About Ask the CBT

Welcome to Ask the Cognitive Behavior Therapist. I would like to start off by telling you about myself. I received my Ph. D in Clinical Psychology, with a concentration in Heath Psychology from Albert Einstein College of Medicine /Yeshiva University and my Masters in Development Psychology from Columbia University.

Interestingly enough while psychology is much more than a career for me, it was not my first career. After I graduated with a BBA in Banking and Finance (high honors, cum laude) from Hofstra University. I worked in commercial banking for a few years, managing retirement funds for large-scale clients. Through this position I was introduced to executive coaching and training, when I was recruited by senior management to become an intra-organizational trainer teaching the preparation course for the series 6 examination, test prep, & organizational skills.

From this position I went on to manage the assets of a Multi-million dollar, privately held group that owned and operated restaurants and retail holdings. While this job was challenging and motivating, it did not satisfy me completely, so I began volunteering at a therapeutic nursery for preschool aged forester care children. I gave a commitment of three mornings a week for one year, and by the end of the year I was ready to embark on a new career.

Since my time at the nursery ( nearly 10 years ago), I have trained at the three major hospitals in New York City under some of the most prestigious clinicians and researchers of the field and have provided thousands of hours of therapy, authored several articles and have appeared on National Television as Behavior Expert.

Currently, I practice as a Cognitive-Behavior Therapist and Executive Health and Wellness Coach in a Manhattan based private practice, where I work with children, adolescents and adults as individuals, couples, and groups. I also host private and public workshops and retreats.

My approach can be described as supportive, hands-on, interactive, straightforward and motivating. There is a heavy influence of positive psychology with an emphasis on lifestyle enhancement that goes beyond just symptom relief. There is  a strong emphasis  on the acquisition of a balanced lifestyle that is designed to keep you moving forward towards  your goals so your life is the most successful and fulfilling it can be.

I use techniques of cognitive restructuring, response prevention, active role-play, real life exposures (where I go with the client somewhere), virtual reality therapy, biofeedback,thought exposure, relaxation therapy, mindfulness and meditative therapies.

For more about my practice and services visit (DrJaymeAlbin.com or SculptNYC.com)
For read or listen to some interviews:
- Dr Jayme Albin on Procrastination

http://shrinkbiz.com/

- Dr. Jayme Albin interviewed on her creative practice http://shrinkbiz.com/blog/

It has, and continues to be an incredibly rewarding experience to help so many people from positions of depression and pain or who have been disabled my a phobia or plagued by anxiety. However, the successes achieved by those who allow me to guide them beyond symptom relief are the most rewarding clients to work with. These clients continue to apply the merits of Cognitive Behavior Therapy and exercise the practice of positive psychology in their lives.

It is my goal  to introduce you to these merits of CBT and to encourage you to practice them or enlist someone to assist you in your practice,  so you too can benefit from all the CBT has to offer.

The purpose of this blog/online forum is to give you accurate feedback, to point you in the right direction, while creating overall awareness for others, not to provide therapy.

My goal is to make the concerns and questions often experienced by those seeking assistance more public so insight can be gained by all.

So feel free to ask questions or raise topics that may apply to any areas of your life, be it:

-Personal relationships (romantic, friends, family, etc)
-Social Dilemmas and Network
-Communication styles
-HEALTH AND WELLNESS (Quitting Smoking, Losing weight, Exercise Routines)
-Insomnia
-Cognitive Performance Enhancement (attention, concentration, memory)
-Motivation and Procrastination
-Stress Management
-Phobias (subways, planes, elevators, crowds, claustrophobia)
-Depression
-Obsessions and Compulsions
-Panic Attacks and Anxiety
-Positive Psychology
-Self-Esteem and Image
-Relaxation techniques
-Meditation
-Habits

I look forward to continuing the experience. Please submit Questions or Comments to jralbin@gmail.com

Dr. Jayme Albin

Dr Jayme Albin
Cognitive Behavior Therapist
Private Practice
CBT Services, New York, NY