Wilfred H. Farquharson, PhD

Dr. Farquharson serves as the Clinical Director of the NewYork-Presbyterian (NYP) Center for Childhood and Adolescent Behavioral Health, launched in November 2025.This groundbreaking program represents a significant expansion of mental health services for youth, a key strategic priority for NYP. Made possible by a generous gift from the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation, the Center is housed in a newly renovated, state-of-the-art facility on the campus of NYP Westchester Behavioral Health. The Center features innovative ambulatory programs, including rapid assessment, brief treatment and bridge to care services for youth seen in our emergency rooms or stepping down from our inpatient units. Adolescents who require more intensive services can access an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) or Partial Hospital Program (PHP). The Center leverages technology to offer care virtually. Additionally, as part of the Bridge to Care program, the Center aims to build partnerships with …community-based providers, school-based health centers and faith-based organizations, thereby increasing access to mental health services in Brooklyn, Queens, Lower Manhattan and other neighborhoods across the city.Dr. Farquharson earned his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Buffalo. He joins us from SUNY Stony Brook’s Renaissance School of Medicine, where he was Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health and served as the Director of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Outpatient Services in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health.As an expert clinician and educator, Dr. Farquharson brings extensive experience in evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). He has published and presented nationally on his research addressing healthcare disparities, implicit bias and discrimination in healthcare delivery.Driven by a passion for health equity, Dr. Farquharson has led numerous initiatives to diversify the healthcare industry. Notably, he brought the Black Men in White Coats Youth Summit to SUNY Stony Brook University, an annual event designed to inspire students of color to pursue careers in medicine. He has also advanced pipeline programs that encourage college students of color to explore careers in mental health. Additionally, he has been a member of the New York State Office of Mental Health Statewide Multicultural Advisory Committee since 2015, serving as its chair for four years.