Psychology near Hackensack, NJ

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. 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. 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. 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

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: 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. 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. 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. Alyssa Conigliaro, PHD is a Clinical Psychologist who practices in New York, NY. Dr. Alyssa Conigliaro, PHD is affiliated with Weill Cornell Medical Center and New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Lawrence.

Biography: JoAnn Difede, Ph.D., is a Professor of Psychologyin Psychiatry at Weill Medicine, an Attending Psychologist at the New York Presbyterian Hospital, and Director of the Program for Anxiety and Traumatic Stress Studies (PATSS). She is internationally recognized for her pioneering work using virtual reality technology in the treatment of PTSD consequent to the WTC attack of September 11, 2001, and more recently in the treatment of combat-related PTSD. Dr. JoAnn Difede is currently serving as the lead PI of a large multi-site Department of Defense funded clinical trial contract entitled, "Enhancing Exposure Therapy for PTSD: Virtual Reality and Imaginal Exposure with a Cognitive Enhancer," which is investigating how the use of virtual reality and the pharmacologic agent, D-Cycloserine, may help accelerate recovery from combat-related PTSD among U.S. service members deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. Dr. Difede has served as the PI of several NIH-funded treatment studies concerning the development of innovative treatments for PTSD. She is also the recipient of many grants and corporate medical contracts for projects concerning the delivery of optimal care for trauma survivors and their families, both from private foundations and publicly held Fortune 500 corporations. Her treatment research spans survivors of burn injuries, terrorism, and occupations at-risk for PTSD, including U.S. soldiers deployed to OIF/OEF/OND, firefighters, police officers, and disaster rescue and recovery workers.Dr. Difede has advised many corporations, non-profit organizations, and governmental agencies in the U.S. and internationally regarding the implementation of best practices for the screening, evaluation, and treatment of trauma and PTSD. Dr. Difede has served on NIH special emphasis review panels on occupations at-risk for trauma and PTSD and CDMRP review panels, among others. She currently serves on the scientific advisory board of the Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA) and the advisory board of the Jericho Project, a non-profit foundation serving homeless veterans. She recently completed a four-year term on the editorial advisory board of the Journal of Traumatic Stress.Dr. Difede received the 2010 Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Practice of Trauma Psychology from the American Psychological Association's Division of Trauma. In addition to her scholarly endeavors, her work has been featured in many popular media venues including the New Yorker, the NY Times, Newsweek, the Washington Post, Scientific American, and many television programs, including a recent appearance on Charlie Rose: The Brain Series' episode on PTSD, CNN, NBC, and ABC's World News Tonight with Peter Jennings. Notably, she was featured in New York magazine's Best Doctors issue in 2005 for her work developing a virtual reality-based treatment for WTC related-PTSD, and was profiled in The Lancet in September 2011, for the tenth anniversary of the WTC attacks, for her work developing innovative treatments for PTSD.To schedule appointments:Call (212) 821-0783

Biography: Dr. Anjana Jagpal (she/her) is an Assistant Professor of Psychology in Clinical Psychiatry and Pediatrics at Weill Cornell Medicine and an Assistant Attending Psychologist at New York Presbyterian Hospital. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Miami University before earning her master's and Ph.D. in Child Clinical Psychology from DePaul University. During her time at DePaul, she received rigorous training in evidence-based interventions for children and adolescents, both in research and clinical practice. Dr. Jagpal's commitment to advancing knowledge in her field is evident through her extensive contributions to publications and presentations on clinical research, highlighting her passion for translating research findings into practical applications.Dr. Jagpal completed her clinical internship training at Nationwide Children's Hospital in pediatrics. Dr. Jagpal's proficiency in a range of treatment modalities, such as trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), biofeedback therapy, and parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT), highlights her commitment to providing holistic and effective interventions for her patients.Following her internship, Dr. Jagpal pursued a postdoctoral fellowship in pediatric pain psychology at Nationwide Children's Hospital. This comprehensive training equipped her with a nuanced understanding of the psychological aspects of pediatric pain management in various medical settings, further enhancing her ability to provide tailored and effective interventions for her patients.Dr. Jagpal is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, actively engaging in various committees at both local and national levels. Her dedication extends to educating medical and psychology trainees, instilling values of inclusivity and cultural competence in future practitioners. She is dedicated to advocating for health equity, striving to enhance access to care for all individuals.

Biography: Dr. Scalora received her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Columbia University, where she specialized in evidence-based therapies and young adult mental health and wellness. Dr. Scalora developed and launched an integrative biopsychosocial mind-body-spirit intervention and two-year research study for young adult college students at Columbia University and Barnard College. Prior to her doctoral studies, Dr. Scalora obtained a master's degree in psychology in education from Columbia University with a concentration in mind-body-spirit psychology and worked as the Director of Research at the Integrative Wellness Center at Teachers College, Columbia University. Dr. Scalora's research focuses on developing and evaluating the effectiveness of biopsychosocial mind-body-spirit interventions for mood, trauma, and stress-related disorders.Dr. Scalora completed her post-doctoral fellowship at Weill Cornell Medical College, specializing in college student mental health, and her pre-doctoral clinical internship at Maimonides Medical Center. She has trained in inpatient, intensive outpatient, and outpatient psychotherapy settings. Additionally, she has worked with several treatment modalities, including dialectical behaviortherapy (DBT), cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), cognitive processing therapy (CPT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT).Having completed her academic and clinical training in diverse settings, Dr. Scalora brings years of experience working with adults from diverse racial and cultural backgrounds, gender identities, and sexual orientations. She has a deep understanding of the multiple layers of identity and environmental factors that influence treatment. Dr. Scalora is committed to providing the highest quality of care through a thoughtful, individually tailored, and integrative approach that utilizes evidence-based therapies.

