I am a licensed psychologist in New York State and I received my Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Columbia
University, Teachers College. I completed my internship training at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital, and currently I
am a clinical supervisor at Columbia University's Teachers College Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program. I have
served as a faculty member at Columbia University, Department of Psychiatry - New York State Psychiatric
Institute. I received extensive training in research and treatment of panic disorder and social anxiety. I have also
served as an adjunct professor at Teachers College Columbia University. I am a member of Cornell's Women's
Mental Health Consortium, and the American Psychological Association .
I have extensive experience both as a researcher and as a clinician, and these experiences have helped me
become a more understanding and effective psychologist. For example, my research experience in the areas of
anxiety disorders (such as panic, social phobia), schizophrenia, and pre-and post-partum depression, has
deepened my understanding of these conditions and has informed my clinical work. My research training
enforced my knowledge of empirically validated treatments, which also guides my clinical work and helps me
develop the treatment approach best suited to my clients’ needs and goals.
I am trained in psychodynamic psychotherapies, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy
(DBT), and Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT). I received this training in many different settings (inpatient,
intensive outpatient, and outpatient - clinic and private practice), and I have thus had the opportunity to work with
diverse populations. My clients have differed in their age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and level of functioning. I
am also trained in LEAP; a psychotherapy designed by Dr. Amador to help family members engage their loved
ones in treatment, and to help patients accept treatment.
I am fluent in both English and Hebrew and I conduct treatment in both languages.
University, Teachers College. I completed my internship training at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital, and currently I
am a clinical supervisor at Columbia University's Teachers College Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program. I have
served as a faculty member at Columbia University, Department of Psychiatry - New York State Psychiatric
Institute. I received extensive training in research and treatment of panic disorder and social anxiety. I have also
served as an adjunct professor at Teachers College Columbia University. I am a member of Cornell's Women's
Mental Health Consortium, and the American Psychological Association .
I have extensive experience both as a researcher and as a clinician, and these experiences have helped me
become a more understanding and effective psychologist. For example, my research experience in the areas of
anxiety disorders (such as panic, social phobia), schizophrenia, and pre-and post-partum depression, has
deepened my understanding of these conditions and has informed my clinical work. My research training
enforced my knowledge of empirically validated treatments, which also guides my clinical work and helps me
develop the treatment approach best suited to my clients’ needs and goals.
I am trained in psychodynamic psychotherapies, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy
(DBT), and Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT). I received this training in many different settings (inpatient,
intensive outpatient, and outpatient - clinic and private practice), and I have thus had the opportunity to work with
diverse populations. My clients have differed in their age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and level of functioning. I
am also trained in LEAP; a psychotherapy designed by Dr. Amador to help family members engage their loved
ones in treatment, and to help patients accept treatment.
I am fluent in both English and Hebrew and I conduct treatment in both languages.
Merav Gur, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist
Clinical Psychologist
