About
Laura Berssenbrugge, PsyD
We all want a place where we can show up as ourselves—without judgment, without pressure. My goal has always been to create that kind of space, where you feel met with compassion and genuine care.
I work with clients navigating anxiety, mood concerns, OCD, ADHD, eating disorders, autism and other forms of neurodivergence—as well as the perfectionism and people-pleasing patterns that can feel impossible to untangle alone. My approach is grounded in evidence-based care, drawing on CBT, DBT, and ACT, but I adapt each session to the person in front of me. Therapy, to me, should feel like a real conversation, not a formula.
Growing up between Hawai’i and New York shaped how I understand identity—the way we carry different parts of ourselves depending on where we are and who we’re with. My background in competitive dance and track taught me about discipline, pressure, and resilience, and it sparked my passion for sports psychology—helping people tap into the joy of performance while easing the stress that often comes with it, whether in athletics, academics, or work.
In recent years, my work has also expanded to hormonal and perinatal mental health, informed both by my own health journey and by the many clients whose stories of being overlooked or dismissed pushed me to seek advanced training. These experiences deepened my commitment to supporting people through transitions that are often invisible yet profoundly impactful.
Gramercy Psychology reflects these values: care that is evidence-based and practical, but also inclusive, thoughtful, and deeply collaborative. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply not yourself, you don’t have to navigate it alone. We’re here to help you feel grounded, supported, and understood.
Education
Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) | Clinical-School Psychology, Yeshiva University/Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Master of Science (MS) | School Psychology, Yeshiva University/Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Bachelor of Science (BS) | Applied Psychology, Cinema Studies, New York University, Wesleyan University
Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200) | Ashtanga Yoga Mysore
Clinical Psychology Licenses: New York, New Jersey, Hawaii, and 42 other PSYPACT states. See the full list here: States I Serve
Experience
Co-Founder | The Modern Approach to Parenting, New York, NY
Licensed Clinical Psychologist | Evidence-Based Psychology NYC, New York, NY
Post-Doctoral Fellowship | Evidence-Based Psychology NYC, New York, NY
APA-Accredited Clinical Internship | Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences, Newark, NJ
Clinical Externships | Child Mind Institute, NYU Child Study Center, Mount Sinai Morningside, Montefiore Medical Center, private and public schools in NYC
Middle & High School Teacher | Yamaguchi Board of Education, Yamaguchi, Japan; International School Honoré-De-Balzac, Paris, France
Clinical Reviewer | The College Board - Services for Students with Disabilities, New York, NY
I work with tweens, teens, adults, and parents in these areas of specialty:
Anxiety, Mood & Chronic Stress
OCD & Intrusive Thoughts
Perfectionism, Performance Pressure & Burnout
Self-Esteem, Boundaries & People-Pleasing
ADHD, Autism & Neurodivergent Support
Eating Disorders & Body Image
Complex Trauma & Grief
Hormonal & Reproductive Mental Health
Child, Adolescent & Parent Support
Sports Psychology