Medical and Therapeutic Provider Online Referral Directory

Dr. Shelton Pelosi provides cognitive-behavioral therapy for mood disorders, anxiety disorders and BFRBs (including trichotillomania and excoriation disorder) for adolescents and adults. Additional treatment approaches are available, including mindfulness meditation. Her work utilizes integration of clinical and performance psychology to address the needs of individuals pursuing health and being their best.

Dr. Jared Berger earned his Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from the Adler School of Professional Psychology (APA-accredited program). He is registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario in the area of Clinical Psychology working with children, adolescents, and families. Dr. Berger completed an APA-accredited predoctoral internship in children and adolescent clinical psychology located in outpatient community mental health and school-based settings. He provides comprehensive assessment services including gifted testing and identification of learning, attentional, autism-spectrum, behavioural, and social-emotional disorders. He also provides evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to children, adolescents and their families dealing with anxiety, depressed mood, and social skills deficits.

Dr. Javier specializes in evidence-based cognitive-behavioral treatments for trichotillomania and skin picking, as well as OCD and anxiety disorders. Within the context of a caring and warm relationship, he tailors his approach to the individual's specific needs and goals. He treats older adolescents and adults both via video sessions and in his office conveniently located in Midtown Manhattan in New York City. Dr. Javier is originally from Spain, and have lived for the past twenty-five years in the United States. He is fully bilingual in English and in Spanish, and he conducts therapy in both languages

The Trichotillomania and Related Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors Treatment Program at The Center utilizes state-of-the-art cognitive-behavioral therapy, family involvement, and emotion-focused approaches to alleviate symptoms and improve self-esteem. The Center also sponsors a Trichotillomania Support Group. Other specialized treatment programs include Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and other Anxiety Disorders. Dr. Jacobs has been treating anxiety disorders since 2007. In 2011 she joined Center staff, where she received specialized training in the treatment of hair pulling and skin picking. She works with all ages.

I have been treating BFRBs since I started by my postdoctoral training at the OCD Institute at McLean Hospital, where I currently reside as a staff psychologist. I use behavioral treatments such as Habit Reversal and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to effectively treat BFRSs of all kinds. I specialize in working with people aged 16 and beyond. Quickest way to reach me is via work email.