About MY Psychology
We are meant to care for our mental health.
MY Psychology was founded on the belief that well-being requires a comprehensive approach and that mental health is a vital piece to an abundant life. It is the view of this 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.
Our Values
Integrity
Psychology is a scientific field, which means concepts and therapeutic interventions have been scientifically 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 enbrace the vulnerable process of therapy, they have to feel safe and positively regarded. MY Psychology strives to create an environment where there is understanding, sincerity, and peace.
Partnership
Change cannot be one sided. A comprehensive approach takes into account the experice 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.
Office Locations
Long Island - Lake Grove
Manhattan - Upper West Side
Manhattan - Upper West Side
Manhattan - Upper West Side
Manhattan - Upper West Side
Manhattan - Upper West Side
About The Founder
About Dr. Yellico
Dr. Madalina Yellico is involved in her practice as well as in the community. She is currently a supervisior of the doctoral interns in the Stony Brook University Psychology PhD Program, a Member-at-Large for the Suffolk County Psychological Association (SCPA), and the Suffolk County Representative for the New York State Psychological Association (NYSPA).
Additional information and credentials can be found further down on this page.
Experienced Clinical Psychologist:
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
St. John’s University
St. John’s University
Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology
Magna Cum Laude
Molloy College
St. John’s University
Summa Cum Laude Validictorian
MS in Criminal Justice
Molloy College
Molloy College
BA, Double Major Psychology & Criminal Justice
Summa Cum Laude
Validictorian of Both Majors
Project Gallery
The CORE Method
Mental Health Workshop- A Moment of Magic
Mental Health Workshop- A Moment of Magic
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
Mental Health Workshop- A Moment of Magic
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
Mental Health Workshop- A Moment of Magic
Museum of Hope was a community-based art gallery designed to encourage hope. The goal of the project was to take an intangiable 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.