REBECCA PLUCINIAK, PSY.D

Co-owner/Licensed Psychologist

Dr. Pluciniak is a licensed counseling psychologist in the state of New Jersey, New York, and Florida. She specializes in evidenced-based treatment of anxiety, depression, school adjustment issues, and psychological evaluation/assessments. She works closely with children, adolescents, and adults through the use of person-centered and cognitive behavioral interventions. Dr. Pluciniak obtained a B.A. in psychology from Montclair State University, a M.A. in Counseling Psychology, and a Psy.D. in Counseling Psychology from Saint Elizabeth University. Her experience includes working in multiple community outpatient mental health facilities that specialized in mental health and substance abuse related issues, school-based setting, motor vehicle accidents and work-related injuries, and conducting neuropsychological and psychological evaluations. Dr. Pluciniak focuses on providing individual therapy, group therapy, and psychological evaluations.

Dr. Pluciniak completed her pre-doctoral internship at Center for Evaluation and Counseling, LCC (CEC), a community-based agency that provides forensic evaluations of children and families contracted with the Division of Child Protection and Permanency. Forensic evaluations addressed multiple potential risk issues such as mental illness, domestic violence, substance abuse, sexuality, attachment/bonding, all forms of child abuse and neglect, and may include an examination of specific events within the context of the referral. Dr. Pluciniak also worked in a group private practice setting providing psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults. Additionally, Dr. Pluciniak conducts psychological and neuropsychological evaluations to individuals. Currently, Dr. Pluciniak is affiliated with Saint Peter's University Hospital and provides psychological services to children and adolescents.