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Josh Bochner

Psychologist, PhD
New York
Anxiety-Depression-Relationship issues-Life transitions-Personality disorders-Mood disorders-Couples counseling-Family counseling-

Many health insurance plans reimburse 50-80% of session fees with out-of-network therapists. Learn if your plan qualifies.

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Professional statement

Dr. Shia Bochner is a Clinical Psychologist in New York City who specializes in treating anxiety, depression, personality disorders, relationship difficulties, and trauma. His practice is open to teenagers, adults across the lifespan, couples, and families. 

Many of Dr. Bochner’s clients are struggling to figure out how to get where they want to be in their personal lives or relationships. Other clients are experiencing more acute and distressing difficulties, such as severe depression and intense anxiety His integrative psychodynamic approach allows clients to gain insight into their distress while also actively addressing the current difficulties. His insight-oriented and proactive approach leaves patients with the ability to be in better control of their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Through treatment, Dr. Bochner hopes to help his clients chart their best course towards a psychologically healthy lifestyle.

Dr. Bochner's practice is located in Chelsea, with easy access to most subway lines.


Message to clients

Psychological related struggles are very real and sometimes painful but also very possible to change for the better. Keep in mind that your current difficulties is a result of many challenges and difficulties throughout your life. Therapy is an effort to deconstruct, to untangle, a complex web of thoughts, feelings, emotions, and memories that stands in the way of the authentic you, sometimes hidden in all the chaos. Psychotherapy is a deeply personal journey, where the therapeutic relationship itself becomes part of a meaningful healing process.


Work and Education

Private practice
Madison Park Psychological Services
New York Psychoanalytic Society and Institute
Mount Sinai Hospital
Touro College Psychology Department, Professor
Satellite Academy High School
Institute for Psychoanalytic Training and Research
Newark Beth Israel Hospital
Brooklyn College Counseling Center

Fielding Graduate University, PhD, 2018

Licensure

New York: 023119

Languages

English, Yiddish

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

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

Life transitions - Coping and adjusting to difficult or impactful life changes, such as family conflict, lifestyle changes, religious related difficulties, intergenerational related challenges, moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, career changes, separation and divorce

Personality disorders - Addressing deeply rooted patterns that contribute to compromised functioning and lifestyles

Mood disorders - Depression, dysthymia (mild depression), bipolar disorders, hormone-related mood issues, i.e. Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) and postpartum depression, adjustment disorder with depression

Couples counseling - Addressing relationship challenges and life transitions; strengthening communication and feelings of security, desire, connection, and love

Family counseling - Helping families bond and address difficulties in relationships between family members




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Parents
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

  • Aetna

Out-of-pocket fees

Get reimbursed for sessions with Josh Bochner

Many health insurance plans reimburse 50-80% of session fees with out-of-network therapists. Learn if your health insurance plan qualifies.

  • Individual sessions:$260 (45min)
  • Sliding scale:$200 - $260
  • Initial session:$260 (60min)
  • Couples sessions:$300 (60min)
  • Family sessions:$300 (60min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing
Therapist's note

If you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement, Dr. Bochner can provide you with paperwork for your insurance company. He can also submit claims directly to the insurance company.