Education and Learning Disabilities Therapists in New York, NY

There are often times in life when we run into problems that we don’t feel like we can handle alone. This is normal, and common reactions to this experience are depression and anxiety. I can help you work through these issues and many others, including but not limited to: Depression, Anxiety and Panic Attacks, OCD, Relationships including Couples, Marital, and Family Counseling, Career Issues and Life Transitions, Children, Adolescents, Adults, Learning and Disability Evaluations, Grief, Loss, and Parenting. Please call me at (646) 239-1397 for a free consultation, and I'll be happy to talk you through the process.

I'm a dedicated psychotherapist with an extensive and diverse background, spanning private practice, schools, college clinics, foster care, and hospitals, including acute care. With a passion for treating individuals of all ages, I specialize in harnessing the power of evidence-based therapies to create long-lasting positive change, focusing on the core of issues, rather than surface change. I take pride in fostering a safe, warm, and compassionate environment that embraces the unique perspectives of clients from diverse backgrounds. Even the most resistant patients find themselves engaged in the therapeutic process under my care.

I (she/her/hers/ella) believe that therapy should be accessible, trauma-informed and should help people lead lives that interest and challenge them. My therapeutic approaches are rooted in social justice with an emphasis on exploration through learning and storytelling. I believe that everyone is an expert on their own lives and that clients are best supported when they are engaged in shaping their therapeutic experiences. I support clients who identify as Latinx, queer/trans/GNC and/or neurodivergent, have an intellectual disability, as well as young adults.

I am a clinical psychologist providing therapy and assessment services in Scarsdale and Greenwich. I treat various conditions, such as depression, anxiety, behavioral problems, social anxiety, and school/work issues. I also focus on life transitions, whether that be a recent move, transition from college, changes in family dynamics, or changes in significant relationships. Furthermore, I have extensive experience in conducting psychological assessments. Therapeutically, I focus on developing teens and adults, where as I provide assessments for all ages.

Reaching out and seeking support takes courage. Therapy should be a place that provides you with the space and safety to truly be yourself. You deserve to be seen, heard, and understood without fear of judgment or criticism. My style is dynamic, collaborative and engaging. Working from a place of empathy and warmth, my goal is to create deep and meaningful connections that facilitate the best possible outcomes for my clients’ learning, growth, and change. Together, we will work to process past experiences, understand patterns of reactions, behaviors, and gain insight to help you create a more empowered and authentic self.

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.

I focus on the treatment of adolescents and adults by integrating both psychodynamic and CBT principles. I aid my clients in achieving meaningful and lasting change by helping them better understand their thoughts, feelings and behaviors. It is my firm belief that clients ultimately do the heavy lifting in helping themselves. While I can guide them through with careful listening and appropriate questioning, it is with their dedication and hard work that they find the answers to a more fulfilling and happy life.

I am a NYS Licensed Clinical Social Worker with Master of Public Administration degree specializing in young adulthood, anxiety, depression, substance use, relationship concerns, trauma, loss, career and life transitions, academic/learning difficulties, and questions about identity. I received my MSW from Columbia University, MPA from The Maxwell School, graduated NYU Psychoanalytic Institute's Psychodynamic Psychotherapy of Adults program and William Alanson White Institute's Eating Disorders Compulsions and Addiction program. Team Leader and led substance abuse program at NYU, supervised/trained staff, and worked abroad.

I'm a dedicated psychotherapist with an extensive and diverse background, spanning private practice, schools, college clinics, foster care, and hospitals, including acute care. With a passion for treating individuals of all ages, I specialize in harnessing the power of evidence-based therapies to create long-lasting positive change, focusing on the core of issues, rather than surface change. I take pride in fostering a safe, warm, and compassionate environment that embraces the unique perspectives of clients from diverse backgrounds. Even the most resistant patients find themselves engaged in the therapeutic process under my care.

At Groth Psychology and Wellness, I provide therapy and neuropsychological evaluations to assess for learning, attention, developmental disorders. In therapy, I work with children, adolescents and adults experiencing difficulties in their life, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, behavior dysregulation, and relationship difficulties, among many others. My overarching goal as a therapist is to provide a safe space that clients may be trusting in. Additionally, I take a client-centered, integrative approach with evidence-based techniques to help the client and their unique needs. Together, we can work to achieve your personal goals.

I am a highly experienced and warm mental health professional with a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Long Island University. I received additional training at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital, AHRC, Lenox Hill Hospital and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. I received my post-doctoral training at Washington Square Institute. And I taught undergraduate psychology courses for more than a decade at LIU, St. Joseph's College and The School Of Visual Arts. I enjoy being both a professor and a mental health practitioner.

I am a clinical psychologist providing therapy and assessment services in Scarsdale and Greenwich. I treat various conditions, such as depression, anxiety, behavioral problems, social anxiety, and school/work issues. I also focus on life transitions, whether that be a recent move, transition from college, changes in family dynamics, or changes in significant relationships. Furthermore, I have extensive experience in conducting psychological assessments. Therapeutically, I focus on developing teens and adults, where as I provide assessments for all ages.

I am a New York based Clinical Psychologist with a strong background in education, psychological assessment, and child development. I obtained my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the Derner Institute at Adelphi University. My clinical experience includes childhood developmental disorders, autism, learning disabilities, and social-emotional disorders.

Therapy is your time, a comfortable, protected space set aside for you to slow down and focus on the things in your life that deserve your attention. My role as a therapist is to help clients identify goals and build positive change in their lives with compassion and understanding. Whether you want to improve the ways in which you manage the stress in your life or desire a deeper understanding of difficult emotions, I offer treatment for a variety of concerns relating to anxiety, depression, relationships, identity, life transitions, bicultural issues, race, sexuality, addictions, multicultural family issues, work-stress, learning disabilities and personality disorders.

I am a licensed psychologist and certified school psychologist with experience in treating children, adolescents, and their families. I received my doctoral degree from Fordham University and have a masters in Therapeutic Interventions. I completed my clinical training in a variety of therapeutic settings including the Kennedy Child Study Center, NYU Child Study Center, Joan Fenichel Therapeutic Nursery School, and Cooke Center Grammar School. In addition to private practice, I am the early childhood and lower school psychologist at the Stephen Gaynor School, a school for children with language-based learning differences.

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 presents us with personal and professional challenges. Negotiating relationships, striving towards goals, managing unexpected obstacles and emotions, or simply undergoing transitions in life are integral to our existence. As a clinical psychologist, I offer a variety of evidence-based treatment options, which fosters insight into my clients' current circumstances, promoting meaningful change, increased self-worth and understanding. Therapeutic frameworks include cognitive behavioral, reality, interpersonal, and mindfulness.

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.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) approaches for treating youth and adults with a range of difficulties. I have over 15 years of experience supporting people to actively improve their lives. Through rigorous training in Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), I support mood disorders, self-worth, shame, guilt, trauma, and anxiety disorders, including obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic, and social anxiety. I also work with parents and children to support school-based challenges.