clinical Psychology at Fairleigh Dickinson University (Ph.D. anticipated 2028)
Interests: mood & anxiety disorders, trauma, women's mental health, and neuropsychological assessment.
Sarah Dweck is a Clinical Psychology doctoral student at Fairleigh Dickinson University. She provides psychotherapy to individuals across the lifespan experiencing mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, relationship difficulties, and women's mental health challenges. Sarah takes a warm, collaborative approach rooted in evidence-based practice — including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) — to relieve symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning. She also has supervised experience administering neuropsychological testing for clients of all ages. Her clinical work is further enriched by an academic and research background in positive psychology, with a focus on drawing on clients' strengths to foster resilience and growth.
Linda Cohen
Administrative Assistant
Honors Biology major at Yeshiva University (Stern College for Women)
Linda Cohen manages client scheduling, billing, and intake coordination at Elevate Psychology, serving as a warm first point of contact for clients navigating appointments, practice logistics, and paperwork. She is an honors Biology major at Yeshiva University's Stern College for Women, and brings experience across academic tutoring, psychology research support, and community leadership. Detail-oriented and personable, Linda works to make every client's administrative experience smooth, responsive, and stress-free.
Take the First Step
Towards Well-being
At Elevate Psychology, our experts specialize in ADHD, anxiety, and mood disorders. Using proven therapies like CBT, ACT, and MBCT, we offer compassionate, experienced care to help you unlock your well-being.