Psychologist and Therapist on Manhattan's Upper West Side
Herbert Robbins, PhD, ABPP
Licensed Psychologist, New York State License 002977
Over the last 60 years I have worked with thousands of people in individual, couple, and group settings, while also teaching and writing psychology across New York, drawing on a wide range of approaches from psychodynamic to cognitive behavioral therapy. I believe people should be treated with respect and learn to handle their lives in as effective a way as possible. Call any time, I respond promptly.
Sessions in person at 392 Central Park West and online.
How I work
My Approach
My focus is on helping people view their issues in perspective so they can make the best choices for themselves.
I try to establish a relaxed atmosphere where a person can feel comfortable expressing and clarifying their issues. I am a good listener, but I also actively participate where appropriate. I tailor my approach to meet your needs rather than using only one psychological method exclusively.
In 60 years of practice, and having seen thousands of clients, I have experience across the major schools of therapy.
Whatever brings you in, the method serves you, never the other way around.
Psychoanalytic and Psychodynamic Therapy
Looks at the long-standing patterns behind how you feel and react today.
Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy
Practical, present-focused work on the thoughts and habits that keep a problem going.
Hypnosis
A focused state of attention that can help with specific habits and anxieties, used only when it fits the situation.
Formats
Ways of Working With Me
Individual Therapy
No one size fits all. Your treatment is individualized for your needs.
Couples Therapy
Couples therapy is not a courtroom. We work cooperatively to enhance communication and resolve issues as a team.
Life Coaching
We evaluate your assets and personality to retread your skills so you can effectively reach your goals.
Specialties
Who I Work With
Areas of Expertise
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Divorce
- Parenting
- Impulse Control
- ADHD
- Life Coaching
- And more
If what is troubling you is not on this list, call and ask. After 60 years of practice, very little is unfamiliar.
Client Focus
Ages: children (10 and up), teenagers, adults, and seniors.
Settings: individuals, couples, and families.
Everyone is welcome here, including LGBTQ+ clients.
A life in the field
About Dr. Robbins
For more than sixty years, Herbert Robbins, PhD, has practiced, taught, and written psychology in New York City. He earned his PhD in Clinical Psychology and a Certificate in Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis from New York University, and taught psychology and motivation at CUNY's Bronx Community College for over forty years, where he was repeatedly honored as an outstanding teacher.
His profession elected him three times president of the Academic Division of the New York State Psychological Association, president of its Independent Practice Division, and past president of the New York Society of Clinical Psychologists. He is the author of more than sixty papers and articles, published in several languages, and produced and moderated the award-winning television series The Mind's Eye.
His work has crossed borders. He was spokesperson for the first group of American psychologists invited to Chinese universities after the Cultural Revolution, was recognized for stress-management work with Armenian earthquake victims, and received the Nancy K. Lee Award from Taiwan for promoting international understanding. Along the way he has been quoted in Ms. Magazine, the New York Observer, and the New York Daily News.
Today that experience sits in one quiet office on Central Park West, in service of one person at a time.
Press play to hear a short hello from Dr. Robbins, in his own words.
Practical details
Fees and Insurance
Fees
- $200 per session
- Sliding scale available, just ask
- Pay by cash, check, Zelle, or Venmo
- Most insurance plans accepted
Not sure what your plan covers? Call me at (212) 866-9263 and we will sort it out together.
Most Insurance and EAP Accepted
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- Beacon Health Options | Carelon
- BHS | Behavioral Health Systems
- Blue Cross
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- Carelon
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- Empire BlueCross BlueShield
- HIP | Health Plan of New York
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- MagnaCare
- One Healthcare
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- United Behavioral Health
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And more, call to confirm yours.
Getting started
What Reaching Out Looks Like
Making the first call is often the hardest part. Here is exactly what happens, so there are no surprises:
- Call or email. Call any time at (212) 866-9263 or email hrobbphd@gmail.com. I respond promptly.
- We talk briefly. You tell me a little about what brings you in, and you can ask anything you like, including about fees and insurance.
- We schedule a first session. If it feels like a fit, we set a time, in person on the Upper West Side or online. There is never an obligation to continue.
Verifiable
Credentials
- PhD, Psychologist
- Board Certified in Clinical Psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP)
- New York State Licensed Psychologist, License 002977
- Over 60 years in practice, thousands of clients
- Three-time president, NYSPA Academic Division; past president, NY Society of Clinical Psychologists
- NPI 1104815109
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Get in touch
Contact
The office is on the Upper West Side at 392 Central Park West, #4D, at the corner of Central Park, New York, NY 10025.
- Phone: (212) 866-9263
- Email: hrobbphd@gmail.com
- Address: 392 Central Park West, #4D, New York, NY 10025
In person on the Upper West Side, or online.