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Defne Ekin
Psychologist, PhD (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
7 Endorsed
1470 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10029
Let's Connect (646) 663-4395
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I am a seasoned psychologist with extensive experience in helping children, adolescents, adults, as well as couples and families. I have been described as warm, supportive and straightforward. In my work, I use a collaborative, strengths-based and relational approach. I was trained at Columbia University, New York University and the Ackerman Institute for the Family. I have served as a faculty member at Teachers College, Columbia University, Adelphi University and New York University. I am dedicated to training the next generation of psychologists and counselors as well as continually learning and improving my skills.
I have a specialty in addictive disorders, particularly helping families work together to resolve associated challenges. I also accept clients with broader concerns of losing a loved one, reconsidering careers or chronic health concerns. I conduct psychological assessments for immigration, parenting arrangements and career counseling.
I believe that growth and change is possible through therapy. I am looking forward to evaluating your needs to develop an individualized plan. Please call me to discuss any questions you may have. I am committed to helping you make changes that enhance your life.
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Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Paypal, Wire
Insurance
- Medicare
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- Out of Network
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Defne Ekin
Psychologist, PhD
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 018108-1 Defne Ekin
- In Practice for 27 Years
- Certificate from Ackerman Institute for the Family 2010
- Attended New York University, Graduated 2005
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Addiction
- Stress
- Career Counseling
Expertise
- ADHD
- Adoption
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bisexual
- Body Positivity
- Cancer
- Child
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Chronic Pain
- Chronic Relapse
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Eating Disorders
- Educational Consulting (College & Graduate School)
- Family Conflict
- Gambling
- Grief
- Immigration issues (including reports)
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Infertility
- Infidelity
- Internet Addiction
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Obesity
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Addiction
- Substance Use
- Testing and Evaluation
- Weight Loss
- Women's Issues
7 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
Turkish
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
Turkish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Culturally Sensitive
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Interpersonal
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic
- Psychological Testing and Evaluation
- Relational
Location
Nearby Areas
Counties
Neighborhoods
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Defne Ekin
Psychologist, PhD