Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Psychiatry Resource in Larchmont, NY
For over six decades, our organization has been dedicated to advancing mental health through innovative psychiatric care and insightful written guidance. Founded by Dr. Fredric Neuman, a Princeton and NYU-trained psychiatrist with 25 years of clinical expertise, we specialize in treating anxiety disorders and phobias using evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques. Our legacy includes groundbreaking publications like 'Fighting Fear' and 'Worried Sick?' that have helped countless individuals manage mental health challenges. Through the 'Fredric Neuman MD' advice column, we continue providing accessible psychological insights on topics ranging from relationship issues to existential concerns.Our multidisciplinary approach combines clinical practice with creative expression, as evidenced by Dr. Neuman's acclaimed abstract artwork and literary works. We maintain affiliations with leading professional organizations including the American Psychiatric Society and the New York Academy of Science, ensuring our practice remains at the forefront of psychiatric innovation.
Services
Psychiatry Consultation
Anxiety Treatment
Phobia Therapy
Advice Column
Book Resources
Details
- Year established: 1934
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of specialized psychiatry experience treating anxiety disorders
- Our team authored groundbreaking self-help books on phobia treatment
- We combine clinical practice with creative problem-solving approaches
- Our director maintained membership in top-tier scientific organizations
- We provide accessible mental health guidance through multiple formats
Associations and certifications
- American Psychiatric Society
- New York Academy of Science
What people say
Deep psychological insights
Practical self-help techniques
Compassionate approach
Well-researched content
Creative problem-solving
Services
Psychiatry Consultation
Our psychiatry consultation service provides expert evaluation and treatment planning for anxiety disorders and related conditions. With decades of clinical experience, we offer personalized guidance through written correspondence and published resources. Our approach combines traditional psychiatric assessment with practical self-help strategies tailored to individual needs.
Anxiety Treatment
Specialized anxiety treatment programs based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy principles. Developed through 25 years of clinical practice, our evidence-based methods include exposure therapy techniques and structured recovery plans. Treatment resources are available through books, articles, and personalized advice columns addressing various anxiety manifestations.
Phobia Therapy
Our phobia therapy programs utilize proven exposure techniques documented in 'Fighting Fear' and other publications. The eight-week treatment plan systematically addresses fear responses through graduated exposure and cognitive restructuring. Resources include self-assessment tools and step-by-step recovery frameworks developed through extensive clinical research.
Advice Column
Interactive advice column addressing personal challenges through psychiatric expertise. This service provides practical solutions to relationship issues, mental health concerns, and life stressors. Each response combines clinical insight with real-world applicability, drawing from decades of experience treating anxiety disorders and related conditions.
Book Resources
Comprehensive self-help book collection covering anxiety, phobias, and personal growth. Titles include 'Worried Sick?' and 'Fighting Fear' which present structured treatment programs. Our publications combine clinical expertise with accessible writing, offering workbooks and practical guides for independent mental health management.
People
Dr. Fredric Neuman
Director
Princeton and NYU-trained psychiatrist with 25 years of clinical experience treating anxiety disorders. Author of 12 books including 'Fighting Fear' and 'Worried Sick?'. Directed the Anxiety and Phobia Treatment Center for 21 years. Member of American Psychiatric Society and New York Academy of Science.
Questions
What mental health specialties do you focus on?
We specialize in anxiety disorders and phobias, with expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques developed over 25 years of clinical practice.
Are your resources available online?
Yes, our advice column and book resources are accessible through our website, featuring decades of psychiatric insights and case studies.
Do you offer direct therapy sessions?
We provide guidance through written resources and advice columns rather than direct therapy sessions, focusing on self-help methodologies.
How can I access your books?
Books are available through major retailers and our website, including titles like 'Fighting Fear' and 'Worried Sick?' with accompanying workbooks.
What makes your approach unique?
Our approach combines clinical psychiatry with creative problem-solving, integrating artistic perspective and literary communication to explain complex psychological concepts.
Are services covered by insurance?
Our self-help resources are not insurance-covered clinical services, but may complement traditional therapy as supplementary materials.
