Business Details
33 Years
experience
Trusted Mental Health Therapy & Assessments in Watertown, NY
Founded in 1993, Rubenzahl, Knudsen and Associates Psychological Services has evolved from a solo practice into a multidisciplinary mental health provider serving Northern New York. Our practice combines decades of clinical expertise with innovative therapeutic approaches, offering comprehensive care through licensed psychologists, social workers, and counselors. We maintain a collaborative environment where clinicians specialize in areas ranging from forensic assessments to equine-assisted therapy, ensuring tailored treatment plans for diverse client needs.Our commitment to quality care is reflected in our partnerships with local agencies, school systems, and military communities, while maintaining rigorous professional standards through affiliations with organizations like the American Psychological Association. We prioritize client-centered care, utilizing evidence-based practices and maintaining flexible service delivery through both in-person and telemedicine appointments.
Services
Individual Therapy
Psychological Testing
Forensic Evaluations
Equine Therapy
Risk Assessments
Attachment Classes
Therapeutic Visits
Couples Counseling
Child Mental Health
Consultation Services
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ combined years of clinical experience in mental health services
- Our team includes board-certified psychologists and specialized therapists
- We provide unique therapeutic programs including equine-assisted therapy
- We maintain rigorous quality standards through APA-affiliated practices
- Our clinicians offer flexible scheduling with telemedicine options
Services
Outpatient Psychotherapy
Our outpatient psychotherapy services provide individualized treatment for adults, children, and adolescents through evidence-based approaches. Our licensed clinicians specialize in trauma recovery, behavioral disorders, and emotional regulation, offering both short-term interventions and long-term therapeutic support. Sessions are available in-person or through secure telehealth platforms to accommodate diverse client needs.
Psychological Testing
We conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations for diagnostic clarification and treatment planning, including cognitive assessments, personality inventories, and specialized testing for learning disorders. Our board-certified psychologists utilize standardized instruments to provide objective insights into cognitive functioning, emotional patterns, and behavioral tendencies across all age groups.
Forensic Evaluations
Our forensic psychology services include court-ordered evaluations for child custody, parental capacity, and risk assessment. We employ empirically validated tools like the Penile Plethysmograph Test for sexual offender assessments, providing expert testimony and detailed reports that meet legal system requirements while maintaining clinical objectivity.
Equine Therapy
This specialized program uses equine-facilitated psychotherapy to develop communication and coping skills through unmounted interactions with horses. Our biweekly summer sessions focus on building self-awareness, improving relationship dynamics, and developing emotional regulation strategies in a natural setting under professional therapeutic guidance.
Attachment Classes
Our 10-week therapeutic parenting classes combine education and practical exercises to improve parent-child relationships through attachment theory. Participants learn to recognize their attachment styles, develop healthier interaction patterns, and create nurturing environments that promote secure emotional bonds and family resilience.
People
Samuel Rubenzahl
Practice Owner
Licensed psychologist with 25+ years experience in child psychology and forensic assessments. Specializes in trauma treatment and neurobiological approaches to behavioral dysregulation. Former Chief Psychologist at Lewis County Community Mental Health.
Megan McRae
Practice Owner
Licensed psychologist specializing in adult and child psychological testing. Director of equine therapy programs and behavioral specialist consultant. Former Walter Reed Army Medical Center trainer with expertise in trauma-informed care.
Thomas Knudsen
Clinical Psychologist
Board-certified psychologist with expertise in forensic assessments and MMPI-2 interpretation. Former adjunct professor with research focus on bias mitigation in mental health evaluations. Specializes in law enforcement pre-employment screenings.
Heidi Abbey
Senior Therapist
Licensed clinical social worker specializing in ADHD and attachment disorders. Provides school-based therapy programs and has extensive experience in therapeutic foster care systems and child abuse trauma treatment.
Carianne Vincent
Therapist
Licensed mental health counselor with diagnostic privileges. Specializes in trauma treatment and attachment therapy. Former House of the Good Shepherd therapist with expertise in foster care system interventions.
Questions
What type of services do you offer?
We provide individual therapy, family counseling, psychological assessments, forensic evaluations, and specialized programs like equine therapy and attachment parenting classes.
Are you accepting new clients?
We currently accept new clients through referrals only and maintain a waitlist for standard services.
Do you offer virtual appointments?
Yes, our clinicians offer both in-person and virtual sessions based on availability and client needs.
How do I schedule appointments?
New clients should contact our administrative staff directly, while established clients can schedule through their therapist or office staff.
What is your cancellation policy?
We require 24-hour notice for cancellations; late cancellations or no-shows incur fees not covered by insurance.
Will my insurance cover therapy sessions?
Most psychotherapy services are insurance-covered; our staff works with clients to verify specific insurance benefits.
