Dr. Gerald Pantoja, PhD

(he/him/his)
Preferred Name: Gerald

Online Therapy

About Me

Hello. My name is Gerald Pantoja. I am a licensed clinical psychologist and owner of a solo private practice, Grounded Spirit Psychology PLLC based in New York City. My private practice specializes in working with PTSD, complex PTSD, borderline personality disorder, and grief. I serve both states of New York and New Jersey. I am an integrative therapist, specializing in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), DBT-Prolonged Exposure (DBT-PE), and somatic practices. My work centers a decolonial lens, which may include exploration of identity, trauma and grief related to our identities, and integrating healing from a variety of perspectives.

Education & Experience

Graduated with a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from St. John's University in 2020

Professional & Volunteer Affiliations

I am a clinical supervisor at Bryant West Psychology PLLC in New York City.
I am also a current standing member of the American Psychological Association and the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation.

Specialty Area

  • Anxiety/Panic Attacks
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief/Loss/Mourning
  • Moral Injury
  • Personality Disorders
  • Race, Culture, Ethnicity Issues
  • Self-Harm
  • Spirituality
  • Suicide Risk
  • Traumatic Incident

Population Served

  • Adults
  • BIPOC
  • Group
  • Immigrants
  • LGBTQ+
  • Underserved

Language

  • Spanish

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross BlueShield
  • Cigna
  • Highmark
  • UnitedHealth