Dr. Olivia Mandelbaum is a licensed psychologist based in New York with a thriving practice on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. She offers specialized therapy for adolescents and younger adults facing challenges related to trauma and PTSD, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Dr. Mandelbaum's approach fosters a safe and compassionate environment where individuals can explore their self-acceptance and improve interpersonal relationships. She assists clients in setting and achieving personal academic or professional goals. Former clients describe her as perceptive, supportive, and warm. Dr. Mandelbaum utilizes a blend of therapeutic modalities, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), attachment-based therapy, and psychodynamic psychotherapy. In addition, she performs neuropsychological testing to aid in academic challenges and diagnostic clarity. Dr. Mandelbaum holds a Ph.D. from Long Island University and a B.A. from Columbia University, having completed her clinical internship and postdoctoral training in the renowned Mount Sinai health system. With her experience as a supervising psychologist at Mount Sinai West and her role as an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine, she is committed to empowering her clients on their therapeutic journeys.