Business Details
27 Years
experience
Clinical Psychologist & Fertility Counselor in New York
As a licensed clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst with over 25 years of experience, I specialize in addressing complex emotional challenges and fostering resilience in individuals, couples, and families. My practice integrates interpersonal and relational approaches with pragmatic solutions, emphasizing the transformative power of relationships in healing. With dual expertise in fertility counseling and addiction treatment, I support clients navigating life-altering transitions, from infertility and third-party reproduction to recovery from eating disorders and compulsive behaviors.My work is informed by advanced training at the William Alanson White Institute and ongoing professional engagement, including teaching and supervising mental health professionals. I prioritize cultural sensitivity and individuality, helping clients balance personal identity with community belonging. My commitment to evidence-based practices is reflected in published research, professional leadership roles, and specialized services for adoption, donor conception, and postpartum mental health.
Services
Psychotherapy
Fertility Counseling
Adoption Therapy
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Treatment
Eating Disorder Recovery
Addiction Counseling
Relationship Therapy
Life Transition Support
Postpartum Depression Care
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of specialized experience in fertility counseling and adoption therapy.
- Our practice integrates psychoanalytic depth with practical, solution-focused approaches.
- We provide psychological evaluations for donor conception and surrogacy arrangements.
- Our therapist supervises mental health professionals and contributes to industry research.
- We maintain active memberships in APA, ASRM, and RESOLVE professional organizations.
Services
Fertility Counseling
Specialized therapy for individuals and couples facing fertility challenges. Addresses emotional impacts of infertility diagnosis, treatment stress, and family-building decisions. Integrates coping strategies with practical guidance for navigating medical processes and communication challenges.
Adoption Therapy
Comprehensive support for adoptive families including pre-adoption preparation, post-adoption adjustment, and specialized training for discussing adoption origins. Addresses unique psychological needs through individual and group therapy formats for prospective and established families.
Psychotherapy
Evidence-based treatment for anxiety, depression, and relationship issues using interpersonal/relational approaches. Combines short-term problem-solving with long-term therapeutic exploration for adults, adolescents, and couples experiencing mood disorders or life transitions.
Addiction Counseling
Specialized programs addressing substance abuse, gambling, and behavioral addictions. Focuses on understanding root causes while developing healthier coping mechanisms. Incorporates both individual therapy and group support formats for sustained recovery.
Eating Disorder Recovery
Targeted interventions for binge eating and related disorders using body-focused therapeutic approaches. Combines psychoeducation with practical skills development to improve self-image and establish healthier relationships with food and body perception.
People
Anne Malav
Clinical Psychologist-Psychoanalyst
Licensed psychologist with 25+ years specializing in fertility counseling and mental health therapy. Faculty member at William Alanson White Institute and consultant to reproductive clinics. Published researcher in infertility and adoption psychology with RESOLVE award recognition.
Questions
What mental health services do you specialize in?
I specialize in fertility counseling, adoption therapy, anxiety/depression treatment, and recovery programs for eating disorders and behavioral addictions using evidence-based psychotherapeutic approaches.
Do you accept insurance for therapy sessions?
Please contact your insurance provider directly to verify mental health coverage details including out-of-network benefits and required authorizations for psychological services.
What are your office hours?
Monday-Thursday 9:00 AM-8:30 PM, Friday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM. Appointments available in New York City and Millerton, NY locations with telehealth options.
How can therapy help with infertility challenges?
Therapy develops coping strategies for treatment stress, improves communication with medical teams, and provides emotional support during difficult decisions about family-building options.
Is psychological evaluation required for adoption?
Yes, I provide comprehensive psychological evaluations for inter-country adoptions including standardized testing and clinical interviews as part of the adoption preparation process.
What therapy formats do you offer?
Individual, couples, and group therapy sessions with flexible scheduling. Specialized programs include donor conception counseling, postpartum depression care, and addiction recovery support groups.
