Michael Rothman, PhD

Welcome to the practice of Dr. Michael Rothman, a licensed clinical psychologist with a specialization in short and long-term psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and twins. Our aim is to provide a supportive, confidential, and non-judgmental environment where you can feel comfortable sharing your concerns and working towards lasting change.

Dr. Rothman has a comprehensive educational background, having graduated with honors from Washington University in Saint Louis. He then earned a master's degree in psychology from Columbia University's Teachers College in 1994. Dr. Rothman pursued a doctorate in clinical psychology at The Derner Institute of Adelphi University, focusing on insight-oriented and short-term psychotherapies, as well as sibling, twin, and couple dynamics.

His training at the highly acclaimed APA-accredited psychology internship at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York has equipped him with the necessary skills and knowledge to handle a wide range of psychological issues. He has worked as a researcher and therapist before joining the faculty at Beth Israel, where he supervised, researched, and practiced clinically. He has also presented his work at local and international conferences and has been featured in publications such as "One and the Same" and "100 Simple Secrets of Happy Families."

Dr. Rothman's approach to psychotherapy is active and collaborative. He works closely with his clients to develop and enhance coping strategies while exploring their emotions in greater depth. His goal is to help individuals gain a deeper understanding of their lives and family dynamics, leading to lasting change. He is trained in various methodologies and can tailor his approach to meet the specific needs and concerns of each client.

Individuals

Most people choose to come to therapy because they want to feel better. Dr. Rothman's work with individuals is centered around helping them get to know themselves better in a supportive and non-judgmental environment. He specializes in addressing a range of concerns, including depression and other mood disorders, panic attacks and other anxiety disorders, physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, career and job-related concerns, relationship concerns and loneliness, family-related matters, coping with a major medical illness, and loss of a loved one.

Couples

Romantic relationships can be both intensely rewarding and challenging to maintain. Dr. Rothman works with couples to help them navigate their feelings, improve communication, and cope with difficult situations. Whether you are feeling distant from your partner, having trouble expressing your needs, or dealing with a specific issue, Dr. Rothman can help you work through these challenges and strengthen your relationship.

Twins and Siblings

As a twin himself, Dr. Rothman has a unique understanding of the complexities of sibling relationships. He has written about and given talks on twins and has been featured in publications such as "One and the Same" and "100 Simple Secrets of Happy Families." Dr. Rothman can help twins and siblings navigate their relationships, whether it's dealing with feelings of competition, improving communication, or coping with family dynamics.

Rates

For more information about Dr. Rothman's rates, please visit the rates section of our website.