Madison Park Therapy FAQ

During an initial phone conversation, we share with you our expertise regarding what you are going through and the type of therapy and therapist you need.

 If you would like to proceed with our services, we will match you with a therapist whose personality and specialization are a good match for you. 

We will gather some information to get to know you, understand your health concerns and treatment needs, and answer any questions you may have.

 We will then provide you with a wealth of information related to what you are going through, its root causes and ramifications, and coping skills.

 Together, we will determine the best plan of action to help you move forward. Your treatment will be tailored to best fit your health concerns and therapeutic goals. You will then be matched to a therapist who is well suited for your healing journey. 

You can expect to develop a better understanding of yourself, better coping skills, and an enhanced ability to achieve well-being and the outcomes you are looking for. 

A psychologist is a professional who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of psychological problems and mental illness. A psychologist has obtained a Ph.D. or Psy.D. in psychology and at least three years of training in the field.

 Psychologists provide psychotherapy and psychological testing. Psychological testing can be used to rule out some concerns or provide more-precise information about what you are going through and ways we can help.

 Within the profession, each psychologist has specific areas of interest and specialization. Our psychologists are skilled at providing treatment from multiple approaches.

A limited permit psychologist is a psychologist who works under a limited permit issued by the state of New York.

 Psychologists who have obtained their Ph.D. or Psy.D. in psychology and psychologists licensed in other states or countries can be issued a limited permit to practice as a psychologist in the state of New York. 

We offer individual, couple, family, and group therapy.

 We specialize in multiple approaches to treatment: psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical-behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, interpersonal therapy, relational therapy, mindfulness-based therapy, and holistic/Body-Mind-Spirit therapy.

 Please learn more about our services on the Services page.

Psychodynamic psychotherapy aims to highlight conflicts you may be experiencing but are unable to clearly understand or resolve. The ultimate goal of this form of therapy is to resolve your conflicts and expand your understanding of yourself.

 As you resolve conflicts, the fears, symptoms, and other obstacles that may be preventing you from fulfilling your desire and your goals will diminish. Through this self-examination, your relationship with yourself changes. You achieve a clearer sense of what you feel and want. 

Developing an understanding of yourself and the psychology underlying your actions will foster a compassionate attitude toward yourself, which, in turn, enables you to deal more effectively with problems and more fully connect with yourself and others.

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on the connection between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

 The aim of this form of therapy is to highlight patterns of thinking (e.g., self-judgment, catastrophic thinking, all-or-nothing thinking, black-and-white thinking) that can lead to psychological symptoms and less-effective coping skills (e.g., withdrawal, avoidance).

 By examining your cognitive life, your feelings and behaviors, you will gain more flexibility in how you approach and solve problems encountered in your life. You will acquire specific tools to deal more effectively with life stressors. Problems will become less overwhelming and less disorganizing.

Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) combines cognitive-behavioral techniques and mindful awareness derived from Buddhist traditions. 

This form of therapy focuses on reducing distress and mood swings while increasing interpersonal effectiveness (e.g., how to ask for what one needs, coping with conflict with others).

 Through mindfulness and skills training, you will develop a stronger sense of self, be able to effectively interact with others, and regulate your emotions.

Psychological testing—also referred to as psychological assessment—includes objective and standardized tests to evaluate psychological, emotional, cognitive (i.e., learning and memory), and behavioral functioning.

 Many different tests are used together to assess one’s strengths and weaknesses in a variety of situations. A typical psychological assessment includes an interview with one of our psychologists and the completion of a variety of formal tests.

 At the end of the assessment, you will be provided with the test results and recommendations to increase your effectiveness in educational, occupational, or social settings.