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Dr. Cecily Portillo, Psychologist, PLLC

Psychologist, Ph.D.
Accepting clients Last Updated 0 days ago

Are your emotions getting the best of you — influencing behaviors that impact your relationships, career, or sense of self? Are worry thoughts or mood shifts becoming harder to manage? Building a life is difficult when strong emotions sweep you away. They can pull you from your values, your goals, and even your identity. Emotion regulation isn’t about getting rid of feelings — it’s about learning how to ride the wave without letting it carry you off course.

I’m a DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Clinician — the gold standard for DBT providers. I specialize in emotion dysregulation and use evidence-based treatments including cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), exposure therapy, and trauma-informed therapy. I offer adherent DBT individual therapy and DBT skills training in both a group and 1:1 format.

Navigating the decision to pursue therapy, whether for yourself or a loved one, is a step in the right direction. If you’re ready, reach out to schedule a free initial 15-minute consultation. On our call, we’ll discuss goals and what our work together could look like.


Specialties

ADHD Anxiety Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Chronic Medical Condition Chronic Pain College adjustment Depression Emotional Regulation Impulse Control Infertility Life Transitions Parenting Perfectionism Personality Disorders Phobias Pregnancy and Postpartum Self-esteem Self-harm Sexual Abuse Sexual Assault Stress Stress from Academics Suicidality Trauma & PTSD

Insurance & Payment

In-Network Insurance Plans

Dr. Cecily Portillo, Psychologist, PLLC is in network for the following plans:

Northwell Direct

Paperwork:

I can provide you with paperwork for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.

NPI Number

1972868586

Rates

First session $295
Ongoing sessions $295
Sliding Scale Offered: A sliding scale fee "slides" to try to meet the needs of clients who are unable to pay the full fee. Details can be discussed upon consultation.

Locations

233 7th Street
200
Garden City, NY 11530
(631) 319-0942
ADA Accessible
Map of provider office locations

Practice Hours

Monday 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday --
Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Friday --
Saturday --
Sunday --

Treatment Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Exposure Therapy Mindfulness Parent Coaching Parent Management Training Prolonged Exposure Therapy Psychoeducational Testing Psychological Testing and Evaluation Trauma Focused

Modalities

Groups Individuals

Age Groups

Preteens (11-12) Adolescents (13-17) Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64)

Communities

Artists Athletes First-Gen Immigrants International LGBQ+ Neurodiverse People of Color

Meeting Options

Video sessions available
In-person sessions available

Qualifications

  • Years in Practice: 10
  • License(s): CT-4359, FL-TPPY2500, NY-024463

More About Me

  • Languages Spoken: English, Spanish
  • Race(s): Latina
  • Gender(s): Woman
  • Sexual Orientation(s): Straight