Devorah Bernstein

"Becoming is better than being" (Carol S. Dweck). For me, and my work as a psychologist, I want to help others enjoy the process of life. This means accessing and utilizing one's sense of gratitude, innate creativity, curiosity, and mindset of growth when faced with challenges or problems. The path to shifting from "stuck" to brainstorming is something I believe we can all do. Through testing and therapy, weaknesses and strengths can be explored and dealt with in an empowering way.  

In the past,  I have worked in school settings, an outpatient ambulatory center on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, and private clinics, servicing diverse populations. There, I have had multiple opportunities to work with individuals and groups to improve their mental health. My training and clinical experience as a school-clinical psychologist, has been primarily in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), as well as mindfulness-based stress reduction techniques and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) for work. Additionally, I have spent several years administering comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations, which have enhanced my understanding of multiple diagnoses and how they manifest in one's life. I believe in the choice and ability we have to grow, and excited to work with individuals motivated to BECOME.