Clinical Psychologists near Secaucus, NJ

Care Philosophy: Talkspace partners with care providers who find satisfaction in providing therapy in a way that prioritizes the client's convenience and preferences. Because all therapy takes place virtually, through messaging, live virtual sessions, or both, providers can communicate more frequently and casually in comparison to traditional face-to-face therapy. Talkspace treatment methods are supported by scientific research and are committed to non-judgmental care that is inclusive and respectful of cultural and other identities. Talkspace patients are matched with the best provider for them based on their needs and availability during the registration process. Once matched with a provider, patients may change at any time, and may contact support to request a specific provider. *The above is attributed to Talkspace and not the provider.*

Care Philosophy: Talkspace partners with care providers who find satisfaction in providing therapy in a way that prioritizes the client's convenience and preferences. Because all therapy takes place virtually, through messaging, live virtual sessions, or both, providers can communicate more frequently and casually in comparison to traditional face-to-face therapy. Talkspace treatment methods are supported by scientific research and are committed to non-judgmental care that is inclusive and respectful of cultural and other identities. Talkspace patients are matched with the best provider for them based on their needs and availability during the registration process. Once matched with a provider, patients may change at any time, and may contact support to request a specific provider. *The above is attributed to Talkspace and not the provider.*

Care Philosophy: Talkspace partners with care providers who find satisfaction in providing therapy in a way that prioritizes the client's convenience and preferences. Because all therapy takes place virtually, through messaging, live virtual sessions, or both, providers can communicate more frequently and casually in comparison to traditional face-to-face therapy. Talkspace treatment methods are supported by scientific research and are committed to non-judgmental care that is inclusive and respectful of cultural and other identities. Talkspace patients are matched with the best provider for them based on their needs and availability during the registration process. Once matched with a provider, patients may change at any time, and may contact support to request a specific provider. *The above is attributed to Talkspace and not the provider.*

Care Philosophy: Talkspace partners with care providers who find satisfaction in providing therapy in a way that prioritizes the client's convenience and preferences. Because all therapy takes place virtually, through messaging, live virtual sessions, or both, providers can communicate more frequently and casually in comparison to traditional face-to-face therapy. Talkspace treatment methods are supported by scientific research and are committed to non-judgmental care that is inclusive and respectful of cultural and other identities. Talkspace patients are matched with the best provider for them based on their needs and availability during the registration process. Once matched with a provider, patients may change at any time, and may contact support to request a specific provider. *The above is attributed to Talkspace and not the provider.*

Care Philosophy: Talkspace partners with care providers who find satisfaction in providing therapy in a way that prioritizes the client's convenience and preferences. Because all therapy takes place virtually, through messaging, live virtual sessions, or both, providers can communicate more frequently and casually in comparison to traditional face-to-face therapy. Talkspace treatment methods are supported by scientific research and are committed to non-judgmental care that is inclusive and respectful of cultural and other identities. Talkspace patients are matched with the best provider for them based on their needs and availability during the registration process. Once matched with a provider, patients may change at any time, and may contact support to request a specific provider. *The above is attributed to Talkspace and not the provider.*

Care Philosophy: Talkspace partners with care providers who find satisfaction in providing therapy in a way that prioritizes the client's convenience and preferences. Because all therapy takes place virtually, through messaging, live virtual sessions, or both, providers can communicate more frequently and casually in comparison to traditional face-to-face therapy. Talkspace treatment methods are supported by scientific research and are committed to non-judgmental care that is inclusive and respectful of cultural and other identities. Talkspace patients are matched with the best provider for them based on their needs and availability during the registration process. Once matched with a provider, patients may change at any time, and may contact support to request a specific provider. *The above is attributed to Talkspace and not the provider.*

