Play Therapy Psychiatrists in New York, NY

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Monica Badillo
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10001  (Online Only)
Dr. Monica Badillo is double board-certified in child and adolescent psychiatry and adult psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She received additional training and certification in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy at the New York Medical College Psychoanalytic Institute. Dr. Badillo is bilingual and speaks Spanish and English to deliver quality care for patients and parents. She provides medication management while incorporating psychoeducation, supportive, and psychodynamic psychotherapies. Generally, she employs 30-minute follow-up sessions, and she may request a psychotherapist to participate in treatment.
Dr. Monica Badillo is double board-certified in child and adolescent psychiatry and adult psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She received additional training and certification in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy at the New York Medical College Psychoanalytic Institute. Dr. Badillo is bilingual and speaks Spanish and English to deliver quality care for patients and parents. She provides medication management while incorporating psychoeducation, supportive, and psychodynamic psychotherapies. Generally, she employs 30-minute follow-up sessions, and she may request a psychotherapist to participate in treatment.
(646) 798-7352 View (646) 798-7352
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Navjot Khinda
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New York, NY 10016
The decision to engage in therapy, initiate or discontinue medications may be difficult and anxiety provoking. Dr. Khinda’s warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental treatment approach assists in providing patient centered care in a safe and supportive environment. Dr. Khinda will work to specifically tailor treatment to the unique strengths and values of each individual, whether that means medication management, therapy, or a novel approach. Dr. Khinda is a double board-certified psychiatrist in Child & Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatry. She has trained at large, reputable healthcare systems.
The decision to engage in therapy, initiate or discontinue medications may be difficult and anxiety provoking. Dr. Khinda’s warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental treatment approach assists in providing patient centered care in a safe and supportive environment. Dr. Khinda will work to specifically tailor treatment to the unique strengths and values of each individual, whether that means medication management, therapy, or a novel approach. Dr. Khinda is a double board-certified psychiatrist in Child & Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatry. She has trained at large, reputable healthcare systems.
(646) 760-3159 View (646) 760-3159
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Feng Liu
Psychiatrist, MD, PhD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10016
Is your child smart but gets poor grades in school? Is your child too shy or too worried about blending in with peers? Does your child lose interest in things and refuse to go to school? Does your child seem angry, sad, tired, argumentative or unable to focus? I can help, with my 8 years of experience as an attending psychiatrist in the child inpatient unit at NYU-Bellevue Hospital and 12 years of experience as an outpatient psychiatrist in mid/downtown Manhattan, and with my knowledge and skills as a Clinical Assistant Professor in Child/Adolescent/Adult Psychiatry at NYU School of Medicine.
Is your child smart but gets poor grades in school? Is your child too shy or too worried about blending in with peers? Does your child lose interest in things and refuse to go to school? Does your child seem angry, sad, tired, argumentative or unable to focus? I can help, with my 8 years of experience as an attending psychiatrist in the child inpatient unit at NYU-Bellevue Hospital and 12 years of experience as an outpatient psychiatrist in mid/downtown Manhattan, and with my knowledge and skills as a Clinical Assistant Professor in Child/Adolescent/Adult Psychiatry at NYU School of Medicine.
(646) 798-9217 View (646) 798-9217
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Oliver Harper
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10017
I am a board-certified child, adolescent, adult, and forensic psychiatrist on faculty at NYU School of Medicine/Bellevue Hospital Center. I am committed to providing comprehensive care for people of all ages. I believe that successful psychiatric treatment begins with formulating an individualized treatment plan together with you. I have completed advanced training in psychotherapy, and I practice therapy because I view it as a powerful tool to enhance personal growth and achieve lasting benefits. As a physician I prescribe medications when appropriate. If you have a therapist I will collaborate with them to optimize your treatment.
I am a board-certified child, adolescent, adult, and forensic psychiatrist on faculty at NYU School of Medicine/Bellevue Hospital Center. I am committed to providing comprehensive care for people of all ages. I believe that successful psychiatric treatment begins with formulating an individualized treatment plan together with you. I have completed advanced training in psychotherapy, and I practice therapy because I view it as a powerful tool to enhance personal growth and achieve lasting benefits. As a physician I prescribe medications when appropriate. If you have a therapist I will collaborate with them to optimize your treatment.
(646) 859-1622 View (646) 859-1622
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Hillarie Budoff
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10128
I specialize in state-of-the-art, outpatient treatment of stress, anxiety and depression in adults, adolescents and children. I also have extensive experience treating patients with ADHD, mood disorders, anxiety disorders and obsessive compulsive disorders. Most of my patients work, go to school and are able to live their lives, but have some issues that interfere with their day-to-day lives. Other patients have more significant distress. I can customize each person's treatment with what he or she needs, whether it is with interpersonal psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, family therapy or medication.
