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NYU Langone Provider

Elana G. Spira, PhD

NYU Langone Provider
  • Specialty: Child & Adolescent Psychology
  • Treats: Children
  • Language: English
  • Phone: 646-754-5000
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At the Child Study Center, part of Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at NYU Langone, I work with children and families using a skill-building, problem-solving approach to treatment. Treatment is a collaborative process, and I use evidence-based methods to help children and their parents achieve their goals. I consider each child’s and family’s unique circumstances and environments when developing treatment plans, which may address issues related to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, oppositional or defiant behaviors, anxiety, depression, or parent–child interactions.

A particular passion of mine is working with children, adolescents, and their parents to develop and use organization, time management, and planning skills. On a typical day, I might help a third grader sort through and file a stack of papers that have formed an intimidating mass at the bottom of his or her backpack, negotiate a successful contract between a parent and teenager about homework expectations and associated privileges, or coach a sixth grader on how to fit homework, studying, extracurricular activities, and texting with friends into a weekly schedule.

I have co-authored two books on organizational skills training, one for professionals and one for parents. I also provide professional development to teachers and school guidance departments to enhance students’ executive functioning.

As part of the Child Study Center’s services, I offer home and school-based treatment to children and their families in lower Westchester County. By working with children in their homes and schools, I can help modify the environments in which they face challenges. I enjoy being able to demystify mental health treatment by bringing services into the home.

I love seeing the positive changes that result when children develop the skills and self-confidence to succeed in their daily lives and how those changes help to empower them, along with their parents and teachers.


Conditions and Treatments

Conditions
  • anxiety disorders
  • attention deficit disorder in adults
  • organizational skills
Treatments
  • cognitive and behavioral therapy
  • parent training
Conditions
  • anxiety disorders
  • attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
  • attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children
  • disruptive behavior disorder
  • oppositional defiant disorder
  • organizational skills
Treatments
  • cognitive and behavioral therapy

Education and Training
  • PhD from SUNY - Stony Brook, 2005

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This provider accepts the following insurance plans.

  • Aetna
     
    • Aetna EPO (AMEX employees)
    • Aetna POS (American Express Employer)
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
     
    • BCBS EPO (BlackRock Employees)
    • BCBS EPO (LICH Employees)
    • BCBS EPO - Empire EPO (NYU Langone Employees)
    • BCBS EPO - Empire EPO (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees)
    • BCBS EPO - Empire NYU Care (NYU Langone Employees)
    • BCBS EPO - Empire NYU Care (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees)
    • BCBS PPO (BlackRock Employees)
    • BCBS PPO - Empire PPO (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees)
  • United Healthcare
     
    • Unite Healthcare (NY University Care Plan)
    • United Healthcare Choice (AMEX employees)
    • United Healthcare Choice (Blackrock employees)
    • United Healthcare Choice (CBS employees)
    • United Healthcare Choice (Simon
    • United Healthcare EPO (NYU Langone Health Employees)
    • United Healthcare Indemnity (NYU Langone Health Employees)
    • United Healthcare Nexus (Amex Employees)
    • United Healthcare Plus (NYU Langone Health Employees)
    • United Healthcare Student Resources (NYU)
    • United Healthcare Value, Advantage and HDHP (New York University employees)
This list of insurances changes regularly, and insurance plans listed may not be accepted at all office locations for this provider. Before your appointment, please confirm with your insurance company that this provider accepts your insurance.

Elana G. Spira, PhD does not accept insurance.

Locations and Appointments

Child Study Center

1 Park Avenue, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10016

Research Summary

Dr. Spira provides home, school-based and virtual treatment in lower Westchester County, NY.

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  • The organized child : an effective program to maximize your kid's potential-- in school and in life

    Gallagher, Richard; Spira, Elana G; Rosenblatt, Jennifer

    The organized child : an effective program to maximize your kid's potential-- in school and in life. New York, NY : The Guilford Press, [2018]. x, 206 p. ; 26 cm (3122322)

  • Organizational skills training for children with ADHD : an empirically supported treatment

    Gallagher, Richard; Abikoff, Howard B; Spira, Elana G

    Organizational skills training for children with ADHD : an empirically supported treatment. New York : The Guilford Press, 2014. (2414352)

  • Fischel, Janet E; Bracken, Stacey Storch; Fuchs-Eisenberg, Ariela; Spira, Elana G; Katz, Samantha; Shaller, Gary

    Journal of literacy research : JLR. 2007; 39(4):471-501

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