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Jessica Lubitz, PSYD

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Specializes in: Psychology

Professional interests include: depression, psychological evaluation, behavioral therapy, and more.

3512 Quentin Road
Brooklyn, NY 11234

(646) 694-1438

Jessica Lubitz, PSYD is a psychologist in White Plains, NY specializing in psychology.

Office Locations

280 Dobbs Ferry Road
White Plains, NY 10607

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3512 Quentin Road
Brooklyn, NY 11234

(646) 694-1438

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Some issues Jessica Lubitz, PSYD can help you with:

Anxiety

Anxiety is a generic name given to a variety of conditions characterized by unusual amounts of fear and worry, especially unrealistic fears and tension. People who suffer from anxiety often are aware that their fears are irrational, but that knowledge does not make the feeling of being scared and anxious go away. To qualify as anxiety, symptoms must last for 6 months or more and interfere with the way a person lives their daily life. Some cases may be mild, where, for example, a person simply avoids certain situations. Other cases can be severe enough to be disabling.

Some of the specific conditions covered under the general label of anxiety include:

Generalized anxiety disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Social phobia
Panic disorder

Collectively, anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issues diagnosed in the United States -- even more common than depression. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with anxiety, and it is extremely common for a person with anxiety to have another illness at the same time, such as depression, a physical illness, or substance abuse.

Treatment for anxiety usually involves medication and psychotherapy together. Medications used may include antidepressants (which also work for anxiety), anti-anxiety medications, or beta blockers (which can be used to control the physical symptoms of anxiety). Psychotherapy can be useful to teach patients new ways of thinking and reacting so that they can manage their feelings of worry and fear. Support groups can also be very effective for anxiety, and they can be a form of treatment themselves for social phobias. Stress management, relaxation techniques, and meditation all help reduce feelings of anxiety or of being out of control. Finally, having a strong support network of family and friends is an excellent way to help manage the difficulties of life with anxiety.

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive-behavioral therapy, or CBT, is a form of psychotherapy or treatment for mental illness. It comes in a variety of methods, but the basic concept behind all CBT is the same -- thoughts cause feelings, which cause actions. If someone wishes to change problematic behaviors or emotions in their lives, they need to start by changing their thoughts. CBT examines ideas and looks for patterns that may be causing harmful actions. The therapist helps patients modify those thought patterns and, in doing so, helps them feel better and cope more effectively.

CBT is one of the most widely studied forms of psychotherapy, and it has been shown to be extremely effective for a variety of mental illnesses. Some of the issues that respond well to CBT include mood disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, substance abuse, sleep disorders, and psychotic disorders. In some cases, CBT has been shown to be as effective or even more effective than medication. One of the interesting things that the scientific study of CBT has shown is that CBT actually changes the way the brain works, physically improving its function.

CBT differs from traditional psychotherapy in a few key ways. One of the most important distinctions is the emphasis on the power and responsibility of the patient in CBT. The patient will be encouraged to be the one asking the questions in CBT therapy, and most patients are assigned homework to complete outside of therapy sessions. There is a concept in CBT that everyone has power the power to change how they feel, even if they cannot control the situation, and this can be very empowering for patients. Because of this power shift, the therapist-client relationship is not as critical to success in CBT as it is in other modes of therapy. Patients should still get along well with their therapists, but they do not need a deep, dependent emotional connection to them. Finally, because CBT often treats a specific issue or problem, it is usually shorter in duration than traditional therapy. While some therapies may continue for years, CBT lasts on average just 16 sessions.

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
Unusual sleep or eating habits
Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
Physical aches and pains
Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Jessica Lubitz, PSYD treated as a psychologist in White Plains, NY during 2016 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Jessica Lubitz, PSYD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Jessica Lubitz, PSYD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Jessica Lubitz, PSYD treated during 2016 were depression, hypertension, diabetes and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	73
Dementia	69
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Jessica Lubitz, PSYD treated as a psychologist in White Plains, NY during 2017 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Jessica Lubitz, PSYD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	1149

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Jessica Lubitz, PSYD.

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	218

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	236
Black	81
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	109
85 and over	138
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Jessica Lubitz, PSYD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Jessica Lubitz, PSYD treated during 2017 were depression, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	70
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	41
Dementia	55
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Jessica Lubitz, PSYD treated as a psychologist in White Plains, NY during 2018 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Jessica Lubitz, PSYD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	1372

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Jessica Lubitz, PSYD.

**Gender**
Male	167
Female	273

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	288
Black	98
Hispanic	32
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	165
85 and over	150
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Jessica Lubitz, PSYD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Jessica Lubitz, PSYD treated during 2018 were depression, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	72
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	47
Dementia	53
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Jessica Lubitz, PSYD treated as a psychologist in White Plains, NY during 2019 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Jessica Lubitz, PSYD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	1303

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Jessica Lubitz, PSYD.

**Gender**
Male	182
Female	286

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	294
Black	125
Hispanic	27
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	115
From 75 to 84	158
85 and over	164
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Jessica Lubitz, PSYD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Jessica Lubitz, PSYD treated during 2019 were depression, high cholesterol, hypertension and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	71
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	26
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	50
Dementia	52
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Jessica Lubitz, PSYD treated as a psychologist in White Plains, NY during 2020 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Jessica Lubitz, PSYD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	337

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Jessica Lubitz, PSYD.

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	149

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	137
Black	67
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	73
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Jessica Lubitz, PSYD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Jessica Lubitz, PSYD treated during 2020 were depression, high cholesterol, hypertension and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	70
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	49
Dementia	52
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Jessica Lubitz, PSYD treated as a psychologist in White Plains, NY during 2021 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Jessica Lubitz, PSYD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	44

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Jessica Lubitz, PSYD.

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	55

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	50
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Jessica Lubitz, PSYD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Jessica Lubitz, PSYD treated during 2021 were depression, hypertension, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	58
Dementia	47
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Jessica Lubitz, PSYD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Jessica Lubitz, PSYD treated as a psychologist in White Plains, NY were mental health therapy.

mental health therapy	713

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Jessica Lubitz, PSYD.

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	163

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	61
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	167
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	15
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	92
85 and over	87
Less than 65	15
65 to 74	63

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Jessica Lubitz, PSYD From 2016 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Jessica Lubitz, PSYD treated were depression, hypertension, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	16
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	53
Atrial Fibrillation	21
Cancer	17
Dementia	54