Joann Paley Galst, Ph.D.

Degree

Ph.D., Educational Psychology

Title

Psychologist in Private Practice

Description of Practice/Services Offered

I specialize in reproductive health issues including infertility, pregnancy loss, pregnancy after pregnancy loss and/or infertility, postpartum depression, and pregnancy termination due to fetal anomaly, working with individuals, couples, and groups. I combine a cognitive behavioral and mind-body approach to address reproductive challenges, as well as depression, anxiety, PTSD, panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Areas of Research

Ethical issues in fertility counseling.

Professional Education

Ph.D., Columbia University, Teachers College
B.A., University of Wisconsin
Postgraduate Fellow, Institute for Behavior Therapy
Mental Health Professionals Group of The American Society for Reproductive Medicine Postgraduate Courses

Credentials/Board Certification

New York State Licensed Psychologist
The National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology

Honors/Awards

Phi Betta Kappa
Family Building Award, the American Fertility Association

Publications

Galst, J.P. & Klass, E.T., (1990). Women treating women: Behaviorists view the case, and Women treating men: Behaviorists view the case. In Dorothy W. Cantor (Ed)., Women as therapists: A multi-theoretical casebook. . NY: Springer.
Galst, J.P. (1986) Stress and stress management for the infertile couple: A cognitive-behavioral approach to the psychological sequelae of infertility.Infertility, 9, 171-179.

Presentations/Media

Multiple professional symposia and roundtables, media interviews, as well as presentations for the lay population.

Contact

30 E. 60th Street, Suite 802
New York, NY 10022

Phone: 212-759-2783
Fax: 212-755-5344
jgalst@aol.com
Appointment Scheduling: Call 212-759-2783

Office Hours: Monday-Friday, day and evening hours

Insurances Accepted/Managed Care Accepted: Oxford Health Plans