WHO IS DR. THOMAS WHITFIELD???

Dr. Thomas Whitfield is a New York City-based clinical psychologist, writer, and unapologetically direct therapist who challenges the norms of traditional psychotherapy. He is the founder and clinical director of CBT/EMDR Associates, a thriving private practice in Manhattan, where he specializes in evidence-based treatment for anxiety, trauma, depression, and relationship issues. With a Ph.D. in Health Psychology and Clinical Science from The Graduate Center at CUNY, Dr. Whitfield blends academic rigor with deeply human insights.

Dr. Whitfield has trained at prestigious institutions including Geisinger Medical Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and the Albert Ellis Institute. His clinical and research expertise has led to dozens of peer-reviewed publications, as well as presentations at international conferences in Amsterdam, Paris, and beyond. Outside the therapy room, he previously hosted the popular YouTube series Shit They Won’t Tell You in Sex Ed, and authored a love, sex, and relationships column titled Thomas Talks About, known for its sharp wit and refreshing honesty.


Instagram: @twhitfieldphd 

Twitter/X: Twhitfieldphd  

TikTok: @drthomaswhitfield

Substack: https://substack.com/@twhitfieldphd

Private Practice: www.CBTEMDRASSOCIATES.com

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