Emily Kaplan, Ph.D.
Training
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Long Island University - Brooklyn
Bachelors in Psychology from the University of Michigan
Clinical Training & Experience
Mount Sinai Behavioral Health Center (formally Mount Sinai Beth Israel)
Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center
LIU-Brooklyn Psychological Services Center
JCCA Bronx Foster Home Services
Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital
Center for Hearing and Communication Emotional Health and Wellness Center
High School for Fashion Industries
I approach therapy with warmth and a deep belief in the power of collaboration. I see the therapeutic relationship as a partnership built on mutual respect, trust, and authenticity. I believe the relationship we build in therapy can be a powerful tool for exploring and changing interpersonal patterns, developing a stronger sense of self, and strengthening your sense of autonomy. My aim is to create a space where you feel understood, supported, and empowered to take an active role in your own healing and growth.
My therapeutic style is integrative, with the recognition that therapy is not one size fits all. I draw from relational and psychodynamic approaches in addition to integrating skills based treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) to provide targeted symptom relief. My research, which focused on the use of humor as a tool to reframe distressing situations thereby creating improved emotion regulation and resilience, also informs my approach to therapy.
I also offer specialized support for executive functioning: the mental processes that help us plan, initiate and complete tasks, manage time, and regulate emotions. If you've ever known exactly what you need to do but couldn't make yourself do it or tried every system only to end up back in the same place, this work is for you. Executive functioning challenges rarely exist in isolation; they're often tangled up with emotions, old patterns, and deeply held beliefs about ourselves. These additional layers matter just as much as the practical strategies. Shame in particular can quietly undermine even the best system, so rather than just adding another tool to try, we slow down enough to make sense of what's really happening. Drawing on both skill-building and the relational, depth-oriented work that defines my overall practice, we can untangle not just how to get things done but also what might be getting in the way and build something that actually lasts.
I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with diverse histories who are dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, life transitions, identity exploration, and chronic illness. I welcome patients of all racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds and strive to ensure that our work together reflects your unique identity and experiences. Together, we can work toward understanding and overcoming the challenges you face, helping you to live a more fulfilling and authentic life, and building on your strengths.
Learn more about Executive Functioning Coaching at TNY here.
Midtown, NY
