Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a common type of psychotherapy for mood disorders. We’re here to give you 16 of the best CBT therapists in NYC- broken down by specialty so you can find a therapist that works for your specific needs.
Best CBT Therapists in NYC: Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors
Dr. Ori Shinar, Psy. D.
Dr. Ori Shinar specializes in Trichotillomania, dermatillomania, & onychotillomania. He also focuses on adult ADD/ADHD, OCD, and specific phobias. He also has experience in pre and post-divorce counseling, anxiety disorders, and parent management training.
Dr. Shinar uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Systematic Desensitization, Exposure Therapy and Response Prevention (ERP), and Habit Reversal and Stimulus Control (HR/SC) as models for behavioral therapy.
Best CBT Therapists in NYC: Life Transitions
Dr. Gillian Sternheim, Psy.D.
Dr. Gillian Sternheim is a postdoctoral fellow at MindWell NYC. She works with individuals across the lifespan, specializing in the treatment of children, adolescents, young adults, parents and families.
She utilizes an integrative, relationally-oriented approach to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) that incorporates attachment theory and mindfulness in order to best meet client needs. Dr. Sternheim treats a range of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral problems, as well as relationship and family concerns, parenting difficulties, school-related issues, identity development, and life transitions.
Dr. Yasmine Saad, Ph.D.
Dr. Yasmine Saad is the founder of Madison Park Psychological Services. She specializes in depression, anxiety, panic attacks, relationship issues, and parenting issues. She offers individual, couple and family therapy. Additionally, she was recognized as one of the Top 3 Psychologists in New York according to ThreeBestRated.com and Leading Physicians of the World (LPW).
Dr. Stacia Casillo , Psy.D.
Dr. Stacia Casillo is the director of the Ross Center’s New York Office. She specializes in treating adolescents and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, relationships issues, and life transitions. Dr. Casillo spent almost a decade of treatmenting individuals and families in foster care.
Best CBT Therapists in NYC: Trauma
Dr. Paul B. Greene, Ph.D.
Dr. Greene is the director of Manhattan Center for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. He specializes in treating posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), OCD, depression, overeating, panic attacks, and anxiety.
He specializes in helping survivors of rape, assault, and accidents who develop posttraumatic anxiety. He has training in the use of exposure and response prevention, cognitive processing therapy, prolonged exposure therapy, and cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia.
Dr. Elliot Weiner, Ph.D. ABPP
Dr. Elliot Weiner is a Clinical Psychologist and Co-Founder of New York CBT. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and specializes in treating posttraumatic stress disorder and other disorders stemming from trauma. At New York CBT, he runs a Trauma and PTSD program as well as DBT skills training groups.
Dr. Andrew B. Schmidt, PhD, LCSW-R
Dr. Andrew B. Schmidt is the founder and director of City Center Psychology. He specializes in the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Anxiety, Trauma and Depression. He practices different methods such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).
Additionally, Dr. Schmidt shares his expertise as a Professor and Director of the Post-Masters CBT Certificate Program at New York University.
Best CBT Therapists in NYC: Psychosis
Dr. Sally E. Riggs, Psy.D.
Dr. Sally E. Riggs is a licensed psychologist and has more than 20 years experience working with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for psychosis. She offers therapy for individuals who are hearing or seeing things that others aren’t, or who are experiencing strange sensations, intense fears, or paranoia.
She uses a normalizing approach to help treat people in a caring, respectful, and understanding environment to help people overcome the issues that are stressing them. She also provides family consultations for those concerned about their loved ones.
Dr. Yulia Landa, Ph.D.
Dr. Yulia Landa is the co-director of the Coping with Unique Experiences program at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai works with young adults and teenagers who are experiencing psychotic symptoms.
She’s part of a team that helps people and their families in diagnosing, educating, and undertaking Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Best CBT Therapists in NYC: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Dr. Rebecca Sachs, Ph.D.
Dr. Rebecca Sachs founded CBT Spectrum, which specializes in the treatment of anxiety, autism, and obsessive compulsive disorder. She and her team uses Cognitive Behavior Therapy, social-thinking and social skills training, and exposure and response prevention to help guide behavioral changes and learn how to understand and deal with issues as they arise.
Dr. Ali DeGeorge, Psy.D.
Dr. Ali DeGeorge specializes in childhood and adolescent ADHD, anxiety and mood disorders, and Autism Spectrum Disorder, and performing psychological assessments.
She has extensive experience working to address these conditions using cognitive behavioral therapies, positive behavioral supports, and naturalistic behavior therapies for younger children.
Dr. Joshua Rosenthal, Psy.D.
Dr. Joshua Rosenthal specializes in children and adolescents with High Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders (HFA), phobias, social skills problems, school issues, divorce & separation, relationship problems, anger, and behavioral problems.
Because Dr. Rosenthal specialises in children’s therapy, he also oversees the child and adolescent treatment staff of Manhattan Psychology Group (of which he is the CEO & Owner). He also serves as the resident psychologist for Pediatrics of New York.
Best CBT Therapists in NYC: Depression & Anxiety
Dr. Amber Ufford, Ph.D.
Dr. Amber Ufford is the director of the Parent-Child Interaction Therapy program at Cognitive & Behavioral Consultants, and specializes in individual, family, and group therapy for all ages.
She specializes in treating ADHD, anxiety, depression and mood disorders, and disruptive behavioral disorders.
Dr. Lisa A. Napolitano, J.D., Ph.D.
Dr. Lisa Napolitano is a licensed psychologist in New York and Florida. She is the Founder of CBT/DBT Associates. Outside of her practice, she is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the NYU School of Medicine, an Adjunct Assistant Clinical Professor at Mount Sinai Hospital, and a fellow and Certified Trainer/Consultant of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy.
Dr. Napolitano specializes in treating emotion regulation problems such as depression, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, and impulse control disorders.
Dr. Jayne Rygh, Ph.D
Dr. Rygh has been practicing cognitive behavioral therapy for over 20 years and currently practices at Cognitive Therapy New York. She is a licensed psychologist in the state of New York State. She specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, personality disorders, and other psychological problems in adults. She also has extensive experience treating couples. In addition to individual therapy, she also offers couple’s therapy.
Dr. J. Ryan Fuller, Ph.D.
Dr. J. Ryan Fuller is the executive director of New York Behavioral Health. He is a psychologist who specializes in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), anger management,and weight loss. He treated mostly anxiety, depression, relationship issues, substance abuse issues, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Dr. Fuller currently offers individual and couples therapy as well as career coaching.
Dr. Robert H. Reiner, Ph.D., BCN, BCB
Dr. Robert H. Reiner is the Executive Director and founder of Behavioral Associates and has been practicing psychology since 1981. He specializes in treating anxiety and phobias and utilizes modern technologies such as biofeedback and virtual reality therapy. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for individuals, couples and families.
