Kimberly Kotov

Kimberly Kotov is a seasoned therapist with over 20 years of experience dedicated to assisting individuals, couples, and families in navigating life's complexities. She specializes in addressing age and cultural transitions, relationship challenges, work and school barriers, eating disorders, sexuality and sexual orientation, infertility, and parenting. Kimberly works collaboratively with her clients to explore and overcome obstacles that lead to feelings of being stuck, such as mourning, anxiety, anger, and low motivation. Her diverse experience spans university settings, private hospitals, and private practice. Having lived in the UK, France, and Russia, she possesses a profound appreciation for the significance of cultural identity. Kimberly is committed to actively engaging clients to establish realistic treatment goals, helping them gain insight into the factors preventing them from achieving their aspirations while implementing changes in thoughts and behaviors to enhance life satisfaction. Her therapeutic style uniquely blends psychodynamic understanding with cognitive behavioral and systemic interventions. Kimberly earned her PhD in clinical psychology from CUNY, followed by internship and postdoctoral training at Columbia University, where she served as an Assistant Professor. She is well-trained in the treatment of trauma, infertility, eating disorders, bereavement, couples' therapy, family systems, and relational therapy.