Clair Siegman, PhD(She/Her/Hers)

Dr. Clair Siegman is a clinical psychologist who works with children, adolescents, and adults, with a particular focus on individuals and families navigating periods of transition, emotional overwhelm, and developmental complexity. Her clients are often thoughtful and high-functioning, yet may struggle internally with anxiety, frustration, identity shifts, or difficulties with emotional regulation. She has a particular interest in supporting families, helping parents better understand their child’s emotional experience while strengthening connection within the parent-child relationship.

Her therapeutic approach is grounded in attachment-based and psychodynamic principles, with an emphasis on building a collaborative and trusting relationship as the foundation for meaningful change. Dr. Siegman works at a thoughtful, individualized pace, helping clients develop insight into patterns in their thoughts, emotions, and relationships. With children, she integrates play-based and developmentally informed techniques, while maintaining close collaboration with parents to support growth beyond the therapy room. Her work is characterized by warmth, curiosity, and a deep respect for each client’s unique experience.

Dr. Siegman brings a depth of training across both international and U.S. contexts. She earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Rhodes University in South Africa and her Ph.D. from the City College of New York. She completed her APA-accredited predoctoral internship at the Child Guidance Clinic of Southern Connecticut and has worked in both school and clinical settings, providing therapy and conducting comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological evaluations.

She offers in-person sessions in Manhattan, as well as virtual therapy for individuals located throughout New York State.