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Dr. Yana Lechtman, Psy.D.

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Yana Lechtman, Psy.D., is a Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of training and experience in her field. From an early age, she had a strong fascination with the human psyche, and it was clear that being a therapist was her natural path. Currently, she runs her private practice in NYC, Blue Lotus Psychological Services; and serves as a staff clinician and supervisor at the Galynker Family Center for Bipolar Disorders. Affiliated with Columbia University, Dr. Lechtman also holds the position of Adjunct Assistant Professor at Teacher’s College.

Dr. Lechtman began her career working with adults and children suffering from severe and persistent mental illness and suicidality, with a focus on emotional regulation and relational challenges. She obtained her doctorate from The Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, which is a division of Albert Einstein College of Medicine at Yeshiva University, NYC. Dr. Lechtman completed an internship at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, followed by a Fellowship at Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan, New York.

In recent years, her interests have expanded, and she has now become deeply involved in the realms of psychedelics and psychotherapy. To further enhance her knowledge and skills, Dr. Lechtman pursued additional training in this specialized area. This included completing a certificate training program in Psychedelic Harm Reduction and Integration Therapy at Fluence, and a certificate program in Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy at the Integrative Psychiatry Institute and the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS).

Dr. Lechtman has also taken the opportunity to contribute to the field by sharing her expertise through several presentations, and published articles in academic and non-academic journals. She also published a book titled "The Self-Discovery Journal: 52 Weeks of Reflection, Inspiration, and Growth." Dr. Lechtman attributes her achievements to her unwavering passion for, and love of, the exploration of the human psyche and human connections. 

 

Education and Training

The Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, which is a division of Yeshiva University Psy.D. 2019

Fluence Psychedelic Harm Reduction and Integration Therapy 0

Integrative Psychiatry Institute Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy 0

MAPS MDMA Assisted Therapy 0

Provider Details

Female English, Russian, Hebrew

Areas of expertise and specialization

Interpersonal RelationshipsEmotional RegulationPsychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Adjunct Assistant Professor Columbia University - Present
  • Licensed Clinical Psychologist Galynker Family Center for Bipolar Disorders 2021 - Present
  • Licensed Clinical Psychologist Yana Lechtman, PsyD– Private Practice 2020 - Present
  • Psychology Post-Doctoral Fellow Northwell Health – Lenox Hill Hospital 2019 - 2020
  • Psychologist in Training NYU Langone Medical Center – The Child Study Center; Autism Spectrum Disorder/ Social Learning Program 2017 - 2018
  • Psychologist in Training The Max and Celia Parnes Family Psychological Services Clinic ; Couples and Family Therapy Track 2017 - 2018
  • Psychologist in Training Jamaica Hospital Medical Center 2016 - 2017
  • Clinical Assistant The Max and Celia Parnes Family Psychological Services Clinic 2016 - 2017
  • Acceptance Committee Team Member Na’ale Elite Academy Program 2016 - 2018
  • Psychologist in Training The Max and Celia Parnes Family Psychological Services Clinic ; Psychodynamic Track 2015 - 2018
  • Psychologist in Training Brooklyn College Personal Counseling Center (BCPCC) 2015 - 2016
  • Counselor Enosh – The Israeli Mental Health Association 2012 - 2013
  • Counselor Renanim – Post-Hospitalization Therapeutic Residential Facility 2011 - 2012
  • Counselor Geha – Mental Health Center 2010 - 2011
  • Clinical Program Teaching Assistant Yeshiva University – Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology 2016 - 2018
  • Junior Admission’s Teaching Assistant Yeshiva University – Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology 2015 - 2017
  • Teaching Assistant – Psychopharmacology Yeshiva University – Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology 2015 - 2017
  • Academic Tutor Tel Aviv University – School of Social Science 2010 - 2011

Awards

  • Top Doctor Award 2024  

Fellowships

  • Lenox Hill Hospital  

Internships

  • Internship at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn

Fellowships

  • Fellowship at Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan, NY

Articles and Publications

  • The Self-Discovery Journal: 52 Weeks of Reflection, Inspiration, and Growth, which is available on Amazon.

What do you attribute your success to?

  • She attributes her success to she could not have done it without her parents\' support. She has a passion for what she does, she truly enjoys what she does.

Areas of research

Pediatric Bipolar Disorder, Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy

Yeshiva University Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology Bronx, NYIMPACT lab Investigating Mood Pathology: Assessment, Course and Treatment 08/15-05/19 Student Researcher. Research Mentor: Dr. Anna Van Meter, PhD Performed as the principal investigator on an original research titled Differential Diagnosis of PediatricBipolar Disorder: Cultural and Cognitive Factors Affecting Accuracy of Diagnosis Developed researchdesign and tools, analyzed data, and wrote doctoral dissertation. Dissertation Defended: April 20197 Completed a master thesis- reviewing the possible impact of cultural differences and professionalscognitive biases on the diagnostic accuracy of pediatric psychiatric disorders Presented at professional conferences (ABCT and AACAP) Developed a DBT based curriculum for a youth support group Preformed secondary analysis and prepared conference abstracts for submission Administered research procedures with participants including screening and administeringstructured clinical diagnostic interviews (using SCID-IV) and other assessment measures. Recruited research participants and collected research data for several studies conducted in the lab Participated in scientific writing for publicationsTel Aviv University Tel- Aviv, IsraelDpt. of Psychological Science, Faculty of Social Science 10/10-10/11Student Researcher. Research Mentor: Prof. Shulamit Kreitler, PhD Designed a study to evaluate the effects of musical performance types (i.e., electronic versusacoustic) on the musicians Meaning Profile (based on Meaning Theory, Kreitler & Kreitler, 1968) Conducted a literature review establishing a theoretical basis for the hypothesis Recruited research participants and collected data Led a quantitative independent research and performed analysis of collected data Prepared unpublished manuscriptTel Aviv University Tel Aviv, IsraelDpt. of Sociology & Anthropology, Faculty of Social Science 10/10-10/11Student Researcher. Research Mentor: Prof. Raquel Romberg, PhD Designed a qualitative independent research project titled- Witchcraft, Magic and Modernity:DibukPossession or a Psychotic Episode? Examined the cultural definition of possession and compared it to the modern definition ofpsychotic episode Conducted interviews with professionals in the field Completed a literature review that established a theoretical basis for the hypothesis Prepared unpublished manuscript

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