Care Philosophy: Talkspace partners with care providers who find satisfaction in providing therapy in a way that prioritizes the client's convenience and preferences. Because all therapy takes place virtually, through messaging, live virtual sessions, or both, providers can communicate more frequently and casually in comparison to traditional face-to-face therapy. Talkspace treatment methods are supported by scientific research and are committed to non-judgmental care that is inclusive and respectful of cultural and other identities. Talkspace patients are matched with the best provider for them based on their needs and availability during the registration process. Once matched with a provider, patients may change at any time, and may contact support to request a specific provider. *The above is attributed to Talkspace and not the provider.*

Care Philosophy: Talkspace partners with care providers who find satisfaction in providing therapy in a way that prioritizes the client's convenience and preferences. Because all therapy takes place virtually, through messaging, live virtual sessions, or both, providers can communicate more frequently and casually in comparison to traditional face-to-face therapy. Talkspace treatment methods are supported by scientific research and are committed to non-judgmental care that is inclusive and respectful of cultural and other identities. Talkspace patients are matched with the best provider for them based on their needs and availability during the registration process. Once matched with a provider, patients may change at any time, and may contact support to request a specific provider. *The above is attributed to Talkspace and not the provider.*

Biography: Dr. David Lynch, PHD is a Psychologist who practices in New York, NY. Dr. David Lynch, PHD is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center.

Biography: Casey O'Brien, PsyD is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of children, adolescents, individuals and families with advance training in Group Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and is a PCIT-International Certified clinician. Dr. O'Brien has expertise in the treatment of children and adolescents with behavioral disorders, and early-onset psychosis as well as suicidality and self-injurious behaviors.

Biography: Dr. Herlands is a clinical neuropsychologist, and the Clinical Director of the Lieber Recovery Clinic, a program providing group-based interventions and individual supports for adults with psychosis, autism spectrum disorder, adhd and executive functioning difficulties. Leading a diverse and specialized team of clinicians and coaches, Dr. Herlands and the Lieber Clinic provide a highly personalized, cutting-edge treatment program, whose mission is to help participants to lead rich, full and meaningful lives. Specialized treatment groups available include: CBT for psychosis, Social Cognition and Interaction Training, Cognitive Training, Executive Functioning Training, and DBT, Gender/ Sexuality, PEERS, and Identity groups for neurodiverse participants. Dr. Herlands coauthored, "The Neuropsychological and Educational Approach to Remediation," the seminal treatment manual for cognitive remediation in psychiatric disorders. This manual has been translated into numerous languages and adopted as a treatment model around the world. Dr. Herlands consults on complex cases internationally, and lectures regularly on a broad range of topics related to rehabilitation and recovery in psychotic disorders, intrinsic motivation, and cognition. As a senior member of the Department of Psychiatry, Dr. Herlands is a member of several leadership and quality committees.

Biography: Dr. Faria Kamal is a licensed clinical psychologist at Columbia Doctors who provides compassionate, collaborative, research-supported therapy to children, adolescents, adults, and families. She serves on the faculty as an Instructor of Psychology in Psychiatry at Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC). Dr. Kamal is skilled in the treatment of a number of emotional and behavioral issues, including depression, anxiety, Borderline Personality Disorder, oppositional and defiant behaviors, trauma and addiction. She has particular specialty and has worked extensively with teens and adults with suicidal and self-harming behaviors. Dr. Kamal also has expertise in behavioral parenting skills training and has worked with many parents and caregivers on improving their skills related to positive reinforcement and delivering effective consequences. She also has significant experience working with the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) community, including LGBT teens and young adults, as well as LGBT parents and their children. Dr. Kamal has received training in a number of evidence-based treatment approaches, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and is intensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Dr. Kamal completed her doctoral training at the University of Toronto. She completed her residency/internship and postdoctoral fellowship at Yale University School of Medicine. Dr. Kamal's research on underserved communities has been published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at numerous academic conferences. She continues to engage in research on effective clinical practices for high risk populations. Dr. Kamal provides trainings on evidence-based practices for professionals and the general public.

Biography: Dr. Brian Mueller, PHD is a Psychologist who practices in New York, NY. He is 57 years old. Dr. Brian Mueller, PHD is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center.

