Biography

Dr. Shreck obtained her Ph.D in Clinical Psychology (Health Emphasis) from Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology at Yeshiva University, where she studied the impact and interaction of psychological, social, cultural and biological factors, as they related to holistic health. Dr. Shreck’s training includes psychotherapy practica at Weill Cornell Medical Center, Bellevue Hospital Center and the Veterans Affairs New York Harbor Healthcare System. Additionally, Dr. Shreck completed a formal minor in clinical neuropsychology. Her areas of practice include: cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) interventions for depression, anxiety, trauma, adjustment issues and chronic medical conditions (e.g. insomnia, chronic pain, diabetes management and stroke). Dr. Shreck also received specialized training in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) and trauma processing, including certification in cognitive processing therapy (CPT). Dr. Shreck strives to provide tailored, flexible, and culturally responsive care. She is passionate about learning and understanding each individual’s journey, working to leverage clients’ strengths, identify areas for growth and chart a meaningful life.

In addition to private practice, Dr. Shreck currently works as a staff psychologist in the Manhattan VA Telemental Health Hub (TMH) at the Veterans Affairs New York Harbor Healthcare System, providing individual and group therapy services, as well as neuropsychological assessments to rural veterans. Dr. Shreck holds a clinical appointment at the NYU School of Medicine and enjoys teaching and supervising psychology externs, interns, post-doctoral fellows and psychiatry residents.

Research & Publications

Dr. Shreck’s research interests include psychological factors that impact chronic disease management and more recently, effectiveness and outcome research in telemental health. Select publications are listed below.

Shreck, E., Nehrig, N., Schneider, J.A., Palfrey, A., Buckley, J., Jordan, B., Ashkenazi, S., Wash, L., Baer, A.L., & Chen, C.K. (2020). Barriers and facilitators to implementing a U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs Telemental Health (TMH) program for rural veterans. Journal of Rural Mental Health, 44(1), 1-15. https://doi.org/10.1037/rmh0000129.

Chen, C.K., Palfrey, A., Shreck, E., Silvestri, B., Wash, L., Nehrig, N., Baer, A.L., Schneider, J.A., Ashkenazi, S., Sherman, S.E., & Chodosh, J. (2019). Implementation of Telemental Health (TMH) Psychological Services for Rural Veterans at the VA New York Harbor Healthcare System. Psychological Services. doi: 10.1037/ser0000323

Landa, Y., Mueser, K., Reyna, V.F., Walkup, J., Shreck, E., & Silbersweig, D.A. (2015). Development of a group and family-based cognitive behavioral therapy program for youth at risk for psychosis. Early Intervention in Psychiatry. doi:10.1111/eip.12204

Gonzalez, J.S., Shreck, E., Psaros, C., & Safren, S.A. (2014). Emotional Distress, Medication Adherence and Glycemic Control: The Mediating Role of Perceived Control Over Illness in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes. Health Psychology. doi: 10.1037/hea0000131

 Shreck, E., Gonzalez, J.S., Cohen, H.W., & Walker, E.A. (2014). Risk Perception and Self-management in Urban, Diverse Adults with Type 2 Diabetes: The Improving Diabetes Outcomes Study. International Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 21(1), 88-98. doi: 10.1007/s12529-013-9291-4.

Esbitt, S.A., Batchelder, A.W., Tanenbaum, M.T., Shreck, E., & Gonzalez, J.S. (2014). “Knowing That You’re Not the Only One.” Perspectives on Group-Based Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Adherence and Depression (CBT-AD) in Adults with Type 1 Diabetes. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice. doi: 10.1016/j.cbpra.2014.02.006

Tanenbaum, M.L., Ritholz, M.D., Binko, D.H., Baek, R.N., Shreck, E., & Gonzalez, J.S. (2013). Probing for depression and finding diabetes: a mixed-methods analysis of depression interviews with adults treated for type 2 diabetes. Journal of Affective Disorders, 150(2), 533-539. doi: 10.1016/j.jad.2013.01.029.

Education

B.S., Human Development (with distinction), Cornell University

M.A., Clinical Psychology, Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology at Yeshiva University

Ph.D, Clinical Psychology (Health Emphasis), Clinical Neuropsychology Minor, Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology at Yeshiva University

Pre-Doctoral Internship, Department of Veterans Affairs New York Harbor Healthcare System, Manhattan Campus

Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Clinical Health Psychology and Primary Care, Department of Veterans Affairs New York Harbor Healthcare System, Manhattan Campus