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Dr. Wendy Alfaro, PsyD

Dr. Wendy Alfaro, PsyD

Psychologist
NY
Dr. Wendy Alfaro holds a PsyD in Clinical and School Psychology from Kean University, a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Columbia University, and a Bachelor's degree from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. She also completed a fellowship in psychology at Montefiore Medical Center. Dr. Alfaro has specialty training in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral treatment, behavioral health care, and mindfulness- and acceptance-based approaches to care. Her work focuses on bringing healing to people who have experienced traumatic or stressful events. Additionally, she supports individuals in developing healthy perceptions of themselves to foster psychological well-being. Clients can expect to deepen their understanding of self and move toward their desired goals or outcomes. Her training emphasizes helping clients manage negative thoughts, emotions, or circumstances by fostering psychological flexibility. Clients can also expect a supportive space to define their personal values and identify ways to take meaningful action in that direction.

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Overall rating

3.00

About Dr. Wendy Alfaro

Focus areas

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Clientele seen

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

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Strength-Based
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Trauma Focused
Culturally Sensitive

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Getting to know Dr. Wendy Alfaro

Dr. Wendy Alfaro holds a PsyD in Clinical and School Psychology from Kean University, a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Columbia University, and a Bachelor's degree from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. She also completed a fellowship in psychology at Montefiore Medical Center. Dr. Alfaro has specialty training in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral treatment, behavioral health care, and mindfulness- and acceptance-based approaches to care. Her work focuses on bringing healing to people who have experienced traumatic or stressful events. Additionally, she supports individuals in developing healthy perceptions of themselves to foster psychological well-being. Clients can expect to deepen their understanding of self and move toward their desired goals or outcomes. Her training emphasizes helping clients manage negative thoughts, emotions, or circumstances by fostering psychological flexibility. Clients can also expect a supportive space to define their personal values and identify ways to take meaningful action in that direction.

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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Adult Psychotherapy
Anxiety
Depression
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Adult Psychotherapy
Anxiety
Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • Kean University, PsyD in Clinical and School Psychology
  • Columbia University, Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology
  • State University of New York, Stony Brook (Bachelor's)
  • Montefiore Medical Center, Fellowship in Psychology

Professional memberships

  • National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology

Awards and publications

  • Certificate in Advanced Primary Care, Montefiore Medical Center Department of Family and Social Medicine
  • Graduate Assistantship, Kean University
  • National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program Class of 2020

NPI number

1467087353

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Dr. Wendy Alfaro speaks English and Spanish.

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