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Silver Hill Hospital

Benjamin Bernstein, PhD

Psychologist, Adolescent Program

Dr. Benjamin Bernstein is a clinical psychologist at Silver Hill Hospital, specializing in assessment, psychodynamic therapy, and group psychotherapy. While he has worked with patients across all of the hospital’s residential programs, including Steward House, River House, and Scavetta House, Dr. Bernstein currently works with the Adolescent program, while also supervising and educating psychologists-in-training across the hospital in his capacity as the Assistant Director of Education.

For Dr. Bernstein, working with thoughtful clinicians who are committed to helping patients grow is what sets Silver Hill apart. He believes that his colleagues’ passion enables patients to make significant strides in their transformative care programs.

Dr. Bernstein received his Ph.D. from City College of New York and his BA from Brown University. He trained at various sites, including state psychiatric centers, VA substance use and rehabilitation facilities, college counseling centers, and community mental health clinics. His writing has appeared in psychology publications, as well as popular outlets such as the New York Times. He has a private practice treating adolescents and adults in both Connecticut and New York.


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