What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.63
Average wait time
4.74
Bedside manner
4.72
“My wife and I explored and interviewed multiple practises until we settled upon Vienna Praxis and Dr Vospernick. Not only is the practise highly accommodating and responsive, the approach and style was exactly what we were looking for and has been instrumental on helping us navigate relationship, and parenting issues. ”
AHMore than 1 year ago
“Awesome practice. Petra has had some of the biggest positive impact on my life as anyone I've met. Randi is also amazing and handles all insurance claims with ease. ”
CKMore than 1 year ago
About Dr. Petra Vospernik
Focus areas
Analytical Therapy / Psychoanalysis
Couples Therapy
Psychotherapy
Anxiety
Depression
Stress
Behavioral Therapy
Psychological Trauma
Clientele seen
Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Groups
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Attachment-based
Compassion Focused
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Culturally Sensitive
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Dialectical (DBT)
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English, German
Getting to know Dr. Petra Vospernik
Welcome to Vienna Psychology Praxis! We are a vibrant group practice with locations in the West Village and Madison Square Park. Our doctors are expert clinicians—dynamic and highly dedicated—offering a refreshing approach to the therapeutic process. We specialize in working with young professionals to overcome relationship difficulties, fear of failure to launch, job-related anxieties, and sexual insecurities. We offer free initial phone consultations to match you with the psychologist best suited for your needs. Shortly after you make an online appointment, one of our doctors will call you to discuss the best treatment options, including short-term therapy.
An additional treatment focus is on professionals and couples. We offer individual therapy to professionals in highly demanding corporate jobs. Dr. Vospernik’s previous career in the competitive legal field, combined with her Juris Doctor from the University of Vienna, offers an unparalleled degree of insight and understanding of today’s corporate professional culture.
In couples therapy, we help couples regain the essential basis of a successful long-term relationship: a healthy balance between closeness and desire. Our expertise is grounded in core principles of psychodynamic and object relations theory, woven together with the latest research in neuroscience.
Our team’s training includes a PhD in Clinical Psychology from the City University of New York, Graduate Center, and advanced mental health training at The Tavistock Clinic.
Note on insurances: We handle all your insurance claim submissions. Whether we are in-network or not, our office manager will submit out-of-network claims for you, and you are only responsible for the copay after the deductible (if any) is met.
What should a new client know about working with you?
In order to ensure the best therapy experience for you, one of our doctors will reach out to you before your first session to set up a free 15-minute phone consultation to discuss your therapy goals and available treatment options. If requested, our office manager will follow up to confirm insurance coverage and applicable fees.
Dr. Petra Vospernik is not in-network with any insurances
It’s common for mental health providers to be out-of-network. Many insurance plans offer out-of-network coverage, so you may get partially reimbursed. Learn more
Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $250 for 45 minutes
Ongoing session: $250 for 45 minutes
- Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay
- Files your insurance claim: You pay the session fee upfront and the provider files the claim for you, so you can get reimbursed directly without worrying about the paperwork
More information on payments and coverage
If you are unsure if your plan includes coverage for psychotherapy at our practice, please enter your insurance information into your booking, and our office will look up your benefits to determine coverage for us.
We don't want fees to be an obstacle to seeking therapy. If your plan does not cover our services, we will work with you on an affordable sliding scale fee.
Office locations
Dr. Petra Vospernik, PhD, JD also offers online video visits for patients
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- City University of New York, Graduate Center, PhD in Clinical Psychology
- The Tavistock Clinic (Mental Health)
- University of Vienna, Juris Doctor
Awards and publications
- President of the Freud Foundation US
NPI number
1255707899
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.63
Wait time
4.74
Bedside manner
4.72
Your trust is our top concern, so providers can't pay to alter or remove reviews. We also don't publish reviews that contain any private patient health information. Learn more here
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Ms. Vospernik is wonderful. She and her office are warm and inviting. She is extremely flexible, kind, and smart.
More than 1 year agoBT
Dr. Vospernik is a wonderful therapist. She is compassionate, kind, and incredibly helpful in finding solutions.
More than 1 year agoEmily R.Verified patient
It was extremely helpful and insightful. Dr. Vospernik gives me the perfect balance of listening and feedback.
More than 1 year agoSR
Petra is extremely knowledgeable, understanding, and professional. Highly recommended.
More than 1 year agoBC
Extremely positive experience over several years of care
More than 1 year agoBD
My wife and I explored and interviewed multiple practises until we settled upon Vienna Praxis and Dr Vospernick. Not only is the practise highly accommodating and responsive, the approach and style was exactly what we were looking for and has been instrumental on helping us navigate relationship, and parenting issues.
More than 1 year agoAH
Awesome practice. Petra has had some of the biggest positive impact on my life as anyone I've met. Randi is also amazing and handles all insurance claims with ease.
More than 1 year agoCK
Dr. Vospernik has been an incredible therapist. She has a very thoughtful approach and has opened my eyes to different paradigms. Very professional and caring. I would highly recommend to anybody looking to start therapy.
