Dr. Mougeh Yasai

Co-Founder & Clinical Director

Mougeh Yasai, Ph.D., is a New York State–licensed clinical psychologist. She earned a Bachelor of Arts from Vassar College, a Master’s in Teaching from American University, and a doctoral degree from the Graduate Center of the City University of New York.Before pursuing her doctorate in psychology, Dr. Yasai worked in elementary and high school settings, where she supported children and adolescents with learning and behavioral challenges. She completed her psychology internship at St. Luke’s–Roosevelt Hospital and received postdoctoral training with Dr. Zoya Simakdoskaya, a leading expert in Emotion-Focused Psychotherapy. Dr. Yasai spent six years as an Assistant Medical Professor at Sophie Davis Medical School and also served as an Assistant Clinical Professor at Mount Sinai Medical School, where she worked with psychiatric residents. She has maintained a private practice on the Upper West Side for more than ten years.

My therapy approach is interactive and collaborative—I believe in creating a safe, supportive environment where you can feel truly seen and heard. With over ten years of experience, I work with a broad range of emotional/behavioral concerns. I specialize in couples therapy, adolescent developmental challenges, women’s health transitions (including prenatal, postnatal, and perimenopausal stages), and addictive behaviors including disordered eating.

Utilizing an integrative approach, I practice evidence-based therapies which include psychodynamic, dialectical behavioral therapy, mindfulness skills, emotion-focused therapy, and CBT. Our work will focus on developing specific skills to target distressing feelings and behaviors and/or identifying problems that interfere with the quality of your life.

Whatever brings you to therapy, I believe that you can build greater insight and create lasting positive changes in your life. As a multicultural psychologist, I am keenly aware of your unique background and use this to inform my treatment. My practice is LGBTQIA+ and poly/non-monogamy affirming and welcomes individuals of all identities and backgrounds.

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