About
Dr. Mary Rzeszut, DSW, LCSW
Dr. Mary Rzeszut (pronounced “Rezit”) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who holds a Master’s and Doctoral degree in Social Work.
Training
Dr. Rzeszut began her career as a medical social worker and has worked in the areas of renal, oncology, neurology, IBD and transplant populations. This training has developed her interest, passion and expertise in understanding the psychological effects of living with acute and chronic illnesses.
She is a mind/body trained workshop facilitator, and has an eclectic approach to practice utilizing evidence-based interventions including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy.
Professional Recognition
Dr. Rzeszut is a clinical assistant professor of psychiatry at the NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine and is a member of the Dean’s executive committee on professional health and well-being. She was awarded the NYC Champions in HealthCare award in 2021 from Cranes New York Business for her work providing mental health support to health care professionals during the COVID 19 pandemic. In addition, she is Director of the Post Master's Certificate Program – Healthcare Social Work at the NYU Silver School of Social Work.
Her research interests include adjustment to chronic disease, medical trauma and professional wellness.
Publications
Dr Rzeszut presents on the subject of psychological distress in chronic disease and has been published in peer reviewed journal articles.
She was co-contributing author in the book:
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2015
Trainings & Certifications
Mind body medicine workshop facilitator
Certified Grief Informed Professional (CGP)
Mindfulness based stress reduction
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Suicide Training
NYS Dept of Mental Health Psychological First Aid
Testimonials
“I can’t thank Dr. Rzeszut enough for the profound impact she has had on my life. Her guidance has been instrumental in my personal growth and the comfort she brings to our sessions makes me truly at ease. Highly recommend her empathetic and transformative approach .”
“My journey with Dr. Rzeszut has positively enhanced my outlook with life’s challenges. The sessions over the last few years has assisted me in gaining strength and momentum with navigating my past, present and future. I am grateful to her for being a positive force in my life and my ongoing journey towards greater self-awareness and emotional healing. I would recommend anyone to Dr. Rzeszut in a heartbeat.”
“Mary is a kind, compassionate, and genuinely caring therapist who has helped me make so much progress on my mental health journey. She has given me tips on how to get out of negative self-talk and empowered me to have more confidence and trust in myself. Based on my experience I can say she truly listens to her clients, and I highly recommend her if you’re in search of an excellent therapist who will help you make positive changes in your life!”
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