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Gerald Schoenewolf, Ph.D. New York, NY 10003
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Website: |
www.drschoenewolf.com
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerald_Schoenewolf
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Profession: |
Licensed Psychoanalyst
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Services: |
Psychotherapy/Counseling Telehealth (Video/Phone) Therapy
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Session Formats: |
Individual Couples Family Group
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Practice Description: |
Since the emergence of COVID-19, I have given up my office in New York, which was at 207 E. 15th Street in Manhattan. I now do online therapy via Zoom, and after several years experience my practice has grown larger than it was in my office, and I have come to find that the up-close, face to face online format is just as effective, if not more so, than in-person therapy.
Although trained as a psychoanalyst at the Washington Square Institute in New York, I have developed my own way of doing therapy. I am not a Freudian or a Jungian, but I can use both modalities; however, my version of psychoanalysis is much more flexible than most, and I treat each client as a person, not an object, and emphasize our relationship. My job is to listen to you empathically and carefully, perhaps more carefully than you've ever been listened to before. I tune into you, become familiar with your issues then encourage you to take the lead in your therapy. I step back and let you have the floor, only interceding if I have something to say that will advance you further to your goals. I will converse with you as a fellow human on the road to self-discovery, and we will talk about our relationship, which will in time have the same problems as your relationship outside the therapy. I will use whatever modality works with you, psychoanalysis, CBT, gestalt, psychodrama, dream interpretation, journaling, role play or primal therapy.
To become a worthwhile therapist, I have had a thorough training and have had years of my own psychotherapy, which has been invaluable in calming my own demons. I have authored over 30 books, including some bestselling titles in psychology, including 101 COMMON THERAPEUTIC BLUNDERS, PSYCHOTHERAPY WITH PEOPLE IN THE ARTS, THE COUPLE WHO FELL IN HATE, and THE DICTIONARY OF DREAM INTERPRETATION, and also made written, directed and produced two feature films. I am now a senior citizen and have attained a degree of maturity and sanity so that I can be a useful guide in your journey to your own self-actualization.
I accept several insurance plans, including Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Humana, and Healthfirst (the essential plan). I am a New York State Licensed Psychoanalyst and therefore only see clients who reside in New York State. I also work with clients around the world who negotiate an out-of-pocket fee. If you'd like more information about me, please check out my website, www.drschoenewolf.com, which has more information about my background and books and also contains a short video. I I look forward to your phone, message or email request. Let's team up and get started.
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Practice Specialties or Interests:
(Strengths are in bold text) |
Anxiety Depression Child Abuse Anger Management Domestic Violence Eating Disorders Men's Issues Parenting Issues Sexual Dysfunction Stress Management
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Age Specialties: |
Adolescents Adults
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Treatment Approaches: |
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Gestalt Therapy Jungian Therapy Psychoanalytic Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Transactional Analysis
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Additional Demographic Expertise: |
Buddhist Christian
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Education: |
Ph.D., The Union Institute, Cincinnati, OH, 1980
M.A., California State U., Dominguez Hills, CA., 1978
B.A., Goddard College, Plainfield, VT, 1975
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License #: |
000247 |
Licensed In: |
New York |
Additional Licenses/ Certifications: |
Certificate in Psychoanalysis, Washington Square Institute, New York, 1984 |
Professional Affiliations: |
 | National Association for the Advancement of Psychoanalysis |  | Association for Psychological Science |
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Fee Schedule: |
Insurance copay rates vary by Insurance Company; check your policy. Out-of-pocket rates start at $200 per session but can be negotiated according to your financial situation. |
Accepted Insurance: |
Aetna Blue Cross Blue Shield Cigna Empire BlueCross BlueShield Healthfirst Highmark Humana Independence Blue Cross
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Office Hours: |
Monday-Thursday, 8 am - 9 pm |
Additional Comments: |
Feel free to try me for a few sessions. I will try my best to be a dedicated partner in your journey to self-actualization. |
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In Practice Since: 1980 | Gender: Male | Accepting New Clients: Yes | Sliding Fee Scale: Yes | Prescribe Medication: No |
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Books, Poems and Drawings |
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