CBT DBT Associates
Staff
New York, NY 10022
212-546-9200
Staff
Arielle Freedberg, Psy.D. , Staff Psychologist, graduated magna cum laude from Barnard College and earned her doctorate in clinical psychology from Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Yeshiva University. She completed her pre-doctoral internship at the University of California, Santa Barbara’s Counseling Services, and her post-doctoral fellowship in college mental health at Sarah Lawrence College Health Services.
Dr. Freedberg has received intensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) under the direction of Lata McGinn, Ph.D., and has completed advanced training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy. She is also trained in Interpersonal Psychotherapy and other empirically supported brief therapy models. She has clinical experience in the treatment of mood, anxiety, and personality disorders, and the exploration of sexual identity and relationship issues. Her areas of research interest include resilience, posttraumatic growth, and identity conflict and resolution.
Andrea Weiner, M.A., Psychology Extern, received her B.A. in psychology at Pennsylvania State University, followed by a M.A. in general psychology from New York University. Andrea has also achieved her M.A. in clinical psychology at Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Yeshiva University, where she is currently pursuing her doctoral degree. At Ferkauf, she has completed intensive coursework in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) while practicing under supervision in the Cognitive Behavioral Treatment Program for Anxiety and Depression at the Parnes Clinic. Andrea has also received training in conducting assessments, individual, and group psychotherapy in placements including Bridge Back to Life Center (a chemical dependency outpatient program), North General Hospital, NYU Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, and New York-Presbyterian, Westchester Division, where she co-leads CBT-based groups on a female inpatient unit. She has had experience treating Depression, Bipolar Disorder, psychotic disorders, addictions, eating disorders, and anxiety disorders such as Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety, and phobias. Andrea’s clinical and research interests involve trauma and she is currently writing her dissertation titled “The Role of Trauma in the Women’s Inpatient Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Project.”
Jason Weingarten, M.A., Psychology Extern, received his B.A. with honors from Pennsylvania State University and his M.S. from Yeshiva University’s Ferkauf Graduate School of Clinical Psychology within the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He has gained experience with individual and group treatment of inpatient adolescents at Four Winds Hospital, as well as with young adults at SUNY Purchase’s College Counseling Center where he was also a contributor to their online newsletter, "On My Mind." Jason has received intensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) under the direction of Dr. Lata McGinn and specializes in the treatment of depression, anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, psychotic disorders, Asperger’s Disorder, and other learning, behavioral, and personality disorders. His dissertation involves research on psychological resilience and factors that contribute to overall well being following traumatic events. He is in his fourth year of doctoral training and will be graduating with a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology.
Letisha Lall, Clinical Intake Coordinator, joins CBT/DBT Associates from the Conference Board, where she supported their core mission of enlightening senior executives with regards to critical management and economic challenges. Letisha received her B.A. in Sociology from Fordham University. She has always had a demonstrated interest in helping others. While at Fordham, she worked at the University’s Counseling and Psychological Services Center. As an undergraduate, she examined the effect of race on teen pregnancy in the United States.
Le Guo, Research Assistant, is currently pursuing her B.A. in psychology at New York University. She is particularly interested in exploring the cognitive and biological factors of psychological disorders. During this past spring term, she served as a research assistant in a study that examined the effects of social support on stress levels in people. Le enjoys helping others and she has experience assisting the elderly and children. In her spare time, she loves to read novels and watch foreign films.
