About
Personal Statement
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Assistant Professor of Psychology in Clinical Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medical College. I provide psychotherapy to adults throughout the life cycle in both the student mental health department and faculty practice. I work within a psychodynamic and relational framework and approach clients with an empathic and nonjudgmental style to facilitate the process of healing and finding unique attributes and strengths to overcome adversity and thrive.
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Grief
Biography
Dr. Licht holds an undergraduate degree in human development and family studies from Cornell University and a Doctor of Psychology degree from George Washington University. She completed pre-and post-doctoral training at Creedmoor Psychiatric Center and obtained some additional postdoctoral training in psychoanalysis and psychotherapy at the Gordon F. Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies at Adelphi University. Prior to joining Weill Cornell Medicine, Dr. Licht had a range of clinical experiences and has worked at the Mount Sinai Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention Program, the Georgetown University Counseling Center and the Superior Courts of the District of Columbia. Additionally, she has 15 years of leadership experience in student mental health serving as the Director of Counseling and Career Services at SUNY College at Old Westbury, and the Senior Director of Counseling and Accessibility Services at LIM College, the college for the business of fashion in New York City.
Research
Credentials
Clinical and Academic Positions
- Assistant Attending Psychologist - NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
- Assistant Professor of Psychology in Clinical Psychiatry - Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University
Education and Training
- Psy.D., George Washington University, 2005
- B.S., Cornell University, 1997
Insurance
Insurance Plans Accepted
The following represents most of the managed care plans accepted by this doctor. If your insurance carrier does not appear here please contact the doctor’s office as they may have individual contracts not included on this site.
* indicates this doctor is no longer accepting new patients with this insurance plan.
- Aetna Weill Cornell Employee Managed Care Plan
- Aetna Weill Cornell Employee PPO Plan
- Aetna-NYP - EPO/POS
- Rockefeller University - Trustmark
Locations and Appointments
External Relationships
External Relationships
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No External Relationships Reported