Psychologist, Post-Doctoral Fellow
Alexandra Chechik-Van Dijk, Psy.D.
Alexandra helps people feel fully themselves in the room — pairing practical tools with space for real reflection and lasting change.
What makes therapy work
“Healing grows through connection, self-compassion, and the willingness to show up, even when change feels difficult”
Practice details
- Sees:
- Young adults · Adults · Older adults · Professionals & executives · Students
- Locations:
- NYC in person · Telehealth
- Licensed in:
- New York
- Insurance and fees:
- Aetna · Northwell Direct · Private Pay / Out-of-Network
Background & training
Education and Degrees
- BA, Psychology and Studio Art, Stern College, Yeshiva University
- Psy.D., Doctor of Psychology, Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Yeshiva University
Training and Certifications
- Internal Family Systems Training – PESI
How Alexandra works
Area of focus
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma & PTSD
- OCD
- Racial & cultural identity
- Religious & spiritual concerns
Modalities
- CBT
- ACT
- ERP
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Emotion-focused therapy (EFT)
- Narrative therapy
Therapy style
- Warm
- Direct
- Collaborative
- Curious
- Practical / skills-focused
- Culturally responsive
Communities served
- Faith-Integrated
- Jewish-integrated
Patient Testimonials
Ready to begin
