Business Details
27 Years
experience
Anne Malav PH D, Ph.D. - Clinical Psychologist in New York, NY
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst with over four decades of experience in mental health care. My practice focuses on helping individuals, couples, and small groups navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. I specialize in fertility counseling and adoption therapy, supporting clients through infertility, third-party reproduction, and family-building decisions. My approach emphasizes interpersonal relationships and practical problem-solving, aiming to strengthen coping skills and promote resilience. I hold a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from The New School for Social Research and am licensed in New York since 1999.I actively contribute to professional communities through teaching, supervision, and committee work, ensuring my clinical practice remains informed by the latest developments in the field. My cultural background as an immigrant informs my sensitivity to diversity and individuality in therapy.
Services
Psychotherapy
Fertility Counseling
Adoption Therapy
Eating Disorders Treatment
Addiction Counseling
Couples Therapy
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Treatment
Parenting Support
Telehealth Services
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years of clinical experience in mental health care.
- Our practice specializes in fertility counseling and adoption therapy.
- We use evidence-based interpersonal and relational therapy approaches.
- Our therapist holds advanced credentials from The New School for Social Research.
- We provide culturally sensitive care informed by international experience.
Associations and certifications
- New York State Education Department
What people say
Compassionate approach
Expertise in fertility
Practical problem-solving
Cultural sensitivity
Strong credentials
Services
Fertility Counseling
Specialized counseling for individuals and couples facing fertility challenges. We help clients navigate diagnosis, treatment decisions, and emotional adjustments through fertility treatments, adoption, or child-free living. Our services include donor evaluation, parenting preparation, and coping strategies for treatment stress.
Psychotherapy
Individual and group therapy for anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. Using interpersonal approaches, we address mood disorders, life transitions, and developmental challenges through both short-term and long-term treatment plans tailored to client needs.
Adoption Therapy
Comprehensive support for adoption journeys including pre-adoption preparation, post-adoption adjustment, and family integration. We provide evaluations for international adoptions and guidance for discussing adoption with children and extended family members.
Addiction Counseling
Treatment programs addressing compulsive behaviors and substance use disorders. Our approach focuses on understanding underlying emotional triggers while developing healthier coping mechanisms for gambling, shopping, pornography, and other addictive behaviors.
Couples Therapy
Specialized sessions to improve communication and resolve conflicts in intimate relationships. We address fertility-related stress, parenting challenges, and general relationship difficulties using evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
People
Anne Malav
Clinical Psychologist
Licensed psychologist with 40+ years experience in mental health. Specializes in fertility counseling and adoption therapy. Holds Ph.D. from The New School for Social Research. Active in professional teaching and supervision.
Questions
What mental health services do you specialize in?
We specialize in fertility counseling, adoption therapy, anxiety treatment, depression management, and addiction recovery using interpersonal psychotherapy approaches.
Do you offer telehealth therapy sessions?
Yes, we provide telehealth services for clients who prefer remote therapy sessions while maintaining treatment quality and confidentiality.
How can fertility counseling help me?
Our fertility counseling helps clients navigate diagnosis, treatment stress, and family-building decisions through personalized coping strategies and emotional support.
What therapy approaches do you use?
We employ interpersonal/relational therapy with a pragmatic approach, focusing on relationship dynamics and practical problem-solving for emotional challenges.
Are evening therapy sessions available?
Yes, we offer evening appointments Monday-Thursday until 8:30 PM to accommodate working professionals' schedules.
Do you accept insurance for therapy sessions?
We are out-of-network providers. Contact your insurance carrier to verify mental health benefits and potential reimbursement options for our services.
