Counselors and Psychiatrists Anne-Britt Ekert Rothstein, Ph.D. | Therapy and Counseling

I am originally from southern Germany and came to New York in the 1990s. Given my own immigration experience -having navigated making a life in New York, pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees- I have a deep understanding of what this experience is like. As a now long-time resident of the US with strong cultural ties to Europe, I appreciate what it takes to integrate different cultural sensitivities. My own experiences have naturally informed and shaped my thinking as a psychologist. I have a passion for working with families who are finding their feet in the US, be it for just a few years as an expat or transitioning into becoming a long-term resident. I work with children & parents, teens as well as adults of all ages. I bring to the therapeutic process a focused presence, a sense of humor, and a strong belief that growth emerges from insight and self-knowledge. My approach is psychodynamically informed and I implement cognitive-behavioral techniques as appropriate. My clinical style is interactive, collaborative, warm and respectful. I have offices in Hartsdale, Westchester, NY, and on the UWS of Manhattan. . In January of 2020 I became the consulting psychologist at the German International School in White Plains, New York, K through 12 grades. However, in response to the Corona Virus, I am now exclusively working with clients remotely. I have utilized telemental health for some time and am experienced in this modality and able to provide effective, secure and HIPPA compliant telehealth services.

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• Young Children & Parents

Potty and sleep troubles, difficulties with separations, adjusting to moves, behavior issues, school, and social difficulties. I either work with the parent(s) in parent guidance or with the child in play therapy or a combination of both, dependent on the family needs.

• Teens

Issues around independence, identity, sexuality, social concerns, and relationships, as well as mood and anxiety symptoms. I work with teens in a problem-focused manner, either one-on-one or with additional family and/or parent sessions when indicated.

• Adults

Issues including anxiety, depression, career development, marital and family problems, adjusting to life changes, difficult relationships, divorce, stress, as well as physical health-related concerns.

Clinical Specialties

Anxiety – Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Depression – Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Divorce & separation – Questioning or feeling unsatisfied in your relationship; contemplation and navigation of separation; addressing issues of power, voice, and communication challenges

Life transitions – Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress

Relationships – Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating

Parenting – Helping parents develop and implement strategies to address challenges that arise throughout childrearing; managing stress and increasing support

Work stress – Managing overwhelming stress and expectations; increasing effective ways of restoring and maintaining emotional stability and health; addressing challenging relationships with coworkers and bosses.