Dr. Renee A. Exelbert, Ph.D.

Renee A. Exelbert, Ph.D., CFT, is both a licensed psychologist and certified elite personal trainer. She received her B.S. from Cornell University, and her M.A. and Ph.D. from New York University. Dr. Exelbert completed her doctoral internship training at Bellevue Hospital Center, New York University Medical Center. Dr. Exelbert is the Founding Director of The Metamorphosis Center for Psychological and Physical Change, where she integrates psychotherapy and exercise, with a focus on the mind/body connection. She maintains a private practice in New York City, Manhasset and Nyack, New York for the treatment of children, adolescents, adults and families. Dr. Exelbert is also an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Applied Psychology at the New York University Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development where she teaches Masters-level psychology courses. She previously served as Staff Psychologist at the Cancer Center for Kids at NYU Winthrop Hospital Cancer Center, working with children and adolescents diagnosed with cancer. Dr. Exelbert is the author of "Chemo Muscles: Lessons Learned from Being a Psycho-Oncologist and Cancer Patient" (Mascot Books, 2020).

Sub specialities:

Mind-Body
Breast Cancer
Chronic Illness
Coping with Cancer
The Impact of Exercise on Illness
Body Building
Physical Fitness as a Coping Mechanism
Parenting a Chronically Ill Child