About

Specializing in the practice of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy,

Ms. Wekar graduated with High Honors in Psychology from Franklin Pierce College and received her Master's of Science in Social Work from Columbia University. Ms. Wekar has been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for 20 years.

Ms. Wekar has been intensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), a comprehensive treatment for individuals with significant emotional difficulties, suicidal and non-suicidal self-injury, and other interpersonal and behavioral difficulties. She conducts both individual therapy and DBT group skills training. Ms. Wekar developed and led one of the first community outpatient programs specializing in DBT in Westchester County, NY.

Ms. Wekar has worked at Cognitive and Behavioral Consultants in White Plains, NY as an individual and group therapist. She has maintained a private practice for 10 years.