I specialize in state-of-the-art, outpatient treatment of stress, anxiety and depression in adults, adolescents and children. I also have extensive experience treating patients with ADHD, mood disorders, anxiety disorders and obsessive compulsive disorders. Most of my patients work, go to school and are able to live their lives, but have some issues that interfere with their day-to-day lives. Other patients have more significant distress. I can customize each person's treatment with what he or she needs, whether it is with interpersonal psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, family therapy or medication.
(646) 430-8766 View (646) 430-8766
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Ali Haidar
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10003
I am a psychiatrist working with adults, teens and children. Having received training in different psychotherapy modalities as well as pharmacotherapy, I strive to help people across the lifespan achieve their best selves. In my practice, I merge different psychotherapeutic approaches to provide an individualized treatment that best fits my patients and their families particularly when navigating cultural and racial identities. In our work together, I use my training as a child and adolescent psychiatrist to take into account the role of your culture and family of origin in informing your identity development from youth to adulthood
I am a psychiatrist working with adults, teens and children. Having received training in different psychotherapy modalities as well as pharmacotherapy, I strive to help people across the lifespan achieve their best selves. In my practice, I merge different psychotherapeutic approaches to provide an individualized treatment that best fits my patients and their families particularly when navigating cultural and racial identities. In our work together, I use my training as a child and adolescent psychiatrist to take into account the role of your culture and family of origin in informing your identity development from youth to adulthood
(914) 685-8192 View (914) 685-8192
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Daphna Shiffeldrim
Psychiatrist, MD, MPH
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10028
My interests in working in psychiatry started very early. I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at a young age. Living with a chronic condition has taught me about the intimate connection between mind and body and the power of one to influence the other. I am a board certified Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist. In every stage of my training, I sought to deepen my understanding of this connection, and develop skills to help patients maintain a balance between the two. I specialize in treating children with chronic medical conditions; particularly type 1 diabetes, but also many other conditions.
My interests in working in psychiatry started very early. I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at a young age. Living with a chronic condition has taught me about the intimate connection between mind and body and the power of one to influence the other. I am a board certified Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist. In every stage of my training, I sought to deepen my understanding of this connection, and develop skills to help patients maintain a balance between the two. I specialize in treating children with chronic medical conditions; particularly type 1 diabetes, but also many other conditions.
(929) 236-9964 View (929) 236-9964
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Anna Balas
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10128
You will find me understanding and receptive, sensible and levelheaded as we explore the roots of your distress. We shy away neither from mundane nor from imaginative solutions! My work is informed both by my background in child and adolescent psychiatry with its emphasis on development and by psychoanalytic understanding of conflict. I use medication as needed, part of a global approach devised for your individual needs.
You will find me understanding and receptive, sensible and levelheaded as we explore the roots of your distress. We shy away neither from mundane nor from imaginative solutions! My work is informed both by my background in child and adolescent psychiatry with its emphasis on development and by psychoanalytic understanding of conflict. I use medication as needed, part of a global approach devised for your individual needs.
(646) 374-3115 View (646) 374-3115
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Daniel Bigman
Psychiatrist, MD, MHS, PA-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10128
After medical school, internship, and residency training in Psychiatry, completed additional fellowship training in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and Sleep Medicine. Practice focus on neurodevelopment, neuropsychiatry, complex sleep, and consultation for diagnostic clarification.
After medical school, internship, and residency training in Psychiatry, completed additional fellowship training in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and Sleep Medicine. Practice focus on neurodevelopment, neuropsychiatry, complex sleep, and consultation for diagnostic clarification.
(215) 608-1525 View (215) 608-1525
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Tolu Olupona
Psychiatrist, MD, DFAPA
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10128
I provide psychopharmacology and psychotherapy with an integrative treatment approach when I work with my patients. I have extensive experience in Cognitive Behavioral therapy and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. I am committed to my patient's overall well being and concerned with helping them lead their best lives. I provide treatment for psychiatric disorders including Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, ADHD and adjustment difficulties.