Biography: Jared K. O'Garro-Moore, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Medical Psychology (in Psychiatry) at CUIMC. Dr. O'Garro-Moore specializes in the treatment of adults with mood and anxiety disorders as well as personality disorders. Integrating his advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dr. O'Garro-Moore is able to tailor his treatment to fit each individual's needs. Dr. O'Garro-Moore completed his undergraduate degree in Psychology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. This was followed by a Master's degree and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Temple University. His predoctoral psychology internship was at the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Veteran's Affairs Medical Center. There, he honed skills in the treatment of adults with trauma, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, as well as serious mental illnesses (Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, etc.). In graduate school, Dr. O'Garro-Moore's research was focused on the process by which manic/hypomanic episodes initiate and remit; as well as the extent to which comorbid anxiety disorders effect the course of bipolar spectrum disorders. He has also been an author and co-author on several papers on the mechanisms that contribute to the onset of mood disorders, providing him with expertise in addressing issues related to depression and bipolar spectrum disorders.

Biography: Sam Lookatch, PhD earned her doctoral degree from the University of Tennessee. She completed an internship at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation and a post-doctoral fellowship at the Cpl. Michael J. Crescenz VAMC in Philadelphia. Dr. Lookatch is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of substance use and other co-occurring mental health disorders. She also has training in the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma disorders, and couples therapy. Dr. Lookatch employs evidence-based practices in her work utilizing both psychodynamic psychotherapy and cognitive behavioral approaches. She has a passion for aiding her patients in improving their communication skills and relationships to ultimately lead to better overall functioning and life satisfaction. She provides treatment through assessment, and individual and group therapy at Columbia Doctors Columbus Circle.

Biography: Dr. Medalia has been instrumental in raising awareness about the need to address cognition as a central aspect of health related to functional outcome. Her key contribution to psychiatry relates to her application of motivation theories to the treatment of cognitive disorders, and more generally psychiatric rehabilitation. Medalia identified the need for the treatment of cognition to move beyond theories of neuroplasticity, to embrace an understanding of how people learn. She developed the widely used Neuropsychological & Educational Approach to Remediation (NEAR) model of cognitive remediation, which has been disseminated worldwide in psychiatric, educational, forensic, and supportive housing settings and used with people diagnosed with schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and mild cognitive impairment. Dr. Medalia has primary research interests in treating cognition, improving motivation, and facilitating recovery among people with mental illness. She is the principal researcher in several NIMH funded studies, and a prolific writer. Dr. Medalia is a leading proponent for the need to address cognition as a central aspect of health related to functional outcome for people living with persistent mental illness. In 1998, she established and continues to direct the world's largest conference on this topic, Cognitive Remediation in Psychiatry, now hosted by Columbia University. She lectures and consults to agencies worldwide and conducts training workshops for clinicians to learn the techniques of cognitive remediation for psychiatric patients. By focusing on cognitive health in addition to mental health, cognitive remediation seeks to improve critical thinking skills, enabling people to be more effective in their daily lives and pursue their goals for recovery in a purposeful and meaningful way.

Biography: Elizabeth Loran, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Medical Psychology in Psychiatry at CUMC. Dr. Loran completed her undergraduate degree at Sarah Lawrence College and her doctorate at The New School for Social Research. Dr. Loran completed her predoctoral clinical training at Columbia University Medical Center, New York Presbyterian Hospital followed by a postdoctoral fellowship at Mount Sinai Roosevelt Hospital's Center for Intensive Treatment of Personality Disorders.Previously, Dr. Loran worked as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the World Trade Center Mental Health Treatment Program housed at Mount Sinai's School of Medicine. There, she honed her skills in the application and integration of psychodynamic and dialectical-behavioral principles to help treat first responders dealing with the complexity of trauma reactions and its impact on their personalities. Additionally, Dr. Loran supervised psychologists in training, postdoctoral fellows and social workers along with co-leading the DBT consultation team. Dr. Loran has taught psychology courses at Eugene Lang College, The New School for General Studies and John Jay College for Criminal Justice.Dr. Loran has extensive clinical training in Psychodynamic, Dialectical Behavioral and Cognitive-Behavioral treatment modalities. She has expertise in treating trauma, personality disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders and women's maternal mental health.

