Sylvia Ryszewska, PhD

For the last ten years, Dr. Ryszewska has worked in various settings with families who present with a wide variety of care needs. She’s adept at conducting psychological assessments, therapy, skills training, and parent coaching. Dr. Ryszewska is an advocate of early intervention and is passionate about teaching the coping mechanisms that help kids and families navigate challenges.Her care is rooted in collaborative support, and she employs a direct and non-judgmental communication style. Dr. Ryszewska holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology, is trained and certified in multiple therapeutic approaches, and is licensed in New York.

Languages Spoken: English

Professional Summary

Licensing and Education: Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Master of Arts in Human Development (MA), Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology (PhD)

Trainings and Certifications: Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Parent Management Training (PMT), Parent Behavior Management Training (PBMT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)

Licensed in: New York (025840)

Focus Areas: Anxiety, Depression, Disruptive Behaviors, Trauma, ADHD, Sleep, OCD, Grief, Divorce/Separation, Life transitions, Anger management, LGBQ+, TGNC, BIPOC

Q&A with Dr. Ryszewska

What experience do you have working with families?

I have spent over a decade working with families in different settings and levels of care: schools, outpatient clinics, private practice, inpatient units, and psychiatric emergency rooms. I have experience conducting psychodiagnostic assessments, individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, skills training, and parent coaching.

What inspired you to become a therapist?

I knew I always wanted to work with children and families in some capacity - I am a strong advocate of early intervention and want children and families to have the necessary coping skills to navigate life effectively as it can, and does, change the trajectory of their lives.

What are your strengths?

I am warm, curious, supportive, non-judgmental, collaborative, and clear and direct in my communication.

What else would you like families to know about you?

I look forward to working with your family and meeting our goals together!