Meet the Moodlab Team

At Moodlab Psychotherapy, we’ve curated a team of exceptional clinicians who bring a blend of expertise, warmth, and affirming care to every session. Our clinicians reflect the communities we serve — all of us are LGBTQ+, neurodivergent, people of color, and/or women. We bring lived experience, deep empathy, and cultural humility to the work we do

Each therapist shares our commitment to helping you navigate life’s complexities with clarity and confidence, offering a safe space to grow, heal, and thrive.

Whether you’re looking for support with anxiety, ADHD, identity exploration, or relationships, our diverse team is here to meet you where you are and guide you toward where you want to be.

Stephanie (she/her) is a licensed psychotherapist at Moodlab Psychotherapy who works with adolescents, college students, and young adults navigating anxiety, trauma, identity development, and life transitions. A native Spanish speaker with a background in crisis intervention, she brings a calm, steady presence to her work and creates a space where clients feel safe, understood, and empowered.

With advanced training in trauma-informed care and LGBTQ+ affirming practices, Stephanie specializes in supporting young people who are moving through complex emotional terrain. Her approach is warm, collaborative, and deeply attuned—meeting each client where they are while helping them build insight, resilience, and self-trust.

As part of Moodlab Psychotherapy’s boutique team, Stephanie intentionally maintains a small caseload to ensure every client receives thoughtful, individualized support. She operates as an out-of-network provider to prioritize quality over volume—something many families value when seeking meaningful, high-touch care for their teen or young adult.

Her work is rooted in the belief that growth happens in relationship—and that every young person deserves a space where they feel seen, respected, and supported as they step into who they’re becoming.If your teen or young adult is feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of who they are—and you want them to have a space that feels both clinically excellent and genuinely affirming. 

Stephanie is a strong fit for clients who benefit from a warm, structured, culturally responsive therapist who understands the nuances of identity, family systems, and the pressures young people face today.

 Chris Brucato, LMSW, is a highly skilled psychodynamic-relational therapist who brings warmth, expertise, and a grounded presence to his work with clients navigating life’s most complex challenges. Known for his calm and collaborative style, Chris helps clients uncover clarity and resilience as they move through anxiety, depression, identity development, and relationship concerns.

Chris earned his Master of Social Work from Hunter College and holds licensure in New York as an LMSW. His clinical career has been rooted in New York City’s dynamic and diverse communities, most notably through his leadership and clinical roles at the renowned Henry Street Settlement, where he has served both as a therapist and as a clinical supervisor.

With a sophisticated and strengths-based approach, Chris tailors each session to meet his clients where they are, drawing from evidence-based modalities like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy while creating a therapeutic space that feels deeply attuned and affirming. He has a particular passion for working with LGBTQ+ clients, as well as to provide grounded, affirming therapy for theatre and Broadway professionals navigating life on and off the stage. Chris creates an inclusive, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their identities, heal from marginalization, and move toward authenticity and self-acceptance.

At MoodLab Psychotherapy, Chris works with adults and adolescents seeking meaningful, lasting change. He is particularly adept at helping clients untangle longstanding patterns and step into a more confident, authentic version of themselves.

Work with Chris if you’re ready for an intentional, thoughtful therapeutic process.

Whitney Coulson, LCSW, is a therapist for people who expect more from therapy. As the founder and lead clinician at Moodlab Psychotherapy, she has built a practice that reflects her belief: mental health care can be both deeply affirming and uncompromisingly effective.

A Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience, Whitney is known for her rare ability to meet clients where they are while challenging them to move beyond what’s holding them back. She works with adults and couples navigating anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, identity, and complex relationship patterns, with a particular expertise in serving LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, and high-achieving clients who are used to taking care of everyone else.

Whitney’s style is clear, grounded, and intentional. She brings together advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, trauma recovery, and psychodynamic and relational approaches, tailoring her work to each client’s needs. Her clients often describe her as the person who finally “gets it” — and helps them get to the heart of what they truly want.

In addition to her private practice, Whitney serves as Clinical Lead at Lyra Health’s Morgan Stanley onsite program, mentors newer clinicians, and continues to advocate for accessible, affirming care for marginalized communities.

Whitney earned her Master of Social Work from NYU with a focus on social justice–oriented practice and holds certifications in DBT and trauma-informed care. She is proudly queer, neurodivergent, and dedicated to creating spaces where all parts of a client’s identity are welcomed and respected.

If you’re ready to move beyond surface-level fixes into real, meaningful change, you’ll want Whitney in your corner.