ABOUT

Health, including psychological well-being, requires regular care.

MY Psychology was founded on the belief that well-being requires a comprehensive approach and that mental health is a vital piece to creating an abundant life. It is the view of the practice that each person deserves to feel seen and be provided with thoughtful and effective interventions. For this reason, MY Psychology operates on three main values - integrity, connection, and partnership.

Integrity

Psychology is a scientific field, which means concepts and therapeutic interventions have been systematically studied. This being true, there are recommended interventions for different presenting concerns. MY Psychology strives to provide evidence-based interventions to be consistent with the value of intergrity. This value also incorporates personal ethics and moral conviction, meaning the clinician is mindful of striving for good character.

Connection

MY Psychology believes a key part of effective therapy is genuine human connection. For a person to embrace the vulnerable process of therapy, they have to feel safe and positively regarded. MY Psychology strives to create an environment of understanding, sincerity, and peace.

Partnership

Lasting, effective change is rarely one-sided. A comprehensive approach takes into account the experience and wisdom of all parties. For this reason, MY Psychology values a team approach to mental health. This means therapy is tailored to the individual or the family. You are part of the team. You are part of the therapeutic process.

MADALINA
YELLICO

Madalina Yellico, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist trained in evidence-based practices. Dr. Yellico has experience with all ages, both adults and children, and with a variety of presenting concerns. She specializes in working with children, adolescents, and their families, frequently with a parent-training component.

She has worked in a variety of settings including inpatient units and outpatient centers throughout the New York area, including Sagamore Children’s Psychiatric Center, Andrus Children’s Center, and NYU Lutheran Family Health Center. Dr. Yellico takes a whole-person approach to treatment to create an intervention that is tailored to the individual. Her passion for encouraging personal growth and psychological health has inspired a devotion to fostering hope on an individual and societal level.

Educational Background

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St. John’s University

Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology
Magna Cum Laude

Molloy University

MS in Criminal Justice
Validictorian
Summa Cum Laude

Molloy University

BA, Double Major Psychology
& Criminal Justice
Validictorian of Both Majors
Summa Cum Laude

Further Credentials

Honors and Scholarships

•University Doctoral Fellow, St. John’s University •Valedictorian (Masters) Criminal Justice Graduate Department, Molloy College •Valedictorian (Undergraduate), Criminal Justice Department, Molloy College •Valedictorian, Psychology Department, Molloy College •Recipient of 2010 Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges •Dean’s List (all semesters) •Molloy College Honors Program •Molloy College Dominican Academic Scholarship

Publications/ Presentations

•Terjesen, M. D., Ford, A.J., Allen, K., Lin, K., Yellico, M., & Walsh, O.A. (2023). Supervision in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Theory, Practice, Culture, and Ethics. In M.D. Terjesen & T. Del Vecchio (Eds.), Handbook of Training and Supervision in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (pp. 3-27). •Yellico, M. & Wallace, S. (November 2019). Tangible and Intangible Benefits of College Access. Presentation at NAEHCY Conference, Washington D.C. •Self-Care and Mental Health Workshop at Union Rescue Mission Homeless Shelter, Downtown Los Angeles, CA (October, 2016). •Wallace, S. & Yellico, M. (2016). Re-entry celebrations: Peer referred sexual arrangements and HIV risk among formally incarcerated young Black men. Poster accepted for the 2017 Academic and Health Policy Conference on Correctional Health, Atlanta, GA. •DiGiuseppe, R., Venezia, R., & Yellico, M. (November 2015). The Role of Rumination, Revenge, Resentment, and Impulsivity in the Relationship between Anger and Aggression. Presented at the 2015 ABCT’s Special Interest Group Exposition, Chicago, IL. •Amormino, P., Caggi, C., Key, H., Yellico, M., Wallace, S. (April, 2015). Stop the virus by going viral. Online blog post created for National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. http://www.apa.org/pi/aids/resources/youth-blog.pdf

Professional Affiliations

•American Psychological Association •APA Division 38 (Health Psychology) •APA Division 40 (Clinical Neuropsychology) •APA Division 56 (Trauma Psychology) •Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) •ABCT’s Child and School Related Issues Special Interest Group (SIG) •Consortium on Criminal Justice Health National Honor Society in Psychology – Psi Chi (Chapter President 2010) •National Honor Society in Criminal Justice – Alpha Phi Sigma •New York State Psychological Association (NYSPA) - Suffolk County Representative •Suffolk County Psychological Association (SCPA) - Member-at-Large

Project Gallery

MY Psychology aims to create hope and healing on an individual and societal level. Below are some projects that are part of the founder's effort to engage in psychology-based projects outside of individual therapy.

The CORE Method - 9-week Parenting Group

The CORE Method is a 9-week parenting group that teaches evidence-based techniques. The program has four modules, each focused on a key element of parenting - namely, being conscious of thinking, regulating emotions, building even warmer relationships, and behavior modification.

Mental Health Workshop- A Moment of Magic

Dr. Yellico served on the medical board for a mental health initative for chidren struggling with cancer. AMOM is a nonprofit organization with a mission to improve the quality of life of vulnerable and underserved children and to inspire them to be brave, strong, and fearless through fun and engaging social wellness activities.

Museum of Hope - Curator

The Museum of Hope was a community-based art gallery designed to encourage hope. The goal of the project was to take an intangible concept, such as hope, and make it tangible so that anyone could grasp it and be inspired.

Supervision in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - Book Chapter

Dr. Yellico supported in writing the first chapter of this manual, which provides a scientific and practical guide for training and supervision in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).

Creating Time E-Book- Author

Dr. Yellico is the author of this eBook, which is meant to be the first lesson in “mommy and daddy school”. This eBook covers a foundational piece to successful parenting: creating time.

Success in STEM Journal - Assisted in Editing

Dr. Yellico supported in editing this journal, which is a 52-week inspirational guided journal to support the career success of women in STEM.

ABOUT

Health, including psychological well-being, requires regular care.

Integrity

Connection

Partnership

MADALINA YELLICO

Educational Background

St. John’s University

Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology Magna Cum Laude

Molloy University

MS in Criminal Justice Validictorian ​Summa Cum Laude

Molloy University

BA, Double Major Psychology & Criminal Justice Validictorian of Both Majors Summa Cum Laude

Further Credentials

Honors and Scholarships

Publications/ Presentations

Professional Affiliations

Project Gallery

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MADALINA
YELLICO

Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology
Magna Cum Laude

MS in Criminal Justice
Validictorian
Summa Cum Laude

BA, Double Major Psychology
& Criminal Justice
Validictorian of Both Majors
Summa Cum Laude