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Welcome!

Welcome to Pleasantville Therapy. With locations in Pleasantville and Manhattan, and available for teletherapy in New York State, we are a group of clinicians who offer comprehensive psychotherapy, psychological and neuropsychological testingpostpartum support, behavior/parenting support, play therapy, and speech-language services for children, adolescents, adults, and families. 

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We believe that the therapy process shouldn’t be a mystery. Our clinicians work compassionately and collaboratively with clients to make positive life changes. We are committed to helping people manage anxiety and depression, change hurtful and unhealthy relationship patterns, and cope with stressful or challenging life events. Additionally, our highly qualified speech therapists provide articulation and language therapy for children and adults, pragmatic and social skills support, and feeding/swallowing support.

 

We are committed to fostering a safe and inclusive environment for all. Our team provides support and understanding tailored to your unique experiences and identities.

 

We are here to support you. Contact us so we can begin making positive changes together.

Services

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At Pleasantville Therapy, we provide therapy services for individuals and families. Our treatment approach is active, supportive, and collaborative.

 

We provide evidence-based treatments, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), exposure & response prevention (ERP) therapy for OCD, child-centered play therapy, parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT), Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE), and PROMPT therapy for apraxia and speech production disorders. We believe that all treatment is based on a genuine personal connection through empathy, passion, and a sense of humor. 

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Learn more below:

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About Us

Meet The Team

Dr. Rachel Lemonik

Supervising Clinical Psychologist

Maternal Mental Health

SPACE Trained

Dr. Rachel Lemonik is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in perinatal mental health, DBT, and SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions). She provides therapy for adolescents, adults, and parents.​

Dr. Justine Gervacio, Psy.D., Pleasantville Therapy

Justine Gervacio, Psy.D.

Supervising Clinical Psychologist

Testing/Evaluations

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Dr. Justine Gervacio is a licensed clinical psychologist who provides therapy for adolescents, adults, and families, with a specialization in grief and loss, and neurodivergent experiences. She also offers psychoeducational, neuropsychological, and autism assessments.

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Danielle Francois, Psy.D.

Supervising Clinical Psychologist

PCIT Certified, SPACE Trained

OCD Specialist

Dr. Danielle Francois is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in CBT, DBT, and ERP for OCD, SPACE for childhood anxiety, and PCIT for children, teens, young adults, and parents.

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Hayley Reed, LCSW

Psychotherapist

Couples & Family Therapist

Hayley Reed is a licensed social worker who specializes in couples and family therapy, and offers support for children, adults, and parents.​

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Megan Simon, LCSW

Psychotherapist

​Child/Adolescent Focus

Megan Simon is a licensed social worker who specializes in child and adolescent adjustment and mental health challenges. She also provides therapy for adolescents, adults, and new parents.

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Lily Gordon, LCSW

Lily Gordon, LCSW

Psychotherapist

Maternal Mental Health

Lily Gordon is a clinical social worker who provides psychotherapy  for adolescents, adults, and new parents in both English and Spanish. She specializes in maternal mental health, depression, parenting, teen issues, and  stress management. 

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Juliet Vicari, LMSW

Psychotherapist

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Juliet Vicari is a licensed social worker who provides therapy for older adolescents and adults, with an emphasis on CBT and DBT.

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Dr. Talia Zarbiv, Pleasantville Therapy

Talia Zarbiv, Psy.D.

Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Talia Zarbiv is a licensed clinical psychologist who provides therapy for adolescents, adults, and prenatal/postpartum parents. ​​​​​

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Robyn Shiovitz

Robyn Shiovitz

Practice Manager

Robyn Shiovitz is our wonderful practice manager who provides administrative support and oversight in order to help keep the practice running smoothly.​​

Talia Shiovitz, LMSW, Pleasantville Therapy

Psychotherapist

EMDR Specialist

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Talia Shiovitz is a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in EMDR and provides therapy for teens and young adults. She has a particular passion for supporting college students and young professionals as they navigate anxiety, life transitions, and identity development.​

Dr. Randi Polizzotto, Psy.D., Pleasantville Therapy

Randi Weinberger, Psy.D.

Supervising Clinical Psychologist

Maternal Mental Health

Evaluations

Dr. Randi Weinberger is a licensed clinical psychologist who provides CBT, DBT, and psychotherapy for adolescents and adults, with specialized expertise in maternal mental health. She also offers comprehensive psychological testing.

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Caroline Kovatch, MHC-LP

Psychotherapist

Child Focused Play Therapist

SPACE Trained​

Caroline Kovatch is is a mental health counselor with a specialty in child centered play therapy. She supports children, families, and young adults experiencing a range of challenges.

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Mallory Winter, LCSW

Psychotherapist

​Adult/Trauma Focus

Mallory Winter is a licensed social worker who specializes in perinatal mental health and parenting, and provides therapy for adolescents, adults, and new parents.​

Melinda Ferraraccio, LCAT, Pleasantville Therapy

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Expressive Arts Therapist

Medical Anxiety Specialist

Melinda Ferraraccio is an expressive arts therapist who specializes in medical anxiety, grief and loss, maternal mental health, and offers psychotherapy, therapeutic yoga, and expressive arts workshops for children, adolescents, and adults. 

Leah Syrop, LCSW

Leah Syrop, LCSW

Psychotherapist

Adolescent Mental Health

Leah Syrop is a clinical social worker who specializes in the preteen experience. She supports children, adults, and families, and works with people struggling with depression, anxiety, middle school/high school issues, ADHD, parenting, transitions, and anger management.​

Sarah Shiovitz, SLP, Pleasantville Therapy

Speech-Language Pathologist

​PROMPT Certified

Sarah Shiovitz is a PROMPT certified Speech-Language Pathologist with expertise treating speech production disorders (e.g. Apraxia). Find her at www.chattychildren.com.​​

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Postpartum Doula

Katherine Whiteside is a certified Postpartum Doula who provides one on one support to new parents, infant sleep teaching support, and extended family support. She developed and directs the New Parents Support Group program. 

New Groups

Current Group Offerings

Ready, Set, School!

Join child therapist Caroline Kovatch for a School Readiness Group to support the social-emotional development of kids ages 4-6 years.​

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Groups are held on Tuesdays at 3:30pm -  4:30pm in our Pleasantville Office.

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Parenting Skills Coffee Group

Join Dr. Rachel Lemonik, Psy.D. and Caroline Kovatch, MHC-LP to learn practical and evidence-based tools to up your parenting game. This group supports skills around praise and validation, the importance of warmth and limits, skillfully navigating reinforcement vs. punishment, tolerating big feelings as a parent, and engaging in self-care so that you can be in it with your kiddo.  

 

Groups are held on Thursdays at 9:30am in our Pleasantville Office. 

CONTACT US

427 Bedford Road, Suite 130, Pleasantville, NY 10570

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156 East 30th Street, New York NY 10016

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222 W 83rd Street, New York NY 10024

 

tel: 914-488-4343

fax: 914-639-5688

info@pleasantvilletherapy.com

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