CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
PARK AVENUE MENTAL HEALTH
Jonathan Kent, PsyD
Licensed Practicing Psychologist
Dr. Kent is a licensed psychologist with expertise in evidence based psychotherapy and psychological/neuropsychological assessment.
Dr. Kent specializes in scientifically validated psychological treatments including Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, Rational-Emotive Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. He works with adults, children, couples, and families with a focus on healing of complex psychological traumas, anxiety, depression, anger management, life-changes and work related issues. Treatment with Dr. Kent is provided in office or via video conferencing.
As a trained neuropsychologist, Dr. Kent is also an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of neurological and neurodevelopmental disorders, and their impact on functioning.
In addition to clinical work, Dr. Kent is also active in research. He holds faculty appointment in the Department of Psychiatry at New York University School of Medicine and is a visiting scientist in the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Northwell health.
I provide both individual and couple therapy. I practice cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), integrating skills from various schools of psychology (e.g., skills from dialectical behavior therapy). For couple therapy, I practice cognitive-behavioral couple therapy (CBCT) and emotionally focused therapy (EFT).
Following a principle-driven approach to therapy, I tailor strategies of CBT and ACT to meet each client's specific goals. Besides, I implement formal evidence-based protocols when treating specific conditions. These include:
Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy for OCD
Exposure-based therapies for anxiety disorders (e.g., panic disorders, social anxiety disorders)
Behavioral Activation for depression
What to expect:
Phone Consultation: Before we meet, I would like to speak with you during a 15-20 minute phone call to get to know you, gather preliminary information on your clinical needs, and answer questions you will have at the time. There is no charge for this phone consultation.
Intake Assessment: The goal of this 60-minute session is for me to get a deeper understanding of your concerns and goals for therapy. Based on your clinical presentations, a preliminary treatment plan will be discussed with you. I will also answer questions about treatment and help you understand what to expect going forward.
Therapy: Therapy sessions are typically 30-45 minutes long (45-60 for couple therapy). I believe the goal of therapy is to reach a point where you are free from therapy. During the initial stage of therapy (first 5-10 sessions), I often take more of lead and set up the foundation for treatment success. Overtime, I would invite you to gradually become the "captain of the ship," where I take a step back and walk along side your journey. Eventually, we conclude the therapy work and you walk away with confidence to move life forward.