Dr. Erika Updegrove, PsyD

Dr. Erika Updegrove, PsyD

Psychologist
NY
4.71
“Erika is warm, empathetic, and insightful. She has the ability to understand what you need in the moment, whether that's forcing you to delve deeper through discerning questions or offering actionable and practical suggestions. Throughout the process Erika makes you feel understood and comfortable. Couldn't recommend more highly!”
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Highly recommended
93% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
100% of patients waited less than 30 minutes
New patient appointments
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What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.71

Average wait time

4.92

Bedside manner

5.00
“Erika is warm, empathetic, and insightful. She has the ability to understand what you need in the moment, whether that's forcing you to delve deeper through discerning questions or offering actionable and practical suggestions. Throughout the process Erika makes you feel understood and comfortable. Couldn't recommend more highly!”
Initials hiddenMore than 1 year ago
“Erika provides a safe environment to open up and feel understood without any judgement. She helped me understand my own behavior and what I was going through. She helped me reflect on my past in a way I could make informed decisions for my future. All in all, very helpful!”
LTMore than 1 year ago

About Dr. Erika Updegrove

Focus areas

EMDR Therapy
Psychotherapy

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
Applied Behavioral Analysis
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Attachment-based
Compassion Focused

Identity

Gender

Female

Sexuality

Straight

Faith

Buddhist

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Erika Updegrove

Dr. Erika Updegrove is a seasoned Licensed Psychologist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst based in New York City. She earned her PsyD in Clinical Psychology from William James College. Dr. Updegrove assists clients in acquiring the necessary skills and understanding to break longstanding maladaptive patterns while remaining warm, compassionate, and candid. She is trained in EMDR through telehealth platforms and utilizes the Gottman Method for couples work.

What should a new client know about working with you?

Dr. Updegrove is warm, relational and forthright in her approach. She focuses her treatment approach to best meet your goals.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

Initial sessions with Dr. Updegrove begin with dialogue surrounding current difficulties and issues. She will then collaborate with the client to assess which approach best meets the clients needs. Following sessions remain informal with an underlying emphasis on achieving desired outcomes.

In-network insurances

Dr. Erika Updegrove is not in-network with any insurances

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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $300 for 45 minutes
Ongoing session: $300 for 45 minutes

    Popular visit reasons

    Depression
    Humanistic Therapy
    New Patient Visit
    Psychotherapy
    Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
    Sleep Problems
    Worry
    Young Adult Issues
    Depression
    Humanistic Therapy
    New Patient Visit
    Psychotherapy

    Education and background

    Practice names

    Education and training

    • William James College, PsyD in Clinical Psychology

    Professional memberships

    • American Psychological Association

    NPI number

    1811278575

    Patient reviews

    All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
    Overall rating
    4.71
    Wait time
    4.92
    Bedside manner
    5.00
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    Erika is outstanding! I can't wait to continue working with her!
    Verified patient
    Incredibly helpful!
    Verified patient
    Erika is warm, empathetic, and insightful. She has the ability to understand what you need in the moment, whether that's forcing you to delve deeper through discerning questions or offering actionable and practical suggestions. Throughout the process Erika makes you feel understood and comfortable. Couldn't recommend more highly!
    What I appreciate most about Erika is her ability to know exactly what I need. There are times I need her to just listen, and times I need her to call me out and not be afraid to be honest. It shows how she is really skilled in what she does.
    Erika helped me work through what was possibly the hardest and most emotionally stressful stage of my life. She helped me grapple with my emotions, focus on my desired outcomes and was respectful, supportive and encouraging throughout. I have nothing but positive things to say about her and her professionalism
    I would highly recommend Erika, she is very patient and caring. After trying several different types of therapy, I found her style worked well for me. She has a very approachable non-judgmental style, in a very comfortable setting. She is always very considerate and on time.
    I had been struggling with depression after a breakup with my partner. Dr. Updegrove helped me to feel happier. I was devastated and hopeless but she helped me focus on what I want out of life and helped me build the confidence I needed to get those things. I am so grateful that I met her!
    Erika provides a safe environment to open up and feel understood without any judgement. She helped me understand my own behavior and what I was going through. She helped me reflect on my past in a way I could make informed decisions for my future. All in all, very helpful!
    She's wonderful! Very friendly, compassionate and so easy to talk to even about very difficult issues. Never judges or makes you feel silly. Love her!
    Dr Updegrove has helped me more than words can describe. I’ll be forever grateful and am so happy we found each other. We have formed a special bond and she is fabulous in helping me learn how it live, love, enjoy and grow as a human being.
    Verified patient
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    What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Erika Updegrove?

    Dr. Erika Updegrove frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Erika Updegrove on their profile.

    What languages does Dr. Erika Updegrove speak?

    Dr. Erika Updegrove speaks English.

    How do patients rate Dr. Erika Updegrove in reviews?

    14 patients have reviewed Dr. Erika Updegrove. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.71/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.92/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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