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American Institute for Cognitive Therapy

AICT is an internationally recognized group of clinical psychologists.

Providing in person therapy in NYC and telehealth in 42 states including New Jersey and Connecticut.

01/29/2026

Meet Dr. Ashleigh Rutherford, one of our senior clinicians. Dr. Rutherford received her PhD in Clinical Psychology from Yale University and has extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She also treats couples using the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).

Dr. Rutherford offers a warm, compassionate, and individualized approach to evidence-based therapies. She emphasizes collaboration with her clients and provides a non-judgmental space to explore the problems in their lives and equip clients with the tools needed to cope with them. She is committed to helping her clients alleviate suffering and pursue lives that they feel are fulfilling and meaningful.

She is currently accepting new individual clients and couples. Reach out today for a complimentary consultation call.
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01/27/2026

Anxiety has a way of convincing us that our worst fears are definitely true. But here’s a powerful reminder: the first interpretation that pops into your head when you’re upset or anxious is rarely the only one, and it’s often not even close to reality. This Technique Tuesday, we’re practicing alternative interpretations. When you notice yourself jumping to a negative conclusion, pause and challenge it. What are three other ways you could understand this situation? This isn’t about toxic positivity or ignoring real problems. It’s about recognizing that when we’re in an anxious state, our perception gets filtered through fear. By actively generating alternatives, you’re training your brain to be more flexible and less reactive. Give it a try!
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01/26/2026

The difference between wanting change and making it happen? Strategy. Swipe to learn about SMART goals and chunking, two powerful CBT techniques that break down overwhelming goals into achievable steps.

Want help making life changes? Call today to set up a consult with Dr. Robinson.
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01/23/2026

AICT provides teletherapy services across 43 states through PSYPACT. Access the highest quality CBT care regardless of your location by reaching out to our office and scheduling a free PSYPACT consultation.

01/22/2026

Meet Dr. Peggilee Wupperman, one of our senior clinicians at AICT. Dr. Wupperman is currently a professor at John Jay College/City University of New York and an assistant clinical professor at Yale School of Medicine. Dr. Wupperman completed her pre-doctoral fellowship at Yale School of Medicine, attended a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Washington under the direction of Marsha Linehan (founder of Dialectical Behavior Therapy; DBT), and returned to Yale School of Medicine for an advanced postdoctoral fellowship in the Psychotherapy Development Center.

Dr. Wupperman is the developer of Mindfulness and Modification Therapy (MMT), a psychotherapy that helps clients break free from impulsive or addictive behaviors and build more fulfilling, meaningful lives.

Dr. Wupperman has extensive experience providing mindfulness-based treatments, DBT, cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal psychotherapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and motivation-enhancement therapies. She specializes in treating clients who struggle with anxiety and/or problem behaviors (issues with alcohol/drugs use, binge eating, anger outbursts, chronic avoidance, etc.) that interfere with living lives that fit their values. She understands that these behaviors are often used to cope with difficult emotions and may seem impossible to resist. Thus, she uses a compassionate and empirically supported approach to help clients decrease problem behaviors, address the urges and/or anxiety that often occur when the behaviors are decreased, and begin to live lives that feel more fulfilling and meaningful.

She is currently accepting new clients. Reach out today to set up a consultation.
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01/21/2026

Life is about finding balance in risks. Listen as Dr. Robert Leahy explain the different decision styles relating to risk taking, and find out why life is really a question of risk vs. risk.

01/20/2026

What’s really behind your worry? The Vertical Descent technique from Dr. Leahy’s “Treatment Plans and Interventions for Depression and Anxiety Disorders” (Second Edition) helps you trace anxious thoughts back to their core belief. By asking “What would that mean?” you can identify and challenge what’s truly driving your anxiety, leading to deeper, more lasting change.
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01/19/2026

Meet Dr. Bruce Zahn, one of our senior clinicians at AICT. Dr. Zahn is a PSYPACT clinician who provides telehealth services across 43 participating states. He has many years of clinical experience with a diverse range of patient populations and ages, ranging from adolescents to older adults. He specializes in the treatment of anxiety and depression, social anxiety, ADHD and related executive dysfunction concerns, panic, OCD, health-related problems and coping with medical diagnoses, and adjustment issues in aging.

Dr. Zahn is accepting new telehealth patients. Contact our office to set up a free consultation.
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01/16/2026

Swipe for 10 practical tips to help you truly hear and be heard by your partner. From choosing the right moment to learning the difference between listening and agreeing, these strategies can transform how you connect.

01/14/2026

Are you a maximizer or a satisfier? Find out how your decision making style influences regret from leading CBT expert, Dr. Robert Leahy.

01/13/2026

When you only compare yourself to top performers, you’re missing the full picture. Most of us are somewhere in the middle, doing our best, learning as we go.

This week’s technique: widen your lens. Compare yourself to the full spectrum, not just the peak. You’ll find you’re doing better than you think.

What questions from this list resonates most with you? 💬
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01/08/2026

We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Elissa Lefkowitz is returning our team of clinicians at AICT!

Dr. Lefkowitz provides a supportive space for clients to learn to understand their thoughts and feelings, how those thoughts and feelings are impacting current behaviors, and work collaboratively to develop strategies to cope with problems more effectively

She received her PhD from Columbia University and completed her Post-Doctoral Fellowship at The American Institute for Cognitive Therapy (AICT). She brings extensive experience in CBT and we are thrilled to have her back!

If you are looking to start therapy, call us today to set up a free consultation call with Dr. Lefkowtiz.
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150 East 58th Street, Fifth Floor Annex
New York, NY
10155

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Tuesday	8am - 9pm
Wednesday	8am - 9pm
Thursday	8am - 9pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	8am - 9pm

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http://www.cognitivetherapynyc.com/

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