I provide psychopharmacology and psychotherapy with an integrative treatment approach when I work with my patients. I have extensive experience in Cognitive Behavioral therapy and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. I am committed to my patient's overall well being and concerned with helping them lead their best lives. I provide treatment for psychiatric disorders including Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, ADHD and adjustment difficulties.
(646) 760-7034 View (646) 760-7034
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Dr. Elmer Jones Elma
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PhD, DNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10174
I seek out patients who are weary of their mental burdens so I can give them the care that they need and deserve.
I seek out patients who are weary of their mental burdens so I can give them the care that they need and deserve.
(518) 963-6981 View (518) 963-6981
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Dr. Vijal Parikh, D.O.
Psychiatrist, DO
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10003
As a licensed medical doctor and practicing psychiatrist, I specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of mental conditions. As an osteopathic, physician, my philosophy incorporates a complete integration of the mind and the body. My training, both in psychopharmacology (medication) and psychotherapy (talk therapy), helps me incorporate both treatment modalities in my practice. This approach also relates to work I do in public mental health where I work part time providing mental health care to the homeless, severely mentally ill and LGBT at risk youth.
As a licensed medical doctor and practicing psychiatrist, I specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of mental conditions. As an osteopathic, physician, my philosophy incorporates a complete integration of the mind and the body. My training, both in psychopharmacology (medication) and psychotherapy (talk therapy), helps me incorporate both treatment modalities in my practice. This approach also relates to work I do in public mental health where I work part time providing mental health care to the homeless, severely mentally ill and LGBT at risk youth.
(646) 681-6152 View (646) 681-6152
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Philip Lister
Psychiatrist, MD, SEP
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10021
The key ingredient for effective psychotherapy is the establishment of an alliance, built on trust and mutual respect. With this foundation, we can explore present difficulties, their roots in the past, and manifestations - in relationships with loved ones, work relationships, feelings about oneself, difficulty with impulses, inhibitions, or mood. In addition to detailing life in the present and past, an exploration of one's inner life - dreams and daydreams - can be of great value, in achieving self-awareness. Our relationship in therapy offers an invaluable window into how our hopes and fears influence our behavior.
The key ingredient for effective psychotherapy is the establishment of an alliance, built on trust and mutual respect. With this foundation, we can explore present difficulties, their roots in the past, and manifestations - in relationships with loved ones, work relationships, feelings about oneself, difficulty with impulses, inhibitions, or mood. In addition to detailing life in the present and past, an exploration of one's inner life - dreams and daydreams - can be of great value, in achieving self-awareness. Our relationship in therapy offers an invaluable window into how our hopes and fears influence our behavior.
(646) 762-0177 View (646) 762-0177
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Susan Sherkow
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10128
Susan P. Sherkow, M.D. is a Training and Supervising Analyst at BPI, a Supervising Child and Adolescent Analyst at NYPSI, and on the faculties of Mt. Sinai and Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Sherkow has published in JAPA, The Psychoanalytic Study of the Child, and Psychoanalytic Inquiry, among others, on the topics of autism spectrum disorder, primal scene, intergenerational eating disorders, the diagnosis of sexual abuse in young children, watched play, and working in analysis with children under five.
Susan P. Sherkow, M.D. is a Training and Supervising Analyst at BPI, a Supervising Child and Adolescent Analyst at NYPSI, and on the faculties of Mt. Sinai and Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Sherkow has published in JAPA, The Psychoanalytic Study of the Child, and Psychoanalytic Inquiry, among others, on the topics of autism spectrum disorder, primal scene, intergenerational eating disorders, the diagnosis of sexual abuse in young children, watched play, and working in analysis with children under five.
(646) 832-4881 View (646) 832-4881
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Angel Adolfo Caraballo, MD
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
New York, NY 10024
Dr. Caraballo is a double board-certified physician, who specializes in adult, adolescent and child psychiatry. He provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, individual and family psychotherapy, and psychopharmacology in his private practice on the Upper West Side. His interests and expertise include but are not limited to the treatment of adult and child ADHD, parenting, development, psychodynamic psychotherapies (MBT & TFP,) CBT, DBT, mood and anxiety disorders, cross-cultural psychiatry, LGBTQ youth and School issues. Dr. Caraballo believes in working collaboratively with his patients and their families.
Dr. Caraballo is a double board-certified physician, who specializes in adult, adolescent and child psychiatry. He provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, individual and family psychotherapy, and psychopharmacology in his private practice on the Upper West Side. His interests and expertise include but are not limited to the treatment of adult and child ADHD, parenting, development, psychodynamic psychotherapies (MBT & TFP,) CBT, DBT, mood and anxiety disorders, cross-cultural psychiatry, LGBTQ youth and School issues. Dr. Caraballo believes in working collaboratively with his patients and their families.
