Getting to know Dr. Georgia Meneguzzo Caldart

How would you describe the way you work?

I enjoy helping people throughout the earliest stages of parenthood, from pre-conception to toddlerhood. I use my expertise in child development to help new parents build strong attachment to their little ones and feel more empowered in their parenting. I also often work with people wanting to process childhood trauma, and folks struggling to feel authentic and connected in their close relationships. As a fellow immigrant, I am passionate about working with immigrants or those who feel they straddle more than one culture. I’m often described as down-to-earth, gently direct, and candid with a healthy dose of warmth. I love bringing humor and realness into the therapy room, and will balance those with encouraging challenges to help you achieve your goals. 

I see my work with you as a pas-de-deux (a dance for two). I bring my curiosity, compassion, and open-mindedness so you can come in with your unfiltered self, and together, we improvise new steps, helping you find your footing in the moments that matter the most. I will help you slow down, make connections, invite the parts of you that don’t get as much attention, and work with you to figure out what needs changing. My approach is based on relational and attachment-based theory, meaning that I use our relationship and knowledge of your earliest experiences with caregivers to understand who you are and how you operate in the world.

I believe therapy can be a tool for self-discovery and making room to breathe, for learning to re-parent ourselves, and for listening to and acknowledging the parts of us that cause us shame. As your therapist, I strive to hold a steady rhythm you can rely on to bring all parts of yourself - so together we can foster more understanding and acceptance (and maybe even love!) for who you are. 

How do you approach identity and culture as a therapist?

Culture and identity is embedded within life, and thus it’s a natural part of what I listen for in therapy. What that means is that I can’t understand who you are without understanding where you come from and what context you were raised in. I won’t just ask about where you grew up in, but I’ll also be curious about where your parents were raised, what you think people see when they look at you, how you feel about people’s assumptions of you, what language(s) you dream or think in, and more. 

As someone raised squarely between Brazilian and American cultures, who can invisibly and seamlessly blend in both, identity is something I think about and grapple with often. I also strongly believe that a large part of well-being is related to how the world treats us based on how we’re perceived, and know how important it is to name oppression and acknowledge suffering within that context. Whether we share similarities or differences in identity, I promise to approach our work with deep humility, curiosity, and a willingness to learn.

What can you help me with?

• Anxiety (e.g. generalized anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety)

• Attachment issues and interpersonal dynamics

• Body image

• Cultural identity and immigration

• Depression

• Early career professionals 

• Emotion regulation

• Family dynamics (e.g., culturally appropriate/sustainable boundaries, finding your place)

• Infertility, miscarriage, and elective abortions

• Life transitions

• Pregnancy and postpartum (e.g. pregnancy experience, postpartum planning, postpartum mood difficulties, expectations, etc.) 

• Parenting in the early years (e.g. difficulties with attaching to infant, issues with coregulation, understanding your parenting philosophy, creating space for yourself, and navigating the emotions of toddlerhood)

• Relationships (e.g., dating, new relationships, messy breakups, long-term partnership dynamics)

• Trauma (e.g. childhood abuse or neglect, complex trauma)

What types of therapy do you use?

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) 

• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

• Mindfulness-Based Therapy

• Psychodynamic Therapy

• Relational Therapy

• Trauma Therapy

What’s your session fee?

I am an out of network provider and my fee ranges from $225-250/session. As a therapist committed to equitable access to therapy, I also have a small number of sliding scale spots that you can ask about.

Our practice has partnered with Mentaya - a service that can check what out of network insurance benefits you have for therapy and provide an immediate estimate. Check here.

Education & Professional Training

Dr. Caldart completed her Doctorate in Psychology and Masters in Education in School-Clinical Child Psychology through Pace University, and earned her Masters and Bachelors in Psychology from The New School and Barnard College, respectively. She specializes in psychodynamic, relational, and attachment-based psychotherapy to help people create more meaningful connections, gain insight into their behaviors, and shift patterns they’re ready to change. Dr. Caldart has a passion for working with people navigating the transition into parenthood and toddlerhood, and utilizes her expertise in child development to help new parents understand their little ones better and feel more empowered in their parenting techniques. Additionally, she has extensive experience treating those affected by trauma, anxiety, and depression. She is deeply committed to providing attuned, compassionate , individualized therapy that takes into account each person’s unique experiences and goals. Dr. Caldart joins the practice with previous experience in schools, public hospitals, community mental health centers, and private practice. She speaks Portuguese and Spanish, and loves baking, reading, and enjoying a quality rom-com.