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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/parent management support, 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 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), applied behavior analysis (ABA), 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. 

Learn more below:

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About Us

Meet The Team

Dr. 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.

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

Justine Gervacio, Psy.D.

Supervising Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Justine Gervacio is a licensed clinical psychologist who provides psychotherapy and psychoeducational testing for children, adolescents, adults, and families. 

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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.

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Amanda Neal, Psy.D.

Postdoctoral Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Amanda Neal is a postdoctoral clinical  psychologist who provides psychotherapy and
testing for adolescents, adults, and parents. She also specializes in the identification and treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Laura Greene, LMSW

Laura Greene, LMSW, BCBA

Psychotherapist and Behavior Analyst

Laura Greene is a licensed social worker and applied behavior analyst who provides psychotherapy for children, adolescents, adults, as well as parent consultation and support. 

Teresa Reiter, LMSW

Teresa Reiter, LMSW

Psychotherapist

Senior Intake Coordinator

Teresa Reiter is a licensed social worker who provides therapy for adolescents, college students, and young adults. She also serves as our senior intake coordinator.

Katherine Whiteside, Postpartum Doula, Pleasantville Therapy

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. 

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

Talia Shiovitz is a licensed social worker who specializes in EMDR and provides therapy for teens and young adults.

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

Randi Weinberger, Psy.D.

Supervising Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Randi Weinberger is a licensed clinical psychologist who provides CBT/DBT, psychotherapy, and testing for children, teens, and young adults.

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Hayley Reed, LCSW

Psychotherapist

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

 

Melinda Ferraraccio, LCAT, Pleasantville Therapy

Melinda Ferraraccio, LCAT-lp

Expressive Arts Therapist

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

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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Juliet Vicari, LMSW

Psychotherapist

Intake Coordinator

Juliet Vicari is a licensed social worker who provides therapy for older adolescents and adults, with an emphasis on CBT and DBT. She also serves as our intake coordinator.

Sarah Shiovitz, SLP, Pleasantville Therapy

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.

New Groups

New Group Offerings

Upcoming Events

  • Time is TBD
    Zoom Workshop
    Learn to effectively sleep teach and support healthy sleep behaviors in your baby (under 1). Problem solve challenges and develop a plan that works for you and your family with postpartum doula and sleep specialist Katherine Whiteside CPD:CBI.
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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.

Postpartum Support Group

Join maternal mental health specialist Dr. Rachel Lemonik for supportive group focused on navigating the new parenthood and the many challenges that it brings.

Groups are held on Tuesdays at 10:30am.

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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 September 15, 2023

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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

 

tel: 914-488-4343

fax: 914-639-5688

info@pleasantvilletherapy.com

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