Rona Silverton
A New York psychotherapist who cares more about women’s well-being.
Dr. Silverton is an experienced board certified psychotherapist. She has over twenty years experience in private practice in the area of psychoanalytic psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, as well as stress management techniques. She received her graduate education with a master’s degree from Columbia University in 1971 and doctorate from the New York University in 1990. She has done extensive research on the coping process and psychological adjustment in women with endometriosis, She has led numerous support groups for women with endometriosis at the New York Downtown hospital. She has served as psychological adviser to the endometriosis Alliance. Her interests have centered on psychotherapy and gender, self and body, femininity, and emotional intimacy.
“My goal is to free up women’s energy to allow them to move towards greater balance in life and promote their inner growth through awareness and self understanding of their unconscious,” she claims. Understanding unconscious hidden conflicts can free women to actualize their wishes, overcome hurtful, negative patterns, and reach toward greater success both professionally and personally.
Professional Affiliations/certifications
Dr Silverton is affiliated with the New York State Psychiatric Institute. She is a national board certified and a state licensed clinician. She is a member of NASW and AAPCSW (American Association of Psychoanalytic Clinical Social Workers). She is a member of the Institute For Psychoanalytic Training and Research and is certified as a psychoanalyst. She is also a member of the International Psychoanalytic Association. She has professional affiliation with both the Trichotillomania Learning Center and the Endometriosis Association.
Publications/Presentations
- Presentation at The International Psychoanalytic Association conference: Clinical case presentation on object loss from a Winnicottian Perspective, Chicago 2008.
- Presentation/ Teaching at The International Endometriosis Association 25th Anniversary Conference: October 2005 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, “Living Well in Spite of Endometriosis” –“An Active approach to Endo Makes for Better Results” — a talk describing her comprehensive research on coping with endo showing the best approach.
- Summarized research findings discussed in The Endometriosis Association Sourcebook.
- Silverton, R (1999), Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy of patients with Trichotillomania. Membership paper presented at The Institute For Psychoanalytic Training and Research.
- Silverton, R. (1994) New York High Risk Project -22nd Year Follow Up: Use Of The Global Assessment Scale in A High Risk Population. American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. October 25th, 1994.
- Silverton, R. (1990), Psychosocial Adjustment and Coping Strategies of Women With Endometriosis. New York University, UMI, Dissertation Information service 9124707.
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Education
- Institute For Psychoanalytic Training and Research – Certificate in psychoanalysis, 1993.
- New York University – Ph.D. 1990.
- Columbia University – School of Social Work – Masters of Social Work (MSW) 1971.
- George Washington University – B.A. ( Psychology), Honors, 1969.
- Society For Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis. Introductory and Advanced courses in Hypnosis.
- Completion of EMDR training certificate with Laurel Parnell, Ph.D. EMDRIA approved course in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, 2013.
Professional Teaching Experience
- The New York State Psychiatric Institute. Department of Medical Genetics. Clinical Research Position (1989-2005). Supervision and teaching of Ph.D.psychology candidates on clinical skills – Child and Adolescent Health Study.
- Faculty: New York University School of Social Work, Post-Master’s certificate program. Advanced Ego Psychology and Object Relations course 1988.
- Supervisor – Family center for Mental Health. (1983-1989) (supervision of psychology and social work professionals).
- Supervisor of psychotherapists, ICC (IPTAR Clinical Center). Institute For psychoanalytic Training and Research 1993-1995.