Lucy Sweeney, PsyD, is an experienced psychologist dedicated to helping teens, adults, and elders navigate life's challenges through therapy. Recognizing that finding the right therapist is a pivotal step, Lucy fosters a collaborative therapeutic relationship where compatibility and guidance are key. Initial phone consultations allow for open dialogue about concerns and goals, leading to a customized therapy plan tailored to individual needs. Her expertise includes managing depression, anxiety, family and relationship issues, divorce, trauma, parenting, and adoption. Lucy has adeptly supported clients with varying degrees of challenges, from severe symptoms to those seeking personal growth and a better quality of life. Her extensive training includes psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and systems therapies, with a Master's degree in Developmental Psychology from Columbia University and a doctorate from Rutgers University. She has additionally completed a comprehensive three-year training program at the NYC Ackerman Family Institute. With a professional history that encompasses veterans, psychiatric, and rehabilitation hospitals, as well as community mental health centers, Lucy’s approach is both compassionate and informed.