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Mary Gallagher(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Psychologist, PsyD
New York
Anxiety-Depression-Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)-Trauma-Mindfulness-
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Professional statement

Dr. Mary Gallagher is a psychologist in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn specializing in anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), trauma, mindfulness, and compulsive behaviors. She received pre-doctoral training at the Montefiore Medical Center and went on to receive her Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology from Yeshiva University’s Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology. She is a skilled clinician, highly competent in providing individual, family, and group therapy teenagers, young adults, and adults.

Having received specialized training in both focus areas, Dr. Gallagher’s area of expertise lies in supporting individuals with OCD and trauma. For clients with OCD, she takes an evidence-based approach using exposure response therapy, gently guiding individuals to be exposed to their fear or compulsive ritual in a very structured way. For clients with trauma, she uses prolonged exposure or cognitive processing therapy and draws upon dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) and works with each individual to build coping skills, unique to each person’s symptoms. At the heart of her practice is a focus on helping clients, particularly those with anxiety or depression, with emotion regulation by helping them build skills to identify and change how they feel.

Dr. Gallagher has a special interest in working in working with teenagers and young adults. She approaches treatment with compassion and empathy, creating an atmosphere that is validating and change-oriented.


Message to clients

Dr. Gallagher provides treatment that is approachable, evidence-based, and individualized to each client. Her goal is to help clients learn how to cope with stress and emotions more effectively and create healthier patterns of thinking and behaving.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 11 years

Private Practice
Center for Cognitive & Dialectical Behavior Therapy (CCDBT)
Montefiore Medical Center

Yeshiva University Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology Albert Einstein College of Medicine, MA & PsyD, 2013
Duke University, BS, 2008

Licensure

New York: 020719

Languages

English

Specialties

Anxiety - Generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic attacks, phobias

Depression - Sleep and energy disruption, overall mood disturbance, inability to enjoy yourself, and difficulty being motivated, amongst many other symptoms

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) - Using exposure and response prevention to help clients confront OCD, e.g. concern with and/or fear of germs and becoming 'contaminated'

Trauma - Including dealing with past sexual assault, childhood trauma, environmental trauma (e.g. witnessing/experiencing violence), PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder)

Mindfulness - Focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations




Clientele

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

Locations & Hours


Insurance

Mary Gallagher is not in-network with any insurances.

Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.


Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$350 (45min)

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