Russi Soffer, PsyD
Clinical Specialties/Modalities
Abuse, Anxiety, Depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Relationship Issues, Trauma
Therapy Modalities
Attachment Theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Family Systems, Integrative Therapy, Trauma Therapy
Offers Virtual or In-Person Sessions
Both
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepts Insurance
No
Insurance Accepted
State(s) Licensed in
NY, NJ, PSYPACT Certified
PSYPACT Member?
Yes
Languages Spoken:
English
Ages/Stages Served
About Me
I am a licensed psychologist in NY and NJ, maintaining a small private practice serving adolescents and adults. I also serve as the Director of the Children (and Families) Healing After Trauma (CHAT) Clinic at Rutgers University, where I supervise doctoral students providing trauma-focused treatment to youth and their families.
My clinical experience includes community mental health, inpatient psychiatry, schools, university counseling centers, specialty trauma clinics, and private practice. I received specialized training in PTSD treatment and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) at Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) and Cognitive Behavioral Consultants (CBC), followed by a two-year postdoctoral fellowship at the Child HELP Partnership at St. John's University, where I received advanced training in trauma-focused therapies.
While my foundation is rooted in third-wave cognitive behavioral therapies, including CBT and DBT, my work has increasingly been shaped by relational and trauma-informed perspectives. My therapeutic approach is collaborative, warm, and direct, and I strive to tailor treatment to each client's unique needs and goals.
