Psychotherapists near Scarsdale, NY

Biography: Dr. Goettsche received her undergraduate degree from Yale University and medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. She completed internship and residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center. During residency she was a member of the Residency Council, and participated in The Columbia Psychoanalytic Fellowship through The Columbia University Center for Psychoanalytic Training and Research. She completed fellowship in Geriatric Psychiatry at New York-Presbyterian Hospital Westchester Division, Cornell University. She is active in teaching medical students and supervising psychiatry residents. She is a member of the American Psychiatric Association and the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry.Dr. Goettsche's professional interests include geriatric psychiatry, psychopharmacology and psychotherapy, medical education, and collaborative care. She is particularly interested in the intersection of medical and psychiatric illness, and integrating psychiatric care into primary care settings.

Biography: Dr. Fayrisa Greenwald has expertise in depression, anxiety, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, eating disorders, OCD, bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders, and working with families to improve the lives of individuals with mental health conditions. She has a practice in which she sees clients through the Well Cornell Physician Organization. She also works at the Center for Autism and the Developing Brain and is the sole psychiatrist in the Eating Disorders Clinic in the Outpatient Department at Weill Cornell. She formerly worked for 2 years on the inpatient eating disorders unit (2 South) at NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester Behavioral Health Center. She is double-boarded in child and adolescent psychiatry and in adult psychiatry, as a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry. Dr. Greenwald entered a combined undergraduate and medical program, the prestigious Early Notification of Guaranteed Admission for Graduate Education, at Vanderbilt University. She graduated from Vanderbilt University's College of Arts and Science, summa cum laude and a member of Phi Beta Kappa. She completed medical school at the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, where she realized her passion of caring for individuals of al ages with mental health conditions. Dr. Greenwald completed adult psychiatry residency training at the New York University Grossman School of Medicine, and continued there for her fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry, where she served as a chief fellow. Additionally, she completed a fellowship in psychoanalysis from the Institute of Psychoanalytic Education/Psychoanalytic Association of New York. Dr. Greenwald has been nationally recognized by multiple psychiatric organizations. She has served on the Child PRITE (Psychiatry Resident-In-Training-Examination) Editorial Board of the premier American College of Psychiatrists, and participated in writing the sole exam that is taken nationwide by child and adolescent psychiatry residents. She educated other psychiatrists about genetic testing at the American Psychiatric Association.

Biography: Dr. Caesar received her Bachelors of Arts degree in Psychology, with a concentration in Neuroscience, from Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York. She received her Medical Degree from Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.Dr. Caesar completed her residency in General Psychiatry at New York Presbyterian Hospital / Weill Cornell Medical Center in 2016.She completed her training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at New York Presbyterian Hospital, an affiliate of Columbia University Medical Center and Weill Cornell Medical Center in 2018.Her previous research experience includes Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), as well as the treatment of ADHD in children with epilepsy. Dr. Caesar has contributed to multiple presentations at the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) on the treatment of psychiatrically ill adolescents in the acute care setting.

Biography: Dr. Dimitris Kiosses completed his undergraduate degree at Tufts University and received his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies of Adelphi University. He completed his internship at Hillside Hospital-Long Island Jewish Medical Center and has been working at the Weill Cornell Medicine Institute for Geriatric Psychiatry since 1997. Dr. Kiosses is a NY State licensed psychologist and has been trained in Cognitive Therapy at the Beck Institute for Cognitive Therapy and Research. He is certified in Problem Solving Therapy and Supportive Psychotherapy.Dr. Kiosses' research focuses on the development of psychosocial interventions for middle-aged and older adults with depression, suicidal ideation, chronic pain or cognitive impairment. He has developed psychosocial interventions for vulnerable patients, including patients who have been hospitalized for suicidal ideation or suicide attempt, patients with major depression and cognitive impairment, patients with negative emotions and chronic pain, and patients who have been discharged afterECT treatment.His researchhas beensupported by grants from the National Institute of Mental Health, National Institute on Aging, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Brain and Research Foundation, and Alzheimer's Association.Dr. Kiosses has developed Problem Adaptation Therapy (PATH), an emotion regulation psychosocial intervention for older adults with depression and cognitive impairment, which aims to reduce depression and disability in this population. PATH focuses on improving the functioning of older adults with cognitive deficits in their actual environment. PATH therapists use environmental adaptation tools (i.e. signs, calendar, notes) to help older adults with cognitive deficits bypass their functional and cognitive limitation and incorporate caregiver or family member involvement, if necessary. PATH was developed as a home-delivered intervention but it can also be administered in the therapist's office.If you are interested in PATH training and supervision, please contact Ms. Laurie Evans at 914-682-9100 ext 101-2570 or at lad9011@med.cornell.edu.His offices are located in Manhattan and in White Plains.Please call (646) 962-2820 orfor more information or to make an appointment.

Biography: Dr. DellaCava received her undergraduate degree from Wesleyan University and her medical degree from Jefferson Medical College. She completed internship and residency at Montefiore Medical Center, where she served as Outpatient Chief in her final year, and completed an administrative fellowship as Senior Chief Resident. She subsequently completed a fellowship in geriatric psychiatry at New York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medicine. Dr. DellaCava has pursued academic research to improve communication in medical students and to decrease loneliness in older adults. The interventions she has developed build skills derived from improvisational theater. She has implemented a program using these skills in a medical education setting, and she has completed a pilot project looking at the feasibility and acceptability of this intervention in older adults. She has presented at national conferences regarding these topics.Dr. DellaCava's professional interests include medical student and resident education, geriatric psychiatry, loneliness and social isolation in adults, and psychotherapy.