Biography: Dr. Shira Kelin is a licensed clinical psychologist and Assistant Professor of Psychology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Dr. Kelin specializes in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). She works with children, adolescents, emerging adults, and adults presenting with a range of difficulties, including depression and mood, anxiety, trauma, suicidality and self-injurious behavior, and personality disorders. Dr. Kelin has provided individual and group therapy in multiple settings and across levels of care, including outpatient and residential facilities, and partial hospitalization programs. She has also supervised psychology trainees at the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, where she served as Adjunct Professor. Dr. Kelin received her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Ferkauf Graduate School at Yeshiva University. She completed her pre-doctoral internship at Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care in Newark, New Jersey. Subsequently, she served as a postdoctoral fellow and staff psychologist at the Center for Cognitive and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, where she provided CBT and comprehensive DBT to adolescents and adults. Her years of training include Foundational Training in DBT through Behavioral Tech. She currently serves as a clinical psychologist at the Columbia Day Program, where she facilitates group-based treatment and supervises clinical trainees.

Biography: Gabrielle Frackman, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist in the Women's Program located within the Neurological Institute at Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC). Dr. Frackman obtained her bachelor's degree with honors in Humanistic Healthcare from Brown University and her doctorate in Clinical Psychology (with a Health Emphasis) from Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Yeshiva University. She completed her pre-doctoral internship at the VA Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center (VA LAACC) and a post-doctoral fellowship in behavioral medicine at Harbor UCLA Medical Center. Dr. Frackman has developed specialties in health psychology, women's reproductive mental health, and trauma. At CUMC, Dr. Frackman provides individual psychotherapy for mood disorders, personality disorders, trauma and stressor-related conditions, as well as psychological issues associated with women's reproductive health. She has broad training in health psychology and the treatment of psychiatric issues in the context of acute and chronic medical conditions. Her theoretical orientation is integrative with a humanistic emphasis on meaning and growth. It is influenced by her extensive training in evidence-based practices including TF-CBT, CPT, PE, ACT, TLDP, CBT, DBT-informed protocols, as well as relaxation training, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. She conceptualizes cases and plans treatment based on presenting problems, goals, and empirical literature, collaborating with patients to address symptomatology, understand contextual roots, and develop strengths including choice and meaning-making capacities. Her clinical interests include mood disorders, trauma-related issues, and women's mental health (maternal, perinatal, and postpartum) as well as bereavement and loss.

Biography: Dr. Zachary K. Blumkin is a licensed psychologist and the Senior Clinical Director of the Psychiatry Faculty Practice Organization at Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) in midtown Manhattan. Dr. Blumkin specializes in working with children, adolescents, young adults, and adults. In addition to individual and group therapy, Dr. Blumkin works with families, parents, and couples. Dr. Blumkin is trained in numerous evidence-based treatment approaches and has a wide range of experience spanning both externalizing and internalizing disorders as well as working with those affected by chronic illness and/or medical issues. He has significant experience navigating all levels of the education system, addressing family issues, and teaching parenting skills. Dr. Blumkin received his B.A. from the University of Colorado in Boulder, Colorado with a major in psychology. He received his doctorate from the William James College with specializations in Health Psychology and Latino Mental Health. Dr. Blumkin completed his clinical internship and postdoctoral fellowship at Children's Hospital of New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CHONY/CUIMC). After completing his training, Dr. Blumkin was on staff at CHONY/CUIMC where he coordinated group programs, the ADHD clinic, and the adolescent DBT program. While on staff at CHONY/CUIMC, he supervised both medical/psychiatry students and doctoral level psychology students. In addition to his clinical and administrative roles, Dr. Blumkin coordinates the evidence-based treatments course for the psychology trainees and psychiatry fellows in the division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at CUIMC. Dr. Blumkin also works with medical students and lawyers in the Columbia P&S Asylum Clinic and Columbia P&S Human Rights Initiative.

