Dr. Mougeh Yasai

Co-Founder & Clinical Director

Mougeh Yasai, Ph.D. is a New York State licensed Clinical Psychologist.  She obtained a Bachelor of Arts from Vassar College, a Masters in Teaching from American University, and a doctoral degree from the Graduate Center, City University of New York. Before pursuing doctoral training in psychology, Dr. Yasai worked in school settings including elementary and high schools where she worked with children and adolescents who had both learning and behavioral challenges. She completed her psychology internship at St. Luke’s- Roosevelt Hospital and received her postdoctoral training with Dr. Zoya Simakdoskaya, a leading expert in the field of Emotion-Focused Psychotherapy. For six years, Dr. Yasai served as an Assistant Medical Professor at Sophie Davis Medical School. In addition, she worked with psychiatric residents as an Assistant Clinical Professor at Mount Sinai Medical School. Dr. Yasai has maintained a private practice on the Upper West Side for over ten years. 

Therapy is a process of growth and self-discovery. Through our work together, you will gain a clearer understanding of yourself by putting your thoughts and feelings into words in a safe and nonjudgmental space. My style is interactive and collaborative and my aim is to create an environment of safety that nurtures psychological healing. As a multicultural psychologist, I realize the importance of tailoring the therapy to your unique needs, utilizing an integrative approach to our work. I have specialized training in Emotion Focused Therapy for Couples in addition to Mindfulness based Eating, a specialized treatment for individuals who struggle with binge eating disorder.

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