Psychotherapy near NYC
Nina E. Cerfolio MD has been in practice for 30+ years and is internationally recognized as an expert on mental health, trauma, mass shootings, and terrorism.
Dr Cerfolio is based in New York City. Dr Cerfolio offers medication and psychotherapy services with three main specialties: Brief Dynamic, Interpersonal and Relational Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis.
“The care I have received from Dr. Cerfolio has been exceptional...her insight and guidance have been life changing.
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Brief Dynamic Psychotherapy
This short-term approach is designed to help individuals work through painful feelings that may have been suppressed due to their painful intensity. Humans may tend to ward off delving deep into their suffering if it is too painful to manage. I will guide and support you by focusing on transforming pain and suffering into hope and inspiration.
Interpersonal Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis
In this form of therapy, we will utilize the therapeutic relationship between therapist and patient to work on relieving symptoms by understanding and improving interpersonal functioning. In this form of therapy, psychological symptoms can be understood as a response based on past traumatic relationships that influence how one currently responds in relationships with other people. This form of therapy utilizes the therapeutic relationship to understand and work through repeating past traumatic relationships as well as the understanding of how one interacts and influences each other. By creating a safe space for exploration and growth, insight and healing may take place.
Relational Psychotherapy
We explore the mutual influence in personal growth and treatment, viewing our therapeutic relationship as a collaborative process that shapes both parties rather than viewing treatment as one-sided and linear. This specialty stems from theories on social constructivism, feminism, intersubjectivity, and attachment research.
Whether you are seeking to address specific challenges, enhance your relationships, or improve your overall well-being, I am ready to support you on your journey towards a healthier and more fulfilling life.
Medication
Based on your symptoms and diagnosis, medication may be indicated to lessen your suffering and help improve functioning. In conjunction with therapy, when medication is indicated, it often complements and makes the therapy more efficient. I use the analogy that when one has a tremor and is trying to learn how to weave, medication resolves the tremor, so that therapy may teach you how to weave. Depending on the diagnosis, medication and psychotherapy together may be considered the gold standard of treatment.
What Others Have Said
“Dr. Nina Cerfolio MD is highly intelligent, compassionate and insightful. I have worked with her for many years to achieve life-changing improvements to the choices I make and my overall peace of mind. I am immeasurably grateful to have found her and would recommend her to anyone seeking change in their own lives.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of psychotherapy will be used?
Therapy is determined and based upon the needs of the individual. Just as no two people are the same, a treatment plan depends on the specific needs and preferences of each individual. After our first therapy session, we will discuss what a comprehensive and tailored treatment plan would look like for you and arrive at a mutually agreed upon decision.
How long does a typical psychotherapy session last?
The initial session is 60 minutes long. Following sessions last 45 minutes. The frequency of therapy will be determined collaboratively between myself and my clients.
Would you benefit from therapy?
Do you feel overwhelmed?
Are you struggling to cope with anxiety, irrational fears or traumas?
Do you want create healthier relationships?
BREAK DYSFUNCTIONAL CYCLES
I feel treatment is best when you address and treat symptoms from all perspectives, including but not limited to medication and psychotherapy. Listening to patients in a non-judgemental way and understanding their symptoms is equally important. Fulfilling work life which is symptom-free and having healthy, loving personal relationships are some long-term psychotherapy goals which I strive to help my patients achieve through shared exploration and understanding. The majority of patients seek me because they feel that being both a holistic psychiatrist and a physician with deep experience allows me to address patient's biological and emotional needs and concerns in a holistic way.