What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
About Dr. Rena Pazienza
Focus areas
Anxiety
Life Transition
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Depression
Stress Management
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Seniors (65+)
Treatment approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Feminist
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Gottman Method
Dialectical (DBT)
Humanistic
Identity
Gender
FemaleSexuality
QueerFaith
NonreligiousEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Dr. Rena Pazienza
I’m Dr. Rena Pazienza, a licensed clinical psychologist with a PhD in Counseling Psychology and a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from the University at Albany, as well as a Bachelor’s degree from The State University of New York. I have over 9 years of experience providing evidence-based practices to support mental health in adults across the lifespan (18+). My training also includes an internship in Clinical Psychology at Sharp HealthCare.
My approach to therapy is empathic, collaborative, and strengths-based; I aim to provide a balance of support and challenge to help you meet your goals. As an integrative therapist, I draw from different waves of cognitive therapy, behavioral therapy, and acceptance-based therapies, tailoring treatment to the individual.
What should a new client know about working with you?
Specialty areas:
1. Depression
2. Trauma & PTSD
3. Grief & loss
4. Suicide Pre- & Post-vention
I am also passionate about supporting with caregivers, mental health professionals and first responders experiencing compassion fatigue & burnout.
Populations served: Adults 18 +
Particular experience with veterans, healthcare workers, college students, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+.
I believe fit is an important part of the change process.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
Treatment will be tailored to fit you and your goals.
Generally, we will meet weekly for 45-60 minutes across the course of therapy. You will complete homework between sessions to reinforce skills learned and apply therapeutic tools to real life.
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $225 for 60 minutes
Ongoing session: $200 for 55 minutes
More information on payments and coverage
I am in-network for Aetna and Horizon BCBS. I can also provide a superbill for my out-of-network clients and help with reimbursement, and I accept private pay. Please reach out with any questions.
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- University at Albany, PhD in Counseling Psychology
- University at Albany, Master's in Mental Health Counseling
- The State University of New York (Bachelor's)
- Sharp HealthCare, Internship in Clinical Psychology
- Clover Educational Consulting Group (Fellowship)
Professional memberships
- American Psychological Association
Awards and publications
- Ross, S. G., Pazienza, R. & Rosa, J. (2023). The Suicide Prevention for College Student Gatekeepers Program: A three-year review of the evidence. The Journal of Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention. doi:10.1027/0227-5910/a000914
- Ertl, M. M., Pazienza, R., Cannon, M., Cabrera Tineo, Y. A., Fresquez, C. L., McDonough, A. K., Bozek, D. M., Ozmat, E. E., Ladouceur, G. M., Planz, E. K., & Martin, J. L. (2022). Associations between impulsivity and exercise addiction, disordered eating, and alcohol use behaviors: A latent profile analysis. Substance Use & Misuse. doi:10.1080/10826084.2022.2052095
- Pazienza, R., Martin, J. L., Wegner, R., McAndrew, L. M., Carey, C., Blumenthal, H., & Ham, L. S. (2022). Bystander intervention among college student drinking gamers: Sexual assault attitudes, self-efficacy, and intent to intervene. Journal of Interpersonal Violence. doi:10.1177/08862605221078816
NPI number
1932820784
Patient reviews
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Wait time
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Bedside manner
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What practice does Dr. Rena Pazienza work with?
Dr. Rena Pazienza works with Luz Psychology.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Rena Pazienza?
Dr. Rena Pazienza frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Rena Pazienza on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Rena Pazienza speak?
Dr. Rena Pazienza speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Rena Pazienza in reviews?
4 patients have reviewed Dr. Rena Pazienza. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.