DMB Psychology

Paving Students Road to Wellbeing & Academic Excellence

Therapy at DMB Psychology

Welcome to DMB Psychology—a unique boutique clinic dedicated to providing modern, evidence-based treatment for students and their families, seeking top-tier psychological services to achieve academic success and emotional well-being.

Some background

Led by Dr. Dori Brender, a seasoned clinical psychologist at Northwell Health’s psychiatric hospital, Zucker Hillside Hospital, working at the Behavioral Health College Partnership (BHCP) as the DBT team leader, DMB is launching psychological services for students aspiring for psychological wellness and academic success. We have big plans for DMB Psychology, more services and new staff will join us soon.

DMB Psychology draws on a decade of specialized training and experience—honed through hundreds of therapy hours with college and medical students and their families—to help young adults to navigate challenges in pursuing both academic success and psychological well-being.

Since 2019, Dr. Brender has been treating medical students at the Hofstra Zucker School of Medicine, gaining a deep understanding of the multifaceted challenges they face—from concerns about confidentiality and potential effects on residency, to imposter syndrome, emotional adjustment to the rigorous demands of medical school, and developing the executive functioning skills required to manage short and long term academic and clinical demands effectively.

Cutting-Edge Expertise

Actively working at a leading teaching hospital renowned for its evidence-based care, Dr. Brender stays at the forefront of the latest therapeutic developments and research. This constant immersion in cutting-edge practices ensures that DMB Psychology seamlessly integrates proven, modern treatments into every client’s care—providing you with the most effective psychological services available.

male therapist working treating students

One of the major challenges of being a student, and especially in medical school, is burnout. Another challenge is where to get help in a confidential way that would not harm your future career. If you feel burnout and want to change aspects of your life in a private manner, don’t hesitate to reach out, we can help!

Credit to McMaster University Demystifying Medicine students Meena Alnajar, Rimsha Amin, Omar AlNaji and Jake Brick.

Mindfulness is often talked about so much that it’s starting to feel like a buzzword. People misunderstand it, expect the wrong things, and miss out on what it’s really about. However, when combined with CBT, research and my experience has shown, over and over, how effective it is for emotional stability and self esteem. Mindfulness, practiced daily, will help reduce impulsivity, build self-compassion, enhance self discipline, and will teach you to accept yourself and your reality without judgment.

Credits

Narrated by Dan Harris,

Animation by Katy Davis ,Kim Alexander:

You can learn more about BHCP’s outstanding inpatient program by watching HBO’s documentary or reading about this nationally recognized program online.

*My role at BHCP is primarily in the outpatient setting, where I treat students like those portrayed in the documentary after they are discharged from 1 South.

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