Business Details
Your Trusted Psychotherapy Partner in New York
With decades of experience as a licensed clinical social worker, I specialize in helping individuals navigate emotional challenges through evidence-based therapeutic approaches. My practice focuses on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), integrating mindfulness and behavioral strategies to address anxiety, depression, OCD, and life transitions. Having personally navigated fertility challenges and adoption, I offer empathetic support for women facing reproductive health issues. My training includes advanced certifications in ACT, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and trauma-focused interventions. I prioritize collaborative care, working closely with clients to develop personalized plans that align with their values and goals.My approach emphasizes practical skill-building to help clients manage emotional discomfort and improve quality of life. I maintain active affiliations with leading mental health organizations and regularly participate in continuing education to stay at the forefront of therapeutic advancements. Sessions are available via telehealth to accommodate diverse client needs. My practice combines clinical expertise with compassionate support to help clients achieve meaningful, lasting change.
Services
Psychotherapy
ACT Therapy
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Counseling
Fertility Counseling
Highlights and features
- We offer evidence-based ACT therapy with 20+ years of clinical experience
- Our practice specializes in reproductive mental health and fertility counseling
- We provide personalized treatment plans aligned with client values
- Our therapist maintains advanced certifications in multiple therapeutic modalities
- We combine clinical expertise with personal experience navigating fertility challenges
Associations and certifications
- LCSW, New York, License # 082872-1
Services
Psychotherapy
Comprehensive psychotherapy services address emotional and psychological challenges through personalized treatment plans. Specializing in evidence-based approaches, this therapy helps clients manage anxiety, depression, OCD, and life transitions. The practice integrates mindfulness and behavioral strategies to improve emotional regulation and quality of life.
ACT Therapy
Specialized Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) combines mindfulness and behavioral techniques to help clients manage emotional discomfort. This evidence-based approach focuses on developing psychological flexibility and values-driven action. ACT has proven effective for anxiety, depression, and chronic stress management through practical skill-building exercises.
Fertility Counseling
Tailored counseling services address mental health challenges related to fertility and reproductive health. The practice offers support for individuals navigating infertility, pregnancy loss, and family-building decisions. Combining clinical expertise with personal experience, this service helps clients manage anxiety and emotional distress during their reproductive journey.
Anxiety Treatment
Specialized anxiety treatment programs utilize evidence-based interventions for generalized anxiety, social anxiety, and panic disorders. The practice employs cognitive-behavioral techniques and mindfulness strategies to help clients understand and manage anxiety symptoms. Treatment focuses on developing practical coping mechanisms for daily life challenges.
Depression Counseling
Targeted depression counseling addresses persistent sadness, loss of interest, and other depressive symptoms. Using ACT and cognitive-behavioral approaches, this service helps clients develop strategies to improve mood and functioning. Treatment emphasizes skill-building for emotional regulation and re-engagement with meaningful life activities.
People
Barbra Waldfogel
Psychotherapist
Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20+ years of experience specializing in ACT therapy and reproductive mental health. Holds advanced training in cognitive-behavioral techniques and trauma-informed care. Combines clinical expertise with personal experience navigating fertility challenges to provide empathetic, evidence-based therapy.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you specialize in?
I specialize in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), cognitive-behavioral therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches for treating anxiety, depression, and reproductive health-related mental health challenges.
How long are therapy sessions?
Sessions typically last 45-60 minutes, with treatment plans customized to individual needs and goals during our initial consultation.
Do you accept insurance?
I provide super bills for out-of-network insurance reimbursement but do not participate directly with insurance networks.
What mental health issues do you treat?
I treat anxiety disorders, depression, OCD, life transitions, fertility-related emotional challenges, and trauma-related conditions using evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
How does therapy help with emotional discomfort?
Therapy provides practical tools to manage emotional pain through behavioral strategies, mindfulness techniques, and values-based action planning tailored to individual needs.
