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/parent management support, play therapy, 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. 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
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), and PROMPT therapy for 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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Meet The Team
Rachel Lemonik, Psy.D.
Supervising 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.
Registered Dietitian
Alissa Lupu is a registered dietitian who provides nutrition support to teens 16+ and adults. She specializes in IBS, Celiac Disease, inflammatory bowel diseases, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, esophageal disorders and cancers of the digestive tract.
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.
Talia Shiovitz, LCSW
Psychotherapist & EMDR Specialist
Talia Shiovitz is a licensed social worker who specializes in EMDR and provides therapy for teens and young adults. She is particularly drawn to supporting college students and young professionals.
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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.
Current 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.
IBS Support Group
Join registered dietitian Alissa Lupu, RD, for an ongoing group focused on support for those living with IBS. Alissa specializes in nutrition therapy for gastrointestinal health. Discuss daily struggles of living with the syndrome while learning about medical nutrition therapy to improve symptoms.
Fridays @ 11am 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 9:15am in our Pleasantville Office.
DBT for Anxiety
Many adults struggle to manage anxiety. This group focuses on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to effectively identify, cope with, regulate emotions, tolerate big feelings, and engage skillfully in interpersonal settings.
Groups are held on Tuesdays at 10:15am in the Pleasantville Office.
I Don't Like Needles:
Medical Coping Group
Up to 25% of people experience a significant needle phobia. This isn’t just about not liking needles. These are real, involuntary, intense physical reactions. As we enter flu/COVID vaccine/allergy shot season, this group is aimed at desensitizing our kiddos so they can receive their necessary shots with ease.
This 2 session group for kiddos focuses on using play and art making to develop the skills to cope and feel in control when faced with medical interventions (blood draws, shots, doctor visits).
Friday 11/1 & 11/8/24 @ 3:30pm
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CONTACT US
427 Bedford Road, Suite 130, 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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