Biography: Dr. Alice Saperstein, PHD is a Psychologist who practices in New York, NY. Dr. Alice Saperstein, PHD is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Monk's research brings together perinatal psychiatry, developmental psychobiology, and neuroscience to focus on the earliest influences on children's developmental trajectories those that happen in utero and how to intervene early to help women and prevent risk for mental health disorders in the future children. Her research has been continuously funded by the NIH since she had her first support as a K' Career Development awardee in 2001; she also has received funding from the March of Dimes, Johnson & Johnson, the Robin Hood Foundation, the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation, and the Bezos Family Foundation. Catherine Monk, PhD, is the inaugural Diana Vagelos Professor of Women's Mental Health in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Professor of Medical Psychology in the Department of Psychiatry at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and Research Scientist VI at the New York State Psychiatric Institute. Dr. Monk is also the founding director of Women's Mental Health @Ob/Gyn, an embedded initiative where she and other mental health professionals help women with stress, depression, anxiety across the lifespan. After completing her NIH postdoctoral fellowship in the Psychobiological Sciences at Columbia in 2000, Dr. Monk joined the faculty and established the Perinatal Pathways Laboratory.New PatientsPlease note, at this time, Dr. Werner isonlyaccepting new patients referred by providers in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center.

Care Philosophy: I am board certified in assessment psychology and have been practicing for over 30 years. I conduct thorough psychodiagnostic evaluations to pinpoint your difficulties and develop a treatment plan tailored to you.

Biography: Dr. Mutch attended The George Washington University where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. She then obtained a Master of Arts degree in Psychology at Columbia University Teachers College before attending Seattle Pacific University, where she obtained her Master of Science and doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology. Dr. Mutch conducted her dissertation in the area of clinician mindfulness, specifically those working with substance-using adolescents. Dr. Mutch completed her clinical internship at the Veterans Affairs Health Care System of New Jersey. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and the Weill Cornell Medicine Westchester Division. Dr. Mutch has since provided clinical services to a wide range of patients presenting with anxiety, affective, trauma-related, and substance use disorders in academic medical settings. She is currently providing brief, goal oriented treatment at the Collaborative Care Center at Weill Cornell Medicine.

Biography: Dr. Shannon Bennett earned her PhD from Boston University where she received research and clinical training at the Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders. As the recipient of a Boston University research and training fellowship, Dr. Bennett contributed to several cognitive-behavioral treatment research programs within the Child and Adolescent Fear and Anxiety Program. Dr. Bennett also led a multi-disciplinary research team focused on the psychosocial needs of women who experience perinatal loss, and earned a National Research Service Award for this research effort. Dr. Bennett has contributed to multiple publications and presentations on these topics. Dr. Bennett completed her clinical internship training at the UCLA Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital and the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior. Following her intern year, she continued to work within the UCLA Child and Adolescent OCD, Anxiety, and Tic Disorders Program, contributing to their treatment and research efforts. Dr. Bennett was a Co-Founder and Associate Director of the Pediatric Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Intensive Treatment Program at UCLA. She also served as the staff psychologist for the Fit for Health Weight program for childhood obesity within the Department of Pediatrics at UCLA.

Biography: Dr. Mennies earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Sociology at the University of Pittsburgh and her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Temple University. In graduate school, she received research and clinical training in assessment and empirically supported interventions for children and adolescents. She completed clinical practicum at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the Child and Adolescent Anxiety Disorders Clinic (CAADC) of Temple University. She then completed her clinical internship training in child psychology at Duke University. Following her internship year, she spent two years as a postdoctoral fellow at Weill Cornell Medical College in the Pediatric OCD, Anxiety, and Tic Disorders program. She has trained in multiple settings spanning partial hospitalization, intensive treatment models within outpatient clinics, and traditional outpatient care. Currently, Dr. Mennies is an Assistant Professor of Psychology in Clinical Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine and an Assistant Attending Psychologist at New York Presbyterian Hospital. In addition to her clinical work, she produces research in the areas of OCD, anxiety, and other internalizing disorders.

