Leading Psychologists in Bergen County Area

The Kahane Center's team is dedicated to meaningful change. We are committed to providing innovative and comprehensive evidence-based mental health and learning services to help children, adolescents, and adults embrace their strengths and grow their emotional and social well-being. We work together as a team to integrate care. We support one another and the families we help, to create an environment that nurtures and nourishes growth.

We offer in person services at our offices in Englewood, NJ, and New York City, as well as telehealth to patients living in New York, New Jersey, and Florida.

Tamar Z. Kahane

PSY.D.

[email protected]

(201) 894-9011 ext. 1

Dr. Tamar Z. Kahane is the founder and clinical director of The Kahane Center, LLC an integrated mental health center providing comprehensive psychological and neuro-psychological services. She is a licensed clinical psychologist who has been successfully treating adults, families, adolescents and children for over 25 years. Dr. Kahane trained at the Kennedy Center of Albert Einstein Hospital and at St. Luke’s - Roosevelt Hospital after receiving her doctorate from Ferkauf School of Graduate Psychology of Yeshiva University and her BA from Barnard College of Columbia University. Prior to founding the Center, Dr Kahane served as the senior psychologist in a private school in Bergen County. Dr. Kahane is an expert and clinical pioneer in the field of social cognition, social skills groups, and has a sub-specialty in executive functioning. She has extensive experience treating depression, anxiety, OCD, ADD, ASD, as well many other disorders. Dr. Kahane supervises and trains psychologists and other mental health professionals both at the Center and in other settings. She also trains teachers to help them become increasingly more effective in the classroom. She has developed a unique SEL (Social Emotional Learning)/ Executive Functioning curriculum (The POWERS Program) that is being piloted in multiple public and private schools. Dr. Kahane also lectures regularly to parent groups and is a big proponent of integrating parents into their children’s treatment and providing them with effective tools and strategies. Dr. Kahane has appeared on national television as a clinical expert in ASD and is a frequently sought after psychological thought leader in the media.

Erica Pepose

PSY.D.

[email protected]

(201) 894-9011 ext. 6

Dr. Erica Pepose is a licensed psychologist who specializes in treating young children and adolescents. Dr. Pepose graduated from Pace University with a Doctor of Psychology degree in Clinical-School Child Psychology. Dr. Pepose’s dissertation entitled, “Parenting Stress in the Dyad: Associations Among Parenting Stress, Parent Role Perceptions, Infant Temperament, and Mother-Infant Emotional Availability” explored the relationship between mother-infant interactions and levels of parenting stress. She completed her doctoral internship and post-doctoral training at the YCS Institute for Infant and Preschool Mental Health. In addition, Dr. Pepose has completed a post-graduate certificate program in Infant-Parent Mental Health at the University of Massachusetts, Boston Campus. Dr. Pepose specializes in the areas of infant and early childhood mental health. She has received training in two evidence-based parenting programs, Circle of Security® and The Incredible Years®. At The Kahane Center, Dr. Pepose’s clinical work focuses on providing prevention and early intervention to families with infants, young children, and adolescents in a variety of modalities including individual play therapy, dyadic therapy, and group therapy. In addition, she provides clinical supervision to other psychologists at The Center. Dr. Pepose believes that optimal functioning and resilience occurs within the context of relationships and family.

Anna Spigelman

psy.d.

[email protected]

(201) 894-9011 ext. 6

Dr. Anna Spigelman is a licensed psychologist who specializes in providing neuropsychological evaluations to children, adolescents, and young adults. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Michigan and went on to earn her doctorate in School-Clinical Child Psychology from the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology at Yeshiva University. Prior to completing her doctoral degree, Dr. Spigelman trained at the Seaver Autism Center at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and the Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics at Cohen Children’s Medical Center at Northwell Health. She also trained at specialized schools for students with learning, attentional, and social-emotional needs including Stephen Gaynor School and Green Chimneys Residential Treatment Center. Dr. Spigelman completed her pre-doctoral internship in pediatric neuropsychology and rehabilitation at Rusk Rehabilitation at NYU Langone Medical Center. She continued her post-doctoral training in pediatric neuropsychology at the Promise Program at Columbia University Irving Medical Center/New York-Presbyterian Hospital. At The Kahane Center, Dr. Spigelman specializes in providing neuropsychological evaluations to children and adolescents with learning, language, or attentional concerns, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), concussion, traumatic brain injury, genetic disorders, complex medical conditions (e.g., blood disorders, pediatric cancers), and psychiatric conditions. Dr. Spigelman is devoted to providing comprehensive, culturally competent, and evidence-based assessments. She is passionate about educational advocacy, using the child’s neuropsychological evaluation data to ensure that the student receives an appropriate education tailored to his or her needs. Additionally, Dr. Spigelman provides individualized POWERS coaching to help students learn to develop and practice their executive functioning skills.

Daniel Dearson

psy.d.

[email protected]

(201) 894-9011 ext. 6

Dr. Daniel Dearson is a licensed psychologist who specializes in treating adolescents and adults. He
graduated from John Jay College of Criminal Justice with a Masters in Forensic Psychology and then
went on to graduate from Nova Southeastern University with a doctorate in clinical psychology. Prior to completing his doctoral degree, Dr. Dearson trained at the Kings County Hospital Forensic Psychiatry Unit, Nova Southeastern University’s Student Counseling Center, as well as their outpatient program for Adult Services. As a psychology intern at Henderson Mental Health Center’s Crisis Stabilization Unit, Dr. Dearson provided individual/group therapy for individuals who presented with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, substance abuse, and relationship difficulties. Additionally, he was employed at Chai Lifeline where he worked with individuals/families who had a child or sibling diagnosed with a life-threatening medical illness. Prior to joining The Kahane Center, Dr. Dearson spent seventeen years as the Sr. Psychologist at a large private high school in Brooklyn, NY. There, he closely worked with individuals who presented with a variety of emotional, social, behavioral, and academic challenges. He was also the crisis coordinator, conducted parent and teacher trainings, acted as an AP Psychology teacher, and facilitated workshops on topics including time management, stress management, mindfulness, communication skills, sports psychology, and challenges/needs of teens. At the Kahane Center, Dr. Dearson offers individual and family therapy drawing upon an eclectic approach. He is passionate about building authentic working relationships to strengthen hope, explore opportunities for personal growth, and enhance life skills.

