Prolonged Exposure Therapy in Flushing, NY

Dr. Dobbs is an accomplished clinical psychologist with over fifteen years of experience between teaching and clinical work. She specializes in working with children, teens, and adults and has worked across various settings, including private practice, school, residential, and community mental health. Her therapeutic approach is rooted in the gold standard of treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which provides faster, more effective results. With children and teens, she goes beyond the traditional confines of therapy by harnessing their natural creativity, integrating art, music, games, journaling, and other creative outlets.

Life is tough these days and we all need help, particularly with this new pandemic threat and the consequent anxiety and depression it has caused. My therapeutic practice is based on Buddhist compassion and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I work with alcohol and drug addiction as well as trauma and PTSD clients. I provide a traditional psychological perspective as well as a discovery of your life’s inner meaning, your strengths, your dreams, your creativity, your spirituality, and the socio-cultural context that surrounds you. I am able to create a nourishing, supportive environment that contributes to your healing and transformation.

My background includes serving as a director for various residential programs, functioning as a consultant for clinical programming, performing managed-care utilization reviews, and years providing psychotherapy to those seeking healing in outpatient agencies, inpatient settings, shelters, within schools, and group homes. With over nineteen years of practice in the field of mental health and substance use treatment, I draw from my experience and clinical training to create a safe and collaborative space for supportive guidance, healing, and transformation.

I specialize in the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors (skin picking, hair pulling, tics, etc.), anxiety, stress, phobias, Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), TICs, & PANDAS. I help people get control of their lives using evidence based therapies, and provide a highly compassionate approach. Sessions last 45 minutes, and a typical session regiment is about 12-24 sessions. My direct solution-focused approach can be very helpful for motivated people looking to get control of their compulsions or unwanted behaviors.

I am a psychologist providing therapy and assessment services for children through adults. I have extensive clinical experience and am an expert Cognitive Behavioral Therapist. I’ve been trained by top therapy institutes, am a board member for well accomplished CBT organizations, and run the official podcast for the national CBT organization. I strive to regularly advance my knowledge and provide leading scientific treatments. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, panic, OCD, trauma, stress, insomnia, ADHD, defiance, and work/school issues. Many of my clients lead busy lives; therefore, I offer evening appointments.

Are you saying to yourself that you will give your all to being a better person? Are you living your dreams? Do you have a secret that you need to share or serve in an active duty war zone? We all have moments where we need some extra help. I work within a group practice and we will listen to your relationship, family members, pain, depression, anxiety, addiction and how you really feel. We want to talk to you and offer open feedback without judgment. I work with seniors, adults, teens. We are motivating and optimistic therapists with years of experience working with employment, mental health and substance abuse addictions.

Balance is fundemental to a life well-lived. I believe that we all strive for harmony within ourselves, our world, and our expectations for our future. We strive for self-fulfillment within these areas but at times, reaching them can beceome overwelming. Deciding to begin therapy is an important and extremely personal choice. I am a clinical psychologist who specializes in scientifically validated psychological treatments including cognitive behavior therapy, rational emotive psychotherapy, and dialectical behavior therapy. I work with adults, children, couples, to help them in their pursuit of a life well-lived.

Do you feel trapped in cycles of anxiety and racing thoughts or burnt out from the stress of high expectations? Are you ready to try something different from talk therapy? At Mindful Psychological Services PLLC, we work with clients to guide them in reclaiming their lives back from tough emotions by reconnecting to their values. Together, we will figure out which approach works best for you. Whether that be ERP for OCD, ACT for anxiety, or understanding how past traumas influence your life. Our integrative approach emphasizes a combination of modern evidence-based treatments and insight to make real, meaningful change.

Everyone could benefit from speaking with a trained professional whether you need to check in with an objective sounding board, achieve personal growth or navigate challenges encountered within your life. Sometimes the thought of something can seem worse than the actual experience, or dwelling on situations intensifies feelings. I am a New York State Licensed Clinical Psychologist with expertise treating a range of mental health conditions across the lifespan while specializing in depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma and relationships using Cognitive Behavioral Therapies and the Gottman method for individual and couples therapy.