Lisa Penberthy, LCSW

Psychiatric care in Manhattan’s Upper West Side often means navigating a mix of clinical expertise and the neighborhood’s signature blend of academic rigor and everyday pragmatism. Lisa Penberthy, LCSW operates within this context, offering services that align with the area’s demand for accessible mental health support. The practice is situated at 2578 Broadway Suite 536, a stretch of the avenue where the rhythm of Columbia University’s student life meets the long-term residents who’ve shaped the block for decades. This part of Broadway isn’t just a thoroughfare—it’s a microcosm of the city’s layered pace, where therapy sessions might follow a coffee run at a nearby café or precede an evening walk through Riverside Park.

Licensed clinical social work here covers the spectrum from anxiety and depression to relationship dynamics and life transitions, reflecting the diverse needs of a population that ranges from graduate students to retirees. Appointments can be arranged by calling (212) 564-0480, a number that connects to the same suite where sessions take place. For first-time visitors, mapping the route is straightforward—directions confirm the entrance sits between the familiar storefronts that mark this stretch of the Upper West Side. It’s the kind of address you pass daily before realizing it’s where someone’s been quietly doing the work of listening.