About me:
My name is Dr. Kristin Talka and I am a NYS licensed psychologist who has been providing psychological services for 20+ years. I have worked in a number of settings (hospitals, outpatient centers, subacute treatment centers) with a diversity of populations (adolescents, adults, couples, LGBTQ, and neuro-divergent). These experiences have provided a wealth of learning and knowledge, over time coming to understand different human conditions and how to fully help individuals benefit from the psychotherapy process.
Working in private practice, Mid-Hudson Psychological Services, PLLC since 2011 has afforded me the opportunity to provide individual psychotherapy services, helping individuals with a range of issues and often complex presentations. I work to maintain a warm, welcoming environment centered on developing a meaningful, collaborative therapeutic relationship that focuses on change and growth. I continue to engage in learning experiences to help further develop my clinical skills and stay alert to the latest research in psychological treatment.
The Hudson Valley has become a place I am proud to call home. Exploring nature in the Catskills, trying out new cuisines, and perusing the numerous antique locations in the region are just some of my favored activities. When I'm not out hiking or dragging home some vintage oddity (much to my husband's chagrin), I am currently determined to perfect my bread baking skills, none of which warrant a proud social media post (or a handshake #GBBO).
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Education:
Ph.D., Counseling Psychology, May 2007
Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology
University at Albany, State University of New York, Albany, NY
Current Work:
Private Practice, Mid-Hudson Psychological Services, PLLC, Kingston, NY
July 2011-Present
Past Clinical Work History:
Psychologist/Neuropsychologist
CHE Senior Psychological Services, Brooklyn, NY
July 2009-July 2012
Disability Claims Evaluator
Department of Health and Human Services, Augusta, ME
April 2009-June 2009
Neuropsychology Resident
WestSide Neurorehabilitation Services, Lewiston, ME
June 2007-June 2009
Internship Coordinator
Colby College, Waterville, ME
June 2006-June 2007
Pre-Doctoral Internship-Neuropsychology
Newington VAMC, Newington, CT
June 2005-June 2006
Publications:
Perna, R. B., Loughan. A.R., & Talka, K.M. (2012). Executive functioning and adaptive living skills after acquired brain injury. Journal of Applied Neuropsychology.
Talka, K.M. & Perna, R.B. (2008). Does chronic pain affect neurorehabilitation and vocational status in individuals with ABI? In R. McCaffrey (Ed.), The National Academy of Neuropsychology Conference: Vol. 23. Archives of clinical neuropsychology (pp.696). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.
Perna, R.B. & Talka, K.M. (2007). Treatment of anger management problems following acquired brain injury. Brainstorm. Brain Injury Association of Maine.
Santiago-Rivera, A.L., Talka, K.M., & Tully, A.W. (2006). Environmental racism: A call to the profession for community intervention and social action. In R.L.Toporek, N.A. Fouad, T. Israel, L.H. Gerstein, & G.Roysicar-Sodowsky (Eds.), Handbook for social justice in counseling psychology: Leadership, vision, and action (pp.185-199). Sage Publications.
Professional Associations:
• New York State Psychological Association
• Hudson Valley Psychological Association
Council Representative: March 2011-December 2013
Working in private practice, Mid-Hudson Psychological Services, PLLC since 2011 has afforded me the opportunity to provide individual psychotherapy services, helping individuals with a range of issues and often complex presentations. I work to maintain a warm, welcoming environment centered on developing a meaningful, collaborative therapeutic relationship that focuses on change and growth. I continue to engage in learning experiences to help further develop my clinical skills and stay alert to the latest research in psychological treatment.
The Hudson Valley has become a place I am proud to call home. Exploring nature in the Catskills, trying out new cuisines, and perusing the numerous antique locations in the region are just some of my favored activities. When I'm not out hiking or dragging home some vintage oddity (much to my husband's chagrin), I am currently determined to perfect my bread baking skills, none of which warrant a proud social media post (or a handshake #GBBO).
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Education:
Ph.D., Counseling Psychology, May 2007
Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology
University at Albany, State University of New York, Albany, NY
Current Work:
Private Practice, Mid-Hudson Psychological Services, PLLC, Kingston, NY
July 2011-Present
Past Clinical Work History:
Psychologist/Neuropsychologist
CHE Senior Psychological Services, Brooklyn, NY
July 2009-July 2012
Disability Claims Evaluator
Department of Health and Human Services, Augusta, ME
April 2009-June 2009
Neuropsychology Resident
WestSide Neurorehabilitation Services, Lewiston, ME
June 2007-June 2009
Internship Coordinator
Colby College, Waterville, ME
June 2006-June 2007
Pre-Doctoral Internship-Neuropsychology
Newington VAMC, Newington, CT
June 2005-June 2006
Publications:
Perna, R. B., Loughan. A.R., & Talka, K.M. (2012). Executive functioning and adaptive living skills after acquired brain injury. Journal of Applied Neuropsychology.
Talka, K.M. & Perna, R.B. (2008). Does chronic pain affect neurorehabilitation and vocational status in individuals with ABI? In R. McCaffrey (Ed.), The National Academy of Neuropsychology Conference: Vol. 23. Archives of clinical neuropsychology (pp.696). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.
Perna, R.B. & Talka, K.M. (2007). Treatment of anger management problems following acquired brain injury. Brainstorm. Brain Injury Association of Maine.
Santiago-Rivera, A.L., Talka, K.M., & Tully, A.W. (2006). Environmental racism: A call to the profession for community intervention and social action. In R.L.Toporek, N.A. Fouad, T. Israel, L.H. Gerstein, & G.Roysicar-Sodowsky (Eds.), Handbook for social justice in counseling psychology: Leadership, vision, and action (pp.185-199). Sage Publications.
Professional Associations:
• New York State Psychological Association
• Hudson Valley Psychological Association
Council Representative: March 2011-December 2013
