Best Psychoanalyst Worcester Near Me

Zaza Sakhat: Dr. Lish is a seasoned clinician, who treats adults and children with OCD and anxiety disorders. She specializes in CBT treatment, and does excellent work. I trust her with my referrals.

Deanna Hewey: I saw Jennifer Lish for three appointments and couldn't bring myself to pay her another co-pay because she was so rude that it made her absolutely ineffective. She thinks she knows everything and because of that, she thinks she doesn't have to listen. She was openly rude about one of my family members, telling me all of her opinions about them when I didn't ask for them, and she also tried to dissuade me from having a wedding when I didn't ask for her opinion on that matter, either. Whatever she is thinking, she will say and it is unprofessional. Save yourself the time, money and aggravation.

Jessica Jones: I tried for almost 2 months to get Dr Lish for my child. I finally got her a contract, which she insisted she didn't get. Even though I got 2 letters stating she did. I asked her if she contacted the ins co to get her contract and she never answered me. I wrote a bad review which she deleted from her Facebook. But before she deleted it she emailed me a month later and asked me to take it off. She told me she can't work for free and has children to support and a mortgage to pay. She wrote long winded inappropriate e-mails to me. She said the ins co wanted her to see my child for free. I never asked her to work for free, and neither would the ins co. So that was a lie! She's on the board of the MPA. I don't think they'd be happy to know how she's treating possible patients. I'm so thankful she showed her true colors and I didn't subject my child to her unethical and questionable behavior.

Lindsey Lawrence: Great experience with Dr. Lish or as my kids call her "coach Jenny". I'd recommend her to anyone who is struggling with anxiety.

M C: As one reviewer pointed out, all but two of her reviews were from colleagues. This should set off alarm bells. She may be educated, but I found her to have no real empathy or interest, other than in propagating her methods. Her views were extreme, and I would not recommend taking your child to her her unless you are desperate and willing to take a huge risk.

Meg Manning: I am a neuropsychologist and I often refer my patients to Dr. Lish for treatment following their evaluation. She is my go-to person for cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) in the Worcester area. She provides treatment that is supported by research to be effective (evidence-based treatment). She is also great to consult with about diagnostic or treatment-related questions. She is always willing to help.

Paul Cannistraro, MD: I have collaborated closely with Dr. Lish for over five years. I have the utmost respect for her professionalism, integrity, and commitment to her patients. Her disciplined approach gets results. I never hesitate to consider her no matter how complicated the case may be.

Michel Selva: I first met Dr. Lish five years ago when I was working in an outpatient clinic in Worcester. She is a very competent and compassionate psychologist who specializes in the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and other anxiety disorders. She is an expert in the use of evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Exposure and Response Prevention. In addition to running a successful private practice in Worcester, she is also active in several professional societies including the Massachusetts Psychological Association and the International OCD Foundation. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking effective help in managing anxiety disorders.

Leora Heckeman: I have been a colleague and friend of Dr. Jennifer Lish for over 35 years. It is rare to find this combination of extreme intelligence and extreme and sincere kindness together in one individual. Dr. Lish is truly dedicated to listening and learning.. both from people and from the literature in our field. I would send close relatives to Dr. Lish for treatment.Leora R. Heckelman, Ph.D.

Candy bar for Aaronson: I have known Dr. Lish for over 30 years. We worked together at New York State Psychiatric Institute and have remained good professional colleagues through membership in two organizations. I have found Dr. Lish to be extremely knowledgeable about clinical practice of anxiety and depression, demonstrating kindness, respect and compassion for all who suffer from mental illness. I would readily send anyone I knew for treatment with Dr. Lish. She is one of the best out there.

Shala Nicely: Dr. Lish has a true passion for helping people who have anxiety and OCD!

J G: Dr. Jennifer Lish is the person I recommend in the Worcester area to for anyone who is looking for a cognitive-behavioral therapist to treat symptoms of school refusal, selective mutism, OCD, and/or specific phobias. She is very focused on providing only evidenced-based treatments that have been shown to bring about measurable change. For those of us who work as therapists, we are most likely to do our best work when the fit is right between what we offer and what someone wants. I believe that she is a great match for someone who wants their anxiety symptoms to change and is willing to do the often intense work both inside and outside of therapy to apply what Jennifer can teach them.

Connie Salhany: Dr Lish is an expert in anxiety and obsessive-compulsive and related disorders. Her energy and commitment are commendable.

Jacqueline Cohen: I have had a collegial relationship with Dr. Lish for over 20 years. Her remarkable dedication to her profession and her rare abilities as a therapist continue to impress me. She is able to create a well-considered course of treatment, based on her incisive diagnostic skills and extensive knowledge base, and she clearly communicates to patients how a cognitive behavioral approach can eliminate debilitating symptoms. Her empathy and confidence encourage the optimism and level of trust needed in a productive and beneficial treatment. I believe that the person who consults Dr. Lish can not have found a more competent clinician.

Tamar Gordon: Dr. Lish is one of the most talented cognitive-behavioral psychologists I know. She offers a thoughtful, well-informed perspective on treatment, and often contributes to CBT list-serves and conferences.

Randi Loeb: Dr. Lish is a colleague in the area of Selective Mutism. She is a very knowledgeable, experienced clinician who is clearly connected with her patients. Her creative insights have enriched my own work with this population.

Dr. Steve Freilich: Jennifer Lish, Ph.D. is one of those colleagues you come across every once in a while who significantly impresses you in a multitude of ways across a long period of time. My opinions of Dr. Lish as a person and as a highly seasoned Psychologist come from years of reading her posts on a very active and well respected Mass Psychological Association list serve -- as well the occasional lunch to 'talk shop' and from comments by other colleagues. Dr. Lish deeply cares about her work keeping up with her field's latest developments. She has at her fingertips a deep knowledge base about many things psychological such as her expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of anxiety as it presents in so many different ways. I am always quite comfortable and confident when I send her a referral or seek her advice on a very challenging aspect of my work. From Jennifer Lish you get the 'exceptional work product', but equally important , you feel immediately that you are getting help from a warm and very committed 'real person'; someone who will partner hard with you to give you relief and help you recapture an important part of your life.

Elizabeth W Pierce: As a colleague of Dr. Jennifer Lish, I know her to be an extremely knowledgeable practitioner of cognitive behavioral therapy. She is committed to evidence-based practice, shares her knowledge generously with other practitioners, and gets results with her patients! I highly recommend her.

R. Trent Codd III: Dr. Lish is a well-trained and highly personable Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist. I've known her to be highly committed to staying abreast of the research literature - an unfortunately rare trait among therapists. Worcester is lucky to have her in their community!

Aimee Yermish: Jennifer Lish is an expert on selective mutism, school refusal in young children, and specific phobias, and is an all-around very skilled CBT practitioner. She has a no-nonsense style and regularly goes the extra mile (literally!) to do extended sessions and in-vivo exposure for clients. As a professional colleague, I have consulted with her on several cases and have found her thoughts extremely helpful.