Dr. Nina E. Cerfolio, MD

Internationally Recognized Expert on Trauma, Mass Shootings & Terrorism

Welcome to the private practice of Dr. Nina E. Cerfolio MD, a renowned, board-certified psychiatrist, psychoanalyst and thought leader located in Greenwich Village. Through solution-based therapies, Dr. Cerfolio collaborates with patients in a nonjudgmental partnership, guiding them towards emotional wellness by transcending life challenges and obstacles. Specializing in relieving emotional suffering, she employs self-exploration, dialogue, reflection, and medication when necessary.

Nina’s work examines the psychological roots and societal impact of gun violence, mass shootings, and terrorism. With more than 30 years of clinical, academic, and research experience, she is widely sought out for her ability to bring clarity, depth, and compassion to some of the most urgent and complex conversations of our time.

Her new groundbreaking book, Psychoanalytic and Spiritual Perspectives on Terrorism: Desire for Destruction, challenges conventional narratives around mass violence. Drawing on decades of clinical experience and original research, Dr. Cerfolio exposes the often-overlooked role of untreated psychiatric illness, chronic trauma, and collective marginalization — offering a new framework for understanding both violence and healing. It is a crucial read for scholars, policymakers, and mental health professionals and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of terrorism's roots and pathways to healing.