Miriam Ehrensaft
(She/Her/Hers)
Psychologist
Licensed psychologist with long experience working with youth & young adults in evidence based therapy for anxiety, OCD, mood, ADHD, ASD, and parenting.
Welcome! I am a licensed psychologist with 20 years experience in working with adolescents and young adults in evidence based therapy for anxiety, mood, attention, and high functioning autism spectrum issues. I have deep experience working with students on family conflict, relationship concerns, and issues with the transition to college. I been on faculty in psychiatry at Columbia and Duke. It would be my honor to bring my experience to support you. My approach is about connecting with you to understand your personal needs. Together, we choose therapeutic strategies rooted in scientific evidence (e.g. CBT and ACT for anxiety; organizational skills training for ADHD). I am deeply caring, consistent, accepting of others, and also bring a sense of humor to our work when it's appropriate. As a faculty member and parent of recent Duke grad, I am uniquely tied into the culture of Duke, and understand its strengths and difficulties. I identify as ally of the LGBTQIA+ community. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, running, and playing with my dog. I am also a professionally trained pastry chef and love creating treats for friends & family. I look forward to meeting.
Practice hours (EDT)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Autism
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Phobia
- Depression
- Panic
- Academic Concerns
- Childhood Abuse
- College and School Placement
- Conflict Resolution
- Insomnia
- Life Transitions
- Loneliness/Isolation
- Parenting Concerns
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
- Sexual Identity
- Sleep Concerns
- Social Anxiety
- Trauma
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Children (under 10)
- Preteens (10-12)
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
Special groups
- Neurodivergent people
- People who are bisexual
- People who identify as gay
- People who identify as non-binary
- People who identify as queer
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Assessment/Evaluation
- Individual Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Behavior Modification
Treatments
- Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Coaching
- Behavior Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-Insomnia (CBT-I)
- Habit Reversal Training (HVT)
- Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE)
- Systematic Desensitization
- Social Skills Training
- Parent Management Training (PMT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Training
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- DSHIP – North Carolina
- Documentation provided for patient filling
- Out-of-network insurance
- Out-of-pocket
- In-network insurance
Payment methods
- Check
- Credit Card
- Online
Credentials
Licenses
PSYPACT Provider
Mobility number: 1
Psychology
NC Psychology
4685, North Carolina
Psychology
NY State Board of Education
013447, New York
Certificates
Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
PCIT International
Evidence based therapy for young children with behavioral concerns.
Education
Stony Brook University
PhD (Doctor of Philosophy), 1996
Followed by post-doctoral fellowship in child psychiatric research at Columbia University Irving Medical Center 1996-1999.