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Your Trusted Mental Health Therapists in Woodmere, NY
At Leah Rubin, we are dedicated to empowering individuals through compassionate, evidence-based mental health care. Our practice focuses on creating a safe, collaborative environment where clients can address challenges related to OCD, anxiety disorders, and perinatal mental health. With specialized training in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and exposure and response prevention, we tailor treatment to each client's unique needs. Our team prioritizes active, present-focused care while integrating innovative approaches like virtual reality therapy for phobias.We emphasize transparency in treatment planning and maintain partnerships with neuropsychological testing providers to offer comprehensive care. Our commitment to accessibility includes insurance verification assistance and flexible payment options. By combining clinical expertise with empathy, we aim to help clients reclaim their lives from mental health struggles. Our practice reflects years of experience in addressing complex psychological conditions through personalized therapeutic strategies.
Services
OCD Treatment
Anxiety Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Exposure Response Prevention
Perinatal Mental Health
Neuropsych Testing
Virtual Reality Therapy
Highlights and features
- Specialized training in OCD and anxiety disorder treatment
- Innovative use of virtual reality therapy for phobias
- Compassionate, evidence-based therapeutic approach
- Free initial consultation for new clients
- Partnership with neuropsychological testing specialists
What people say
Compassionate therapy approach
Effective OCD treatment
Evidence-based methods
Supportive environment
Knowledgeable staff
Services
OCD Treatment
Specialized treatment for OCD using evidence-based exposure and response prevention therapy. Our clinicians help patients confront intrusive thoughts while resisting compulsive behaviors. This approach builds anxiety tolerance and breaks the obsessive-compulsive cycle through personalized treatment plans tailored to specific OCD subtypes like contamination fears or relationship-focused obsessions.
Anxiety Therapy
Comprehensive treatment for anxiety disorders including phobias, generalized anxiety, and panic disorders. We utilize cognitive-behavioral techniques combined with virtual reality technology to enhance treatment effectiveness. Our approach addresses both physical symptoms and thought patterns while developing coping strategies for managing anxiety triggers in daily life situations.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Present-focused psychotherapy addressing negative thought patterns and behaviors. Our CBT approach combines traditional methods with innovative techniques to modify dysfunctional emotions and behaviors. Treatment includes skill-building exercises and homework assignments tailored to individual needs while maintaining flexibility to integrate complementary therapeutic approaches when beneficial.
Exposure Response Prevention
Specialized OCD treatment involving gradual exposure to anxiety triggers while preventing compulsive responses. This evidence-based approach systematically builds tolerance to distressing thoughts through carefully planned exercises. Our therapists guide patients through this process while providing support and monitoring progress to ensure effective symptom reduction and long-term management strategies.
Perinatal Mental Health
Specialized care for women experiencing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Our services address mental health challenges during pregnancy and postpartum periods, including postpartum depression and anxiety. We provide a compassionate space for navigating fertility struggles, pregnancy transitions, and postpartum adjustments while offering evidence-based interventions tailored to maternal mental health needs.
People
Dr. Leah Rubin
Clinical Director
Dr. Leah Rubin is a licensed psychologist specializing in evidence-based treatments for OCD and anxiety disorders. With over a decade of clinical experience, she employs Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and exposure response prevention techniques. Her approach emphasizes collaborative care and personalized treatment planning while maintaining a present-focused therapeutic environment.
Dr. Rachel Zomick
Staff Psychologist
Dr. Rachel Zomick specializes in treating OCD, anxiety disorders, and perinatal mental health conditions. She utilizes evidence-based interventions including virtual reality therapy for phobias. With expertise in cognitive-behavioral approaches, she offers personalized treatment plans and provides a free initial consultation to help clients find effective mental health solutions.
Questions
What mental health conditions do you specialize in treating?
We specialize in treating OCD, anxiety disorders, perinatal mood disorders, and phobias using evidence-based therapies like CBT and ERP.
Do you offer virtual therapy options?
Yes, we provide virtual reality therapy for phobias and telehealth services for mental health treatment.
How do you handle insurance and payments?
We're out-of-network providers but partner with TheSuperBill.com for insurance claims assistance and accept Chase Quickpay and credit card payments.
What is exposure and response prevention therapy?
ERP is a specialized CBT technique where patients confront anxiety triggers while resisting compulsive behaviors to break OCD cycles.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial sessions to help clients determine if our therapeutic approach matches their needs.
What neuropsychological testing services are available?
Through our partnership with Rimon Health, we offer testing for learning disabilities, ADHD, memory issues, and cognitive impairments.
