I am an integrative clinical psychologist trained in both psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral approaches, including several “name brand” therapies tested in clinical trials, particularly:
- Panic-focused and trauma-focused psychodynamic psychotherapy
- Transference-focused psychotherapy for BPD
- Cognitive therapy for depression
- Panic control treatment
- Prolonged exposure therapy for PTSD
However, the reasons that bring patients to treatment do not always fit neatly within diagnostic categories. Overall, my treatment philosophy is to better understand aspects of yourself and your relationships (in both the here-and-now and important past experiences), to work to tolerate difficult emotions and challenge past patterns & current conflicts, and to translate insights into meaningful changes. I am an active psychotherapy researcher, and when possible I apply research findings on tailoring or targeting psychotherapy to the individual patient.
In terms of DSM/ICD-defined psychiatric disorders, I specialize in the treatment of panic disorder, PTSD, personality disorders (especially obsessive-compulsive, borderline, and narcissistic), and unipolar depression. I have special interest in working with LGBTQ patients, and I am currently running an open clinical trial at New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell on psychodynamic therapy for PTSD in an LGBTQ population.
I am a licensed psychologist in the state of New York, and I am currently accepting patients for private pay (including out-of-network reimbursement) using teletherapy. I can be reached at 347-391-4189 or (noting possible privacy concerns with communication over e-mail) at jack.keefe@gmail.com