Find a therapist in Pleasantville, NY — covered by insurance

Find a therapist in Pleasantville, NY — covered by insurance

I am licensed psychologist in New York with 30+ years of professional experience helping people as a therapist, coach, teacher, attorney, consultant, and Human Resources professional. I received my law degree from the University of Miami School of Law and my PhD in Counseling Psychology from Arizona State University. I have experience in helping clients struggling with depression, stress and anxiety, anger management, motivation, self esteem and confidence, and many other issues.

I’m Dr. Joe Yanni, a licensed psychologist with over two decades of experience supporting adolescents, adults, and families through life’s challenges. I began my career as a full-time school psychologist, a role I continue to hold, working with students with emotional disabilities in a self-contained setting outside New York City. That experience gave me a deep understanding of how anxiety, trauma, family dynamics, and academic demands intersect during key stages of development.

In both school and private practice settings, my work is grounded in trust, compassion, and a desire to help people move forward emotionally and practically. I use an integrative, research-informed approach that blends cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychodynamic theory, humanistic care, and lifestyle-based strategies. Therapy should feel collaborative and personalized, not clinical or scripted.

To meet the growing demand for meaningful, high-quality mental health care, I expanded Psychological Services of New York, P.C. to include a carefully selected team of dedicated practitioners. I personally oversee each clinician to ensure that every client receives the same thoughtful, professional, and individualized care that defines our practice. Whether in person at our Westchester offices in Scarsdale and Pleasantville or virtually across New York, my team and I are committed to helping people find clarity, connection, and lasting change.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social worker who works with people aged 18 and older who experience depression, stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and loss. I have worked in psychiatric settings and rehabilitation centers with clients who were in emotional crisis, and those working on recovery from substance abuse while also treating mental illness. I am a graduate of Fordham Graduate School of Social Service.

I have been in private practice for 25 years. I graduated from Columbia University with an MSW. I am also a graduate of The Ackerman Institute post masters program in Family and Couples Therapy. I am certified in EFT and trained in EMDR

I’m Kay Griffin, a compassionate, Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in New York State with 25+ years of experience and dedicated service to a diverse population of individuals experiencing emotion-dysregulation due to inability to cope with problems of living. Drawing from my background as a scientific researcher, student of spirituality, and Nutrition Health Counselor, I bring a holistic approach to my practice.

As a board-certified, licensed clinical social worker, I believe that prioritizing mental health is the foundation for a more fulfilling and balanced life. Life's challenges and overwhelming emotions can sometimes make it hard to move forward — and that’s when support can make a meaningful difference.

With over 25 years of experience as a psychotherapist, I’ve spent the past decade specializing in working with adolescents and young adults facing anxiety and depression. I offer a supportive, compassionate space where clients can feel safe to explore their struggles, build coping skills, and create positive change.

Taking the first step is often the hardest, and I commend you for being here. I look forward to walking alongside you on your journey toward healing and growth.

Hello and Welcome!

My focus is to help individuals/families/young adults in college/university, learn to cope with their presenting issues and life transitions. This is accomplished by working together and collaborating to recognize how to work through the issues, and to assist you to better understand your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. What they mean, and how they relate to your present day challenge.

Meeting the client where they are is an important part of my approach. That means working from a culturally sensitive, and trauma informed lens that incorporates various treatment modalities, as well as empowering the client to tap into their internal strength, and to find support in community.

Any person who is motivated to change can benefit from psychotherapy. My approach is create a collaboration with each client to explore how emotional and psychological obstacles interfere with attaining personal fulfillment and optimal day-to-day functioning. I am a caring and experienced psychologist with extensive experience addressing issues affecting people across the lifespan. I am easy to relate to and can work with adults of all ages.

I am a licensed clinical social worker, licensed in both NY and CT, with years of experience in agency, special education, and private practice settings. I provide psychotherapy to adolescents and their families, young adults, and adults, that struggle with anxiety, depression, stress management, attachment issues, and life transitions, to name a few.