The Kimberly Center is one of the foremost authorities in identifying and treating borderline personality disorder, supported by best-in-class clinical psychologists with the background and expertise needed to address today’s mental health issues.
Located in Greenwich Village, NYC, The Kimberly Center offers individual, group, and family therapy to individuals who may be struggling with self-sabotaging, self-harming, and ineffective ways of living. Rather than simply coming from a disparaging understanding of difficult clinical symptoms experienced, the treatment team at the Kimberly Center is dedicated to employing an integrated understanding of the best clinical science in order to help individuals not only develop insight into their condition but also effect significant positive change that will both reduce suffering and allow the individual to experience the fullness of life’s potential on a daily basis.
The Kimberly Center staff are licensed clinicians who are dedicated to integrating quality clinical care to help each individuals thrive in their treatment and find connection and meaning in their daily lives. The center’s director, Dr. Justin Jones, has gained significant experience at some of the top personality treatment, psychoanalytic, and spiritual/humanistic training programs in the country, and has implemented a comprehensive treatment approach at The Kimberly Center to help promote significant change in individuals who are struggling to overcome some of life’s most difficult life circumstances.
Justin Jones, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist and the founder and director of The Kimberly Center. He received his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Columbia University and is Adjunct Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology at Teachers College, Columbia University, where he teaches courses on personality disorders and psychotherapy process. His…
Galina Mindlin, M.D., Ph.D., the Kimberly Center’s consulting psychiatrist, is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Icahn School of Medicine, Mount Sinai and Lenox Hill Hospital, Northwell Hospital system. She is Supervising Attending…
Galina Mindlin, M.D., Ph.D., the Kimberly Center’s associate psychiatrist, is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Icahn School of Medicine, Mount Sinai and Lenox Hill Hospital, Northwell Hospital system. She is Supervising Attending Physician in the Department of Psychiatry in St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital Center, Mount Sinai Hospital system.
Dr. Mindlin is Board Certified in psychiatry and neurology and has a Ph.D in neurophysiology and neuropsychology. She is a well-versed psychiatrist who diagnoses and treats patients at her private practice in New York City.
Her areas of expertise cover anxiety, stress-related conditions, insomnia, addiction, mood disorders, and personality disorders.
Dr. Mindlin combines integrative and humanistic approach to help patients in the best possible way they may need on their life journey.
Lindsay Newton, M.S. is a psychotherapist at The Kimberly Center, where she provides individual and group therapy using a structured, DBT, CBT, and trauma-focused approach. Her clinical work focuses on helping clients develop emotional regulation, behavioral stability, and…
Sylvia Martinez is a New York State–licensed Creative Arts Therapist who provides individual and group psychotherapy at The Kimberly Center. She received her graduate training in Art Therapy from Drexel University and has over twenty years of clinic…
Sylvia Martinez is a New York State–licensed Creative Arts Therapist who provides individual and group psychotherapy at The Kimberly Center. She received her graduate training in Art Therapy from Drexel University and has over twenty years of clinical experience working with individuals across the lifespan, from childhood through later adulthood.
Throughout her career, Sylvia has worked in inpatient hospital settings, including Jacobi Medical Center, and has specialized in leading therapeutic groups for adults living with chronic mental illness as well as individuals navigating acute psychiatric crises and trauma. Her integrative approach draws on art therapy, creative writing, verbal psychotherapy, and relaxation-based interventions to support emotional regulation, insight, and psychological growth.
Sylvia has extensive experience working with individuals diagnosed with personality disorders, eating disorders, and self-injurious behaviors. She specializes in Mentalization-Based Therapy (MBT) and works with patients at The Kimberly Center using an MBT-informed framework to support the development of reflective functioning, emotional understanding, and more stable interpersonal relationships.
In addition to her clinical training, Sylvia has completed a two-year psycho-spiritual Holotropic Breathwork training program, which informs her sensitivity to embodied experience, symbolic expression, and depth-oriented healing processes.
Devin Merriman, B.S., serves as Research Coordinator at the Center for the Study of Personality Structure and Psychotherapy Process, the research center of The Kimberly Center. In this capacity, she manages the operational and research infrastructure of the Center, coordinates ongoing research initiatives, and supports manuscript preparation and scholarly publication efforts.
Devin holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Behavioral Neuroscience from Northeastern University and is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology at Teachers College, Columbia University.
Her clinical and research experience spans inpatient psychiatric care, hospital‑based research, and academic investigation. She previously worked in an inpatient psychiatric hospital in Massachusetts, providing direct support to individuals experiencing acute psychological distress. She also served as a Research Assistant at Massachusetts General Hospital, contributing to research on traumatic birth and postpartum PTSD. At Northeastern University, she participated in research on cognitive functioning and mental fitness.
Devin is deeply committed to bridging clinical research and therapeutic practice—a commitment reflected in her diverse experience, her current role at The Kimberly Center, and her aspiration to pursue a PhD in Clinical Psychology.
Chelsea Pimentel, M.S., is a Clinical Extern at The Kimberly Center, where she provides individual and group therapy grounded in DBT and CBT principles. She is currently completing her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at…
Chelsea Pimentel, M.S., is a Clinical Extern at The Kimberly Center, where she provides individual and group therapy grounded in DBT and CBT principles. She is currently completing her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at Columbia University and holds a B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Education & Child Study from Smith College.
Chelsea has experience across inpatient and outpatient settings working with adolescents and adults experiencing complex psychiatric concerns, including severe mood and anxiety disorders, schizophrenia-spectrum and psychotic disorders, substance use disorders, and personality disorders.
She takes a collaborative, compassionate, and skills-based approach to treatment, supporting clients in developing healthier coping strategies, navigating interpersonal relationships more effectively, and enhancing overall well-being.
