Dr. Amelia Aldao, Ph.D.

Practice Director - Anxiety & OCD Specialist

Welcome! I have dedicated my career to bridging the gap between rigorous clinical research and empathetic, evidence-based practice. My training at Yale University (Ph.D.), the University of Pennsylvania (B.A). and Cornell (residency) provided me with the rigorous frameworks and tools to treat the most complex anxiety symptoms. However, it was my time in high-pressure environments — including my experience as a management consultant — that taught me how deeply these struggles can affect every part of a person’s life. I know that the pressure to 'keep going' can be suffocating, and I am here to provide the expert, discreet, and supportive space you need to breathe again.

Clinical Expertise

• OCD & Repetitive Behaviors: I specialize in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) to break repetitive cycles of obsessions and compulsions. I also utilize Habit Reversal Training (HRT) for hair pulling and skin picking.

• Anxiety & Panic: I use Exposure Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindfulness-Based Therapy  to help you navigate overwhelming sensations and fears.

• Sleep difficulties: I provide Cognitive behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)

• Burnout and ADHD: I focus on Behavioral Activation, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, and specialized Executive Functioning techniques.

Background

• I am a former tenure-track professor who's an internationally recognized expert in emotion regulation, with over 60+ peer reviewed articles and 27,000 citations - including one of the most widely cited papers in the field of emotion regulation (see my Google Scholar profile)

• I have also actively supervised and trained graduate students in clinical psychology and psychiatry residents, both at my private practice and at settings such as Mount Sinai Hospital, Columbia University, and Yeshiva University. 

• I currently serve as the Co-President of the Women’s Mental Health Consortium, the largest organization of its kind in the tri-state area. I have also served on the Continuing Education committees for both the American Psychological Association and the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies.

• I have published a blog in Psychology Today called, “Sweet Emotion”, and am regularly featured in major media outlets, such as the New York Times, NPR, and Huffington Post (read more).

• I have served as assistant editor of peer-reviewed academic journals, such as Cognition & Emotion and the Journal of Psychopathology & Behavioral Assessment and was a member of several editorial boards.

• I received my B.A. in Psychology (summa cum laude) from the University of Pennsylvania and my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Yale University. I completed my pre-doctoral internship (residency) at New York Presbyterian Hospital - Weill Cornell Medical School.

• I am licensed in New York, New Jersey, and Rhode Island and am a PSYPACT provider, allowing me to provide continuity of care across most U.S. states.

Dr. Michelle Worthington, Ph.D.

Licensed Clinical Psycholgist

My goal is to help you move through 'stuck' places to create meaningful, lasting change. By combining deep insight with evidence-based approaches, we will work together to understand the patterns holding you back–in your relationships, your career, and your inner life–and cultivate the resilience you need to reclaim your future and feel empowered again.

Clinical Expertise

• Stress & Anxiety: I integrate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) to help you explore and shift your relationship with anxiety. Instead of fighting your anxiety or overwhelm, you’ll learn to ground yourself in the present and take action aligned with your core values.

• Relationship & Emotional Resilience: I use techniques from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to help you manage interpersonal and relationship challenges and build the communication skills and emotional boundaries necessary to foster healthier, more fulfilling connections with others.

• Trauma & Mood Disorders: I utilize Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and ACT to help you process trauma and navigate depression to get unstuck and help re-shape your future.Hello and welcome! I specialize in navigating relationship challenges, self-esteem issues, trauma recovery, and helping to overcome feelings of stagnation that occur in anxiety and depression in order to create meaningful life changes. I have a diverse background in both clinical practice and research, specializing in individual and family-based approaches for a range of presentations from stress and anxiety to serious mental illness.

Background

• My research expertise involves using digital technology to enhance mental health screening and clinical treatment. Beyond my academic training, I also bring experience from the digital health startup world. This background gives me a firsthand appreciation for the challenges of navigating high-pressure, high-uncertainty work environments.

• I received my B.A. in Psychology from Columbia University and my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Yale University. I completed my pre-doctoral internship (residency) at Yale School of Medicine. I did my post-doctoral training under Dr. Aldao at Together CBT.

Dr. Jake Schrier, Psy.D.

Post-Doctoral Fellow

Hello! I’m glad you’re taking this step and prioritizing your well-being. I work with people navigating the effects of trauma, struggling with symptoms of depression, battling anxiety, and managing interpersonal stressors. I believe effective therapy balances structure and compassion. I aim to help clients face challenges while building confidence in their ability to cope and grow. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in evidence-based care.  

I specialize in trauma processing and recovery, using evidence-based treatments tailored to an individual’s unique needs. My goal is to help patients move through difficult experiences with clarity and confidence, while developing tools that support long-term well-being.  

Clinical Expertise 

• Trauma & Stress-Related Disorders: I utilize Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure (PE), and Written Exposure Therapy (WET) to support trauma recovery and reduce trauma-related symptoms.  

• Depression, Anxiety & Panic Disorders:  I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), and Exposure Therapy, to address depressive symptoms, anxiety, avoidance, and increase values-aligned living.  

• OCD: I employ Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) to address rigid thought and/or behavior patterns. 

• Sleep & Emotion Regulation: I provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) to support improved sleep, emotional balance, and overall well-being.  

Background 

• I received my B.A. in Psychology from Yeshiva University and my Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from Kean University. I completed my pre-doctoral internship (residency) at the New Jersey Veterans Affairs Healthcare system. While in graduate school, I did an externship under Dr. Aldao at Together CBT. I am now back at Together CBT for post-doctoral training.

• I have a post-doctoral permit to see patients in NY state under Dr. Aldao’s supervision.