Business Details
Judit Lendvay, MD | Psychiatrist in Hartsdale, NY
Judit Lendvay, MD is a board-certified psychiatrist and training and supervising analyst with a private practice specializing in combined psychotherapy and psychopharmacology. With decades of experience in treating complex mental health conditions, including borderline and narcissistic personality disorders, depression, anxiety, and treatment-resistant mood disorders, Dr. Lendvay employs evidence-based approaches such as Transference Focused Psychotherapy (TFP) to address long-standing behavioral patterns. Her practice emphasizes personalized care, integrating cognitive neuroscience and psychodynamic principles to help patients achieve sustainable emotional well-being. She maintains affiliations with Columbia University and Weill-Cornell Medical College, where she teaches and supervises future medical professionals.Dr. Lendvays approach prioritizes understanding the whole person, balancing medication management with in-depth therapeutic exploration to reduce reliance on pharmaceuticals when appropriate. Her expertise extends to LGBTQ+ issues, sexual trauma, and emerging adulthood challenges, serving adults from college age through retirement. Located in Hartsdale, NY, her office is accessible from Westchester, NYC, and surrounding regions. She collaborates with trusted therapists and maintains strict confidentiality while advocating for patient-centered care that transcends fragmented treatment models.
Services
Psychotherapy
Psychopharmacology
Transference Focused Psychotherapy
Couples Consultation
Gender Identity Counseling
Trauma Treatment
Elderly Mental Health Care
LGBTQ+ Specialized Therapy
ADD/ADHD Management
Eating Disorder Therapy
Highlights and features
- We offer board-certified expertise in psychiatry and psychoanalysis.
- Our practice specializes in Transference Focused Psychotherapy for personality disorders.
- We provide personalized treatment combining medication and in-depth therapy.
- Our team maintains academic affiliations with Columbia and Cornell institutions.
- We prioritize patient confidentiality and holistic, long-term care solutions.
Associations and certifications
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- International Society for Transference Focused Psychotherapy (ISTFP)
Services
Psychotherapy
Individual psychotherapy addresses depression, anxiety, and personality disorders through evidence-based modalities. Our approach combines psychodynamic principles with cognitive neuroscience to uncover root causes of emotional distress. Patients benefit from personalized treatment plans designed to improve coping mechanisms and foster long-term mental wellness.
Psychopharmacology
Comprehensive medication evaluation and management for mood disorders, anxiety, and complex psychiatric conditions. We balance pharmaceutical treatment with therapeutic exploration to optimize outcomes. Our approach emphasizes careful monitoring and minimizing dependency through integrated care strategies tailored to each patient's unique needs.
Transference Focused Psychotherapy
Specialized treatment for borderline and narcissistic personality disorders using ISTFP-certified methods. This structured approach addresses maladaptive behavioral patterns through therapist-patient relationship dynamics. Sessions focus on improving emotional regulation, interpersonal functioning, and self-perception over typically 12-18 months of treatment.
Gender Identity Counseling
Specialized support for sexual orientation and gender identity concerns, including transition-related mental health care. Our practice provides affirming treatment for LGBTQ+ individuals facing discrimination or identity-related distress. Services include exploration of gender dysphoria and coping strategies for minority stress factors impacting mental wellness.
Trauma Treatment
Comprehensive care for emotional trauma resulting from abuse, neglect, or life-altering events. We employ psychodynamic approaches to process traumatic memories and develop healthier coping mechanisms. Treatment focuses on restoring emotional stability and rebuilding trust in relationships affected by past traumatic experiences.
People
Judit Lendvay
Psychiatrist & Psychoanalyst
Board-certified psychiatrist with 25+ years of experience in combined therapy and medication management. Specializes in personality disorders, trauma, and LGBTQ+ mental health. Faculty member at Columbia University and Cornell medical institutions. ISTFP-certified in Transference Focused Psychotherapy.
Questions
What mental health conditions do you treat?
I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, borderline and narcissistic personality disorders, bipolar disorder differentiation, trauma recovery, gender identity concerns, and treatment-resistant mood disorders using combined therapeutic approaches.
Do you accept insurance?
I do not accept insurance directly to maintain patient confidentiality and treatment autonomy. However, I provide documentation for potential out-of-network reimbursement from your mental health insurance provider.
What therapy approaches do you use?
My practice integrates psychodynamic therapy, Transference Focused Psychotherapy (TFP), cognitive neuroscience principles, and medication management tailored to each patient's specific needs and treatment goals.
How are appointments scheduled?
Due to confidentiality requirements, I do not offer online scheduling. Please call my office at (914) 725-5300 to schedule appointments or request a 24-hour callback for initial consultations.
Do you treat LGBTQ+ patients?
Yes, I provide specialized mental health care for LGBTQ+ individuals, including gender identity exploration, transition-related support, and addressing unique mental health challenges faced by sexual and gender minorities.
What payment methods are accepted?
Payment is required by check within two weeks of statement date. Credit card payments are not accepted. Insurance reimbursement documentation is provided upon request for out-of-network claims submission.
