ILYSE DOBROW DIMARCO, Ph.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
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Welcome

I am Ilyse Dobrow DiMarco, Ph.D., a licensed clinical psychologist and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) specialist based at the American Institute for Cognitive Therapy in midtown Manhattan.  I hope this website will be a useful resource for anyone interested in learning more about what CBT is and how to access it.

Recent Thoughts

Being an Educated Therapy Consumer

Anyone looking to start therapy is faced with a vast array of choices.  First, there are different types of professionals who provide psychotherapy, including social workers, psychiatrists, and psychologists (including Ph.Ds and Psy.Ds). 

In addition, there are different schools of psychotherapy, including cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, psychoanalytic, and supportive.  Each school of therapy represents a unique approach to solving people’s problems.

With all of these choices available, it’s important to educate yourself before seeking treatment. Below are some links that address the following topics:


In the News

  A New York Times blogger recently wrote an interesting piece on the connection between depression and weight gain. People have long assumed that overweight people become depressed because they are overweight. However, studies also show that weight gain can be a side effect of depression.
Recently, the New York Times Magazine ran an article entitled Depression's Upside. In the article, several researchers speculate that depression may serve to improve our thinking and our ability to solve problems. This speculation has been the subject of much controversy and debate among mental health providers.