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Dr. Mary Clifford, Psychologist

Stress, Anxiety Trauma, Abuse Self esteem, Motivation Depression Coping with life changes
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About me

Welcome! It takes courage to take the first steps to a happier life! I am really proud of you because you're worth it! My name is Dr. Mary Ellen Clifford, and I am a New York State Licensed Clinical Psychologist; Certification in Positive Psychology; New York State Certified School Psychologist and Certified Life/Health Coach. I hold a dual doctorate in Clinical and School Psychology; a Masters in Counseling Psychology; and a Masters in Education. I have been working with children, adolescents, adults and parents for over 20 years. I have extensive experience in a wide variety of issues, including working with individuals with depression and anxiety, relationship issues, health coaching, life transitions, parenting, high conflict divorce, parallel parenting / co-parenting, addiction/recovery and behavioral problems.

I utilize a highly individualized approach, and work within a multimodal approach to therapy, depending on your needs, goals and input. Modalities incorporated into therapy include yet not limited to: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (the way you think effects your behavior)Psychodynamic Therapy(how your childhood experiences effect you currently) ; Solution Focused Therapy and Acceptance/Commitment Therapy.

My style is interactive with compassion. Each of my Patients is treated with respect, empathy and warmth. You'll feel understood, listened to and appreciated. I hold the trust of my Patients within the upmost regard. You'll feel supported and validated and your self esteem and confidence will be lifted after our sessions. We'll actively work together to get you feeling whole again.

So, welcome to the Journey and it would be my pleasure and honor to work with you!

Professional experience

25yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Trauma, Abuse Self esteem, Motivation Depression Coping with life changes

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

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License information

NY Psychologist 017001

Reviews

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Dr. Clifford is excellent! I was apprehensive about therapy, she made me feel very comfortable right from the get go and now I look forward to speaking with her every week. She is very knowledgeable, respectful, and I can tell she cares. She has really helped me change my life. Highly recommended her!

Written on Nov 30, 2024 after therapy with Mary for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and parenting issues

Dr. Clifford has a relaxed approach to therapy with an effective approach grounded in evidence enriched with her experiences helping individuals through various modalities. Two thumbs-up!

Written on Nov 26, 2024 after therapy with Mary for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Competent, empathetic, and personable.

Written on Nov 25, 2024 after therapy with Mary for 3 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Dr. Clifford is a wonderful listening ear who provides perspective that I may not have recognized without her guidance. Even on weeks where I am in a good mental space, I appreciate our sessions!

Written on Nov 03, 2024 after therapy with Mary for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Amazing.

Written on Oct 22, 2024 after therapy with Mary for 1 month on issues concerning trauma and abuse, parenting issues, anger management, and career difficulties

Dr. Clifford is warm, welcoming, and understanding. What a breath of fresh air! She clearly loves what she does and I leave sessions feeling seen, heard, and most importantly, helped.

Written on Sep 24, 2024 after therapy with Mary for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem