Randi Asher

For over 20 years, I have worked as a clinical psychologist with college and graduate students to help them improve their lives in a safe, supportive environment. Early in my training, I worked at Columbia University’s Counseling Service as both a Psychology Intern and Post-Doctoral Fellow, and since, have continued to work in my private practice with students who are experiencing all phases of life struggle: anxiety, depression, identity, body image, separation, family conflict, relationship problems and academic/professional issues. Students are at an exciting time of their lives, and I personally find that this stage of life brings unique opportunities to make tremendous change. I recognize the task of opening up can be difficult and painful, and I consider it an honor to have someone share their story with me, and a privilege to work toward change together. In therapy, I focus on helping people improve their current lives, but also look to past experiences for deeper understanding, helping people develop a solid and secure sense of themselves while improving their symptoms. Licensed in both New York and New Jersey, I have two convenient office locations, on the upper west side of NYC and in Bergen County, New Jersey. In addition to my private practice work, I am also a Guest Lecturer for new trainees at Mt. Sinai’s Psychology Internship and Fellowship programs, training new therapists about the significance of the therapeutic connection and alliance. You will find that I am an engaged, empathic, and interactive therapist. In our work together, I see myself as both facilitator but also, a partner in your healing, working along with you in a supportive environment. I utilize psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral approaches to help you recognize and understand patterns that are not working, collaborate with you to find new solutions, and, most importantly, work together to help you feel better.