More than 1 year agoSC
Dr. Petra Vospernik is amazing and I recommend her to anyone looking for a therapist that is practical, thoughtful and highly intelligent.
More than 1 year agoAB
My husband and i have been seeing Petra for about 6 month now and i fully credit her for helping our family survive the pandemic (thus far) + arrival of a new baby + 4 moves. She is supportive, but she keeps us honest. She makes us face issues we have avoided facing over long time, but does it in an incredibly caring way. She sees us as individuals and cares about us as a couple. In addition to that she has a very good understanding of what it feels like to be a family of professionals in NYC with all its good, bad, and ugly sides
More than 1 year agoTS
Dr. Vospernik has been incredibly helpful to me over the past year. She is so kind, supportive and has made me feel stable and confident. I always look forward to our next session and am so grateful for the strides she's helped me make.
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Petra has been so helpful to me. She gave me real life advice that I used and it really HELPED, didn't just ask vague questions. I was miserable when I came to see her and can truly say she helped me through it to the other end of being a happier, better, more fulfilled person. She is so smart and intuitive and caring. She has a deepness that helps you see things more clearly. I adore her and would recommend her to any of my friends going through something.
February 28, 2019Emily M.Verified patient
Helpful and insightful
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Petra was extremely empathic and all of her feedback was thoughtful and sensitive. I felt very comfortable speaking with her and felt very comfortable in the office, as it is very inviting. I would definitely recommend her to my friends and family and will be seeing her again soon.
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Dr. Petra is so kind and understanding. I’ve been a patient of hers for a year now and I always look forward to my next visit. She’s helped me immensely in stabilizing my personal life and has been great support in various times of difficulty.
More than 1 year agoDo Hyun K.Verified patient
Very professional, supportive and goal oriented.
A great motivator, especially if you are going through a major life transition--career switch, starting a family, and/or coping with chronic illness.
Best of all, she's always so warm and inviting, so unlike many uptight New Yorkers! It is truly a pleasure to have her influence in my life. I feel very fortunate to have found her.
February 8, 2019Jennifer F.Verified patient
Horrible!!! She nearly costed me my marriage. DON’T even think about going to her, because if you do, she will for sure try to break you up by telling you to lie to each other to comfort each other. For you and your partner’s sake, DON’T SEE this doctor as she is not trustworthy even the least bit.
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Dr. Vospernik is caring, compassionate, and provides valuable feedback. She comes up with great solutions with the patient's dilemma/emotional state in mind and takes her time to explain what she is talking about.
March 19, 2018Helen F.Verified patient
Dr. Vospernik is an exceptional Psychologist, I highly recommend her.
Through the work with her I've found new ways of thinking, and I'm looking at my life and my relationships to those around me differently. After every session I feel more and more un-stuck with issues that occupy my mind.
I'm 33 and I have never seen therapists before, I can relate to hard or maybe awkward it is to make the first step to get in contact and make the first appointment. At Dr. Vospernik I felt comfortable and secure from the first meeting on.
More than 1 year agoAM
Seeing Dr. Vospernik has been the most pleasant and most productive therapy experience I’ve ever had. She is very engaged and provides a lot of feedback during our sessions, which I really appreciate. She is compassionate and kind, but also challenges me where I need to be challenged. So glad to have found her!
More than 1 year agoJC
Dr. Vospernick is always a pleasure. She is very attentive and provides a great perspective. Today I felt extremely stressed a left without that weight on my shoulders. She made herself available when I needed her last minute. I highly recommend.
More than 1 year agoRF
I have worked with Dr. Vospernik for a number of years. She is both supportive and instructive, and I can't recommend her any more highly. She takes the time to really get to know her patients, her attention to detail is spot-on-- she never misses a beat. This makes our sessions incredibly productive and I really cherish our time together.
More than 1 year agoEF
For this time in my life (30s), I needed someone who can offer a refreshing perspective. Petra possess the perfect balance of listening and knowing when to offer her insight. Highly recommend.
More than 1 year agoMW
It's a journey to find a therapist that you really connect with and who makes a real impact on your life, I am so grateful to have found Dr. Vospernik. From day one her depth of knowledge, application of different schools of thought, professionalism and genuine character have kept me coming back consistently. She brings a truly unique insight and approach to her practice which has resulted in positive change and personal growth. I would highly recommend Dr. Vospernik!
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Is Dr. Petra Vospernik accepting new patients?
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Can I make an appointment with Dr. Petra Vospernik online?
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What practice does Dr. Petra Vospernik work with?
Dr. Petra Vospernik works with Vienna Psychology Praxis.
Where is Dr. Petra Vospernik's office located?
Dr. Petra Vospernik has 3 office locations in New York, view full addresses on Dr. Vospernik's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Petra Vospernik?
Dr. Petra Vospernik frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Petra Vospernik on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Petra Vospernik speak?
Dr. Petra Vospernik speaks English, Spanish, German, and Italian.
How do patients rate Dr. Petra Vospernik in reviews?
43 patients have reviewed Dr. Petra Vospernik. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.63/5. They have a 4.72/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.74/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.