Biography: Dr. Pomerantz received her bachelor's degree in psychology from Brandeis University and completed her APA-accredited doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology with a Geropsychology concentration at Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology Yeshiva University.Before joining the faculty, she completed her APA-accredited internship at Mount Sinai Icahn School of Medicine at NYC Health and Hospital's Elmhurst Hospital Center, where she received advanced training in the treatment of trauma and serious mental illness, emergency psychiatric assessment and diagnosis, and behavioral health integration. Further, while on internship, she conducted psychological and neuropsychological evaluations and assisted with conducting assessments through the Libertas Center for Human Rights. In response to COVID-19, Dr. Pomerantz was involved in team-based interventions throughout Elmhurst Hospital Center where she provided care to medical attendings and residents, COVID-19 patients, and their families. Following this, she completed a combined clinical and research postdoctoral fellowship at Montefiore Medical Center. There, Dr. Pomerantz received specialized training in attachment science and mentalizing-focused group parenting interventions that aim to dismantle the intergenerational transmission of maltreatment and attachment trauma in marginalized and underprivileged communities.Dr. Pomerantz is deeply committed to individually tailored evidence-based treatment. In her practice she utilizes and integrates several treatment regimens, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), emotionally focused therapy (EFT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Mentalization-based treatment (MBT).

Biography: Dr. Lauren Webb completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Georgetown University and earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Hofstra University where she received research and clinical training in evidence-based interventions for children, adolescents, and young adults. There, she developed an intensive group behavioral treatment program for young children with selective mutism. Her dissertation, which focused on evaluating this program, was nominated by the Department of Psychology for the H. Alan Robinson Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award. Dr. Webb has contributed multiple publications and presentations on clinical research.Dr. Webb completed her clinical internship training at Columbia University Irving Medical Center/NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, further specializing in cognitive behavioral treatments for children and adolescents with anxiety and related disorders. She has worked and trained in multiple settings spanning inpatient hospitalization, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient psychotherapy. Further, Dr. Webb has trained in a number of different treatment modalities, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Trauma Focused CBT, and Enhanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Family Based Therapy for eating disorders. She is also a certified Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) clinician. Dr. Webb is currently completing her postdoctoral fellowship in the Pediatric OCD, Anxiety, and Tic Disorders (POCAT) Program at Weill Cornell, where she continues to build upon her expertise in the evidence-based treatment of youth with OCD and anxiety in addition to program development more broadly.

Biography: Dr. Angela Chiu provides a variety of clinical services including diagnostic assessments, therapy and consultation. In addition to her private practice, Dr. Chiu is an Assistant Professor of Psychology in Clinical Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medical College and an Assistant Attending Psychologist at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. She is also the Director of the Academy for Behavioral Health and Continuing Education. Dr. Chiu has travelled nationally to train clinicians on Modular Approach to Therapy for Children with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, or Conduct Problems (MATCH-ADTC; Chorpita & Weisz, 2009) and Managing and Adapting Practice (MAP) system. She has developed hundreds of therapists and supervisors on these treatment approaches.Dr. Chiu grew up in New York City and completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. Subsequently, she earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) where she received research and clinical training in evidence-based interventions for children, adolescents and adults. As the recipient of the UCLA Clinical Psychology Training Program Scientist Practitioner Award, Dr. Chiu has contributed multiple publications and presentations on intervention research. She tested a family-based, modular cognitive behavioral therapy for children with anxiety disorders in schools. Dr. Chiu has received numerous awards for her research, including a National Research Service Award from the National Institute of Mental Health and a Dissertation Research Award from the American Psychological Association.Dr. Chiu completed her clinical internship training at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Adolescent Psychiatry Service and Rady Children's Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic. Following her internship year, she returned to UCLA as a postdoctoral fellow to co-Direct the Child STEPs Project, a large clinical trial testing the effectiveness of the MATCH-ADTC program. Since 2010, Dr. Chiu has been supervising, training and consulting on the MATCH program and MAP system. She is recognized nationally as a trainer and consultant on components-based approaches.

