Dr. Matthew William Specht, PhD

We live TWO HOURS north of White Plains, but we made the trip twice a week for nearly a year because Dr. Specht is just THAT good and our daughter needed the best. An exceptional doctor who helped our daughter fight her way out of a very dark place. His extensive experience with patients, like our daughter, who present with multiple diagnoses was exactly what was needed and his comforting, often humorous demeanor set us all at ease. Dr. Specht’s approach focuses not just on the patient, but also on teaching the parents how to help their child/adolescent. His “token economy” was an effective tool for us when we had no idea what else to do. He was available by email/phone late in the evening when we were in the Emergency Department (a few times, unfortunately) but his approach with our daughter eventually made those ED visits unnecessary. Without hesitation I would highly recommend Dr. Specht.

I can not recommend Dr. Specht enough! He helped my son so much with his generalized anxiety disorder and OCD. Up until we found Dr. Specht he had gone to several counselors that had not helped very much. Dr. Specht’s treatment plan helped my son tremendously. He has minimal symptoms now. He definitely was very instrumental in changing my son’s life. We will always be grateful to him for all he did.

His expertise in treating OCD and Tourette's is unparalleled

Dr. Specht is a kind, compassionate, and knowledgeable therapist. His ability to understand adolescents and what best addresses their needs is remarkable. He goes out of his way for his patients and their families. He has a unique way of interacting with his patients that puts them at ease while at the same time effectively addressing their mental health issues. He has been a trusted advisor and coach for our family and made a significant positive impact on our son.

Dr. Specht changed my son's life. My son had been misdiagnosed for years. A year ago we thought we were losing him and today he is heading to college, getting straight As, and has a focus and insight into his life well beyond his years, all thanks to Dr. Specht.