Julia Fisher

[email protected]

(201) 894-9011 ext. 6

Psy.d.

Dr. Julia Fisher received her doctorate from Ferkauf School of Graduate Psychology of Yeshiva University and her BA in Psychology from Cornell University. Dr. Fisher completed her APA-accredited predoctoral internship at Child Guidance Center of Southern CT, a community mental health center serving children and adolescents. Prior to that, Julia conducted child and family therapy as well as neuropsychological assessment in a range of settings including hospital, day treatment, and outpatient settings. She trained at Montefiore’s Children’s Evaluation and Rehabilitation Center, Joan Fenichel Therapeutic Nursery, Kurtz Psychology Consulting PC, and New York City Children’s Center inpatient hospital. Her training has included a range of therapeutic approaches including play therapy, CBT, PCIT (Parent-Child Interaction Therapy), DBT, habit reversal training, and ARC (Attachment, Regulation, & Competency) trauma-focused treatment. At the Kahane Center, Dr. Fisher provides individual and family therapy, individualized assessments, and individualized, one-on-one POWERS coaching. She prioritizes collaboration with school, medical, and other providers to support children in receiving comprehensive care.

Howard Goldfischer

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(201) 894-9011 ext. 6

Psy.d.

Dr. Howard M. Goldfischer is a pediatric neuropsychologist and licensed psychologist who has been working with children, adolescents, and young adults for over 20 years. He obtained graduate degrees from Columbia University and the Miami Institute of Psychology, and a doctorate from Carlos Albizu University in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Neuropsychology. He has worked across the country in hospitals, rehabilitation settings, and private practices. He has worked for the last 16 years as Easterseals Capital Region and Eastern Connecticut as Director of Pediatric Neuropsychology and Director of the Medical Rehabilitation program. He has also directed Pediatric Neuropsychology Services of Greater Hartford, LLC since 2008. He also trained at Jackson Memorial Hospital/University of Miami School of Medicine and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta/Emory University School of Medicine during his career. At The Kahane Center, Dr. Goldfischer will be providing thoughtful and comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations to children and adolescents with neuropsychological, neurological, psychological, psychiatric, developmental, emotional, behavioral, academic/learning, and social skill deficits. Dr. Goldfischer possesses a humanistic approach in dealing with all of his patients, and brings his many years of experience and leadership in the field to our facility. He will also be providing individualized POWERS coaching to help students learn to develop and practice their executive functioning skills.

Dr. Christina Lagomarsino

[email protected]

(201) 894-9011 ext. 6

Psy.d.

Dr. Christina Lagomarsino received her doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from William Paterson University. She completed her APA-accredited predoctoral internship at C.A.R.E.S., a community mental health clinic that serves individuals across the lifespan with various mental health conditions and developmental disorders. Prior to pursuing her doctorate, Dr. Lagomarsino completed her Master of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis on children and adolescents from Montclair State University. Dr. Lagomarsino has a wide range of experience providing therapeutic interventions, executive functioning support, and conducting neuropsychological evaluations. She has trained in a variety of settings, including the Child Study Center at the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry of NYU Langone Health, Academics West Therapeutic School, as well as other private practices and outpatient clinics. Her training includes various therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, play therapy, and more. Additionally, Dr. Lagomarsino is trained and certified in the evidence-based PEERS® Social Skills Program for teens and young adults. At The Kahane Center, Dr. Lagomarsino provides individual and family therapy, one-on-one POWERS coaching, and individualized assessments to individuals across the lifespan.

Dr. Tohar Scheininger

[email protected]

(201) 894-9011 ext. 6

Ph.d.

Dr. Tohar Scheininger graduated with her doctorate in clinical psychology with a focus on Child Clinical Psychology from St. John’s University in Queens, New York. She previously trained at the Child Mind Institute, the Child Study Center part of Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at NYU Langone, and Columbia University Medical Center/New York State Psychiatric Institute. She recently completed her APA-accredited predoctoral internship at Sagamore Children’s Psychiatric Center. Sagamore is a New York State Office of Mental Health inpatient and outpatient facility serving a diverse population of children, adolescents, and their families. Dr. Scheininger has worked in schools, inpatient facilities, community mental health clinics, non-profit research centers, partial hospitalization programs and outpatient clinics. At these places she provided therapy and delivered assessments to youth, families, and adults. Dr. Scheininger’s training included a focus in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT.) She also specializes in an intervention for school-aged children with attention and executive function challenges called Organizational skills Training (OST), an evidence-based treatment for selective mutism (PCIT-SM), and numerous trauma-informed interventions including Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Alternatives for Families: A Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (AF-CBT), and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). At TKC, Dr. Scheininger provides individual, group, and family therapy, as well as comprehensive assessments and POWERS coaching. Dr. Scheininger utilizes a strengths-based approach with her clients and their families. She collaborates extensively with care providers in education and medicine and is passionate about empowering her clients to grow and reach their goals.

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