
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 testing, postpartum 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:
Meet The Team
Rachel Lemonik, Psy.D.
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.​
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.
Talia Shiovitz, LCSW
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.​
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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Melinda Ferraraccio, LCAT-lp
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
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
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.​​
Katherine Whiteside, CPD
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.
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.
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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
fax: 914-639-5688