About Me
As a licensed clinical social worker at the Child Study Center, part of Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at NYU Langone, I am dedicated to helping children, adolescents, and families navigate life's challenges and thrive. My professional approach is centered on creating a supportive and non-judgmental environment in which patients feel understood and valued. I believe in meeting individuals where they are, fostering a therapeutic alliance that empowers them to set and achieve their personal goals.
I specialize in treating patients with anxiety, mood, behavior, stress, and trauma-related disorders. I provide individual psychotherapy, cognitive and behavioral therapies, dyadic and family therapy, and parent training. This holistic approach ensures that patients receive tailored care that addresses their unique needs.
With more than 10 years of experience at NYU Langone, I bring a wealth of knowledge and a compassionate methodology to my practice. My journey into social work was driven by a passion for helping children and families navigate complex challenges, and my goal is to work with patients to foster resilience and understanding.
As a lifelong learner, I am constantly seeking ways to enhance my skills and knowledge to better serve my patients. At NYU Langone, I am proud to be part of a team that prioritizes providing the highest standard of coordinated care for our patients, including diagnostic and neuropsychologic evaluations, individual and family therapy, social-skills training, school consultation, and medication management.
Credentials
Positions
- Clinical Instructor, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at NYU Grossman School of Medicine
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This provider accepts the following insurance plans.
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Aetna
- AETNA EPO (NYULH Employees)
- AETNA EPO (Sunset Park Employees)
- Aetna EPO (AMEX employees)
- Aetna POS (American Express Employer)
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
- BCBS EPO (BlackRock Employees)
- BCBS EPO (NYU Langone Suffolk Employees)
- BCBS PPO (BlackRock Employees)
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United Healthcare
- United Healthcare (NY University Care Plan)
- United Healthcare Choice (AMEX employees)
- United Healthcare Choice (Blackrock employees)
- United Healthcare Choice (CBS employees)
- United Healthcare Choice (Simon and Schuster)
- United Healthcare EPO (NYU Langone Health Employees)
- United Healthcare EPO (Sunset Park Employees)
- United Healthcare Indemnity (NYU Langone Health Employees)
- United Healthcare NYU Care (NYULH Employees)
- United Healthcare NYU Care (Sunset Park Employees)
- United Healthcare Nexus (Amex Employees)
- United Healthcare Plus (NYU Langone Health Employees)
- United Healthcare Plus (Sunset Park Employees)
- United Healthcare Student Resources (NYU)
- United Healthcare Value, Advantage and HDHP (New York University employees)
Tessa C. Dugan, LCSW does not accept insurance.
Locations and Appointments
Child Study Center
1 Park Avenue, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10016
Child Study Center
1991 Marcus Avenue, Suite 104, New Hyde Park, NY 11042
Publications
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Zhou, Judy; Havens, Kathryn L; Starnes, Catherine P; Pickering, Trevor A; Brito, Natalie H; Hendrix, Cassandra L; Thomason, Moriah E; Vatalaro, Tessa C; Smith, Beth A
Midwifery. 2021 Dec ; 103:103162
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Kohlasch, Kaelyn L; Cioffredi, Leigh-Anne; Lenninger, Carly; Stewart, Ellen; Vatalaro, Tessa; Garavan, Hugh; Graham, Alice; Heil, Sarah H; Krans, Elizabeth E; Robakis, Thalia; Rommel, Anna; Sullivan, Elinor L; Thomason, Moriah; Potter, Alexandra
Developmental cognitive neuroscience. 2021 Aug ; 50:100986
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DiPietro, Jennifer L; Mackiewicz Seghete, Kristen L; Krans, Elizabeth E; Snider, Kasey Edwards; Bower, Reina; Parker, Kea; Gullickson, Janie; Potter, Alexandra S; Garavan, Hugh; Vatalaro, Tessa C; Thomason, Moriah E; Sullivan, Elinor L; Graham, Alice M
Frontiers in psychology. 2021 Aug ; 12:698766