Psychotherapy for adolescents, adults, and families
Alana Resnick, PsyD, PMH-C
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Perinatal Mental Health Certification
I am a Bergen County, New Jersey, bilingual (Spanish/English speaking) clinical psychologist. I support children, adults, and families through their therapy journey with compassion, care, and evidence-based approaches. Let’s embrace growth together.
About Me
I am a New Jersey and New York State, bilingual (English and Spanish speaking) licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, and parenting. I work with children, adults, and families, and I have specialized certification in perinatal mental health. I am passionate about fostering a collaborative relationship with my clients. I have worked as a psychologist in community clinics, outpatient hospital clinics, inpatient hospital units, therapeutic schools, and independent schools in the tri-state area.
I bring an empathic, warm, and validating approach to therapy. My goal is to help you identify the ways in which past cycles of behavior are no longer adaptive and to develop new patterns of thinking, while emphasizing your strengths to support your growth. My work is integrative and personalized, utilizing psychodynamic psychotherapy, attachment-based therapy, and pulling from CBT and DBT skills to best support your growth. Therapy is not only about gaining insight into the past—it's also about building the skills, self-awareness, and confidence needed to create a more fulfilling present and future.
Certifications
Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C), 2025
Training
Postdoctoral Training: NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst, Child Inpatient Psychologist
Pre-Doctoral Clinical Intern: NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst, APA Accredited Pre-Doctoral Internship Program, Child and Adolescent Track
Education
Psy.D., School-Clinical Child Psychology, Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Yeshiva University
M.S. School Psychology, Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Yeshiva University
B.A., Brandeis University, Phi Beta Kappa, Magna Cum Laude
Services Offered
Individual Therapy
Individual therapy is an opportunity to explore what you would like to improve upon and process. Sessions are typically 45 minutes. My clinical specialties include:
Anxiety
Grief & Trauma
Identity & Life Transitions
Mood Disorders
Navigating Parenthood
Relational Challenges
Perinatal Mental Health
Pregnancy and new parenthood can bring joy, overwhelm, identity shifts, anxiety, loneliness, and emotional distress. I create a space to process the emotional realities of becoming a parent.
We will explore not only the immediate challenges of pregnancy and early parenthood but also the deeper emotional experiences, relational patterns, and identity changes that can emerge during this transformative stage of life.
Parenting Psychotherapy
My goal is not to “fix” your child’s behavior. I help you understand your child’s attachment needs, appropriate developmental expectations, and co-regulation. I provide psychotherapy for parents so you can implement new strategies at home.
Areas of expertise include:
Behavior Difficulties
Emotional Dysregulation
Excessive Screen Use
Feeding Challenges
Toileting
School Avoidance
Sleep Hygiene
Frequently Asked Questions
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The first step to start therapy is to schedule a 15-minute consultation call. This call gives you a chance to share what brings you to therapy and for me to share with you about my practice, as well as answer any questions you may have. You can contact me through the form on my website, PHONE #, or by email at dralanaresnick@gmail.com.
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Individual therapy sessions are 45 minutes long. Our initial session will be 60 minutes long so that I can gather a more detailed history. We will discuss how you have been coping thus far. I place an emphasis on goodness of fit, and we will spend time getting to know each other to determine if proceeding together is the best option.
If it is your adolescent who requires therapy, I will ask you questions about your child’s present struggles and history. I will also spend time with your child getting to know them and their perspective of what has been going on.
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My fee for a 45-minute psychotherapy session is $250. I am an in-network provider with Aetna insurance only.
For all other insurance plans, I encourage you to speak with your insurance company about your out-of-network benefits. Many individuals covered by insurance who receive out-of-network benefits are reimbursed a percentage of the cost of psychotherapy sessions after you have met your deductible. Prior to your appointment, inquire with your insurance company to see what out-of-network coverage for mental/behavioral health services is offered. You may considering asking your insurance carrier:
Does my insurance plan include coverage for psychotherapy (CPT code 90834)?
How many sessions per calendar year does my plan cover?
How much does my plan cover for an out-of-network provider?
What is my deductible and have I met it yet?
What is my coinsurance (% that your insurance company will pay after your deductible has been met)?
Payment is collected at each session through a HIPAA compliant platform. I provide clients with an invoice at the end of the month that you can submit to your insurance company.
I reserve a number of sliding scale spots in my practice. Please inquire about sliding scale fees.
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If you need to cancel your session for any reason, I ask that you do so 24 hours in advance, otherwise you are responsible for the cost of your session. If you cancel with less than 24 hours notice but we are able to reschedule your session within the same week, I will not charge you for the cancelled session. Please be advised that insurance companies do not reimburse you for missed session fees.
Get in Touch
Please fill out the below form, call me at 917-410-0353, or email me at dralanaresnick@gmail.com so that we can get started.