Lynda Mandell,M.D.,PLLC: Adult & Adolescent Psychiatry/Psycho-Oncology/Oncology Consulting Services

Dr. Lynda Mandell is a board certified psychiatrist. She treats adults of all ages and adolescents. In her practice, she deals with all types of psychiatric issues and disorders and treats each patient with an indivually  prescribed management plan designed to meet his/her own particular needs, i.e. prescribing and monitoring medications when clinically appropriate and/or psychotherapy(talk therapy). Dr. Mandell also engages in Couples and Family therapy.She is trained in all types of talk therapies with a particular interest and expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

HER AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION ARE:
Mood Disorders (e.g.,Major Depression; Dysthymia; Bipolar I and II Disorders)
Anxiety Disorders (e.g., Panic Disorder; Social Phobia;Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder;Generalized Anxiety Disorder; Acute Stress and Post Traumatic Stress Disorders)
Adjustment Disorders secondary to life stresses, losses,relationship problems(e.g.,Divorce; Recent termination of a significant relationship; Single parenthood; Death of a loved one; Loss of job, life goals, life direction;  career transitions and changes, Loss of financial stability; Retirement
Female Gender-Specific Psychiatry Across the Female Life-Cycle (e.g., Eating Disorders; Infertility; Pregnancy and Post-partum Disorders ; Menopausal related issues)
Adolescent and Adult ADHD (all types)
Adolescent/college-age related problems (e.g,academic, life-style, self-esteem, sexuality issues)
Psychiatric Issues/Disorders secondary to life disfiguring, debilitating and/or life threatening chronic medical illness/conditions (e.g., Cancer ("Psycho-Oncology"); Multiple Sclerosis; Crohn's Disease; Cardio-Vascular Disease)
Couples/Family Therapy
Dr. Mandell believes strongly in the importance of psychodynamic psychotherapy in the overall treatment plan, spending time with her patients to get to know them, their backgrounds, their significant others and their daily life stressors. Accordingly, she provides, as clinically indicated, individual (e.g. Supportive, Interpersonal and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) as well as group/couples/family therapy in managing her patients. In addition, when medically indicated for emotional and distress stabilization, she precribes and closely monitors psychotropic medications (e.g., antidepressants, mood stabilizers, anti-anxiety, psychostimulants and sleep aids).

Dr. Mandell is also a board certified radiation oncologist in addition to being a board certified psychiatrist which has allowed her a deeper appreciation of and respect for the importance of dealing with the whole individual and not just a disorder. Please see the following pages for a more detailed description of her background, qualifications and specialized practice areas.

In addition to English, Dr.Mandell is fluent in Spanish. She maintains medical licenses in the states of New York, New Jersey and Florida.

Appointments will be made by referral only. For further information, to schedule an appointment and for office hours, please call 212 988-5400.