Dr. Jennifer Shindman is a New York State licensed psychologist (#024623). She received her B.A. in Forensic Psychology from John Jay College of Criminal Justice and went on to earn her master’s and doctoral degrees in school psychology from St. John’s University. She is also a New York State certified school psychologist.
Dr. Shindman works with children, adolescents, and adults across a range of emotional and behavioral concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, perfectionism, and challenges related to self-esteem and emotional regulation. She provides individual, group, and family therapy across clinical and school-based settings.
She is formally trained in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills, and mindfulness-based approaches, and is an Associate Fellow of the Albert Ellis Institute, specializing in Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). Her approach is active, direct, and goal-oriented, helping clients better understand their patterns and develop practical strategies for meaningful change.
In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Shindman has provided workshops and lectures for teachers, school administrators, and families on topics including adolescent development, coping skills, and the use of mindfulness in the classroom. She has also worked as a professor at both Queens College and St. John’s University, where she taught cognitive assessment and supervised doctoral students in evidence-based clinical interventions.
She is committed to creating a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment while empowering clients to build resilience, improve emotional well-being, and navigate challenges with greater confidence.