Biography: Dr. John Mahlstedt attended Union College where he obtained a bachelor of arts in managerial economics and graduated Summa Cum Laude and was selected for the Phi Beta Kappa honor society. There he earned numerous other honors, including awards for academic excellence and service to the college community. He then went on to earn his Medical Degree from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, where he earned an award for his research work and earned honors in various clerkships for clinical excellence, including psychiatry. Dr. John Mahlstedt then went on to complete his internship and residency in adult psychiatry at NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Medical Center and served as Chief Resident during his last year of residency. Dr. Mahlstedt then went on to complete fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at both of the Cornell and Columbia campuses of NewYork-Presbyterian hospital. During his fellowship, Dr. Mahlstedt earned the Edward J Sachar Award for excellence inclinical care. Dr. Mahlstedt welcomes patients to his practice for diagnostic evaluations, consultations, psychotherapy and medication management.

Biography: Dr. Bress received her bachelor's degree in cognitive science from Vassar College and her PhD in clinical psychology from Stony Brook University. She completed her doctoral internship at McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School. Dr. Bress received postdoctoral training through a T32 fellowship in geriatric mood disorders at the Weill Cornell Institute of Geriatric Psychiatry. She has received rigorous clinical training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other research-supported therapeutic interventions and has provided care in both outpatient and partial hospitalization settings to individuals ranging from early through late adulthood.Dr. Bress's research focuses on brain activity associated with depression and treatment response throughout the lifespan. A specific area of interest is the brain's response to rewarding experiences when individuals are depressed, and how this response may change as they progress through treatment. Dr. Bress has received research support from the National Institute of Mental Health, the Joseph Sanchez Foundation, the Weill Cornell Children's Health Investigators Fund, and the Weill Cornell Mastercard Diversity-Mentorship Collaborative. She is currently conducting a study to better understand the changes in brain activity that occur over the course of a neurobiologically informed, reward-focused psychotherapy for older adults with depression. In a separate line of research, Dr. Bress is part of a collaborative study team investigating a mobile app-based intervention for young adults with depression and anxiety.

Biography: Dr. Patricia Marino earned her undergraduate degree from Binghamton University, State University of New York, a master's degree in Psychological Measurement and Evaluation from New York University, and completed the doctorate program in Clinical Psychology with a Health Emphasis at Yeshiva University's Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology. Additionally, she received further training in the Department of Psychiatry at Long Island Jewish Medical Center - The Zucker Hillside Hospital, and post-doctoral training in the Department of Geriatric Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medical College.Dr. Marino is an Assistant Professor of Psychology in Clinical Psychiatryat Weill Cornell Medicine. She is available for diagnostic evaluation, consultation, and psychotherapy, and has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Problem Solving Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.Dr. Marino is a NY State licensed psychologist who is available for diagnostic evaluation, consultation, and individual psychotherapy.Office Hours: Weekdays, 9am-5pm Some evening hours are also available. To schedule appointments: Call (914) 997-8691 [or] Email at pam2029@med.cornell.edu

Biography: Dr. Arielle Casasnovas completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology at the University of Delaware and earned both her MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University, where she received research and clinical training in evidence-based interventions for children, adolescents, and adults. Her clinical training had a particular emphasis on childhood anxiety and mood disorders.Dr. Casasnovas completed her clinical internship training at Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS). She has trained in in a variety of settings, including academic medical centers, community mental health clinics, public high schools, and a clinic specialized in the treatment of anxiety, obsessive-compulsive, and related disorders. She has advanced training and experience in multiple treatment modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Parent Management Training. Dr. Casasnovas completed a two-year postdoctoral fellowship at NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester Behavioral Health Center/ Weill Cornell Medicine, where she is now an Assistant Professor of Psychology in Clinical Psychiatry and an Assistant Attending Psychologist. She serves as a clinician and supervisor of inpatient and outpatient psychotherapy.

Biography: Sarah Nachimson, Psy.D., holds appointments as Assistant Professor of Psychology in Clinical Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medical College and Assistant Attending Psychologist at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. She maintains an active faculty practice within the Weill Cornell Specialty Center, where she sees children, adolescents, and adults. Dr. Nachimson's expertise is in the treatment of eating, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive, and mood-related disorders. She has received extensive training in evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Enhanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT-E), Family-Based Treatment (FBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).Dr. Nachimson received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology summa cum laude from Yeshiva University. She received her APA-accredited doctoral degree in School-Community Psychology from Hofstra University, completing her pre-doctoral internship in public elementary/middle school and university counseling center settings. Dr. Nachimson's doctoral dissertation explored associations between different forms of perfectionism and religiosity and examined their effects on well-being. After graduation, Dr. Nachimson completed a two-year post-doctoral fellowship at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, where she received intensive specialized training in the treatment of eating disorders, in both the inpatient and outpatient departments.Dr. Nachimson is licensed inNew York and New Jersey. To schedule appointments, email san9085@med.cornell.edu.

Biography: Dr. Erica Keen graduated from Yale University with a B.S. in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry. She then attended the Tri-Institutional MD-PhD program, from which she received her M.D. from Weill Cornell Medical College and her Ph.D. in Neuroscience from Rockefeller University. She completed her psychiatry residency at Massachusetts General Hospital and McLean Hospital. Following graduation, she worked as an Attending Physician at the OCD Institute at McLean Hospital. She has engaged in basic and translational research at Rockefeller University, Stanford University, MIT, and MGH and has contributed multiple articles and book chapters to the medical and scientific literature.