Clinicians at Mind Matters
We are a multidisciplinary team of clinicians who work collaboratively to address your specific needs.
Dr. Mougeh Yasai
Co-Founder & Clinical Director
Mougeh Yasai, Ph.D. is a New York state licensed Clinical Psychologist. She obtained a BA from Vassar College, an MA in Teaching from American University, and a doctoral degree from the Graduate Center, CUNY. Before pursuing doctoral training in psychology, Dr. Yasai worked in school settings including elementary and high schools where she worked with children and adolescents who had both learning and behavioral challenges. She completed her psychology internship at St. Luke’s- Roosevelt Hospital and received her postdoctoral training with Dr. Zoya Simakdoskaya, a leading expert in the field of Emotion-Focused Psychotherapy. For six years, Dr. Yasai served as an Assistant Medical Professor at Sophie Davis Medical School. In addition, she worked with psychiatric residents as an Assistant Clinical Professor at Mount Sinai Medical School. Dr. Yasai has maintained a private practice on the Upper West Side for over ten years.
Dr. David Baskin
Co-Founder & Clinical Director
David Baskin, Psy.D. is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and Co-Founder of Mind Matters Psychology Group. He earned his doctorate from the PGSP-Stanford University Consortium and completed his internship at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital. He received postdoctoral training with the Victims of Violence Program at Cambridge Health Alliance/ Harvard Medical School. He has worked as a clinical psychologist with the Institute for Advanced Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital since 2014, where he holds the title of Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Mount Sinai’s Icahn School of Medicine. He has maintained a private practice on the Upper West Side for over ten years.
Zoe Malliaros, LMSW
Psychotherapist
Zoe Malliaros, LMSW is a licensed Clinical Social Worker with an MSW from Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter and a BA in Psychology from Harvard College. She has completed internships in community mental health and at NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester Behavioral Health, and has worked in group private practice for several years. Prior to becoming a therapist, Zoe earned her Master of Architecture from Columbia University and worked for over a decade in NYC architecture and design.
Laura Fodor, MSW-LP
Psychotherapist
Laura Fodor, MSW-LP is a New York State psychotherapist. She obtained her BA (Hons) in Psychology from the University of Calgary, her MSc in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Capella University, and her MSW from the Wurzweiler School of Social Work at Yeshiva University. Laura’s clinical work is informed by her background in both clinical mental health and organizational psychology, allowing her to approach therapy with a unique blend of empathy, structure, and insight. Her professional experience spans a range of settings, including group private practice, outpatient clinics, inpatient programs, and corporate environments, where she has supported individuals navigating psychological distress.