Psychotherapy · Clinical · New York

The psychology of becoming who you actually are.

Warm · Curious · Evidence-Based

A licensed clinical psychologist offering cognitive-behavioral and client-centered therapy to adults working through anxiety, trauma, ADHD, and the quieter weight of life transitions.

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Nikki Press, Psy.D.
Clinical Psychologist · NYC
Licensed · NY · DE · FL Columbia University Faculty APA · NYC-CBTA · ISTSS
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Welcome · The Practice

A collaborative space to understand, heal, and grow.

If you are struggling with life stressors or painful emotions, you've come to the right place. Therapy is an opportunity for understanding, healing, and growth — a place to address the emotional patterns that have been keeping you stuck so you can live more fully in line with your values.

I work largely from a cognitive-behavioral orientation and integrate psychodynamic and client-centered modalities so that sessions are tailored to your specific needs and goals. My therapy style is respectful, curious, and collaborative.

I offer in-person sessions on Manhattan's Upper West Side and virtual sessions anywhere in the states of New York and Florida.

About Dr. Press · Columbia Faculty · NYC

Licensed clinical psychologist. Columbia faculty. Trained in trauma at the VA.

Portrait of Dr. Nikki Press
Nikki Press, Psy.D.

Dr. Nikki Press is a licensed clinical psychologist in New York City, specializing in the treatment of anxiety disorders, life transitions, relationship challenges, and post-traumatic stress. Her approach is warm and collaborative — working together with her patients to foster deep insight, healing, and new skills.

In addition to private practice, Dr. Press is a faculty member at Columbia University, where she supervises psychology trainees and provides consultation to other mental health professionals.

She earned her Bachelor's in psychology at Barnard College and her Doctorate and Master's in clinical psychology at the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology at Yeshiva University. She completed her doctoral internship at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center of Brooklyn, where she received specialized training in trauma treatment.

Faculty
Columbia University Medical Center
Training
VA Medical Center, Brooklyn · Trauma
Education
Barnard · Ferkauf / Yeshiva
§ 03 · Focus Areas

Common reasons clients reach out.

Each area below draws on evidence-based approaches, tailored to where you are right now.

01

Anxiety

Generalized, social, health, or the kind that hides behind over-functioning.

02

Trauma & PTSD

Specialized training from the VA Brooklyn, applied with care and pacing.

03

Adult ADHD

Working memory, initiation, impulse, emotion regulation — practical skills, not shame.

04

Panic Attacks

Understanding the pattern so it stops running the calendar.

05

Depression

From the low hum to the heavy kind. We move at your pace.

06

Grief

Loss that doesn't fit a timeline — recent, anticipatory, or long-carried.

07

Adjustment & Transitions

New city, new role, new identity. The in-between years.

08

Relationships

Patterns that keep showing up, and what to do with them.

Dr. Press in session
§ 04 · Individual Therapy

Sessions tailored to you. Evidence-based at the core.

Individual therapy sessions are typically 45 minutes, once a week. I work primarily from a cognitive-behavioral orientation and integrate psychodynamic and client-centered modalities — so the work feels both structured and deeply personal.

Sessions are held in a nonjudgmental space, targeted to your specific goals. Some clients come for a defined challenge and finish in a few months. Others stay for longer work on the patterns beneath the patterns. Both are valid.

Cognitive-Behavioral Psychodynamic Client-Centered Trauma-Informed 45-min weekly
Group Therapy · Adult ADHD · Now Enrolling

Thriving with Adult ADHD: Skills & Support.

A time-limited group providing evidence-based treatment to build core skills for adult ADHD — and the community of people who actually get it.

60
Minute Sessions · Zoom
3
States · NY · CA · FL
18+
Adults Only · Accepting
  • Understanding Adult ADHD
  • Organization & Prioritization
  • Reducing Distractibility
  • Motivation & Task Initiation
  • Impulse Control & Emotion
  • ADHD and Relationships
  • Maintaining Sustainable Change
  • Unlocking Your Strengths
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In practice since 2016

“Our work together is a conversation — one that takes your history seriously and takes your future just as seriously.”

— Dr. Nikki Press, Psy.D.
§ 06 · Credentials

Training, licensure, professional standing.

Education & Training

  • B.A., Psychology · Barnard College
  • M.A., Clinical Psychology · Ferkauf Graduate School, Yeshiva University
  • Psy.D., Clinical Psychology · Ferkauf Graduate School, Yeshiva University
  • Doctoral Internship · VA Medical Center of Brooklyn — specialized trauma training
  • Faculty Appointment · Columbia University Medical Center

Professional Affiliations

  • American Psychological Association (APA)
  • NYC Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Association
  • International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies

Licensure

  • New York · Board of Psychology
  • Delaware · Board of Psychology
  • Florida · Board of Psychology — Telehealth
§ 07 · Frequently Asked

Honest answers to what most people want to know before booking.

What happens on the complimentary 20-minute consultation call?+
A brief conversation about what's bringing you in, what you're hoping for from therapy, and whether I seem like the right fit. No pressure, no paperwork. If we're a match, we'll schedule a first session. If not, I'll do my best to point you toward someone who is.
Do you accept insurance?+
I'm an out-of-network provider. Many clients submit superbills to their insurance for partial reimbursement. I'm happy to talk through how that works on the consult and can provide monthly statements for submission.
What does a typical therapy session look like?+
45 minutes. We meet weekly, either in my Upper West Side office or on a secure video platform. Early sessions focus on understanding what's bringing you in and setting shared goals. From there, the work becomes tailored — skills and strategies from CBT, insight-oriented conversation, and room for whatever matters that week.
Do you offer telehealth?+
Yes. I see virtual clients located anywhere in the states of New York and Florida. In-person sessions are offered at 168 West 86th Street on the Upper West Side.
How long do most clients work with you?+
It varies widely. Some clients come for a defined challenge and wrap up in three to four months. Others stay for a year or longer on deeper, patterned work. We'll check in regularly about what's helpful and whether it's time to shift gears.
Is group therapy right for me if I've never done it?+
It often is, especially for ADHD. Hearing that other smart, capable adults share your patterns is a form of treatment on its own. We start with a private intake call, so you'll know exactly what to expect before your first session.
Consultation · 20 Minutes · No Pressure

Book a complimentary 20-minute consultation to discuss your therapy goals.

If now isn't the right time — or if you're still deciding — the FAQ is a good place to start. No follow-ups, no pressure.

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contact@drnikkipress.com 646 · 540 · 9258 168 W 86th St, Ste 1 · NYC 10024