Evidence-based support for life’s real challenges.
Welcoming patients in New York, virtually or in-person.
Office photography by Trevor Parker.
Meet Dr. Black
A thoughtful, individualized approach to psychiatric care.
Dr. Black is a board-certified, Harvard-trained psychiatrist with advanced clinical training at Massachusetts General Hospital and McLean Hospital. She specializes in the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders, personality disorders, trauma-related conditions, and neurodevelopmental differences such as autism and ADHD. Her practice integrates psychodynamic insight with structured, research-supported therapies, offering a comprehensive and collaborative approach tailored to each patient’s unique history, strengths, and goals.
Experience
A commitment to both clinical excellence and compassionate, individualized care.
Dr. Black’s training and perspective reflect a commitment to both clinical excellence and compassionate, individualized care. She completed her adult psychiatry residency at Massachusetts General Hospital and McLean Hospital through Harvard Medical School, and holds additional degrees from Duke, NYU Wagner, and Cornell. Her experience spans trauma recovery, complex life transitions, and neurodevelopmental care — always centered on understanding the full context of each patient’s life.
Services
Psychiatric Evaluations
An evaluation includes a clinical interview and review of your history to identify and describe current emotional or behavioral concerns. This may include a formal diagnosis and always includes recommendations for next steps, which could involve medication options, therapy modalities, or adjunctive treatment.
75 minutes
Psychotherapy
Dr. Black draws on psychoanalytic principles as well as techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and mentalization-based therapy (MBT). Depending on individual needs, therapy may be short-term (6–12 sessions) or longer term. For clients receiving therapy, medication management is included.
45 minutes
Medication Management
These are considered follow-up appointments for already established patients. The purpose of these appointments is to assess medication regimens, identify potential drug interactions or side effects, provide education about psychoactive drugs, and adjust dosing and medications as needed.
30 minutes
Couples Therapy
Couples therapy can help couples navigate repetitive conflict, life and relationship transitions, family planning, and intimacy. Couples therapy is offered on a case-by-case basis, both for established and new clients. Therapy can be provided via a short-term series of 6-10 sessions, or on a longer-term basis.
60 minutes
Our Office
Located at 276 5th Avenue, Suite 605
Initial consultations are available for those seeking collaborative, research-informed care in a private and supportive setting. Flexible scheduling is offered for individuals, couples, and families.