Meet Our Team
Our dedicated team of therapists and coaches brings 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.
Dr. David Sitt
Co-founder, Psychologist
& Best Selling Author
Dr. Ayla Sitt
Co-Founder &
Clinical Psychologist
Scott Gulbransen
Clinical
Extern
Kacper Biel
Administrative
Assistant
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)
Dr. David Sitt is a 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. 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 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.
Scott Gulbransen, MHC
Clinical Extern
Clinical Psychology PhD student and Mental Health Counselor
Specializes in anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, and relationships
Scott is a Mental Health Counselor (MHC), who is in the midst of earning his doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology. His counseling focuses on anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, PTSD, OCD, relationships issues, and self-esteem issues. Scott deploys a person-centered approach with a large focus on techniques from cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) that he tailors to the unique needs of each individual. He helps clients develop ways to skillfully approach rather than avoid their life stressors, correct maladaptive thinking patterns, and develop effective coping skills to deal with psychological distress. Scott strives to provide his clients with a nonjudgmental environment to heal through an abundance of validation, empathy, and support.
Kacper Biel
Administrative Assistant
Baruch College honors graduate in Psychology
Kacper Biel oversees project management and client intake at Elevate Psychology. His drive to understand human behavior and assist those in need inspires his plans to specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Psychodynamic approaches. Committed to advancing his expertise, Kacper is pursuing a doctorate in Clinical Psychology.
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.