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Amanda L. Sacks-Zimmerman, PHD, ABPP

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Specializes in: Psychology and Neuropsychology

Professional interests include: cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), cognitive therapy, cognitive disorders, and more.

1305 York Avenue 9th Floor
New York, NY 10021

(212) 746-3356

Amanda L. Sacks-Zimmerman, PHD, ABPP is a psychologist in New York, NY specializing in psychology and neuropsychology. Amanda L. Sacks-Zimmerman, PHD, ABPP is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian, WEILL MEDICAL COLLEGE OF CORNELL and Neurological Surgery.

Office Locations

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1305 York Avenue 9th Floor
New York, NY 10021

Address:

525 East 68th Street Starr Pavilion, 651
New York, NY 10021

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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.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	13
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	60
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	37
Cancer	0

mental health therapy	309

**Gender**
Male	22
Female	45

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	49
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	27
From 75 to 84	19
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	27
Dementia	33
Cancer	0

mental health therapy	184

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	88
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	28

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	37
Dementia	26
Cancer	0

mental health therapy	71

**Gender**
Male	12
Female	24

**Age**
From 65 to 74	13
From 75 to 84	12
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	36
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

mental health therapy	115

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	21

**Age**
From 65 to 74	24
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	27
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	31
Dementia	29
Cancer	0

mental health therapy	137

**Gender**
Male	22
Female	31

**Age**
From 65 to 74	23
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	14

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	30
Dementia	34
Cancer	0

mental health therapy	266

**Gender**
Male	25
Female	32

**Age**
From 65 to 74	18
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	58
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	19
Dementia	35
Cancer	0

mental health therapy	238

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	44

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	52
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	28
From 75 to 84	18
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	60
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	18
Dementia	37
Cancer	0

mental health therapy	208

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Amanda L. Sacks-Zimmerman, PHD, ABPP for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Amanda L. Sacks-Zimmerman, PHD, ABPP treated as a psychologist in New York, NY were mental health therapy.

mental health therapy	191

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Amanda L. Sacks-Zimmerman, PHD, ABPP.

**Gender**
Male	16
Female	27

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	18
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	6
85 and over	0
Less than 65	4
65 to 74	20

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Amanda L. Sacks-Zimmerman, PHD, ABPP From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Amanda L. Sacks-Zimmerman, PHD, ABPP treated were depression, high cholesterol, hypertension and dementia.

Hypertension	37
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	55
Chronic Kidney Disease	2
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	19
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	0
Dementia	23

Education & Training

She is certified by the Clinical Neuropsychology and has a state license in New York.

Board Certification: Clinical Neuropsychology

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Amanda L. Sacks-Zimmerman, PHD, ABPP is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

NewYork-Presbyterian

WEILL MEDICAL COLLEGE OF CORNELL

Neurological Surgery

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Amanda L. Sacks-Zimmerman, PHD, ABPP appears to accept the following insurance providers: VNSNY CHOICE, Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Aetna - NYP, CIGNA, AETNA, Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield Healthplus, United Healthcare, Emblem/Hip, Aetna, Empire BlueCross BlueShield and United Healthcare.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Amanda L. Sacks-Zimmerman, PHD, ABPP accepts the following insurance providers:

VNSNY CHOICE

Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield

Aetna - NYP

CIGNA

AETNA

Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield Healthplus

United Healthcare

Emblem/Hip

Aetna

Empire BlueCross BlueShield

United Healthcare

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Biography

Dr. Amanda Sacks-Zimmerman is a psychology and neuropsychology specialist in New York, NY. She is professionally affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian. Dr. Sacks-Zimmerman's practice in New York, NY is open to new patients as reported by Yext.