(917) 746-5150 View (917) 746-5150
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Veronica Rojas
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10010
It is a privilege to do what I do on a daily basis; working with the "body/mind connection". I love working with people and going through their life stages together; adolescents, college students, young adults and then adults. I believe that the modality of treatment should be suited to the patient's needs. I have trained through different schools and continue to do so. Once we work together on identifying their issues, we work on them with a "tailored treatment", that said; individual psychotherapy, mindfulness meditation, complementary treatment with vitamins, exercises and if needed medication.
It is a privilege to do what I do on a daily basis; working with the "body/mind connection". I love working with people and going through their life stages together; adolescents, college students, young adults and then adults. I believe that the modality of treatment should be suited to the patient's needs. I have trained through different schools and continue to do so. Once we work together on identifying their issues, we work on them with a "tailored treatment", that said; individual psychotherapy, mindfulness meditation, complementary treatment with vitamins, exercises and if needed medication.
(917) 746-1415 View (917) 746-1415
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Guillermo Valdés
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10023
Waitlist for new clients
Hello. I am a board certified psychiatrist who works with children, adolescents, and adults. I see individual patients as well as couples and families. I completed my Residency training at Yale University and Fellowship at NYU School of Medicine, where I was chief resident and now am a faculty member.
Hello. I am a board certified psychiatrist who works with children, adolescents, and adults. I see individual patients as well as couples and families. I completed my Residency training at Yale University and Fellowship at NYU School of Medicine, where I was chief resident and now am a faculty member.
(646) 846-9316 View (646) 846-9316
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Gregory Sayer
Psychiatrist, MD, DFAACAP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10021  (Online Only)
Does not take health insurance- -Dr. Sayer is a board certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist who specializes in medication management and psychotherapy. All appointments are currently virtual. He is licensed in New York and California. He founded the group private practice, Ficus Psych. In private practice, he sees children, teens, and adults. Dr. Sayer understands that the best outcomes happen when patients and doctors work as a team. It is his mission to use his expertise, in combination with the unique characteristics of each patient, to empower patients to make meaningful progress in their lives.
Does not take health insurance- -Dr. Sayer is a board certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist who specializes in medication management and psychotherapy. All appointments are currently virtual. He is licensed in New York and California. He founded the group private practice, Ficus Psych. In private practice, he sees children, teens, and adults. Dr. Sayer understands that the best outcomes happen when patients and doctors work as a team. It is his mission to use his expertise, in combination with the unique characteristics of each patient, to empower patients to make meaningful progress in their lives.
(323) 746-1030 View (323) 746-1030
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Ilisse Perlmutter
Psychiatrist, MD, DLFAPA, DFAACAP
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10001  (Online Only)
Dr. Perlmutter is the Director of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Talkiatry. She is double board certified in adult and child and adolescent psychiatry and adult psychiatry. Prior to joining Talkiatry, Dr. Perlmutter was the Chair of Behavioral Health and Addiction Services at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center. Prior to Bergen New Bridge, she was the Director of Inpatient Psychiatry at Montefiore Medical Center-Wakefield, in New York. Over 35 years, Dr. Perlmutter has held numerous leadership roles with some of the largest hospital systems in the New York Metro Area.
Dr. Perlmutter is the Director of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Talkiatry. She is double board certified in adult and child and adolescent psychiatry and adult psychiatry. Prior to joining Talkiatry, Dr. Perlmutter was the Chair of Behavioral Health and Addiction Services at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center. Prior to Bergen New Bridge, she was the Director of Inpatient Psychiatry at Montefiore Medical Center-Wakefield, in New York. Over 35 years, Dr. Perlmutter has held numerous leadership roles with some of the largest hospital systems in the New York Metro Area.
(646) 542-0451 View (646) 542-0451
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Adam Turner
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10025  (Online Only)
My primary goal is to help you or your child heal and be the best version of yourself. Our initial meeting will include psychiatric evaluation and assessment of need for medication. I am well-versed in psychotherapy and natural healing and use various modalities to help individuals regain both emotional and physical health. Our work will help you connect more deeply in your most important relationships and live with purpose.
My primary goal is to help you or your child heal and be the best version of yourself. Our initial meeting will include psychiatric evaluation and assessment of need for medication. I am well-versed in psychotherapy and natural healing and use various modalities to help individuals regain both emotional and physical health. Our work will help you connect more deeply in your most important relationships and live with purpose.
(917) 791-1096 View (917) 791-1096

