Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Shanee Stepakoff is a Clinical Psychologist in New York, NY
with special training and skill in identifying and managing psychological disorders.
As a Clinical Psychologist, Shanee Stepakoff, PhD performs
psychological evaluations and creates treatment protocols. Clinical Psychology is
the diagnosis and treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioral dysfunctions. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Clinical Psychologists include phobias, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, and schizophrenia.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Clinical Psychologists
include diagnostic observations and cognitive-behavioral therapy.
A psychologist who provides continuing and comprehensive mental and behavioral health care for individuals and families; consultation to agencies and communities; training, education and supervision; and research-based practice. It is a specialty in breadth -- one that is broadly inclusive of severe psychopathology -- and marked by comprehensiveness and integration of knowledge and skill from a broad array of disciplines within and outside of psychology proper. The scope of clinical psychology encompasses all ages, multiple diversities and varied systems.
Clinical Psychologists in Greenwich Village, New York, NY
Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychologist
Dr. Shanee Stepakoff is a Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychologist in New York, NY
with special training and skill in diagnosing and treating mental disorders that affect young patients.
As a Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychologist, Shanee Stepakoff, PhD performs
psychological assessment, therapy, and research regarding abnormal childhood mental health. Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology is
medical specialty focused on diagnosing, treating, and researching childhood mental disorders. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychologists include autism, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), attention deficit disorder (ADD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, eating disorders, and learning disabilities.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychologists
include mental health assessment, parent and child education, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), play therapy, psychotherapy, and referral to other medical specialists as needed.
A psychologist who develops and applies scientific knowledge to the delivery of psychological services to infants, toddlers, children and adolescents within their social context. Of particular importance to the specialty of clinical child psychology is an understanding of the basic psychological needs of children and adolescents, and how the family and other social contexts influence the socio-emotional adjustment, cognitive development, behavioral adaptation and health status of children and adolescents.
Clinical Child Adolescent Psychologists in Greenwich Village, New York, NY
Family Psychologist
Dr. Shanee Stepakoff is a Family Psychologist in New York, NY
with special training and skill in studying and promoting the mental and emotional health of families, by providing counseling to family members both as a unit and individually.
As a Family Psychologist, Shanee Stepakoff, PhD performs
medical history analysis, assessment, diagnosis, and therapy for family dysfunction. Family Psychology is
a psychological specialty that treats the family unit. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Family Psychologists include marital conflict, spousal abuse, sibling conflict, parent-child conflict, learning disabilities, autism, personaltiy disorders, grief and loss depression, postpartum depression, post miscarriage care, gender and sexuality issues, and adoption issues.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Family Psychologists
include family history analysis, behavioral assessments, nutritional and hormonal assessments, family and/or individual talk and/or play therapy, as well as crisis intervention.
A psychologist whose specialty is founded on principles of systems theory with the interpersonal system of the family the focus of assessment, intervention and research.
Family Psychologists in Greenwich Village, New York, NY
Group Psychotherapist
Dr. Shanee Stepakoff is a Group Psychotherapist in New York, NY
with special training and skill in providing psychotherapy and group cohesiveness for people experiencing similar mental health challenges.
As a Group Psychotherapist, Shanee Stepakoff, PhD performs
group therapy to improve mental health in safe, comfortable settings. Group Psychotherapy is
the care of the mental health of a group of people, following the principles of The Theory and Practice of Group Psychotherapy by Irvin D. Yalom. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Group Psychotherapists include stress, social anxiety, depression, harassment, relationships, work, anger issues, substance abuse, and suicide.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Group Psychotherapists
include group therapy that instills: safety, catharsis, unity, support, hope, interpersonal learning, acceptance, conflict resolution, and socialization technique development via behavior imitation.
A psychologist who specializes in group psychology and group psychotherapy that is an evidenced-based specialty that prepares group leaders to identify and capitalize on developmental and healing possibilities embedded in the interpersonal/intrapersonal functioning of individual group members as well as collectively for the group. Emphasis is placed on the use of group dynamics to assist and treat individual group members. The specialty is applicable to all age groups, children, adolescents, adults and older adults, for a wide variety of conditions and concerns, and in numerous and diverse settings.
Group Psychotherapists in Greenwich Village, New York, NY
Poetry Therapist
A medical or mental health professional who has attained credentials after satisfactorily completing a poetry therapy training program approved by the National Federation for Biblio/Poetry Therapy (NFBPT). Training includes didactic work, peer group experience, and supervised practicum.
An NFBPT credentialed certified poetry therapist (CPT) or registered poetry therapist (PTR) integrates discussion of published literature and reflective or creative writing into the psychotherapeutic process to achieve goals of emotional well-being, symptom reduction, and improved interpersonal communication.
Certified poetry therapists and registered poetry therapists are licensed mental health professionals with advanced training in the theory and practice of poetry therapy. CPTs and PTRs are qualified to work independently with emotionally troubled populations in clinical, rehabilitative, community and educational institutions. They also work with emotionally healthy individuals adjusting to developmental issues, life crises, or disabilities. The PTR completes an advanced level of training and fieldwork, commensurate with the highest levels of clinical practice. The terms poetry therapy, applied poetry facilitation, journal therapy, bibliotherapy, biblio/poetry therapy, and poetry/journal therapy reflect the interactive use of literature and/or writing to promote personal growth and emotional healing. In addition to poetry, poetry therapy applies all forms or written and spoken language including story, myth, folk and fairy tale and other genres of poetic expression as well as journal, memoir, and narrative. The poetry therapy process integrates discussion of published literature and reflective or creative writing for expression and communication of thoughts and feelings to facilitate participants' emotional well-being. The field of poetry therapy encompasses all of these modalities, though only a duly trained and licensed clinical practitioner can be credentialed as CPT or PTR.
Poetry Therapists in Greenwich Village, New York, NY
