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Leah Wachtel, PhD

Psychologist

4.92

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All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.

Overall rating

4.92

Wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

4.91

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Today, Apr 23 – Wed, May 6

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Patient reviews

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Overall rating

4.92

Wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

4.91

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Dr. Wachtel is a thoughtful and empathetic provider who is amazing at cutting to the heart of your issues and helping you see people and situations from new angles.

ZLVerified patient

My adult son and I in the midst of therapy with Dr. Wachtel that I postponed for years. We started with another therapist and it was not ideal. Our sessions with Dr. Wachtel has made me reflect and recognize that some of my behaviors and occurrences in my son's early life and teenage years were traumatic to him. Dr. Wachtel has been instrumental in helping me reach this point. With Dr. Wactel's help, hopefully, my son and I will continue to heal our relationship.

CKVerified patient

Dr. W. Is always on time and knowledgeable with my diagnosis and ongoing challenges. She is always willing to listen to the challenges that come up in your every day life to help you find your own answers and path of healing and health. She enlightens your life gently by Picking out the “stand out” statement that you share for the day and drawing the meaning out from that. You will see your life clearer by working with Dr. Wachtel. She Warmly and non- threateningly leads you toward inner strength. I have found my thinking, goals and abilities are much clearer and stronger after a session with this compassionate yet very strong doctor. She brings proper perspective and focus back to you.

STVerified patient

Leah and I have been working together through some really hard relationship & mid age struggles for several months now. She creates an open & respectful space for discussion, sharing, venting, questioning… She is non-judgemental, kind and supportive. Our sessions have given me comfort and assurance and I would highly recommend working with Leah.

BPVerified patient

I have found Leah to be a thoughtful, compassionate and warm therapist whose sessions I have come to look forward to each week. She has a calm demeanor and I felt at ease in her presence right away. I feel that we have accomplished a good deal in our sessions and I am confident that we’ll continue this success moving forward. Administratively, I’ve also been really pleased with the practice. Getting an appointment was not an issue, and my initial consultation was very comfortable and easy to schedule. I’ve never waited longer than two minutes in the waiting room (rare for NYC)!

ABVerified patient

Working with Dr. Wachtel has been really helpful. I feel I have made meaningful progress and will continue to do so with the tools, skills, and space she has provided. She is very kind, patient, thoughtful, and flexible (she has accommodated a number of last minute changes between in-person and virtual sessions!), and provides a great space (whether in-person or online) for working through issues. I've enjoyed our work together and would recommend her to others!

JSVerified patient

I've always been impressed with Dr. Watchel's professionalism, compassion, and empathy in the sessions that I have with her Leah has a deep understanding of the human psyche and a genuine desire to help people. She is able to create a safe and supportive environment where I feel comfortable sharing my thoughts and feelings. Something specific that I appreciate about my sessions with Dr. Wachtel is that she is an incredible listener. Giving her clients space to talk through their feelings, emotions, situations, etc. Lastly, she has remained flexible on logistical pieces like virtual vs in-person, day of the week, etc which truly allows me to be in the best headspace possible while we meet. I highly recommend Dr. Wachtel!

DSVerified patient

Dr. Wachtel took the time to truly listen and ask detailed questions to probe further and ensure she understands the issues. What I find truly helpful is that each session seems to build upon the previous one. She ties in details from things that I have mentioned in previous sessions, which slowly uncovers feelings/behaviors that are all interrelated. I have had several "aha" moments which provide incredible insight. Those are the points in therapy that I was seeking. I am grateful for her help.

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