Business Details
Clinical Psychology Services in New York City
I am Jacob Small, Ph. D, a licensed clinical psychologist with full-time private practice in midtown Manhattan. My practice integrates contemporary psychodynamic, Transference-Focused Psychotherapy (TFP), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and humanistic models to address mental health challenges. I prioritized building a therapeutic relationship as a central curative factor while combining scientific rigor with intuitive clinical wisdom. My expertise spans treating personality disorders, depression, anxiety, trauma, and GLBTQ issues, alongside providing culturally competent care for Orthodox Jewish communities. As a former Supervising Psychologist at St. Lukes Roosevelt Hospital Center, I specialized in intensive personality disorder treatment.I also offer family consultation, diagnostic evaluations, and advanced training to psychotherapists. My approach balances symptom reduction with long-term personality-driven therapy, emphasizing emotional literacy, relational healing, and self-understanding. I designed the Private Practice Intake Questionnaire (PPIQ) to streamline initial assessments and focus sessions on clients' core needs. Through supervision and training lectures, I share my knowledge of integrative psychotherapy techniques for both emerging and experienced clinicians. My practice aligns with ethical standards of care, confidentiality, and patient-centered outcomes.
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Couples Counseling
Family Consultation
Personality Disorder Treatment
Trauma Recovery
Anxiety Management
Depression Treatment
Psychotherapy Training
Diagnostic Evaluation
Addiction Recovery
Highlights and features
- We specialize in treating complex personality disorders using evidence-based TFP and DBT techniques.
- Our practice integrates 15+ years of hospital-based clinical expertise with private practice flexibility.
- We provide culturally competent care tailored to Orthodox Jewish communities' mental health needs.
- Our proprietary intake questionnaire streamlines assessment to optimize therapeutic focus.
- We train advanced psychotherapists in integrative treatment approaches for challenging cases.
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Customized treatment plans for depression, anxiety, trauma, and personality disorders. Combines psychodynamic, TFP, and DBT techniques to foster emotional regulation and self-awareness. Focuses on developing healthier relational patterns through sustained therapeutic engagement.
Personality Disorder Treatment
Specialized approach for borderline, schizoid, and avoidant personality patterns using Transference-Focused Psychotherapy. Integrates trauma-informed care and dialectical behavior therapy to improve identity stability and interpersonal functioning in challenging cases.
Family Consultation
Support for navigating familial dynamics affected by mental health issues. Combines psychoeducation with practical strategies for improving communication and establishing healthier boundaries within family systems.
Addiction Recovery
Harm reduction framework with motivational interviewing for problematic substance use. Addresses co-occurring mental health conditions while developing relapse prevention strategies tailored to individual recovery goals.
Psychotherapy Training
Advanced training for mental health professionals in integrative psychotherapy techniques. Covers TFP applications, relational psychodynamic approaches, and evidence-based methods for treating complex clinical presentations.
People
Jacob Small, Ph. D
Clinical Psychologist
Licensed psychologist with 15+ years treating personality disorders and complex mental health conditions. Specialist in Transference-Focused Psychotherapy and evidence-based approaches. Former Supervising Psychologist at St. Lukes Roosevelt Hospital Center.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
I integrate contemporary psychodynamic therapy, Transference-Focused Psychotherapy (TFP), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and humanistic models tailored to individual client needs.
Do you treat specific cultural communities?
I provide culturally competent care for Orthodox Jewish clients and address diversity issues related to sexual orientation, gender identity, and cultural background.
What paperwork is required before starting therapy?
New clients need to complete the Treatment Agreement and Private Practice Intake Questionnaire (PPIQ) either before or during the first session.
How long does therapy typically last?
Treatment duration varies based on individual goals. Short-term therapy focuses on symptom reduction while long-term therapy addresses deeper personality patterns and relational dynamics.
Can you prescribe psychiatric medications?
As a psychologist, I don't prescribe medications but collaborate with psychiatric colleagues for medication evaluations when clinically indicated alongside psychotherapy.
Do you offer supervision for mental health professionals?
Yes, I provide private supervision and advanced training on integrative psychotherapy techniques for clinicians working with complex mental health cases.
Reviews (4)
Northern Mistep
Dec 16, 2021
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Some people write disparaging reviews about Jacob - but thats because they are too delicate and denialist to let him actually help them. I was like that for a while - hostile, defended, and blaming everyone else for the way everyone hated me. But then I stopped protesting like a little kardashian and decided to look at me for once in my life. If you work with this dude, it doesnt mean no one is qualified to help you - it means you have ruined all the relationships in your life and might die alone. Dont protest and critique this dude - he is here for you and you are probably wrong in what
Jacob Fried
Mar 22, 2021
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I have met lots of doctors and other professionals in my life but have never met such a cruel person as him
Loki Lush
Sep 13, 2019
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Ive been actively seeing Dr. Small for the past 2 1/2 years. The man knows how to push you to face yourself. If youre not ready to deal with yourself, why bother going to therapy? Hes a master at his craft, and he cares. Not just about his patients, but about his profession.
Jason Jamal Nakleh
Sep 05, 2018
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Dr. Small is amazing. He always takes the time to listen to what I'm feeling inside without criticizing or judging. I've been working with him for many years and there is no one else I trust more with my mental health. He's kind, good hearted, very intelligent, and will always do his best to help his patients get going in the right direction. Highly recommended!
