We’re here to support new and hopeful moms through the raw, overwhelming, identity-shifting seasons of motherhood—and womanhood.
About Us
Trying, deciding, questioning, unraveling
Motherhood, and the mysterious journey toward it, has it all. It isn’t just busy. It’s relentless. Between sleepless nights, identity shifts, and a system that rarely supports moms, it’s no wonder so many women feel anxious, overwhelmed, or like they’ve lost themselves in the process.
Our goal
Let’s change the narrative surrounding motherhood
You don’t have
to be selfless to be
a good mom (or
person)
You don’t have
to be “fine” all
the time
You don’t have to
become a mom the
“traditional” way
—if at all
You don’t have
to shrink yourself
because your life is
expanding
I’m Salina Grilli
I was stunned by how isolating and unsupported motherhood could feel when I first became a mom. This is coming from a highly trained therapist who had spent years in therapy with plenty of great tools.
At the time, Manhattan Modern Therapy was primarily supporting clients in recovery from eating disorders and anxious high achievers trying to keep it all together (and we still do). But, as I navigated postpartum—and as I watched many of my clients become moms—a new fire lit inside me.
Moms and moms-to-be needed relatable mental health support that didn’t shy away from the hard stuff. So, I made that my clinical focus and personal mission.
We bridged our specialties to help high-achieving women as they navigate anxiety, perfectionism, and mounting pressures—on top of every stage of motherhood.
LCSW, PMH-C
When we say every stage of motherhood, we mean it
We like to say “same shit, different stage.” Motherhood brings up a lot of stuff that may have affected you in different ways at other stages of life too. We’re here to support you through it all.
- Unsure about motherhood
- Unpartnered and feeling anxious about your timeline
- Single by choice
- In a relationship where your desires for parenthood or timelines don't line up
- Navigating parenthood as part of the LGBTQIA+ community
- A new mom feeling lost or untethered to your identity
- Grieving a pregnancy loss or struggling with fertility
- Navigating postpartum depression or anxiety
- Decades down the road of parenthood
Get to know our integrative therapists
Meet The Team
Salina Grilli
Therapist for: Fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, motherhood, eating disorders, anxiety, body image, EMDR trauma treatment
Appointments: Virtual & in-person therapy available in NYC
LCSW, PMH-C
Jessica Doell
Therapist for: Fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, motherhood, eating disorders, anxiety, body image, life transitions
Appointments: Virtual & in-person therapy available in Toms River, NJ
LSW
- Masters in Social Work, Columbia University
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, University of Southern California
- Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C), Postpartum Support International
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), 40 hour Training (2021)
- Advanced Attachment-Focused EMDR Therapy (2023)
Salina Grilli
LCSW, PMH-C
I'm a Columbia-trained psychotherapist with a certification in Perinatal Mental Health and advanced training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I specialize in helping high-achieving women navigate the emotional realities of motherhood, from family planning and fertility challenges to postpartum depression, birth trauma, and beyond.
My goal is to create sessions that are warm, collaborative, and designed with the modern mom in mind. I integrate mind-body modalities that go beyond talk therapy, supporting lasting change—not just symptom management.
- Masters in Social Work, Fordham University
- Bachelors in Social Work, Fordham University
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
- Dialectical Behavioral Skills Training, Marsha Linehan
- Eating Disorder Training, Carolyn Costin Institute
Jessica Doell
LSW
My career includes over a decade working in the eating disorder space, supporting young adults struggling with anxiety, perfectionism, and body image. I also specialize in working with women through every stage of the motherhood journey.
My work with mothers is rooted in the belief that healing happens in safe, connected relationships. Whether you're grieving a loss, navigating the identity shift of new motherhood, or simply trying to stay afloat, I want you to feel like you have a nurturing space where you don’t have to go through it alone.
We’re not afraid to name the hard stuff
Mental load, societal expectations, mom shaming…nothing's off the table. When you’re in the room with us, real talk leads to real healing.
We want you to move past therapy—not be stuck rehashing the same things forever. Many of our clients move past therapy within a year or less.
We help you feel connected to who you are outside of your roles as parent or partner, while acknowledging, celebrating, and supporting the deep love you have for your family.
We specialize in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a powerful, evidence-based approach to treating birth trauma, complex PTSD, and anxiety beyond talk therapy.
We’re committed to serving clients with diverse family structures, sexualities, genders, cultural backgrounds, and lived experiences.
“I have overcome lifelong fears and behavior patterns I thought I was stuck with for life.”
“Working with Salina has changed my life. I saw a few therapists before her, and was making no progress. Salina is everything you want and need in a therapist—warm, supportive, and validating, realistic, and so easy to talk to. I have overcome lifelong fears and behavior patterns I thought I was stuck with for life.” - MS
“For the first time, I was able to open up about my childhood.”
“Salina is a GEM. Through our work together, I was able to get a handle on my severe anxiety and learned ways to reduce my anxiety when it comes back. If you have the chance to see her, I would highly recommend.” - MA
“So compassionate and validating”
“Salina helps you feel truly comfortable talking about anything. Salina is good at helping problem solve, too, thinking through pros and cons of different decisions and ways to cope. I highly recommend Salina!” - KQ
“Thank you for supporting me through the hardest year of my life.”
“Salina provided a comforting space to work through relationship stuff following a rough breakup after moving to NYC.” - RC
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