Licensed Psychologist
Beth Epstein, Ph.D.
Dr. Beth Epstein received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Connecticut and is a licensed psychologist in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. She is an expert in the use of CBT and other evidence-based strategies in psychotherapy. In addition to years of experience treating a range of disorders, Dr. Epstein has a strong specialty in assessment and treatment of Addiction. She is also a nationally recognized National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant-funded psychotherapy researcher developing CBT treatments for addiction and related problems (depression, anxiety, family distress).
Dr. Epstein has worked with patients struggling with depression, sadness, anxiety, stress, alcohol or drugs, gambling, bipolar disorders, marital problems, unsatisfying relationship patterns, emotion regulation, challenges related to life-transitions (divorce, separation, illness, grief, relocation), low self-esteem, perfectionism, illness or substance use of a loved one, and adult ADHD. She works with each patient as a team to understand and resolve symptoms, unwanted habits, and unhealthy patterns as well as to identify strengths and resources so that patients can identify and attain their life goals. She is experienced in Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Therapy, Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Schema Therapy, and elements of mindfulness and acceptance-based therapies (ACT and DBT). She provides individual, couple, family, and group therapies.
Dr. Epstein has trained and supervised over 100 clinical psychology graduate students, and has taught graduate level courses on Adult Psychopathology; Lifespan Development; Cognitive Behavioral Assessment and Treatment; Assessment and Treatment of Alcohol and Drug Use Disorders. Professional association memberships include the American Psychological Association, the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy, and the Research Society on Alcoholism.
Clinical Practice
CBT of Fairfield County, New Canaan, Connecticut [current]
CBT Westport, Westport, Connecticut [2015-2019]
Freehold Psychology Group, Freehold, New Jersey [2000-2015]
Director, Program for Addictions Consultation and Treatment, Rutgers University [2007-2012]
Faculty Practice, Center of Alcohol Studies, Rutgers University [2000-2015]
Academic Work
University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School
Professor, Department of Psychiatry [2015-present]
Principle Investigator or co-Investigator on 14 National Institutes of Health clinical trials developing CBT psychotherapies since 1989
Rutgers University
Professor Emerita, Center of Alcohol Studies [2015-present]
Research Professor/Director of Clinical Division, Center of Alcohol Studies [1989-2015]
Affiliated Faculty, Graduate School, Department of Psychology [2007-2014]
Affiliated Faculty, Graduate School for Applied and Professional Psychology (GSAPP) [1990-2014]