RtoR Family-Endorsed Provider Profile
Uri Berger, PhD, MA
Psychologist
New Haven, CT & New York City, NY
Dr. Uri Bereger is a clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and parents navigate life’s most complex emotional challenges. Grounded in empathy and clinical expertise, Dr. Berger creates a warm, collaborative space where clients feel seen, supported, and empowered.
Dr. Berger brings a deep understanding of both psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), informed by advanced training at the Yale University Child Study Center. He specializes in working with parents of dependent adult children experiencing “Failure to Launch,” offering compassionate, practical guidance to help families move towards healthier dynamics and greater independence.
Dr. Berger also works with individuals and couples seeking clarity, connection, and meaningful growth. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, relationship challenges, or parental concerns, his integrative approach blends evidence-based practices with genuine care. Dr. Berger is dedicated to helping clients build resilience, strengthen relationships, and create lasting positive change
Uri Berger, PhD, MA
119 West 57th St, Suite 1100,
New York, NY 10019
475-273-2431
Family Member Quote
As parents of a 27-year-old who never left home, we felt helpless and stuck. We didn’t want to pressure her too much, but we couldn’t keep going in the same cycle. Dr. Berger’s guidance and warmth made a huge difference for us. Our daughter has taken her first steps toward independence, and our connection with her—and with each other—feels stronger than ever.
My partner and I came to Dr. Berger at a time when our relationship felt stuck. We were caught in the same arguments over and over, and it seemed like we had lost the ability to listen to one another. From the very first session, Dr. Berger created a safe, balanced space where both of us felt truly heard. He gave us concrete communication tools, but also encouraged us to slow down and recognize what was really driving our conflicts. We’ve come out of this process with a stronger bond, a deeper understanding of one another, and a renewed sense of hope about our future together. We are so grateful for his thoughtful, compassionate, and practical guidance.
Your introduction of Dr. Berger for our situation has made a big difference with us. He helped us to really understand the emotional state our son has been experiencing, including how to react to the anxiety, depression, and shame that he feels about his situation. Dr. Berger made us see things through our son’s eyes. Consequently, we have been able to adjust our attitudes, discourse, and understanding to encourage our son to begin to overcome these factors that are holding him back … Dr. Berger is very easy to talk with, listens to both of our perspectives, and is very pragmatic in his suggestions for action by us.
Information and Referrals
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Services
- Attachment-based therapy
- Behavioral Activation (BA) therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) therapy for obsessive-compulsive disorder
- Gottman Method of couples therapy
- Non-Violent Resistance (NVR) therapeutic coaching for family members
- Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
- Psychodynamic therapy
- Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE)
Client Focus
- Adolescents, young adults, and adults
- Anxiety
- Depression
- “Failure to Launch”
- Family conflict
- Internet addiction
- Personality disorders
- Mood disorders
- School issues
- Video Game Addiction
Accreditations & Qualifications
Education
- Bar Ilan University – Doctoral Degree in Psychology
- Bar Ilan University – Master of Arts Experimental Psychology
- Tel-Aviv University – Master of Arts Clinical Psychology
- The Academic College of Tel-Aviv, Yaffo – Bachelor’s degree, Psychology
State License Numbers:
- New York License #026452
- Connecticut License # 4300
Practice since: 2016
More about Dr. Uri Berger
Dr. Uri Berger is the Founder of The Lighthouse Psychological Services PLLC. He is a contributing author of peer‑reviewed work, being first or co‑author on studies including a randomized controlled trial on the Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions intervention. In his clinical and academic roles, Dr. Berger provides psychotherapy, consultation, and supervision of trainees, advancing evidence‑based treatments and bridging clinical care with research and education. Uri Berger – Google Scholar
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