Annelisa Pedersen, PhD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
NY & TX
Janus Psychological Services, PLLC
office - (917) 677-0392
cell - (512) 815-3814
annelisa.pedersen.phd@gmail.com
Manhattan ~
211 West 56th Street, Suite 5J
New York, NY 10019
Westchester ~
145 Palisade St., #335D
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
Services
My Approach
I offer individual psychotherapy for adults and adolescents, in which I balance listening carefully with asking questions and offering ideas, integrating psychodynamic psychotherapy that builds insight with techniques that are goal-oriented and strengths-focused. I engage a warm, empathic, and non-judgmental style, and I work collaboratively with my clients to help identify patterns holding them back from living their fullest and most meaningful lives. Together we identify ways of approaching these challenges with greater flexibility and self-awareness.
Areas of Specialization
Trauma
Addiction & Recovery
Relationship Concerns
Life Transitions
Anxiety
Depression
Harm Reduction
LGBTQIA+
Parenting
Consensual non-monogamy affirming
Approaches
Psychodynamic Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)
Prolonged Exposure for PTSD
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
Motivational Enhancement Therapy
About
I am a licensed clinical psychologist serving patients in New York and Texas. Before training in psychology, I was employed by non-profits and NGOs, working with refugees in Central Africa and veterans in the San Francisco Bay Area, experiences that fostered my interest in mental health.
I welcome patients with many different concerns, with a special emphasis on helping people across the stages of recovery, members of the LGBTQ+ community, professional women, and people wanting to heal from historical trauma.
Education
PhD - Clinical Psychology
City University of New York, The Graduate Center/City College
MPhil - Modern Society & Global Transformation
University of Cambridge
BA - Music & English
Harvard University
Training & Experience
During my graduate studies in psychology I had the privilege of training in a community mental health clinic at City College, the Trauma & Addiction Project at CCNY, the Brooklyn College counseling center, and at New York Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center. My dissertation focused on how the therapeutic relationship develops when therapists engage trauma-focused techniques with patients experiencing PTSD and addiction. I completed my doctoral internship at Bellevue Hospital in Manhattan, after which I spent several years as an addiction psychologist with the Veterans Health Administration in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas. I transitioned to private practice in 2020, and I am a proud member of an ongoing Modern Analytic Training Group.
FAQs
How do we get started?
I typically recommend starting with a brief phone conversation (at no cost) so that I may learn a little about you and so that you may ask me any initial questions. Next I suggest we begin with 1-3 consultation sessions so that we may explore your concerns in greater detail and get a sense of whether we have a good fit working together. Once we've completed the consultation, we'll meet at the same time each week for therapy.
How will we meet?
I offer sessions virtually and in-person from my office in Midtown Manhattan.
What is the fee?
$300 ~ individual 50-minute session
Do you accept insurance?
I am considered out-of-network for most insurance plans. If you can access out-of-network benefits, I can provide you with a monthly receipt which you can then submit for reimbursement. Once your deductible has been paid, your out-of-network benefits cover part of my fee. Depending on your plan, you may also be able to use benefits through a flexible medical spending account to cover psychotherapy expenses.
What is the cancellation policy?
I set aside dedicated time for each patient, so appointments canceled or missed within one business day will be charged in full.
Can I receive a good faith estimate?
In accordance with Section 2799B-6 of the Public Health Service Act, health care providers must give self-pay patients a good faith estimate of expected charges for items and services. Please review the official notice regarding this requirement.
Contact
Get in Touch
Feel free to contact me for a free 15-minute consultation.