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Dr. Anton Armbruster

Dr. Anton Armbruster, NY Psychologist 008785

Dr. Anton Armbruster - Psychologist for anxiety and life changes

New York

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Credentials
NY Psychologist 008785
License
Psychologist, New York / 008785
NPI
1174703458
Experience
40 years
Languages
English
Location
New York
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Attachment-Based Therapy

About Anton

Dr. Anton Armbruster is a New York psychologist (NY Psychologist 008785) with 40 years of clinical experience. He works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, self-esteem, coping with life changes, grief, depression, ADHD, and relationship and family questions. He also addresses issues like sleep, anger, career struggles, and compassion fatigue.

Dr. Armbruster uses a mix of approaches rather than one fixed method. He draws on acceptance and commitment ideas, cognitive-behavioral techniques, attachment-focused work, dialectical behavior strategies, and client-centered practices. He aims to match methods to each person's needs and style rather than applying a single model to everyone.

Sessions focus on clear, practical steps and on exploring thoughts and feelings. He helps people notice patterns, try new behaviors, and build skills for managing anxiety and stress. Conversations include both short-term strategies and deeper reflection on personal values and meaning.

His background includes clinical psychology and neuroscience, which he brings into how he thinks about behavior and emotion. That perspective informs how he explains why certain strategies can help and how they relate to everyday life.

People who want a thoughtful, methodical approach that blends talking, practical skills, and reflective work may find his style a good fit. He offers services in English and accepts international clients. Before booking, prospective clients should confirm current session options and scheduling details.

How Dr. Armbruster’s approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It is often used for anxiety, avoidance, and managing life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thought patterns and test new behaviors through concrete exercises and skill practice. It is commonly used for anxiety, sleep problems, and mood concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relational patterns shape expectations and behavior, which can help with relationship difficulties and self-esteem issues.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and collaborate with the client to decide which methods to try first, based on symptoms, goals, and personal preferences. That collaboration can include mixing techniques from different approaches as needed.

The biography does not specify which online formats are offered, so confirm session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove travel time. These practical benefits help people keep therapy consistent while working on anxiety, coping skills, and behavior change.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)EmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyHypnotherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic Therapy

Experience

40+ years

Listed in

New York

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he address?

He works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, coping with life changes, grief, depression, ADHD, and related issues such as sleep, anger, career, and compassion fatigue.

What is his therapeutic style?

He uses an integrative, multi-modal approach and combines practical skills with reflective conversations. Methods are chosen to fit the client's needs and preferences.

How much experience does he have?

He has 40 years of professional experience as a psychologist and brings a background in neuroscience to his clinical work.

What are his credentials and location?

He is a New York psychologist (NY Psychologist 008785) based in New York.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

The biography did not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are costs handled?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started?

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Dr. Anton ArmbrusterNY Psychologist 008785

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