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NYU Langone Provider

Agatha C. Barnowski, PsyD

NYU Langone Provider
  • Specialty: Child & Adolescent Psychology
  • Treats: Children
  • Language: English
  • Phone: 646-754-5000
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I am a licensed clinical psychologist based in New York and I work with children, adolescents, young adults, and families. My journey into psychology was shaped by a deep curiosity about the complexities of human experiences and relationships. I am passionate about supporting families in overcoming challenges, fostering connection, and creating lasting positive change. I emphasize authentic relationships and collaboration in my work, providing a space where meaningful growth and genuine human connection can flourish.

I specialize in early childhood and parenting, ADHD and related behavioral concerns, anxiety, OCD, and trauma-related disorders. I have particular expertise in addressing the overlap between anxiety and ADHD, often working with highly sensitive and emotionally intense children who exhibit low frustration tolerance and strong reactions. Central to my approach is partnering with caregivers to strengthen parent–child relationships, enhance parental confidence, clarify family values, and implement sustainable changes at home. I also support new parents navigating stress and anxiety during the transition to parenthood, offering guidance tailored to their individual needs.

My clinical training spans diverse settings, including outpatient clinics, schools, inpatient units, and psychiatric emergency rooms, equipping me with a well-rounded and nuanced perspective on mental health care. I employ a range of evidence-based approaches, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and its adaptations, parent management training (PMT), supportive parenting for anxious childhood emotions (SPACE), and cue-centered therapy (CCT).

I deliver personalized care rooted in scientific evidence while recognizing that every child and family is unique. As a fluent Polish speaker and the child of immigrant parents, I value the diversity of family narratives, weaving this appreciation into my therapeutic work. I view therapy as both a rigorous scientific practice and a deeply human process dedicated to improving lives.

Education and Training
  • PsyD from Palo Alto University, 2024

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This provider accepts the following insurance plans.

  • Aetna
     
    • AETNA EPO (NYULH Employees)
    • AETNA EPO (Sunset Park Employees)
    • Aetna Choice POS I and II Plan (NY University Employees)
    • Aetna EPO (American Express employer)
    • Aetna High Deductible Plan I and II (NY University Employees)
    • Aetna Open Access NYU Langone Care Plan (NY University Employees)
    • Aetna POS (American Express Employer)
    • Aetna Value Choice POS I & II Plan (NY University Employees)
  • United Healthcare
     
    • United Healthcare Choice (American Express employer)
    • 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 (American Express employer)
    • United Healthcare Plus (NYU Langone Health Employees)
    • United Healthcare Plus (Sunset Park Employees)
    • United Healthcare Student Resources (NYU)
This list of insurances changes regularly, and insurance plans listed may not be accepted at all office locations for this provider. Before your appointment, please confirm with your insurance company that this provider accepts your insurance.

Agatha C. Barnowski, PsyD does not accept insurance.

Locations and Appointments

Child Study Center

1 Park Avenue, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10016

  • JOURNAL OF CONTEMPORARY PSYCHOTHERAPY

    Barnowski, Agatha; Brown, Kimberly; Movahedi, Yasaman; Friedberg, Robert D.

    Journal of contemporary psychotherapy. 2024; 54(1):69-75

  • Korte, Ciera; Friedberg, Robert D; Wilgenbusch, Tammy; Paternostro, Jennifer K; Brown, Kimberly; Kakolu, Anusha; Tiller-Ormord, Josh; Baweja, Raman; Cassar, Marissa; Barnowski, Agatha; Movahedi, Yasaman; Kohl, Krista; Martinez, William; Trafalis, Sandra; Leykin, Yan

    Journal of clinical psychology in medical settings. 2022 Sep ; 29(3):645-653

  • Lay Theories of Heroism and Leadership The Role of Gender, Communion, and Agency

    Hoyt, Crystal L.; Allison, Scott T.; Barnowski, Agatha; Sultan, Aliya

    Social psychology. 2020; 51(6):381-395

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