Business Details
27 Years
experience
Experienced Clinical Psychologist in New York
With over two decades of dedicated practice, I provide comprehensive psychological services rooted in clinical expertise and compassionate care. My practice focuses on psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, and specialized counseling for fertility and adoption challenges, serving individuals, couples, and small groups. Holding a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and licensed in New York since 1999, I combine interpersonal/relational therapy with pragmatic solutions to address anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. My specialized work in fertility counseling supports clients through infertility diagnoses, third-party reproduction, and adoption processes, while my expertise in eating disorders and addictions addresses contemporary mental health challenges.As a faculty member and supervisor at the William Alanson White Institute, I maintain active involvement in professional education and research, ensuring my clinical practice remains informed by the latest advancements. My commitment to cultural sensitivity and integration of personal growth strategies has earned recognition through RESOLVE's Lifetime Achievement Award and extensive professional affiliations. I prioritize client confidentiality, ethical transparency, and collaborative problem-solving to deliver personalized therapeutic outcomes.
Services
Psychotherapy
Fertility Counseling
Adoption Therapy
Eating Disorder Treatment
Addiction Counseling
Couples Therapy
Group Psychotherapy
Parenting Support
Psychological Evaluations
Psychoeducational Interviews
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of clinical psychology experience with specialized fertility counseling training
- Our practice integrates psychoanalytic theory with evidence-based addiction treatment methodologies
- We provide psychological evaluations for reproductive medicine programs and adoption agencies
- Our therapist holds dual certifications in psychoanalysis and reproductive mental health
- We maintain active professional memberships ensuring up-to-date clinical practices
Associations and certifications
- American Psychological Association
- American Psychoanalytic Association
- American Society of Reproductive Medicine
- RESOLVE, The National Infertility Association
Services
Psychotherapy
Individual and group psychotherapy sessions addressing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. Using interpersonal/relational approaches, we help clients develop coping strategies and improve emotional well-being through evidence-based techniques. Sessions focus on enhancing self-awareness and building resilience for lasting personal growth.
Fertility Counseling
Specialized counseling for infertility challenges, third-party reproduction, and fertility treatment decisions. We support clients through diagnosis, treatment processes, and family-building choices while addressing emotional impacts of reproductive health issues. Services include psychological evaluations for donors and intended parents.
Adoption Therapy
Comprehensive adoption support including pre-adoption preparation, post-adoption adjustment, and parenting guidance. Our services help families navigate adoption processes, address attachment concerns, and develop communication strategies for discussing adoption with children and extended family members.
Eating Disorder Treatment
Specialized therapy for eating disorders and related compulsions using body-focused psychoanalytic approaches. We address underlying emotional triggers while developing healthier coping mechanisms through individual and group sessions that emphasize mind-body integration and behavioral change strategies.
Addiction Counseling
Treatment for substance abuse and behavioral addictions including gambling, pornography, and shopping compulsions. Our approach combines psychoanalytic techniques with practical relapse prevention strategies to address root causes and develop sustainable recovery plans tailored to individual needs.
People
Anne Malav
Clinical Psychologist-Psychoanalyst
Dr. Malav is a licensed clinical psychologist with 25+ years of experience specializing in fertility counseling and addiction treatment. She holds advanced psychoanalytic training and serves as faculty at the William Alanson White Institute while maintaining an active private practice in New York City.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
I employ interpersonal/relational psychotherapy combined with pragmatic problem-solving techniques tailored to each client's specific needs and treatment goals.
Do you specialize in specific mental health areas?
Yes, I specialize in fertility counseling, adoption therapy, eating disorder treatment, and addiction recovery while also addressing general mental health concerns.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions last 45-50 minutes, with extended sessions available for specialized counseling needs like reproductive decision-making consultations.
Are psychological evaluations included in your services?
Yes, I provide comprehensive psychological evaluations for reproductive medicine programs, adoption agencies, and individual diagnostic assessments.
What are your office locations?
I maintain offices in New York City (Columbus Circle) and Millerton, NY, with telehealth services available for remote clients.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Contact me directly via phone or email to schedule an initial consultation, with same-day appointments available for urgent counseling needs.