Biography: Dr. Linsky has extensive training in evidence-based assessment and treatments for children, adolescents and young adults suffering from emotional and behavioral disorders. She earned her Ph.D. from Rutgers University, where she was a member of the Social Emotional and Character Development Lab. In her research, Dr. Linsky developed, implemented, and evaluated social-emotional and character development interventions in schools. Dr. Linsky completed her clinical internship at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Combined Specialization. During her internship, Dr. Linsky worked with individuals across the lifespan, honing her specialized skills in treating anxiety, grief, trauma, and related disorders. To complete her postdoctoral training, Dr. Linsky joined the team at the Center for Youth Mental Health at NewYork-Presbyterian. At the Ycenter, Dr. Linsky has built upon her expertise in the treatment of adolescents and young adults with anxiety and related disorders and contributed to research evaluating innovative interventions for this population.

Biography: Dr. Avital Falk completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania and earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) where she received research and clinical training in evidence-based interventions for children, adolescents and adults. She has received numerous awards for her research, including the Norma and Seymour Feshbach Doctoral Dissertation Award and, as the recipient of the UCLA Clinical Psychology Training Program's Scientist Practitioner Award, Dr. Falk has contributed multiple publications and presentations on clinical research.Dr. Falk completed her clinical internship training at the NYU Child Study Center and Bellevue Hospital Center and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Weill Cornell Medical College through the Youth Anxiety Center to work with emerging adults in addition to children and adolescents. She founded the Intensive Treatment Program (ITP) for OCD and Anxiety and is currently the Director of the Weill Cornell Pediatric OCD, Anxiety, and Tic Disorders Program (POCAT), the Director of Child and Adolescent Psychology and the Division Director of the Division of Digital and Treatment Innovations.

Biography: Katie Fogarty, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in evidence-based treatment for anxiety, mood, and externalizing disorders in children, adolescents, and young adults. Dr. Fogarty is a member of the Center for Youth Mental Health and holds appointments as an Assistant Attending Psychologist at NewYork-Presbyterian and Assistant Professor of Psychology in Clinical Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine.Dr. Fogarty earned her doctorate in clinical psychology from Hofstra University, where she participated in the Child and Parent Psychotherapy lab. At Hofstra she studied the effectiveness of a DBT parent management training group. Dr. Fogarty also became passionate about helping parents grow their connection with their child while maintaining boundaries using Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). Throughout her training, Dr. Fogarty sought to accrue specialized training in the treatment of pediatric anxiety disorders, ADHD, trauma, and mood disorders.Dr. Fogarty completed internship at JCCA's residential treatment center where she engaged youth in individual therapy services for trauma, gender identity exploration, anxiety, and depression. At JCCA, Dr. Fogarty also completed psychiatric and neuropsychological evaluations. Following internship, Dr. Fogarty joined the Center for Youth Mental Health as a postdoctoral fellow. At Weill Cornell, she continued her work as an anxiety and parenting expert in the adolescent and adult partial hospitalization programs as well as through the Payne Whitney adult and child/adolescent outpatient departments.At present, Dr. Fogarty continues her work at Payne Whitney as well as the Psychiatry Specialty Center where she works with young adults on issues related to anxiety, OCD, depression, and ADHD. She runs groups related to independence building in emerging adulthood and collaborates with parents to help young adults meet their goals. Dr. Fogarty also works with children and adolescents using evidence treatments for anxiety, mood, ADHD, trauma, and tic disorders. She also works with parents to support their children through emotional challenges while maintaining their own self-care.

