FAQ
Do you offer remote therapy sessions?
Yes. I offer teletherapy video sessions. I use a secure HIPAA-compliant telemedicine platform.
Yes. I offer teletherapy video sessions. I use a secure HIPAA-compliant telemedicine platform.
What types of therapy do you use?
I utilize psychodynamic psychotherapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which focus on helping clients regulate emotions, tolerate distress, develop mindfulness skills, and enjoy more effective interpersonal relationships. We will work together to determine the type of therapy that is the best fit for you.
I utilize psychodynamic psychotherapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which focus on helping clients regulate emotions, tolerate distress, develop mindfulness skills, and enjoy more effective interpersonal relationships. We will work together to determine the type of therapy that is the best fit for you.
What are typical issues you see in your practice?
I often treat people who have anxiety, depression, stress, adjustment issues, and personality concerns, but each client is unique. Many issues are more complex and are often a result of a combination of anxiety, mood, interpersonal, and external stressors.
I often treat people who have anxiety, depression, stress, adjustment issues, and personality concerns, but each client is unique. Many issues are more complex and are often a result of a combination of anxiety, mood, interpersonal, and external stressors.
Do you take insurance?
I accept any PPO (with Out-of-Network Benefits). To learn more about your individual insurance plan's Out-of-Network benefit, please call the phone number on the back of your health insurance card and ask for your plan's "Summary of Benefits." Ask about coverage for CPT codes 90791 (initial intake appointment) and 90834 (45 minute psychotherapy).
I accept any PPO (with Out-of-Network Benefits). To learn more about your individual insurance plan's Out-of-Network benefit, please call the phone number on the back of your health insurance card and ask for your plan's "Summary of Benefits." Ask about coverage for CPT codes 90791 (initial intake appointment) and 90834 (45 minute psychotherapy).
Do you have other specialties?
Yes. I also specialize in college student mental health. Another interest of mine is helping people who have dropped out of previous therapy.
Yes. I also specialize in college student mental health. Another interest of mine is helping people who have dropped out of previous therapy.
What is your cancellation policy?
If you need to cancel your scheduled appointment, please provide at least 48 hours notice. If we are unable to reschedule, you will be responsible for the session fee.
If you need to cancel your scheduled appointment, please provide at least 48 hours notice. If we are unable to reschedule, you will be responsible for the session fee.
Do you have a psychologytoday.com website?
Yes. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/jennie-sharf-new-york-ny/86766
Yes. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/jennie-sharf-new-york-ny/86766
How do I schedule an appointment?
Online scheduling is available via https://jenniesharf.clientsecure.me/ or press the "request appointment" button below.
Online scheduling is available via https://jenniesharf.clientsecure.me/ or press the "request appointment" button below.
More questions? Please contact me by phone or email, below.
Bio
About Jennie Sharf
Dr. Jennie Sharf is a New York State licensed psychologist who is currently accepting new patients for individual psychotherapy and consultation. In her practice, Dr. Sharf works with clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, difficult life transitions, personality concerns, and stress at work or home. She utilizes psychodynamic psychotherapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and helps clients regulate emotions, tolerate distress, and enjoy more effective interpersonal relationships.
Dr. Sharf has more than 15 years of experience providing psychotherapy, coaching, and clinical supervision. She brings expertise in assessment and psychotherapeutic interventions for individual and group psychotherapy, psychological assessments, and behavioral consultation.
Prior to entering private practice, Dr. Sharf worked as a supervising psychologist at Mount Sinai Beth Israel and the Pace University Counseling Center. Her responsibilities included supervision and teaching of doctoral and pre-doctoral psychology trainees, psychiatry residents, and fellows, with a primary focus on building psychotherapeutic skills. She also worked for Project Liberty, New York’s FEMA-funded mental health response to 9/11.
Dr. Sharf is committed to working in a multicultural- and LGBTQI-affirming therapy environment.
Dr. Sharf has more than 15 years of experience providing psychotherapy, coaching, and clinical supervision. She brings expertise in assessment and psychotherapeutic interventions for individual and group psychotherapy, psychological assessments, and behavioral consultation.
Prior to entering private practice, Dr. Sharf worked as a supervising psychologist at Mount Sinai Beth Israel and the Pace University Counseling Center. Her responsibilities included supervision and teaching of doctoral and pre-doctoral psychology trainees, psychiatry residents, and fellows, with a primary focus on building psychotherapeutic skills. She also worked for Project Liberty, New York’s FEMA-funded mental health response to 9/11.
Dr. Sharf is committed to working in a multicultural- and LGBTQI-affirming therapy environment.
Education
Dr. Sharf is a graduate of Adelphi University (Ph.D., clinical psychology), New York University (M.P.S., interactive telecommunications), and Brown University (A.B., literature). She completed her doctoral internship at Mount Sinai Beth Israel, and a post-doctoral fellowship at Mount Sinai West (St. Luke’s-Roosevelt) working with individuals with severe personality disorders.
Dr. Sharf is a graduate of Adelphi University (Ph.D., clinical psychology), New York University (M.P.S., interactive telecommunications), and Brown University (A.B., literature). She completed her doctoral internship at Mount Sinai Beth Israel, and a post-doctoral fellowship at Mount Sinai West (St. Luke’s-Roosevelt) working with individuals with severe personality disorders.
Awards
Dr. Sharf has been a recipient of several awards, including the Society for Psychotherapy Research Edward S. Bordin Memorial Award and the Pace University Excellence in Research and Scholarship Award.
Dr. Sharf has been a recipient of several awards, including the Society for Psychotherapy Research Edward S. Bordin Memorial Award and the Pace University Excellence in Research and Scholarship Award.
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