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Dr. Kathryn Smerling, PHD

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Marriage & Family Therapy

Dr. Kathryn Smerling, PHD is a Marriage & Family Therapist in New York, NY. She is affiliated with medical facilities Mount Sinai Hospital and Mount Sinai Hospital. Her office accepts new patients.

Dr. Kathryn Smerling, PHD

Kathryn Smerling, Ph.D, LCSW

115 E 86TH ST New York, NY 10028 ()
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Dr. Smerling's conditions and procedures:

  • Couples Therapy
  • Family Counseling
  • Family Psychotherapy
  • Grief Therapy
  • Marital and Family Psychotherapy

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Dr. Smerling's Reviews

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4.4

Based on 49 ratings

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Gives therapy a bad name.
Will damage you without batting a false eyelash.Phony as she looks. No known skills outside of lying. Sends your information directly to divorce lawyer.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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Tracie Rosen – Apr 20, 2022
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Dr. Smerling is the least professional professional I’ve ever encountered. She lies, competes with women, wavers in her opinions dramatically and dismisses her patient’s needs in favor of her own. She literally told me to “just go out and find another husband.” I am sickened by her behavior and urge you to find someone better. That should be a cinch.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Melissa – Feb 25, 2022
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Dr. Smerling is among the least professional providers I have ever used. She is great at doing what is best for her, even if it includes being insincere, duplicitous, and unresponsive. If you are looking for a therapist or parental coordinator who genuinely cares about what is best for your family or your children, look elsewhere. As merely one small example that sheds meaningful light on her lack of care and professionalism, she was at least 5 minutes late for literally every session I had scheduled with her.
What went well
  • Office environment
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Richard – Oct 28, 2021
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I have always had problems talking to new people, but Dr. Kathryn coaxed me out of my shell. She is very kind and patient with me. She created a safe environment for me to talk about my issues, and she reasoned with me and it all finally made sense. Thank you, Dr. Kath, for everything that you do.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
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Vince M – Aug 19, 2021
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Dr. Kathryn Smerling is a very kind and compassionate therapist. She has always spoken softly and with kindness to me since I am prone to withdrawing when I hear loud voices. She is very patient and is willing to sit in silence, never pushing me to speak when I am not ready. Dr. Smerling is a therapist who goes above and beyond to make sure you feel safe and secure when you do share.
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Cathy B – Aug 11, 2021
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Dr. Kathryn Smerling was recommended to me by a teacher from my son’s school. She said Dr. Kathryn is amazing, and she would do a great job of putting me back together. I suffered from postpartum depression; and could not figure out how to regain my independence and sense of self worth—and Dr. Kathryn helped me find my way.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
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  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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No results
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Teressa O – Aug 05, 2021
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I cannot recall the number of times I called Dr. Kathryn Smerling to talk about what’s going on with me—the panic attacks, the anxiety, the feeling that I cannot go on. There were days that I would call her several times a day. After several months of therapy, I am now stable enough to make it through the week with just a single weekly session.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
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  • Staff friendliness
  • Explained conditions well
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No results
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Patriss I – Jul 30, 2021
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Dr. Kathryn Smerling was my mother’s therapist. When I hit a snag and seemed “off” to my family, I made an appointment for me to meet with Dr. Kathryn. That single meeting completely changed my life around…it was an epiphany. I thought she wouldn’t be able to relate to me, but she did. She did her best to help me.
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  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
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Roxanne J – Jul 24, 2021
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I resisted going to Dr. Kathryn Smerling at first because I thought my mom was just trying to make me seem crazy. Little did I know that I really needed help. Dr. Kathryn went above and beyond to keep me mentally fit—now I can function better in life, which I could not have done so without her help.
What went well
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  • Staff friendliness
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  • Listened & answered questions
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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Gerald V – Jul 17, 2021
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I saw Dr Kathryn Smerling in a recent online news story and wanted to give it a shot. I have been desperately seeking a therapist that would not dismiss me or drug me or send me to a hospital. I felt heard, I felt nurtured, and for the first time in a very long time, I didn’t feel like I was crazy. Dr. Smerling treated me like a person and a human being. And I think I am finally on my way to recovery, thanks to her.
What went well
