Dr. Anna Plotkina, PsyD

Anna Plotkina, Psy.D., is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist whose career bridges community mental health clinics, private practices, schools, and rehabilitation and nursing home settings. Grounded in rigorous clinical training, Dr. Plotkina specializes in working with adults who have histories of trauma, recurring anxiety and depression, and complex interpersonal or life-transition challenges. She combines warmth with clinical precision, and is a contributing author to a forthcoming graduate-level psychology textbook, reflecting her commitment to advancing the field.

Dr. Plotkina uses an integrated, trauma-informed approach that blends psychodynamic insights with evidence-based techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). She emphasizes resilience-centered strategies and narrative integration to help clients reframe difficult experiences and meet personal goals. Her collaborative, compassionate style ensures each treatment plan is individualized—whether the work focuses on …short-term symptom relief or deeper, long-term growth.

In addition to adult psychotherapy, Dr. Plotkina is experienced in psychological assessment and in providing individual, group, and family therapy for children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral challenges. Her core areas of expertise include:

• Trauma-focused treatment and trauma-informed care  
• Anxiety and recurring depression  
• Interpersonal difficulties and life transitions  
• Psychological assessment and diagnostic evaluation  
• Individual, group, and family therapy for children and adolescents  
• Rehabilitation and supportive care for older adults

Dr. Plotkina’s combined experience across settings and populations makes her well-suited for clients seeking a thoughtful, personalized, and evidence-informed therapist.