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ADHD & Executive Functioning

Develop strategies to manage attention, organization, and time management in a dynamic, engaging environment that supports how your brain works best

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About Dr. Mandelbaum

Dr. Mandelbaum, also known as "Doc", is a licensed psychologist with over a decade of professional experience working with clients of all ages—from children and adolescents to adults and elderly individuals—across diverse school and clinical settings. Dr. Mandelbaum utilizes evidence-based therapeutic approaches including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Insight-Oriented Therapy to help clients achieve lasting growth.

  • ✓Doctoral Degree in School-Clinical Child Psychology (PsyD); Master's in School Psychology (MSEd); Bachelor's in Psychology
  • ✓10+ years of clinical experience across diverse settings with children, adolescents, adults, and seniors
  • ✓ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider Certified Specialist in Anger Management Trauma-Focused CBT Certified
  • ✓Active member of Westchester County Psychological Association (WCPA); Association of Psychoeducational Consultants in Independent Schools (APCIS)
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How It Works

We'll start out with an initial phone call to talk through expectations, discuss what you are looking for, and ensure the fit is good. Just click the link below to get that on the calendar. I'll then provide initial paperwork electronically so that we can hit the ground running in our first session. MindSwing

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What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, most commonly known as CBT, is an evidence based therapeutic approach that targets our thoughts or cognitions and how they impact our feelings and behaviors. By adjusting negative, and often times automatic, thoughts, it can create a positive shift in how one feels and acts.

 

One example of how this can be applied to anxiety is if someone is feeling nervous about an upcoming exam at school or presentation at work, there are likely negative thoughts in play. Thoughts like "this isn't going to go well" or "I am not prepared enough" will lead to feeling anxious and possibly performing poorly. However, by replacing these negative thoughts with ones like "I've been preparing hard" or "I'm going to do the best I can, and it is going to be great", it can actually change the way feel and go about your day.  By becoming aware of these thoughts, and actively developing ways to counteract them, we can create a new perspective together and put them into practice!

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CBT can effectively treat:

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Stress

  • Relationship Concerns

  • Irritability and Anger Management

  • Isolation

  • Productivity and Procrastination

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My 3 Step Approach To Using CBT:

1) Following a free 15-minute phone consult and our intake/assessment session we'll discuss how CBT can applied to the difficulties you are experiencing

2) We'll focus on recognizing and becoming aware of automatic thinking patterns that are likely contributing to your distress

3) We'll develop concrete ways to respond to those unhelpful thinking style that you can use in your every day life 

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MindSwing blends mental health support with golf simulator sessions, offering a fresh alternative to the traditional therapy office.

Why MindSwing Works

Combining the meditative rhythm of golf with evidence-based psychotherapy creates a uniquely powerful growth-oriented experience.

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Reduced Performance Anxiety

Physical activity during sessions lowers cortisol and helps clients open up naturally — no stiff couch required.

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Focused Mindfulness

Each swing demands presence. The repetitive motion creates a meditative state ideal for therapeutic breakthroughs.

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Therapeutic Alliance at Ease

Side-by-side activity rather than face-to-face activity removes the pressure of eye contact, making vulnerable conversations feel easier and more natural.

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A Private, Comfortable Setting

Our simulator suites are soundproof and climate-controlled — a confidential space that feels nothing like a clinical office.

Areas We Can Navigate Together

MindSwing can help with a wide range of mental health and life challenges. Whether you're navigating life transitions, managing stress, or seeking personal growth, I am here to support you.

Anxiety & Stress Management

Let's work together to quiet the mental noise, tame the physical symptoms of anxiety and stress, and build simple, everyday tools to help you feel grounded and in control again

Depression & Mood Challenges

We'll address low mood and depression in a supportive environment and find ways to gently bring more balance, stability, and positivity back into your daily life

Life Transitions & Change

Navigate major life shifts like career changes, relocations, relationships, and life transitions which come with stress of the unknown, and confidently embrace your next chapter

Relationships & Communication

Improve relationships and communication skills in a relaxed and judgement-free setting

Personal Growth & Development

Work on self-discovery, confidence building, and reaching your full potential

Anger Management

Develop strategies to diffuse the rising heat of frustration, ease the physical surge of anger, and build simple, everyday tools to help you respond with clarity and feel in control of your reactions