Steven Kurtz, PhD, ABPP

Steven Kurtz, PhD, ABPP is the President of Kurtz Psychology Consulting PC, a NYC-based mental health group serving the emotional and behavioral needs of young children. He specializes in assessing and treating externalizing behaviors, such as ADHD and oppositionality, as well as severe anxiety behaviors, such as selective mutism and social phobia. He is the developer of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy Adapted for Selective Mutism (PCIT-SM), an empirically supported therapy for selective mutism. Dr. Kurtz is also a Global Trainer in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and a dedicated advocate for children with special needs. His team has pioneered work in Teacher-Child Interaction Treatment (TCIT), bringing behavioral coaching for teachers to a new level of effectiveness.