Patricia Harteneck, Senior Psychologist & Training Instructor, PhD, MBA

Dr. Harteneck has more than 20 years of experience treating patients. She specializes in depression and anxiety, adjustment disorders, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, life and career transitions, infertility, and relationship issues. She uses a multi-disciplinary approach to therapy, combining psychodynamic insight with cognitive behavioral techniques, coping strategies, and addressing past trauma. Most recently she has established a new clinical competence focusing on helping highly sensitive people to navigate and manage their emotions. This includes guidance on how to own sensitivities as a strength, and techniques for feeling less overwhelmed.

Dr. Harteneck earned both her master’s and doctorate degrees in clinical psychology from Adelphi University, her master's degree in counseling psychology from Columbia University, and her master's in business administration from the University of Chicago. Her undergraduate degree in clinical psychology is from the University of Buenos Aires. She did her internship at Kings County Hospital Center and worked for a decade at the Metropolitan Center for Mental Health. She completed her postdoctoral training and clinical experience at New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center. She has received specialized training at the Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy and the Postpartum Stress Center.

In addition to working at Seleni as a senior psychologist and supervisor, Dr. Harteneck supervises at Lenox Hill Hospital and the Center for Cognition and Communication. She is fluent in Spanish, French, and German.

How Patricia practices self-care

I usually try to deal with my work-related emotions while at work, not after work. I leave work at work and move on with my personal life. I prioritize time to unwind as I enter back into my life. After work, I try listening to music or meditating as a way to feel calm. I also make time for friends to help me unwind and feel connected. Meditation is also a way to help me reset and reduce my stress. Full spotlight here.