Education and Experience
Christina Doherty, PhD
Dr. Christina Doherty is licensed as a psychologist in New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Florida. She received her doctoral degree in counseling psychology from Fordham University. Before pursuing her doctoral degree, Dr. Doherty received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Notre Dame and her master’s degree in counseling from Fordham University. Prior to opening her private practice, she was an adjunct faculty member at Fordham University in the Graduate School of Education, and she was a staff psychologist at the Iona University Counseling Center.
Areas of Expertise:
Symptoms of anxiety, including everyday worry and stress, as well as fear of public speaking, test-taking anxiety, and other situational fears
Symptoms of depression
Difficulty falling or staying asleep
Difficulty experiencing peace of mind or difficulty quieting an overactive mind
(e.g. racing thoughts)Problems in relationships with family members, friends, or significant others
Personal and societal challenges faced by members of the LGBTQIA+ community
Psychological effects of traumatic experiences such as relationship
violence and abuse, rape and sexual assault, and natural disastersGrief and loss, including divorce
Poor self-image, lack of confidence or self-worth
Problems due to the overuse of technology and social media
Social isolation