Assessment and Consultation
Psychological assessment can be an important first step in seeking therapy, as well as a way to clarify and provide a diagnosis. This involves a thorough review of medical and psychological treatment history, and collaboration with other treatment providers as necessary. Careful review, explanation, and discussion of all diagnoses will be provided. Clear recommendations of treatment will be discussed and all treatment options will be reviewed and explained. This often requires coordination with current and previous treatment providers such as pediatricians, psychiatrists, and previous therapists. In addition, sometimes speaking to school personnel can be a useful step in this process. All coordination will only be done with full written consent.
Individual psychotherapy
Options for evidence-based therapy are available depending on the presenting issue. Typically, this involves weekly sessions designed to teach strategies to cope with presenting problems.
Parent training
Sometimes parents need more support and coaching than a book or manual can provide. This is partially because some children tougher to manage, due to anxiety or disruptive behaviors, than others. We specialize in teaching parents how to use praise, or positive reinforcement, more effectively in order to encourage specific behaviors. We also teaches parents how to use consistent consequences, or to help their children face their fears. The result is that kids learn to modulate their behavior to meet expectations and enjoy much more positive interactions with their parents.
telehealth services
Comprehensive treatment is available for children, families, and adults in New York State via videoconferencing and phone. This is a good option for those who cannot find an expert in their area, or has difficulty with scheduling.
consultation and training
Dr. Galanti provides ongoing consultation to therapists interested in learning more about evidence based treatments, including CBT, Exposure Therapy, and PCIT.
Payment and fees
Our practice does not take insurance but we are happy to help you receive out of network benefits. Payment is expected at the time of service; payable by credit card, check or cash. If you are paying by cash or check, payment is due on the day you have a session with us, otherwise we retain a credit or debit card on file to automatically charge for your appointments on a weekly basis.
Typically, new patients meet for two intake sessions, a 60 minute session (parent only, in the case of child cases), and then a 45 minute follow up session (child and parent). During the intake you will be asked specific questions in a semi-structured way to best understand why you are seeking therapy, your current needs, assess psychiatric symptoms and review psychiatric, educational, occupational, and social histories. At the end of these sessions, your therapist will provide her clinical impressions and propose next steps and a treatment plan.
Depending on a patient's need we see patients for 45 minute sessions, extended sessions of 60 minutes, and double sessions of 90 minutes. Most patients meet for 45 minutes. We can also schedule an intensive outpatient plan depending on your situation.
Rates:
Regine Ashkenazie, LMSW: 60 minute sessions: $400 | 45 minute sessions: $300
Dr. Ariella Eisenberg: 60 minute sessions: $430 | 45 minute sessions: $325
Dr. Elyse Tripp: 60 minute sessions: $350 | 45 minute sessions: $265
Dr. Regine Galanti: 60 minute sessions: $450 | 45 minute sessions: $350
Estee Manela, LCSW: 60 minute sessions: $265 | 45 minute sessions: $200
Michelle Steinberg, LMHC: 60 minute sessions: $265 | 45 minute sessions: $200
Bonnie Tawil, LMSW: 60 minute sessions: $215 | 45 minute sessions: $180
Mara Gold, MFT-Intern: 60 minute sessions: $130 | 45 minute sessions: $100
Areas of Specialization
Anxiety
Anxiety is one of the most basic emotions, and part of the normal human experience. When it disrupts quality of life or impedes functioning, it may be time to seek help. Fortunately, anxiety disorders can be treated with short-term, effective methods of treatment.
There are a number of different disorders that fall under the category of anxiety. They include:
Panic - people experience spontaneous, seemingly out-of-the-blue, panic attacks and are very preoccupied with the fear of a recurring attack. These attacks include shortness of breath, heart racing, a fear of dying or going crazy.
Generalized Anxiety - recurring worries related to multiple areas of life
Phobias - specific fears, including fear of animals, insects, heights, and needles
Social Anxiety Disorder- fear of specific social situations
Selective Mutism
Separation Anxiety
Disruptive Behavior Disorders
All children misbehave sometimes. When this misbehavior is excessive or causes problems at home or school, parents often seek treatment. Common symptoms occurring in children with these disorders include: defiance of authority figures, angry outbursts, and other antisocial behaviors such as lying and stealing.
Treatments for disruptive behavior disorders include Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), and Parent Management Training (PMT).
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and PANS/ PAnDAS
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health disorder characterized by a person getting caught in a cycle of obsessions and compulsions. Obsessions are unwanted, intrusive thoughts, images or urges that trigger intensely distressing feelings. Compulsions are behaviors an individual engages in to attempt to get rid of the obsessions or decrease his or her distress.
PANDAS is the sudden, rapid-onset of obsessive compulsive behavior, as well as possible movement and behavioral symptoms, following a Strep infection. It can be treated similar to OCD.
Exposure and Response Prevention is the best known treatment available for OCD in children and adults.
Parent training
Sometimes parents need more support and coaching than a book or manual can provide. This is partially because some children are tougher to manage, due to anxiety or disruptive behaviors, than others.
One parent driven treatment approach to anxiety provided is called SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions). While the child is the patient, this program seeks to help parents change their own behaviors in order to help their anxious children.
Trichotillomania, Tics and Skin Picking
Body-focused repetitive behavior (BFRB) is a general term for a group of related disorders that includes hair pulling, skin picking, and nail biting. These behaviors complex disorders that cause people to touch and pull their bodies in a way that results in physical damage.
Tics are involuntary, repetitive movements and vocalizations.
Both Tics and BFRBs can be treated using CBT technques.
Relationship and couples counseling
Cognitive Behavioral Couples Therapy (CBCT) is designed to help couples evaluate their thinking, modify their communication, and focus on what is important and valued in their relationship. New and seasoned relationships often need support and skills to overcome negative patterns. We understand the profound impact that healthy relationships have on overall well-being.