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Who is play therapy for?

Play therapy is generally targeted to children between the ages of 3 and 11 who have social, emotional, or behavioral difficulties. Play therapy has also been found helpful for children who have experienced physical or emotional abuse or witnessed atrocities. Play therapy is also often recommended for children who are undergoing major medical procedures or who are suffering from chronic illness; many children’s hospitals are equipped to offer play therapy on-site. Play therapy is also sometimes used for adults; creative writing, music, and art are expressive forms that can all be adapted for therapeutic purposes.

Why do people need play therapy?

Children often do not have the language skills or words to know or to express what is troubling them. Yet they often spontaneously draw or use playthings to depict scenarios that reflect problems in their everyday life. Play therapy provides children with an array of objects and play situations to act out their feelings or experiences so that therapists can get a clear picture of what children might be struggling with and help them find solutions. In addition, play therapists are skilled at helping children understand their inner experience and find words for them, necessary steps toward helping children learn to control their own behavior and come up with solutions to problems they encounter.

What happens in play therapy?

A child enters a comfortable playroom where they are free to choose the objects they want to play with. The play therapist will typically observe how they play with the toys—whether a sandbox, puppets, dolls and action figures, trucks, costumes, drawing and painting materials, or more—because such play provides clues to a child’s family and social relationships, difficulties they are encountering in the world, and what going on inside themselves. Sometimes the therapist may ask the child to use the play objects to tell a story about their family. Using the same instruments of play, therapists can help children discover more advantageous ways of thinking and behaving.

What kinds of problems do play therapists treat?

Play therapy can help children who display destructive or self-destructive impulses; children who seem angry, sad, or fearful; children who experience frequent social, emotional, family, or school difficulty. Play therapy is often of value to children who have experienced a loss or distressing family experience, who are regularly exposed to family conflict, or who have been physically or emotionally abused. Play therapy can help children who are perpetrators of bullying as well as those who are targets of bullying. It helps children learn to identify their feelings, to express them in constructive ways, and to regulate them so they can get on with the business of development.

How long does play therapy last?

Play therapy sessions may last for 30 to 45 minutes, and they usually occur weekly for about 20 sessions. Each session is tailored to the individual child and the kinds of problems they are struggling with. Play that is highly repetitive often indicates a problem requiring further exploration. Therapists typically measure progress through session-to-session changes in play behavior.