Melissa Platt
Montefiore Medical Center
Attending Psychologist
Elmsford, New York
United States
Highest Degree Held: Psy.D.
Specialties: Mindfulness, Trauma, and Neurodivergence
Types of Clients: Adults
Languages spoken: English
Licensures/Certifications: Licensed psychologist in NY
ACT/CBS Background and Training: Attended La Salle University. During that time I was part of LeeAnn Cardaciotto's Mindfulness Research team and completed my dissertation on clients' experiences of the therapy relationship with therapists who meditate. I have attended the following trainings: Meaning and Development of the Therapeutic Relationship with Kelly Wilson, An Introduction to Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) for Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) & CBT Practitioners with Dennis Tirch, PhD, Brief Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction with Chris Molnar, PhD, and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) for the Treatment of Mood Disorders with Zindel Segal, PhD.
ACT/CBS Experience: I use ACT with clients.