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Justina Dillon(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Psychologist, PhD
New York
Trauma-Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)-Alcohol and drug misuse-Depression-Anxiety-College mental health-
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Professional statement

Dr. Justina Dillon is a psychologist with offices in the NoMad neighborhood of Manhattan. She works primarily with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, alcohol and drug use, and relationship difficulties.

She employs a range of evidence-based modalities, including Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and has training in specific trauma-focused treatments, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Prolonged Exposure (PE) for PTSD, and Skills Training in Affect and Interpersonal Regulation (STAIR). She describes her therapeutic style as warm, gentle, and engaged.

Many of Dr. Dillon’s clients come to see her for general issues; sometimes these clients wind up uncovering unprocessed trauma through their work together. Dr. Dillon follows what she calls the scholar-practitioner model of treatment, embracing the integration of research and clinical acumen. In addition to her private practice, in the past she has provided psychotherapy to adults, adolescents, children, and families in inpatient, outpatient, and intensive day program settings, as well as in schools and community clinics.

Dr. Dillon received her PhD from Adelphi University and has been in practice for six years. Her clinical training includes placements at the Center for Motivation and Change, Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Nassau University Medical Center, and the Western Queens Consultation Center. In addition to her private practice, Dr. Dillon has conducted extensive research on the legacy of trauma in post-Soviet Lithuania, and co-authored a chapter about therapist adherence and competence in psychotherapy research for a psychology textbook.


Message to clients

Sometimes life throws challenges our way that make us feel overwhelmed and unhappy. In therapy, you have a safe space to better understand your experiences and explore solutions that would help life feel more fulfilling. It's a collaborative process that increases self-awareness, improves self-esteem, and builds self-efficacy.


Work and Education

Private Practice, Psychologist
New York University, Adjunct Faculty
Center for Motivation and Change, Psychologist

Adelphi University, Ph.D., 2017
Columbia University, B.A., 2010

Licensure

New York: 022878

Languages

English, Lithuanian

Specialties

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) - Healing painful experiences and memories from the past

Alcohol and drug misuse - Reducing and preventing the negative impact of drug and alcohol use and addictions on physical, emotional, and relational health

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

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

College mental health - Specialized strategies for common issues of young adulthood, including school and career stressors, support around healthy relationships, existential concerns, drug or alcohol issues, eating disorders, and anxiety and/or depression




Clientele

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

Locations & Hours

If my availability changes, I have additional clinicians in my practice who might also be able to help.


Insurance

  • Beacon Health Options
  • NYU Student Health Insurance (Wellfleet / Cigna PPO)

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$300
  • Sliding scale:$200 - $300

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
Payment options
  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Venmo
  • Zelle
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • Monthly
  • Every other week
  • Multiple times a week
  • As needed