Andrew Twardon

Andrew Twardon, Ph.D. specializes in the assessment, diagnosis and psychotherapy of personality disorders, depression, anxiety, addictions, relational / marital and family problems. He also offers training and supervision in individual and group psychotherapy to psychologists and psychiatrists as well as mentoring and coaching in psychological and interpersonal competence for individuals, teams and organizations.
Dr Twardon has practiced Zen Buddhism since 1978, including formal koan study in the Sanbô Kyôdan tradition with late Daido Loori Roshi at the Zen Mountain Monastery where he also received Jukai and Dharma name Nyoun.
He has has been affiliated with several mental health and academic institutions in New York City, including Clinical Psychology Department of the New School for Social Research, Cabrini Medical Center, New York City Department of Mental Health, St. Barnabas Hospital, HIP New York and the Center for Intensive Treatment of Personality Disorders at St.Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital.

SCOPE OF PRACTICE AND PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS

comprehensive assessment & treatment of personality disorders
multidimensional / multivariable treatment of Borderline Personality Disorders and their symptoms
problems with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, gender and sexuality
family | marital | relational | interpersonal problems
Dynamic NeuroCognitve Therapy
Mindfulness & Meditation training
supervision of individual & group psychotherapy
consulting in mental health programs development and implementation of psychiatric services
coaching in interpersonal & psychological competence [individual | teams]
online consultations [teleconference / video via SKYPE ]