Biography

Dr. Bashkoff is a licensed psychologist with over 30 years of experience. Dr. Bashkoff earned her B.A. in Psychology from the University at Albany, graduating Phi Beta Kappa in 1975. She also earned a Masters Degree in Counseling and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Counseling and Personnel Services in 1977. Following an internship at a Community Mental Health Clinic in Albany, New York, she received her doctorate in Counseling Psychology in 1981 and won a research award for her dissertation. She was licensed by the New York State Department of Education in 1982 to assess, diagnose and treat mental health and substance abuse disorders. She has maintained a private practice since 1982 and has consulted to a number of government agencies. She has also taught and guest lectured at local colleges.

After completing her doctorate, Dr. Bashkoff took a position at Albany County Mental Health Clinic where she was promoted to Chief Psychologist. She then became the Director of Psychological Screening for the New York State Department of Correctional Services. Since 1984, she has maintained a full time private practice dedicated to forensic psychology services.

Dr. Bashkoff has consulted to local Associations for Retarded Citizens, Department of Social Service Agencies, County Public Defender’s Offices, Private Sector Companies and Government Law Enforcement Agencies. She maintains an excellent relationship with private attorneys and firms by completing comprehensive evaluations in a timely fashion and meeting all court deadlines.

Dr. Bashkoff is a clinical member of the American Psychological Association, the Psychological Association of Northeastern New York, the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (National and State), The National Register of Health Care Providers in Psychology, and the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts. She is an approved provider for the New York State Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services. She has a Workmen’s Compensation Board Rating.

As a forensic expert, Dr. Bashkoff has provided testimony in Local, Family, Supreme and Federal Courts since 1982. She has conducted over 2,000 forensic evaluations.

Clinical Services

Dr. Bashkoff maintains a psychotherapy practice as well as her court related work. She works with adults, adolescents, children and families. She provides couple’s counseling and marital therapy.

She specializes in obsessive-compulsive behaviors, depression and anger management.

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