Why See A Psychologist?

A Licensed Professional Here to Guide You

Psychologists are experts in helping people find their way through life’s difficulties, including common sources of distress such as relationship problems, career difficulties, emotional trauma, and even general life dissatisfaction as well as symptoms of anxiety and depression that can accompany these and other challenges.

Psychologists hold a doctoral level degree requiring approximately 5 - 7 years of advanced coursework beyond college, years of clinical training, and an intensive clinical internship. Some psychologists even complete additional years of postdoctoral training to acquire further expertise or specialization.  

The training of a psychologist includes an in-depth and focused study of the human mind, behavior, motivation, and factors that facilitate change. Psychologists are licensed in New York State by the Department of Education and are therefore subject to professional oversight by a professional Board. By virtue of their license, the psychologist has been deemed to have completed the requisite training and possess the necessary qualifications. As a licensed professional, psychologists are obligated to comply with an extensive Code of Ethics that outlines acceptable and unacceptable practices. Failure to comply with this ethical code is grounds for sanction and loss of license to practice.    

A psychologist is trained to treat both significant psychiatric disorders as well as emotional distress and motivational difficulties. Even if you have no significant clinical condition or impairing symptoms, a psychologist can help you learn more about yourself and teach you how you might manage your life more effectively. Psychologists can help you learn enhanced coping strategies and problem-solving approaches that may help you overcome obstacles and foster your ability to reach your life goals.