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Your Trusted Psychiatrist in Hartsdale, NY
I am a board-certified psychiatrist and training analyst with a private practice focused on integrating psychotherapy and psychopharmacology. My Hartsdale office serves patients from Westchester, Connecticut, Nyack, Northern New Jersey, and NYC. With extensive training from Cornell and Columbia, I currently serve as an Assistant Clinical Professor, mentoring medical students and residents. My practice addresses complex mental health challenges, including borderline and narcissistic personality disorders, chronic depression, anxiety, and trauma-related conditions. I specialize in Transference-Focused Psychotherapy (TFP) and prioritize personalized care to uncover root causes of emotional distress.Over decades, I have cultivated a practice that balances medical expertise with deep psychological understanding, collaborating with trusted therapists to ensure holistic treatment. My approach emphasizes long-term solutions over temporary fixes, often reducing reliance on medications through targeted therapy. I work with adults across the lifespan, addressing identity issues, relational struggles, and self-destructive patterns. My commitment to patient-centered care stems from a legacy of medical innovation and a belief in treating the whole person, not just symptoms.
Services
Psychotherapy
Psychopharmacology
Couples Consultation
Transference Focused Psychotherapy
Trauma Treatment
Identity Issues Counseling
Mood Disorder Management
Personality Disorder Therapy
Geriatric Psychiatry
LGBTQ+ Mental Health
Highlights and features
- We offer combined therapy and medication management for holistic treatment.
- Specialized in Transference-Focused Psychotherapy for personality disorders.
- Decades of experience teaching psychiatry at Cornell and Columbia.
- Personalized approach to address root causes of emotional distress.
- Collaborative care with trusted therapists and evidence-based methods.
Services
Psychotherapy
Individualized psychotherapy addresses emotional and behavioral challenges through evidence-based modalities like Transference-Focused Psychotherapy. Tailored to treat personality disorders, trauma, and chronic mental health conditions, sessions focus on uncovering root causes of distress. Combines psychodynamic insights with practical strategies for long-term healing.
Psychopharmacology
Comprehensive evaluation and management of psychiatric medications for conditions like depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. Emphasizes precision in prescribing to complement therapy while minimizing side effects. Regular monitoring ensures optimal dosing and treatment outcomes for patients seeking balanced mental health care.
Transference Focused Psychotherapy
Specialized treatment for borderline and narcissistic personality disorders using structured psychoanalytic techniques. Focuses on improving self-image, relationships, and emotional regulation through twice-weekly sessions. Proven effective for patients needing intensive, long-term therapeutic intervention to address deep-seated patterns.
Trauma Treatment
Targeted therapy for individuals with histories of sexual/emotional abuse or neglect. Integrates trauma-informed care with psychodynamic approaches to process unresolved experiences. Helps patients rebuild self-esteem, establish healthy boundaries, and break intergenerational cycles of trauma.
Identity Issues Counseling
Specialized counseling for LGBTQ+ individuals navigating identity exploration, discrimination, or relationship challenges. Addresses gender dysphoria, sexual orientation concerns, and intersectional stressors through affirming, nonjudgmental therapeutic practices tailored to each client's unique journey.
People
Judit Lendvay, MD
Psychiatrist & Psychoanalyst
Board-certified psychiatrist with decades of experience in combined therapy and medication management. Trained at Cornell and Columbia, now Assistant Clinical Professor. Specializes in personality disorders, trauma, and Transference-Focused Psychotherapy. Prioritizes patient-centered care rooted in medical rigor and psychoanalytic depth.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
I provide psychotherapy, psychopharmacology, and Transference-Focused Psychotherapy for personality disorders, trauma, depression, anxiety, and identity issues.
Do you accept insurance?
As a private-pay provider, I offer flexible payment options and can provide documentation for potential out-of-network reimbursement.
What is Transference-Focused Psychotherapy?
TFP is a structured psychoanalytic treatment for borderline and narcissistic personality disorders focusing on improving self-image and relationships through twice-weekly sessions.
How are therapy sessions structured?
Sessions typically occur weekly or biweekly, with frequency adjusted based on individual needs and treatment goals.
Can you prescribe medications?
Yes, as a board-certified psychiatrist, I can evaluate and manage psychiatric medications alongside therapy when appropriate.
What populations do you specialize in?
I work with adults across the lifespan, including LGBTQ+ individuals, addressing personality disorders, trauma, mood disorders, and identity-related challenges.