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| Education and Training Ph.D – Clinical Psychology Columbia University, Teachers College, New York, NY Teachers College Center for Educational and Psychological Services, Therapist in Training (Psychodynamic and Supportive Orientation) St. Luke’s – Roosevelt Hospital Center – Intern, Adult track. Transitional Day Treatment Program (personality disorders, DBT training modality), Inpatient Unit, Outpatient Clinic (Psychodynamic, supportive and CBT orientations). University of Toronto Interpersonal Psychotherapy Training Institute. IPT Training, applied theory and skills. Columbia University, Department of Psychiatry – postdoctoral research scientist – anxiety disorders clinic (CBT, Social Anxiety, Panic, IPT, assessment of anxiety in children and adolescents). Stepping Stones – Clinical Postdoctoral psychotherapist - Individual and group psychotherapy. CBT, Supportive, and psychodynamic modalities. Selected Positions Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology at the Department of Psychiatry - Columbia University Medical Center Adjunct Professor and Clinical Supervisor at Teachers College, Columbia University, Psychology Graduate Program Columbia University Department of Psychiatry/New York State Psychiatric Institute – Project Director: • Anxiety in Children and Adolescents: Assessment/Treatment • Pre and Post Partum Depression in Adolescents: Assessment/Treatment New York State Psychiatric Institute, Schizophrenia Research Unit - CBT Therapist /Clinical Symptom Evaluator Selected Publications and Presentations: Gur M, Miller L, Warner V, Wickramaratne P, Weissman M (2005). Maternal depression and the intergenerational transmission of religion, Journal of nervous and Mental Disease, 193(5). Gur M, Miller L (2004). Mentoring improves acceptance of a community intervention for court referred adolescent boys. Child & Adolescent Social Work, 21(6), 573-591. Miller L., Gur M., Shanok A. & Weissman M. (2008). Interpersonal psychotherapy with pregnant adolescents: two pilot studies. Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 49(7), 733-742. Lipsitz J.D., Gur M., Miller N., Vermes D., Petkova E, Cheng, J, Miller N, Laino J, Liebowitz M, Fyer A. (2008). A randomized Trial of Interpersonal Psychotherapy vs. Supportive Psychotherapy for social anxiety disorder. Depression and Anxiety, 25(6); 542-553. Lipsitz J.D., Gur M., Miller N., Forand N., Vermes D. (2006). An Open Pilot Study of Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Panic Disorder (IPT-PD). Journal of nervous and Mental Disease, 194(6), 440-445. Lipsitz JD, Masia-Warner C, Apfel HD, Marans Z, Gur M, Dent H, Fyer AL. (2005) Journal of Psychosomatic Research, Noncardiac chest pain and psychopathology in children and adolescents, 59(3):185-8. Miller L, Gur M (2002). Sexual maturation, depression and religion in adolescent girls. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 41(2), 206-214. Miller L, Gur M (2002). Religiousness and Sexual Responsibility in Adolescent Girls. Journal of Adolescent Health, 31, 401-406. Miller L, Weissman M, Gur M, Greenwald S (2002). Religiousness in Childhood Depressives “Grown up.” Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease, 190(2), 86-92. Miller L, Weissman M, Gur M, Adams P (2001). Religiousness and substance use in children of opiate addicts. Journal of Substance Abuse, 13, 323-336 Storch E, Galek K, Ghiglione G, Gur M, Falco L, Alia-Klein N, Fagin S (2000). Behavioral and intellectual markers for schizophrenia in apparently healthy male adolescents: comment. American Journal of Psychiatry, 157(9), 1527-1528. Presentations: Lipsitz, J, Gur, M, Kamins D (2004). IPT for Panic Disorder – an open clinical trial. Psychotherapy Research Conference, Montreal, Canada, June 2005. Gur M, Miller L, Warner V, Wickramaratne P, Weissman M (2004). Maternal depression and the intergenerational transmission of religion, American Psychological Association Annual Conference, Honolulu, Hawaii, July 2004. Miller L., Gur M., Shanok A. & Weissman M. (2004). Group interpersonal psychotherapy for depression in pregnant adolescents: an open clinical trial. NIMH Conference: Beyond the Clinic Walls. Washington DC. Gur M, Miller L (2002). Sexual responsibility, physical maturation and religiousness in African-American, Hispanic and Euro-American adolescent girls. Oral presentation at Women’s Health Conference, American Psychological Association, Washington DC, February 2002. Gur M (2002). The challenges of women’s and girls’ mental health. PEO International Women’ s Organization National Conference June 2002. Selected Honors/Awards: Columbia University’s Advanced Center for Intervention and Services Research (ACISR): Principal Investigator - “Managing Chest Pain and Worry: Development and Pilot of a Psychosocial Intervention for Children and Adolescents. October, 2005. NIMH young investigator award, Beyond the Clinic Walls , NIMH, 2003 PEO International Fellowship for work with women and girls. May 1999, May 2000. The Nerken Grant (UJA) – September 1999, September 2000, September 2001. The Ida Foreman Fleisher Award –September 1999. Teachers College International Award –September 1999. The J Beatrice Award for Academic Excellence. September 1998. The John Dewey Scholar Award – Teachers College, Columbia University. September 1998. The Paterson Award, Minnesota Psychological Association – May 1998. United Jewish Fund and Council of Greater St. Paul Award – April 1998 Presidential Fellowship at Hamline University – Fall 1997, 1998 Psychology Departmental Honors at Hamline University. 1998. Kopp’s award at Hamline University – Fall 1997. |
