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, testing, postpartum support, nutrition counseling, and speech-language services for children, adolescents, adults, and families.
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. Our skilled dietitian provides nutrition counseling and intuitive eating support in order to create a more positive relationship with food and their bodies. 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 here to support you. Contact us so we can begin making positive changes together.
Services
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), and PROMPT for speech production disorders. We believe that all treatment is based on a genuine personal connection through empathy, passion, and a sense of humor.
Learn more below:
Meet The Team
Rachel Lemonik, Psy.D.
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Rachel Lemonik is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in perinatal mental health and provides therapy for adolescents, adults, and new parents.
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Randi Polizzotto, Psy.D.
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Randi Polizzotto is a licensed clinical psychologist who provides CBT/DBT, psychotherapy, and testing for children, teens, and young adults.
Mallory Winter, LCSW
Psychotherapist
Mallory Winter is a licensed social worker who specializes in perinatal mental health and parenting, and provides therapy for adolescents, adults, and new parents.
Justine Gervacio, Psy.D.
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Justine Gervacio is a licensed clinical psychologist who provides psychotherapy and psychoeducational testing for children, adolescents, adults, and families.
Sarah Shiovitz, SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Sarah Shiovitz is a PROMPT certified Speech-Language Pathologist with expertise treating speech production disorders (e.g. Apraxia). Find her at www.chattychildren.com.
Stacey Simon, MS RD CDN
Registered Dietitian
Stacey Simon is a registered dietitian and board certified gerontological nutritionist who provides nutrition counseling and intuitive eating support to adolescents and adults.
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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 also developed and directs the New Parents Support Group program.
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
Psychotherapist
Talia Shiovitz is a licensed social worker who specializes in EMDR and provides therapy for teens and young adults.
Caitlin Stell, Psy.D.
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Caitlin Stell is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in EMDR and ACT, and provides psychotherapy for adults across the lifespan.
Hayley Maisel, LP-MHC
Mental Health Counselor
Hayley Maisel is a mental health counselor who specializes in CBT and offers support for children, adolescents, young adults, and new parents.
Talia Zarbiv, Psy.D.
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Talia Zarbiv is a licensed clinical psychologist who provides therapy for adolescents, adults, and prenatal/postpartum parents.
Jaclyn Weaver, LMSW
Psychotherapist
Jaclyn Weaver is a licensed social worker who provides therapy for children, adolescents, adults, and prenatal/postpartum parents.
Melinda Ferraraccio, LCAT-lp
Expressive Arts Therapist
Melinda Ferraraccio is an expressive arts therapist who offers psychotherapy, yoga, and expressive arts workshops for children, adolescents, and adults.
Shira Wein, MS
Intake Coordinator
Shira Wein is a doctoral student in clinical psychology who provides administrative support, client care, and intake coordination in order to help keep the practice running smoothly. Reach out now to connect at info@pleasantvilletherapy.com!
Teresa Reiter, LMSW
Senior Intake Coordinator
Teresa Reiter is a licensed social worker who provides administrative support, client care, and intake coordination in order to help keep the practice running smoothly. Reach out now to connect at info@pleasantvilletherapy.com!
New Group Offerings
New Parents Support Group
Join us! This warm, and welcoming group is co-facilitated by postpartum doula Katherine Whiteside and clinical psychologist Dr. Rachel Lemonik. It meets 3x a week, is free of charge, and is open to all parents seeking professional advice, peer companionship, and kind support.
Body Image Group
Join health at every size dietitian Stacey Simon, RD for a 4-session body image group focused on developing positive self talk, combatting body focused distortions, and learning to accept your body as it is.
Groups will be held on Thursdays at 5:30pm.
Art & Mindfulness For Parents
Join Melinda Ferraraccio, LCAT-lp for an art and mindfulness group aimed at helping you create space for yourself. Use art making as a tool for stress release while also learning yoga sequences that enhance mindfulness and coping.
Fridays at 10am starting on Sept 23, 2022
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CONTACT US
351 Manville Road, Suite 104, Pleasantville, NY 10570
156 East 30th Street, New York NY 10016
222 W 83rd Street, New York NY 10024
fax: 914-639-5688
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