Miriam Biddelman-Massin Psychotherapy
Profile
Miriam Biddelman - Massin is a noted psychotherapist and sex therapist with over 30 years of clinical experience. Areas of practice include: mood, personality and eating disorders, pain and stress management. Impotence and erectile dysfunction are areas of specialization in addition to a concentration on women’s issues including hormonal disorders, infertility, menopause, pelvic pain syndrome, vulva vulvadina and intersticial cycstitis.
She has served as a consultant for many companies, including Pfizer Pharmaceuticals and AVON. Television and radio appearances have focused on sexual dysfunction, infertility and menopause.
Ms. Biddelman-Massin employs a clinical style of treatment; an eclectic approach based on a solid, diverse background. This treatment is a unique blend of transactional, psychodynamic, cognitive and behavioral therapy. She employs these methods according to the needs, personality and goals of her patients. Her treatment is designed to impact patients lives both short and long term.
Ms. Biddelman-Massin maintains a continuous focus as an advocate for each patient and collaborates on a regular basis with physicians, physical therapists and chiropractors as a way to insure comprehensive treatment.
In her work with homebound patients, as well as patients throughout the US and overseas, she utilizes Skype and phone therapy, where her expertise in cognitive and behavioral therapy is particularly effective.
Clinical experience
Private Practice, New York, New York
Over 30 years of clinical practice concentrating on a variety of psychological issues including personality and affective disorders, pain and stress management, addiction and eating disorders in addition to issues related to young women and women in midlife. Sex therapy focuses on both male and female sexuality, treating both individuals and couples. Ms. Biddelman - Massin does couple therapy and group therapy.
New York Presbyterian/ Eastside Center for Sexual Dysfunction:
Sex Therapist
Worked with a team of physicians and allied professionals. Ms. Biddelman-Massin
developed an innovative center focusing on sexual issues faced by male and female patients.
New York Presbyterian Hospital Pharmacia Upjohn: Researcher
Preliminary Efficacy Study in Pre-Menopausal Women With Normal or Impaired Sexual Function Due to Acquired Arousal and/or Orgasm Disorder Comparing PNU -142774E 1.0mg to Placebo: Double blind with 8 /week Home /Treatment Phase
New York Presbyterian/ Eastside Center for Menopause and Hormonal Disorders: Consultant and Educational Director
Consultant and panelist for educational series focusing on central aspects of hormonal disorders and menopause. Facilitated support groups and educational forums, providing sex therapy to those patients referred by the Center.
New York Presbyterian/Eastside: Coordinator and Supervisor of
The Center For Women’s Health
Coordinated and provided all mental health services, ranging from one-time consultation to weekly individual therapy and group therapy. Developed interdisciplinary approaches to addressing medical and mental health needs., Supervised students completing graduate and postgraduate degrees at Columbia’s Teachers College, and developed curricula and materials for CME courses.
New York Presbyterian/Eastside: Department of Urology
Provided sex therapy to men and couples. Presented multiple papers and analyzed cutting-edge developments in sexual dysfunction. Worked with a marketing team to establish a breakthrough unit for women with sexual dysfunction.
The Boston Hospital For Women
Coordinated the Infertility and Endocrine Disorder Unit
Provided educational seminars. Devised informational programs for patients undergoing artificial insemination and provided, individual and couples counseling. Established weekly meeting
among the staff to discuss and resolve issues. Provided supervision to students at Simmons School of Social Work.
Collaborations
Joined Hillary Clinton and Donna Shaleala for lunch during a Washington, D.C. symposium focusing on women and health.
Appeared on Fox News at 5, segment dealing with infertility.
Featured on the Nightly News with Tom Brokaw as an expert on menopause.
Joined exclusive international panel of experts for Pfizer Pharmacy discussing the future of female sexuality.
Collaborated with Hilda Hutcherson on the best seller, “ What Your Mother Never Told You About Sex”.
Contributed to Mental Fitness Magazine and The Sex Network online publication.
Executive Director: The Menopause Network and The National Coalition for Women in Midlife.
Served on the Board of Inwood House, a residential treatment facility for teenage single mothers.
Hadassah Board of Health Advisers.
Education
Carnegie Mellon University - BA Psychology Fordham University - MSW Social Work
Harvard University - Certification in Sex Therapy