Biography: Dr. Andrea Temkin-Yu is an Assisting Attending Psychologist and Assistant Professor of Psychology in Clinical Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine. She earned her Psy.D. from The Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology at Rutgers University where she received training at the Youth Anxiety and Depression Center. Her research focused on improving treatments for children and adolescents through technology and through the use of transdiagnostic interventions. Dr. Temkin-Yu also looked at ways to improve the dissemination and implementation of evidence-based practices through collaboration with community-based clinicians. Dr. Temkin-Yu completed her clinical internship at Bellevue Hospital Center/New York University Child Study Center. During this time she earned specialized training in treatments for ADHD and disruptive behavior disorders. Following her intern year, she was a post-doctoral fellow at the Center for Youth Mental Health at NewYork-Presbyterian where she contributed to clinical and research efforts focused on youth and young adults.

Biography: Dr. Corinne Catarozoli completed her B.A. in Psychology at Wake Forest University, her M.A. in Psychology from New York University, and earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Dr. Catarozoli completed her clinical internship training at Montefiore Medical Center/The Children's Hospital at Montefiore, where she gained specialized training in applying behavioral health interventions within various pediatric medical clinics. Following her intern year, she completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Weill Cornell Medicine with the Center for Youth Mental Health at NewYork-Presbyterian. She has received numerous awards for her research, including the Guterman-FitzSimons Research Fellowship and the Michael Fink Fellowship. Dr. Catarozoli has published and presented extensively in the area of pediatric behavioral health and the intersection between medical illness and mental health.

Biography: Monika Dargis, Ph..D is a New York State licensed psychologist and an Assistant Professor of Psychology in Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine. She earned her doctoral degree from the University of Wisconsin- Madison, completed pre-doctoral internship training with the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System, and completed postdoctoral training with New YorkPresbyterian-Weill Cornell. She specializes in the treatment of trauma-related disorders (e.g., PTSD), and has a strong interest in increasing access to evidence-based mental health care. To this end, her research career has focused on better understanding experiences of trauma among underserved populations and implementing evidence-based treatments in non-traditional settings (e.g.,correctional facilities). She currently works across several clinic trials aimed at increasing access to care through novel treatment approaches (e.g., technology enabled treatment) as well as testing innovative treatment approaches for hard-to-treat symptoms.

Biography: Stephanie Rohrig, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety, depression, emotion dysregulation, attention-deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and related conditions in youth, adolescents, and young adults. Dr. Rohrig holds appointments as an Assistant Attending Psychologist at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medicine and is the Attending Psychologist in the Adolescent and Adult Partial Hospitalization Programs.Dr. Rohrig offers individual and group psychotherapy for adolescents and young adults. She is a certified Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) clinician and offers individual therapy and groups for parents of teens and young adults exhibiting mood, behavioral, and independence difficulties. She also has extensive experience in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) with teens and young adults with emotion dysregulation and their families.Dr. Rohrig is a member of the Center for Youth Mental Health at NewYork-Presbyterian where she participates in clinical research focused on youth, young adults, and parents. She is a co-Principle Investigator on a Zero Suicide Initiative research grant and participates in training clinicians in suicide risk assessment and interventions. Her specific research interests include anxiety, school avoidance, and suicidality in youth.

Biography: Dr. Ng received his B.A. in Psychology from the University of California, Berkeley, his M.Phil. in Psychiatry from the University of Hong Kong, and his Ph.D. in Psychology and Neuroscience from Temple University. He completed his clinical psychology internship and postdoctoral fellowship at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital / Weill Cornell Medicine. Dr. Ng's research focuses on improving our understanding and treatment of mood, anxiety, sleep, addictive, and obsessive-compulsive disorders. To this end, his work encompasses basic science research that utilizes functional magnetic resonance imaging techniques and applied clinical research that involves randomized controlled trials. This work is recognized through the receipt of grants and awards from the American Psychological Association, the American Psychological Foundation, the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, the Society for a Science of Clinical Psychology, the Society of Biological Psychiatry, the National Institute of Mental Health, the Croucher Foundation, and the Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fund.

Biography: Dr. Allen-Dicker is a clinical psychologist skilled in the assessment and treatment of adolescents and adults of all ages. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology at Union College followed by a Master of Arts degree in General/Theoretical Psychology and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at Fairleigh Dickinson University. After completing his doctorate, Dr. Allen-Dicker completed a post-doctoral fellowship in consultation-liaison and medical psychology at Lenox Hill Hospital/Northwell Health where he specialized in the care of individuals with medical illnesses at both the outpatient and inpatient level. As part of his practice, Dr. Allen-Dicker worked extensively with patients on oncological and cardiological matters.Across his career, Dr. Allen-Dicker has continually provided individual psychotherapy to general psychiatric patients with a variety of presentations, including anxiety, depression, OCD, sleep, and challenges related to relationships and life transitions. He maintains a special interest in the treatment of individuals with OCD using Exposure and Response Prevention (EX/RP), a treatment for which he received specialized training at the OCD Center at Zucker Hillside Hospital/Northwell Health.Overall, Dr. Allen-Dicker is passionate about helping individuals meet goals related to their mental and physical health. Consistent with this pursuit is his interest in the clinical benefits of exercise and sleep, having completed a dissertation on the role of exercise and sleep in mood functioning. Prior to that, he provided sport psychological services to Division I athletes. Most recently, Dr. Allen-Dicker published a book chapter on sleep in adolescent athletes.At Weill Cornell, Dr. Allen-Dicker is an Assistant Professor of Psychology in Clinical Psychiatry, serves on the LVAD/Heart Transplant service, and supervises mental health clinicians treating individuals within hospital-affiliated primary care practices. He maintains a faculty practice at Weill Cornell and is available for evaluation, consultation, and individual psychotherapy.