Patricia A. Parker, PhD

Patricia A. Parker, PhD

Psychologist

Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Coping with cancer
  • Adjustment disorders
  • Depression

My Specialties

  • Psychotherapy
  • Supportive psychotherapy
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
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Dr. Parker's Office Information
Languages: English
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Get to Know Me

What I Do at MSK

I'm a psychologist (sy-KAH-loh-jist). I have special training in therapy to help people with mental and behavioral health issues.

  • Attending Psychologist
  • Director, Communication Skills Training and Research Program
Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Coping with cancer
  • Adjustment disorders
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Coping difficulties
  • Coping with cancer treatment
  • Coping with pain
  • Existential distress
  • Fear
  • Mood changes
  • Mood disorders
  • Worry

My Specialties

  • Psychotherapy
  • Supportive psychotherapy
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
Education & Honors

Education

  • PhD, San Diego State University/University of California, San Diego

Fellowships

  • The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

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Contact and Location

Dr. Parker sees patients at one location.

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New York, NY
Rockefeller Outpatient Pavilion
160 East 53rd Street New York NY 10022
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Research and Publications

Publications on PubMed

Visit PubMed for a full listing of Dr. Parker’s journal articles. Pubmed is an online index of research papers and other articles from the US National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health.

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