Samuel L. Sharmat, MD

Recommendations

From time to time, I develop working relationships with people and find them to be invaluable resources. Also, from time-to-time, I come across resources that my patients find invaluable. Below I have listed some of those people and resources for you. Please take some time to look over the list and see if any of them might be helpful for you.

Disclosures: I have no commercial affiliation with any of the practitioners or resources listed below.

Practitioners

Grant H. Brenner, MD
Dr. Brenner has a private practice in Adult Psychiatry and subspecializes in psychoanalysis/psychodynamic psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy, working with trauma, loss, identity and relationship issues. He takes an intelligent and caring approach to his patients and draws from an extensive knowledge-base to provide top-level care. Location: Union Square. Additional information is available at his website: http://www.starttherapy.com/GrantHBrennerMD or call him directly at 212-673-2099.

John Crepsac, LCSW, ICADC
John is a psychotherapist with over twenty years of experience in the fields of mental health and substance abuse and provides a personalized approach to all of his clients. He has boutique clinical practices in both Manhattan and New Jersey. Additional information is available at his website: http://counselingnewyorknewjersey.com/ or call him directly at 917-204-4357.

Dr. Rita Kirsch PhD
Dr Kirsch is a behavioral therapist specializing in non-drug treatment of ADHD in children and adults.
Her primary location is Rhinebeck, NY, and she has an office in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn. Phone sessions are also available.
For more information, please go to her website, http://addnondrug.com or call her directly at 845 489 6240.

Ross Levin, PhD
Dr. Levin is a clinical psychologist specializing in sleep disorders and the psychology of sleep.
Upper West Side location. Please visit his website for contact information and more: http://drrosslevin.com

Michael Picucci, PhD
Dr. Picucci has many years experience in addictions recovery, trauma healing, sexuality issues, and helping people get unstuck from difficult life situations. He blends traditional with somatic (body-oriented) approaches for resolutions. Union Squuare location. Website: Http://www.michaelpicucci.net

Jason Rudolph, Psy.D.
Dr. Rudolph is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in the treatment of depression, anxiety, interpersonal relationships as well as compulsive behaviors.
Flatiron location. Phone: (917)750-8400. Website: Dr. Jason Rudolph. Email: drjasonrudolph@hotmail.com

Resources

Principles of Addiction Medicine
This is the go-to guide for the current science of addiction in the human mind and body. For anyone looking to get down to the nitty-gritty, I highly recommend this (formidable) tome. Amazon link: Principles of Addiction Medicine

Kaplan and Sadock's Comprehensive Textbook of Psychiatry
The bible (in two volumes) of modern American psychiatric practice. Now in its ninth edition. Amazon link: Kaplan and Sadock

The Tao of Pooh
This handy little book has taught many how to weather some of the more stormy parts of life. Amazon link: The Tao Of Pooh

Stop Walking on Eggshells
This is the classic book that says it all with its subtitle: "Taking your life back when someone you care about has borderline personality disorder." Now in its second edition. Amazon link: Stop Walking on Eggshells

Why Mars and Venus Collide
John Gray's newest update to his Mars and Venus series. While adding new information, he recaps the old books; so this book is useful for those familiar with his books or those new to them. Amazon link: Why Mars and Venus Collide

Dr. Sharmat sees private pay patients in a discrete upscale setting with an alternate entrance for those requiring a higher level of discretion. The office is conveniently located two blocks from Union Square Park in New York City. Please call 917-292-3292 to schedule an appointment.