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  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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Marie B – Jul 01, 2021
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We have been seeing Dr. Smerling for a year now for couples therapy, and we are doing better than ever, thanks to her. She truly is a sincere person who will listen to both of you and address your needs, helping you get through the worst days and supporting you on the good ones. Her counseling has made all the difference for my husband and me, and I can honestly say that she may have saved our marriage.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Jane P – Jun 17, 2021
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Thank you to Dr. Kathryn Smerling. I’ve recommended her to everyone in my mom’s group who has been struggling with their relationship with their teenage kids. Sometimes it takes a professional therapist who cares about you and your wellbeing to make a difference, and for me, it’s been a godsend. I can’t thank her enough for helping not just me but my children too!
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  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Debbie M – Jun 10, 2021
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I’m not usually one to trust therapists, especially ones I see on TV, but Katheryn Smerling is probably the only therapist in America who delivers exactly as advertised. I did not think anyone could help me overcome my unique circumstances (powerful family with lots of pressure, lack of drive in my career path, parent-child relationship issues). Still, you can tell that she is there to help you: all the bells and whistles and the shine of the limelight on her—Dr. Smerling is just a genuine, amazing person there to help.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
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Stephen O – Jun 05, 2021
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Having social anxiety is hard. I always felt like people were making fun of me. Dr. Kathryn helped me see that this is just my fear — and people aren’t watching my every move. Thanks to her, I am in a healthy relationship now, and I can go out without being afraid of being judged.
What went well
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  • Staff friendliness
  • Explained conditions well
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Louis A – Apr 24, 2021
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Dr. Smerling helped my sister and me while my parents were going through a divorce. Making us see Dr. Smerling might be the wisest decision my parents made in a while. She made the divorce more manageable for my sister and me, as our parents were too busy fighting to focus on us.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Listened & answered questions
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Charlotte A – Apr 21, 2021
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It was a struggle for my eight-year-old, Jack, because his special needs older brother, Nathan, needed more care. Jack was acting out a lot and was constantly getting in trouble. Dr. Kathryn helped us see that Jack was having trouble of his own. Dr. Smerling helped us understand Jack needs and emotions, and now he and Nathan have a close relationship.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Mildred V – Apr 17, 2021
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As if life is not difficult enough, this pandemic has made things a lot worse for frontline workers like myself. I am going through depression and have to compartmentalize my feelings because people needed me. Dr. Kathryn reminded me that I have to take care of myself first before being a good caregiver.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Cathy H – Apr 14, 2021
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Dr. Kathryn Sterling truly saved me. I was already unraveling because of the pandemic, and the isolation made things significantly worse. I kept on having anxiety and panic attacks — at one point, I almost called 911 because I could not breathe! Dr. Kathryn helped ground me so I can focus my attention on things that matter. The attacks have all subsided, thanks to her help.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Michelle A – Apr 10, 2021
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My dad and I used to be close until he had a mistress, and she ruined everything. Dr. Kathryn helped fix our relationship by making me see things more objectively and adult like. I have started to talk to my dad again. We’re still a long way from bringing our relationship back to what it was, but now I am in a better place.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Dennis E – Mar 26, 2021
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My dad and I used to be close until he had a mistress, and she ruined everything. Dr. Kathryn helped fix our relationship by making me see things more objectively and adult like. I have started to talk to my dad again. We’re still a long way from bringing our relationship back to what it was, but now I am in a better place.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Dennis E – Mar 26, 2021
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Biography

Dr. Kathryn Smerling, PHD is a Marriage & Family Therapist in New York, NY. She is affiliated with medical facilities Mount Sinai Hospital and Mount Sinai Hospital. Her office accepts new patients.

Specialties

  • Marriage & Family Therapy
  • Clinical Social Work
  • Counseling
  • Psychiatry
  • Social Work

Education

Pennsylvania State University
Undergraduate School
Fordham University
New York University
Weill Cornell Medical College
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Dr. Smerling's office is located at 115 E 86TH ST, New York, NY 10028. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

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Kathryn Smerling, Ph.D, LCSW

Kathryn Smerling, Ph.D, LCSW115 E 86TH ST New York, NY 10028
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Mount Sinai Hospital

New York, NY

69% Patients that would definitely recommend, 1% lower than the national average

12 Awards Received

Mount Sinai Hospital

New York, NY

69% Patients that would definitely recommend, 1% lower than the national average

12 Awards Received