Dr. Passman is available for in-person sessions in NYC & NJ, and provides telehealth across 42 states
about me
I am a Licensed Psychologist with offices in Manhattan and Short Hills, NJ, and I am authorized to provide telehealth across 42 states. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). My training has taken me through public schools, community clinics, and private practices. At NYU Langone Child Study Center, I specialized in providing CBT for children with ADHD, anxiety, and mood disorders.
I discovered my passion for DBT during my time at Cognitive & Behavioral Consultants (CBC), where I trained under the direct supervision of Dr. Alec Miller, co-creator of DBT for adolescents. At CBC, I provided individual therapy and skills groups to adolescents, young adults, and parents. I co-facilitated trainings and consultations for school-based DBT teams, and became trained (and certified) in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT).
Since my early experiences in private practice, I have been providing Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Children (DBT-C), following intensive training with Francheska Perepletchikova, the creator of DBT-C.
my approach
I'm serious about growth, and relatable in the process.
Working with kids, teens and young adults starts with building real, trusting relationships, because therapy works best when you actually want to show up. I'll meet you where you're at - I want to learn about your interests and hobbies (the shows you're binging, hilarious memes, your pets), and I'll share parts of my own experiences when helpful. Once we have that foundation, we'll incorporate the structure and skills to start seeing real change. We'll also establish a balance between respect for your privacy while providing your parents with the guidance they need.
education
Doctor of Psychology
Rutgers University, Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology (GSAPP)
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Purchase College, The State University of New York
certifications
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Clinician™
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) Certified Therapist
training
Postdoctoral Fellowship
Behavioral Psych Studio
Predoctoral Internship
Cognitive & Behavioral Consultants
Externship Training
Cognitive & Behavioral Consultants
NYU Child Study Center
Newark School District
Berkeley Heights School District
Rutgers Psychological Services