Couples therapists in Bronx, NY

Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, MPhil, CMFSW

Dr. Tarra Bates-Duford is a licensed marriage and family therapist in the Bronx with 26 years in practice and licenses in New York, Florida and Washington. She holds a PhD in forensic psychology along with master's training in marriage and family therapy and clinical psychology. Her work centers on trauma, including sexual abuse, physical violence and human trafficking, as well as depression, anxiety, mood disorders, grief and strained family and couple relationships. She serves teens, adults, older adults, couples and families. Her eclectic, cognitive behavioral approach is tailored to each client's needs and strengths, drawing on CPT, DBT, ACT, narrative and family systems work. She offers sessions in person in the Bronx and online.