
Karen Gelder
Psychologist, PhD
I am a licensed psychologist specializing in the treatment of disordered eating and body image concerns, as well as issues related to women's health, pregnancy, miscarriage, and adjustment to significant life transitions such as parenthood, work-family balance, college, career change, and loss. I believe a trusting and collaborative therapeutic relationship is essential in the facilitation of healing, and the process of growth and change. I employ an integrative method, drawing from various theoretical understandings and treatment modalities, to develop an effective approach to address distinct needs.
Additionally, I believe the consideration of multicultural and social factors to be central to the understanding of individual concerns. My style is warm and engaged, aimed at both reducing symptoms and increasing insight into interpersonal patterns, and past influences on current functioning.
As a native Spanish speaker, I also bring extensive experience working bilingually in hospital, college, and private practice settings. In addition to individual psychotherapy, I offer consultation to parents and families on various topics related to child and adolescent development, preparing for the transition to college, and eating and body image concerns.
Call or Email Karen Gelder for a free phone consultation now - (347) 826-5868
Finances
Pay By:
American Express, Cash, Check, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa
Accepted Insurance Plans
- Out of Network
Verify your health insurance coverage when you arrange your first visit.
Qualifications
- Years in Practice: 7 Years
- License: New York / 68020484
- School: Teachers College, Columbia University
- Year Graduated: 2011
Additional Credentials
- Certificate: Teachers College, Columbia University / Ed.M
- Certificate Date: 2003
- Certificate: Women's Mental Health Consortium
- Certificate Date: 2016
Specialties
- Eating Disorders
- Life Transitions
- Relationship Issues
Issues
- Anxiety
- Child or Adolescent
- Depression
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infertility
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Racial Identity
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Women's Issues
Mental Health
- Mood Disorders
Client Focus
Ethnicity:
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak:
Spanish
Age
- Adults
- Adolescents / Teenagers (14 to 19)
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
Modality
- Individuals
- Group
Professional Connections
Last Modified: 27 Jun 2020