At the Health Psychology Center of New York, we work collaboratively with our patients to set and achieve treatment goals, such as reducing mental health symptoms, enhancing feelings of meaning and purpose, building social support networks, and leveraging personal strengths. Together, we will develop a treatment plan at a pace that feels right for you, with the ultimate goal of empowering you to become your own therapist, equipping you to handle life’s many challenges and opportunities.
Our therapists are experts in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT). These are short-term, solution-focused approaches that have been proven highly effective. We also offer Schema Therapy for chronic anxiety and depression, and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for post-traumatic stress disorder. Our individualized treatment plans may also incorporate other evidence-based approaches such as dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness practice, exposure therapy, and interpersonal effectiveness training.
While many goals can be addressed in short-term treatment (12-20 sessions), longer-term treatment may be necessary for more enduring problems.
Once treatment goals are met, we will hold a termination session to review your progress, plan for continued use of effective techniques, and discuss signs that may indicate a need for returning to treatment. After terminating treatment, you are always welcome to return if your circumstances change.
You may also choose to maintain less frequent sessions post-treatment, with a requirement to meet at least once per month to ensure you are receiving the necessary care.
The goal of ACT is to increase psychological flexibility to help you live a values-driven life that promotes a sense of meaning and purpose. ACT teaches skills such as cognitive defusion, committed action, acceptance/willingness, and mindfulness practice to help you align your actions with your values.
CBT focuses on the principle that thoughts and behaviors impact emotions. It teaches cognitive and behavioral skills to help you recognize and change problematic thinking and behavior patterns, improving mood and overall functioning. CBT is a time-limited, evidence-based treatment tailored to each patient.
CPT is a 12-session, research-based treatment for PTSD that addresses maladaptive beliefs arising from traumatic experiences. It helps develop a balanced, rational view of trauma using psychoeducation, trauma narratives, and cognitive restructuring. A preliminary phase of emotion regulation training may precede CPT.
IPT is a brief, evidence-based treatment focusing on improving interpersonal functioning to relieve psychological symptoms. It addresses common problem areas such as grief and role transitions, including the transition to motherhood.
ST is a type of CBT designed to resolve chronic mood problems and interpersonal difficulties by changing longstanding maladaptive relationship patterns. It is especially helpful for those with substantial adversity and complex trauma in early childhood. ST is a long-term therapy, typically ranging from 6 months to 2 years.
The Health Psychology Center of New York
26 Court Street, Suite 409
Brooklyn, NY 11242
