We're Ready to Help!
At The Prism Practice, we believe relationships are at the core of our human experience. Whether you’re seeking deeper connections with your partner, navigating the challenges of parenting, or striving for personal growth and understanding, our highly skilled therapists are here to offer support, guidance, encouragement and clarity at every stage of the process. We also keep the therapeutic relationship with you at the heart of what we do. Our primary focus is creating a foundation of trust and safety that fosters meaningful exploration and observable results.
Our Mission
At The Prism Practice, we are a collaborative team of dedicated, licensed mental health professionals who share a deep passion for helping individuals, couples, and families uncover their unique strengths and make meaningful change in their lives.
Our holistic and client-centered approach honors our clients as the experts on their own lives and ensures that treatment feels personalized and effective.
Our practitioners bring diverse expertise and warm, compassionate guidance to create a welcoming, confidential, and nonjudgmental environment where each client can feel seen, supported, and empowered to grow.​
Illuminate Your Inner Spectrum
Recognize the full range of your emotions, experiences, and abilities, refracted into clearer understanding through empathic, evidence-based care.
Tranform Complexity
into Clarity
Just as a prism reveals hidden colors within light, we help you break down life’s challenges into meaningful insights, guiding you toward understanding, acceptance, and healing.
Empower Growth & Resilience
We partner with you to find the tools, strategies, and support needed to face adversity, restore balance, and rediscover your innate strengths.
Foster a Safe, Inclusive Space
We create an environment where every client’s voice is valued, their goals honored, and their journey nurtured—leading to authentic, sustainable
well-being.
​Every individual, couple, and family has a story. We want to hear and help you refine yours.
Atara Wertentheil, Ph.D.
Founder of The Prism Practice
Welcome to our site, I’m so glad you’re here!
As the founder of The Prism Practice, my mission is to ensure that every client feels prioritized, validated, and empowered as they navigate their unique path to mental health and personal fulfillment. I’ve dedicated my career to helping people embrace vulnerability, confront life’s challenges, discover their voices, and reach their full potential. With a degree in Psychology from the Macaulay Honors College at CUNY Hunter College, a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling, and a PhD in Counseling Psychology from Fordham University, I bring years of experience and a heartfelt commitment to building meaningful, transformative connections with each each of you.
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At The Prism Practice, we understand that your needs are constantly evolving, and we’re here to meet you where you are. Our wonderful clinicians feel honored to walk alongside you as you take these significant steps toward clarity, connection, and lasting change. Let’s work together to explore the possibilities ahead — We're here for you, every step of the way.
