Lisa A. Kotler, MD

As a child and adolescent psychiatrist at NYU Langone, I am dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive care to young patients and their families. My passion for medicine and mental health stems from my early experiences in a medical family, where I often assisted my father in his radiology office. Volunteering at a psychiatric hospital during college further solidified my interest in mental health, as I witnessed the profound impact that empathetic communication can have on individuals with psychiatric conditions.

I specialize in treating a wide range of psychiatric conditions in children, adolescents, and young adults, including anxiety, ADHD, depression, eating disorders, autism, and behavioral disorders. Over the course of my career, I have honed my skills in providing treatments and developing personalized care plans that address the unique needs of each patient.

Throughout my career, I have been passionate about reducing the stigma associated with mental health care. I believe that seeking help for mental health conditions should be as normalized and accepted as seeking care for any other medical condition. At the NYU Child Study Center–NJ office in Hackensack, we conduct comprehensive diagnostic evaluations, including parent and child interviews, rating scales, and consultations with collateral providers and school contacts. This thorough approach ensures that our treatment plans are well-informed, multi-dimensional, and tailored to each patient's needs. We also provide a high level of communication and collaboration between our psychologists and psychiatrists which helps children and adolescents get better faster and simplifies the treatment process for families. Our office offers a variety of evidence-based individual and group therapies to our patients and families.

My educational journey began with a strong interest in science and a desire to help others, inspired by my father and uncle, both of whom are physicians. During medical school, I found my interactions with children and adolescents particularly rewarding, as I could see the potential for growth and development in each young patient. This led me to pursue a career in child and adolescent psychiatry, where I can combine my medical expertise with my passion for mental health and supporting children and teens on their developmental trajectories.