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President

Lindsay Tulchin, Ph.D.

It is an honor to be writing this as the incoming president of the NYC-CBT. I love this community and I’m proud of how we have navigated the challenges faced over the past several years, as well as how we’ve taken advantage of creating new opportunities for learning and collaboration. As we look to the future, I am reminded of the profound impact that CBT has on our communities. The work we do is not just a profession but a calling—a commitment to making a tangible difference in the lives of those we help.

I’d like to extend my heartfelt thanks to our outgoing president, Anna Edwards, whose leadership and dedication have been exemplary. She has paved the way for significant progress within our association and has been an inspiration for us all. Our mission as an association is to advance the practice of CBT, support our members, and promote the importance of mental health in our society. In the coming term, I am eager to focus on the following key areas:

Enhancing Professional Development: We will continue to offer cutting-edge training and resources, ensuring that our members have access to the latest research and techniques in CBT. Lifelong learning is crucial in our field, and I am committed to providing opportunities for growth and development.
Strengthening Community Engagement: It is essential that we deepen our connections within the community and raise awareness about the benefits of CBT. Through outreach programs and networking events, we can hope to engage new members, including students, and foster deeper connections amongst current members.

Neither of these goals can be achieved without your active participation and support. Each of you brings unique skills, perspectives, and experiences to our association, and it is through our collective efforts that we will continue to thrive and make a lasting difference.

As we move forward, I encourage each of you to stay engaged, share your ideas, and get involved. Together, we can build on the strong foundation that has been established and continue to advance the practice and understanding of CBT. I look forward to collaborating with you all and achieving great things together in the years ahead.

Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychology in Psychiatry, Weill Cornell Medical College
Adjunct Clinicial Supervisor, Yeshiva University Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology
Partner and Director, NY Cognitive (www.nycognitive.com)
Website: www.lindsaytulchin.com

Past President

Anna R. Edwards, PhD

Coming soon…

Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychology in Psychiatry, Weill Cornell Medical College
Director and Founder, New York Anxiety Treatment Center
Certified Advanced Schema Therapist
Website: www.nyanxietytreatment.com

Ruth Lippin, LCSW, JD
President - Elect
- Private Practice, Upper West Side, NY, NY
- Co-Chair, ADAA Child & Adolescent SIG
- Recipient, ADAA Clinician Outreach Award
- IOCDF Pediatric BTTI certified therapist
- Website: www.RuthLippin.com
Robert Leahy, PhD
Honorary Lifetime President
- Distinguished Founding Fellow - Academy of Cognitive Therapy
- Recipient of Aaron T Beck Award
- Clinical Professor of Psychology in Psychiatry - Weill Cornell Medical College
- Recipient of Outstanding Clinician Award, ABCT
- Author/Editor of 29 books (in 23 languages)
- Former President of ABCT, Academy of Cognitive Therapy, and International Association of Cognitive Psychotherapy
- Website: www.cognitivetherapynyc.com
Jessica A. Latack, PhD
Treasurer
- Director and Founder, Central Park Psychological Services
- Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychology in Psychiatry, Weill Cornell Medical College
- Supervising Psychologist, The Motherhood Center of New York
- Website: www.centralparkpsych.com
Jason Duncan, PhD
Executive Secretary
- Founder, CEO, and Chief Psychologist of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Assessment Associates – a multi-clinician evidence-based private practice operating throughout the Tri-state area
- Trained in CBT through premier institutions, such as the American Institute of Cognitive Therapy and the Beck Institute.
- Host of Sanity, a leading evidence-based practice podcast that hosts interviews of experts and renowned mental health professionals to educate clinicians, interested consumers, and psychology enthusiasts.
- Committee member of NYC-CBT (Technology and Events)
- Local Conference Arrangement Chair for ABCT
- Website: CBTAAA.com
Rachel Freed, Ph.D.
Representative at Large
- Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Mount Sinai Faculty Practice
- Supervising Psychologist for the The Depression and Anxiety Center for Discovery and Treatment (DAC) at Mount Sinai
- Editorial Board: Research on Child and Adolescent Psychopathology
- Website: https://profiles.mountsinai.org/rachel-d-freed
Terri Bacow, Ph.D.
Representative at Large
- Private Practice, Upper West Side NYC
- Author of Goodbye, Anxiety: A Guided Journal for Overcoming Worry
- Clinical Instructor at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- Adjunct Instructor at the New York University Department of Applied Psychology
- Website: https://www.drterribacow.com/