Welcome to Dr. Robert Considine Psychotherapy and EMDR. I provide psychotherapy and EMDR via videoconferencing to residents of New York State on a HIPAA-compliant platform. Let's work together to improve your mental health and well-being.
"The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change."
-- Carl Rogers
About Me
My Practice
I am licensed by New York State to provide psychotherapy to state residents. With decades of experience in the field, I specialize in helping with anxiety and depression, substance use concerns, trauma, and LGBT issues, among other concerns. I have worked in private practice as well as in mental health and substance abuse treatment facilities and clinics, including the highly respected Addiction Institute at Mount Sinai Hospital. I practice from a harm reduction perspective and incorporate multiple other evidence-based practices into my work.
EMDR, Flash & Trauma
I was trained in the practice of EMDR by the EMDR Institute based in Watsonville, California. The Institute was founded by Dr. Francine Shapiro, who discovered the method and developed protocols for treating recent and historical trauma. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a psychotherapy that enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experiences. For more information about EMDR, click here.
I've also received advanced training in the Flash Technique which is more recently developed by Dr. Phil Manfield and is an evidenced-based therapeutic intervention for reducing the disturbance associated with traumatic or other distressing memories.You can learn more about the Flash Technique here.
My Education
I earned my PhD and Master of Philosophy degrees in Social Welfare from the Graduate Center of the City University of New York (CUNY), and my Master of Social Work degree from the State University of New York (SUNY) at Stony Brook. My doctoral research examined the factors that impact the life satisfaction of gay and bisexual men and how those factors vary by race.
Training
I have trained dozens of master's and doctoral students, as well as post-doctoral fellows, in the application of of the latest group and individual psychotherapeutic techniques. For those wondering about or struggling with their substance use: I avoid having preconceived ideas about what you should or should not do about your substance use. My aim is to assist you in exploring what, if anything, you might wish to do around your substance use and how to achieve your goals.
I have completed specialized training in EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), the Flash Technique for Trauma Processing, Harm Reduction Psychotherapy & other treatment modalities.
Insurance
I do not currently accept insurance. Occasionally, I work with a sliding scale. For those who have out-of-network benefits, I am happy to provide statements for my services that you can submit for reimbursement
Contact Me
I am located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan and am offering teletherapy only. Please feel free to call for a chat to see if I am a good fit for you.
PHONE
646-982-6327