Lauren Sweitzer, PsyD, PMH-C
Clinical Psychologist
Virtual in NY, NJ, CT, FL & PSYPACT
I aim to create a supportive, collaborative, and accepting space to help you become more effective in navigating your life experiences and relationships.​ My approach is integrative, drawing upon psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapies, and emotionally focused therapy for individuals, couples and families. I hope to foster healing and lasting personal growth through increasing insight and providing tailored tools to each client.​ I honor and appreciate the diversity of individuals’ identities and backgrounds and strive to cultivate a safe environment for you to feel heard and understood.
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Specialties​
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Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs)
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Relationship and family conflict
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Miscarriage/loss
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Women's health
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New dads
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Emerging adults/Identity development
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Self-concept/self-worth
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ADHD, ASD, Masking
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Trauma (developmental, relational and complex PTSD)
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Credentials
International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy
Externship & Core Skills Trainings​​ in EFT for Couples
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The Gottman Institute
Gottman Method Levels 1 & 2
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Postpartum Support International
Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C)
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders: Components of Care
Perinatal Loss: Clinical and Supportive Care
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Columbia University Center for Psychoanalytic Training and Research
Transference-Focused Psychotherapy Training Program (In process)
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​Education​​
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Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology at Yeshiva University
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
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Harvard University
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
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Training
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Postdoctoral Fellowships
City Lights Psychology
Madison Square Park Psychological Services
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Pre-Doctoral Internship
The Department of Veterans Affairs, New York Harbor Healthcare System​