Biography: Dr. Licht holds an undergraduate degree in human development and family studies from Cornell University and a Doctor of Psychology degree from George Washington University. She completed pre-and post-doctoral training at Creedmoor Psychiatric Center and obtained some additional postdoctoral training in psychoanalysis and psychotherapy at the Gordon F. Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies at Adelphi University. Prior to joining Weill Cornell Medicine, Dr. Licht had a range of clinical experiences and has worked at the Mount Sinai Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention Program, the Georgetown University Counseling Center and the Superior Courts of the District of Columbia. Additionally, she has 15 years of leadership experience in student mental health serving as the Director of Counseling and Career Services at SUNY College at Old Westbury, and the Senior Director of Counseling and Accessibility Services at LIM College, the college for the business of fashion in New York City.

Biography: Dr. Christopher Ceccolini is an Instructor of Psychology in Clinical Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine and an Assistant Attending Psychologist at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Ceccolini completed his undergraduate education at Wesleyan University, earned a master's degree at Columbia University, and received his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Boston College. During his graduate studies, he pursued clinical training at Harvard Medical School, including Massachusetts General Hospital and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, focusing on evaluation and treatment of young adults with complex diagnoses.Dr. Ceccolini completed his APA internship at NYU School of Medicine/Bellevue Hospital Center, where he trained in the Bellevue Emergency Department, psychiatric inpatient units, and the NYU Family Studies Program. As a postdoctoral fellow at Weill Cornell Medicine, he received advanced training in the assessment and treatment of young adults with serious mental health needs in both acute and residential settings.Dr. Ceccolini has clinical expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), which he applies using a relational-cultural lens that considers context and development in applying treatment. Enhancing his clinical practice, Dr. Ceccolini's research focuses on strengths-based care for LGBTQ populations and patients managing serious mental illness. He has led presentations on these topics at various national conferences, published multiple peer-reviewed articles, and was awarded a Dissertation Development Grant from Boston College in support of a national study of queer youth mental health. In addition to these activities, he has supervised advanced medical residents and doctoral students at Harvard Medical School, NYU School of Medicine, and Weill Cornell Medicine. He also serves as a faculty advisor and research supervisor for the Weill Cornell Wellness Qlinic, the first student-run clinic in New York City offering care for the LGBTQ+ community. He is especially passionate about supporting young clinicians to integrate social justice and strengths-based practices into evidence-based care and strives to incorporate these principles into his own treatment with patients.

Biography: Dr. Kathryn Bleiberg teaches and supervises psychiatric residents and is an attending psychologist in the Payne Whitney Women's Program (www.pwwp.org). She is an expert in Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), a time-limited, empirically-grounded treatment that focuses on the relationship between current mood and interpersonal functioning. Dr. Bleiberg has assisted in the adaptation of IPT for the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder, depression following miscarriage, depression during pregnancy, and borderline personality disorder.Dr. Bleiberg is the creator of "The Birth of a Parent: Navigating the Transition to Parenthood," a seminar for expectant and new parents. This 1 -hour seminar is for individuals and couples who are interested in learning how their lives may change when they become parents and how to manage those changes. The principles and strategies discussed by Dr. Bleiberg derive directly from IPT, which has been found to be effective in treating pregnancy-related mood disorders. For additional information and to register for the seminar, please contact Dr. Bleiberg directly.Dr. Bleiberg received her undergraduate degree from Brandeis University and her doctorate in clinical psychology from the Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies at Adelphi University. She did her internship and post-doctoral fellowship in the Department of Psychiatry at New York Presbyterian Hospital-Cornell Medical Center.To schedule appointments, call 646-962-2823 or email klb2003@med.cornell.eduLocation: 315 E. 62nd Street 5th Fl, NY, NY 10065Learn more about the Weill Cornell Psychiatry Specialty Center