Cognitive Health Group

(212) 787-5564
email Dr. Hubbard at
bh2140@columbia.edu
  

Our Staff

Bruce Hubbard, PhD

Director, Licensed Psychologist

Dr. Bruce Hubbard has over 25 years of experience applying cognitive-behavior therapy to helping people of all ages with a wide range of problems. In his practice, Dr. Hubbard specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression and related concerns, including anger, bipolar disorder, and obsessive-compulsive problems, such as hair pulling, nail biting, smoking and binge-eating. Dr. Hubbard has published and presented papers on depression, anxiety and thought disorder, and served as consultant to hospitals and clinics seeking to maximize treatment effectiveness through cognitive-behavior applications. Dr. Hubbard's mission at the Cognitive Health Group is to raise awareness that anxiety and depression are valid health problems that improve with treatment and to provide that treatment at the highest level of quality. Dr. Hubbard is an Adjunct Professor at Columbia University Teachers College and a clinical instructor at New York University Medical School. His professional work is enhanced by the practical study of mindfulness meditation and yoga.

Hayley Pessin, PhD

Licensed Psychologist

Dr. Pessin practices integrative psychotherapy, providing traditional and action-oriented treatment approaches depending on the needs of each client. Dr. Pessin is trained as a cognitive behavior therapist and has extensive experience in the treatment of depression. She is certified in interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT), a structured, evidence-based approach focused on relationships and social experience related to depression. Other clinical interests include: coping with medical problems, grieving and loss, and issues unique to older adults. Dr. Pessin is well-published and conducts ongoing research in the area of depression and medical illness. She received her doctorate in clinical psychology from Fordham University, and completed her clinical internship at Long Island Jewish Medical Center- Hillside Hospital.

David Schaich, PsyD

Licensed Psychologist

Dr. Schaich received his doctorate in clinical psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology where he specialized in cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic therapy. He serves as Director of Psychology at Kirby Forensic Psychiatric Center. Dr. Schaich has extensive experience treating anxiety and depressive disorders, thought disorder, antisocial and borderline personality disorders. He is a certified dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) counselor, and is lead author of a research study on this topic. Dr. Schaich is also expert in psychological testing, mental health disability law and forensic psychology.

Sarah Hickman, PhD

Licensed Psychologist

Daniel Selling, PsyD

Licensed Psychologist

Ginna Fineran, MA

Psychology Extern

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