The Health Psychology Center of New York

Evidence-Based Psychotherapy for Medical & Mental Health Concerns

Dr. Kate L. Herts, PhD

CEO and Founder

Dr. Herts is the CEO and Founder of the Health Psychology Center of New York and serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine. 

Dr. Herts established the center in 2021 with a vision of creating a team of expert psychologists to provide specialized, evidence-based therapies for individuals with chronic medical conditions. Over time, this vision has grown to include a global wellness community dedicated to supporting mental health practitioners, patients, and families worldwide.

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Area of Expertise

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Chronic Illness

Learn psychological coping skills for living with chronic illness.

Our evidence-based therapies help you optimize your ability to live a full and meaningful life, engage in values-aligned activities, and enhance interpersonal relationships while bolstering your physical health.

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Women’s Mental Health

The transition to motherhood can be a vulnerable time.

Receive evidence-based psychotherapy for perinatal and postpartum mental health issues, such as postpartum depression. Gain skills in coping with women's health concerns, including breast cancer, infertility, and endometriosis.

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Depression & Mood Disorders

We offer evidence-based treatments for depression, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Schema Therapy for chronic depression.

Our therapies are designed to help you recover from mood disorders actively, efficiently, and with a strong relapse prevention plan.

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LGBTQIA+ Mental Health

Receive specialized support for diverse LGBTQIA+ concerns, including coming out, healing internalized homophobia, building community, and navigating relationships.

Our expert team provides a safe and supportive environment for all clients.

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Anxiety & Trauma

We provide gold-standard, exposure-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for anxiety and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD.

Our therapies are designed to help you manage and overcome anxiety and trauma.

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Get in Touch

Have a question or need more information about our services or treatments?

Send us an email or give us a call.

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Welcome to The Health Psychology Center of New York

Our Practice

We are a team of expert Licensed Clinical Psychologists committed to providing cutting-edge psychotherapy for clients with chronic medical conditions such as cancer, Lupus, Crohn’s disease, endometriosis, and Long COVID. Our treatments include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT).

We offer Virtual Coping with Chronic Illness Groups for children and adults biannually in September and January.

Contact Us for a Consultation to learn more about how we can help you or your loved ones.