--- title: Sylvia Ryszewska, PhD | Brightline Pediatric Mental Health description: >- Dr. Sylvia Ryszewska specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and parent management training. She's passionate about providing early intervention care. category: Page canonical_url: https://www.brightline.com/providers/sylvia-ryszewska-phd/ source: Brightline license: © 2026 Brightline. All rights reserved. slug: providers/sylvia-ryszewska-phd id: 1i1CqjlN7DkQ4Ueb7ECQ4U contentType: page --- # Sylvia Ryszewska, PhD **Accepting new patients** # **Psychologist ** (she/her) "I am most passionate about providing early intervention care as it can and does change the lives and trajectory of kids and families." ![Wrapper for 54TNkzBSn3pBwt9VpHugT](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/54TNkzBSn3pBwt9VpHugT/a5e597252f80d9cd6258ff14ca051d33/Therapist_Sylvia_Ryszewska.jpg) - [Appointment](/care/appointment/) - [(888) 255-7040](tel: 8882557040) ## About Sylvia Ryszewska, PhD Sylvia Ryszewska, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and clinical supervisor at Brightline’s Brooklyn clinic. She also provides online care for families in Connecticut and New Jersey. Dr. Ryszewska works with kids and teens who are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, externalizing behaviors, and suicidal ideation and behavior. She typically utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy, parent management training, and dialectical behavior therapy. She is a Linehan board-certified dialectical behavior therapy clinician.  Dr. Ryszewska has worked in schools, community clinics, private practice, psychiatric emergency rooms, and inpatient hospitals. She’s conducted extensive diagnostic evaluations, psychological testing, crisis management, individual therapy, family therapy, and group therapy.  ## Professional Summary - **Education: ** - Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology (PhD), Fairleigh Dickinson University - Master of Arts in Developmental Psychology (MA), Teachers College, Columbia University - Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (BA), CUNY Hunter College - **Therapeutic approaches and certification(s): **Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), parent management training (PMT), parent behavior management training (PBMT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) - **License Type(s): **Licensed Clinical Psychologist - **States where clinician is licensed**: Connecticut (5119), New Jersey (35SI00799700), New York (025840) - **Experience: ** - Staff Psychologist & Associate Director of Research & Training, Center for Cognitive & Dialectical Behavior Therapy (Manhattan & Long Island) - **Training: ** - Extern, Four Winds Hospital - Extern, Center for Psychological Services - Extern, New Jersey Public Schools - Extern, Child Mind Institute - Intern, Kings County Hospital (Child track) - Postdoctoral fellow, Center for Cognitive & Dialectical Behavior Therapy ![Wrapper for 7px8Nof5sqVga9rBTDSBnV](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/7px8Nof5sqVga9rBTDSBnV/126b088fb735c145dae71a2326ff0414/What_To_Expect.svg) ## In-person care in Brooklyn. Online care from home. Your child’s therapist will work with you to find the balance that is right for your family and the goals you have for your child. **Brooklyn Heights clinic address** 32 Court Street, Suite 808 Brooklyn, NY 11201 - [(888) 255-7040](tel: 8882557040) - [Learn more](/locations/new-york/brooklyn-heights/) ![Wrapper for 5KXY3SWiKF0F0qcMg71yu0](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/5KXY3SWiKF0F0qcMg71yu0/a13420d54529484b276137f9af850f99/Locations_List_Illustration.svg) ## Meet our online clinical providers Brightline providers online therapy and medication management services for families who aren't able to make it to one of our clinics around New York City. ### Heather Buzbee, CPNP-PC, PMHNP-BC “I love helping families find holistic, evidence-based solutions to improve the mental health and well-being of their kids and teens." ![Wrapper for 5MziOtkXmkVXHQPND2l2C](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/5MziOtkXmkVXHQPND2l2C/3c96c23c408f32cdbe4d88a193b2d268/Therapist_Heather_Buzbee.jpg) - [Heather's profile](/providers/heather-buzbee-cpnp-bc-pmhnp-bc/) ### Jessica Cohen, LCSW "My work is rooted in creating a safe, supportive, and collaborative space where kids and families feel seen, understood, and empowered to explore their experiences." ![Jessica Cohen Virtual ](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/g57vkRaP6TtumhDTsUUS6/dbd572b69c705bb6424e1ec679209569/Jessica_Cohen_LCSW_Virtual_copy.jpeg) - [Jessica's profile](/providers/jessica-cohen-lcsw/) ### Ephat Russcol, MD “I truly love all my Brightline families and I value working as a team to help children be their best selves!”  ![Wrapper for 7L145KmyBIwKACshkcHPQs](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/eqr7DzcdbtbWc5QLNDxdr/944ca7e3db963f293cfa4def7857067f/Ephat_Russcol__MD__Virtual.jpeg) - [Dr. Russcol's Profile](/providers/ephat-russcol-md/) ### Sylvia Ryszewska, PhD "I am most passionate about providing early intervention care as it can and does change the lives and trajectory of kids and families." ![Wrapper for 54TNkzBSn3pBwt9VpHugT](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/54TNkzBSn3pBwt9VpHugT/a5e597252f80d9cd6258ff14ca051d33/Therapist_Sylvia_Ryszewska.jpg) - [Dr. Ryszewska's profile](/providers/sylvia-ryszewska-phd/) ### Nikki Vega, LCSW "I’m passionate about helping families strengthen connection while building skills that support their child's confidence and independence." ![Wrapper for 4yw5sZbaV6jaiZrFODjtJj](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/4yw5sZbaV6jaiZrFODjtJj/9e7202326138f46d73a8dddb57dcceec/Nikki_Vega_headshot_500x500.jpg) - [Nikki's profile](/providers/nikki-vega-lcsw/) ### Charlie Xiao, PMHNP “I am passionate about making a positive impact on each child's life and helping them overcome their struggles and challenges. Their resiliency and successes, large and small, are what inspire me each and every day." ![Wrapper for 53sNdVGxkiUYIXEs8pkxys](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/53sNdVGxkiUYIXEs8pkxys/034d2d978ccbc28a0e5ddb8c6519c5be/Charlie_Xiao__PMHNP_headshot_500x500.jpg) - [Charlie's profile](/providers/charlie-xiao-pmhnp/) ## Meet our online clinical providers Brightline providers online therapy and medication management services for families who aren't able to make it to one of our clinics around New York City. ### Heather Buzbee, CPNP-PC, PMHNP-BC “I love helping families find holistic, evidence-based solutions to improve the mental health and well-being of their kids and teens." ![Wrapper for 5MziOtkXmkVXHQPND2l2C](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/5MziOtkXmkVXHQPND2l2C/3c96c23c408f32cdbe4d88a193b2d268/Therapist_Heather_Buzbee.jpg) - [Heather's profile](/providers/heather-buzbee-cpnp-bc-pmhnp-bc/) ### Ephat Russcol, MD “I truly love all my Brightline families and I value working as a team to help children be their best selves!”  ![Wrapper for 7L145KmyBIwKACshkcHPQs](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/eqr7DzcdbtbWc5QLNDxdr/944ca7e3db963f293cfa4def7857067f/Ephat_Russcol__MD__Virtual.jpeg) - [Dr. Russcol's Profile](/providers/ephat-russcol-md/) ### Sylvia Ryszewska, PhD "I am most passionate about providing early intervention care as it can and does change the lives and trajectory of kids and families." ![Wrapper for 54TNkzBSn3pBwt9VpHugT](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/54TNkzBSn3pBwt9VpHugT/a5e597252f80d9cd6258ff14ca051d33/Therapist_Sylvia_Ryszewska.jpg) - [Dr. Ryszewska's profile](/providers/sylvia-ryszewska-phd/) ### Subina Sharma, LMHC-DP “What inspires me most about my work is helping families build resilience and connection while supporting kids as they develop confidence and emotional balance.” ![Wrapper for 43yH9MLKeJFNJsH9KvxT5Z](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/43yH9MLKeJFNJsH9KvxT5Z/4ddec753ca56d8f4ede267f91ea6cb73/Subina_Sharma_LMHC.jpg) - [Subina's profile](/providers/subina-sharma-lmhc/) ### Charlie Xiao, PMHNP “I am passionate about making a positive impact on each child's life and helping them overcome their struggles and challenges. Their resiliency and successes, large and small, are what inspire me each and every day." ![Wrapper for 53sNdVGxkiUYIXEs8pkxys](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/53sNdVGxkiUYIXEs8pkxys/034d2d978ccbc28a0e5ddb8c6519c5be/Charlie_Xiao__PMHNP_headshot_500x500.jpg) - [Charlie's profile](/providers/charlie-xiao-pmhnp/) ### What is a psychologist? Our psychologists are independently licensed providers who have completed their doctoral degree (which means they are a doctor of philosophy or psychology), including a pre-doctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship. They are qualified to do diagnostic evaluations, therapy, and psychological testing. Psychologists do not prescribe medication, but they are able to directly refer families who need that service to a Brightline psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner. ## Join our clinical team If you are a New York-based clinician who wants to love where you work, you belong at Brightline. 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