Meet Justine
I am a licensed mental health counselor with a private practice in White Plains, NY.
I help teenagers, young adults and families struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, family conflict, and relationship issues.
I value quality over quantity. Therefore, I only schedule a limited number of sessions per week so I can focus on each client’s unique needs and be extremely present with them in session. I use family systems techniques and cognitive behavioral therapy to help you notice the patterns in your life that have you feeling disconnected, stuck and alone. I aim to support you in making the changes you want to see in yourself to help you create more fulfilling connections with your family members and make your feelings of anxiety and depression more manageable. I help people heal from dysfunctional family patterns in order to improve their current relationships and mental health.
I know that therapy can feel very uncomfortable at first, but I have a very interactive style. I will ask you questions, provide you feedback, support you and gently challenge you to grow. I want my office to become a safe space for you to say whatever is on your mind without fear of judgement or criticism.
Your experience in therapy
After our sessions you will find yourself feeling empowered to manage your emotions in a healthier way and get along better with your family members. Feel free to give me a call and share your experience of what you have been going through lately. I know it is hard to be vulnerable and ask for help. I won’t have all of the answers for you, but I will be there for you week after week and give you the space to change and grow.
TRAINING AND CREDENTIALS
Qualifications
Credentials
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
NY State License # 005220-1
CT State License # 007058
Education
Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology of Yeshiva University
Post Graduate Training Courses and Certificates
Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy – CBT for Children and Adolescents
Ackerman Institute for the Family – Foundations in Family Therapy and Live Clinical Supervision
The Gottman Institute – Level 1 and Level 2 Clinical Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy
Center for Complicated Grief at Columbia University – Clinical Training Program
The Family Institute of Westchester- Clinical Training Program
Career Experience
Four Winds Hospital - Katonah, NY
New York Presbyterian Hospital - White Plains, NY
Scarsdale Edgemont Family Counseling Service - Scarsdale, NY