Brenda Boatswain, PhD, CGP, HSP, SHRM-CP
Education and training
PhD in Counseling Psychology — the University at Albany
Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology — College at New Paltz
BA in Psychology — Barnard College, Columbia University
Professional interests
Stress management
Burnout prevention
Patient-physician relationship
Racial identity and the patient-physician relationship
A little about me
I have over 20 years of experience as a trusted mental health provider.
Why I love my job
I love what I do because everyone can benefit from mental health support across the life span.
Professional certifications or affiliations
Certified by the International Board for Certification of Group Psychotherapists
Credentialed Health Service Psychologist
Society for Human Resource – Certified Professional
Member of the American Psychological Association
Conference Co-Chair American Group Psychotherapy Association
Professional Experience and Accomplishments
I maintain a small private practice in Westchester County, and am founder and facilitator of the Westchester Mental Health Peer Group, a peer consultation group for mental health clinicians of color in Westchester County, and Co-Chair of the American Group Psychotherapy Association (agpa.org) annual conference. I also like to travel, read, watch rom-coms, and spend quality time with family and friends.