Parnes Clinic

Dr. William Salton is the Director of the Parnes Clinic and a Clinical Professor at Yeshiva University’s Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology. He is responsible for the oversight of all the Parnes Clinic’s operations, including supervising student therapists and clinical and administrative staff, fundraising and program development. At Ferkauf, Dr. Salton founded the Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Program, the Pre-Doctoral Psychology Internship, and an evaluation and advocacy program for Political Asylum Seekers. Dr. Salton is also the president of the Association of Psychology Training Clinics (APTC) which is a national organization of training clinic directors sponsored by the American Psychological Association.

Dr Salton earned his doctorate in Clinical Psychology from New York University and has postdoctoral certificates in child and adolescent psychodynamic psychotherapy from the New York University Medical Center Psychoanalytic Institute; family forensics from the Washington Square Institute; and Couples Therapy from the Tavistock Relational Institute. Over the course of his career, Dr. Salton has continually found ways to blend intrapsychic, interpersonal and community psychology to help his patients heal and grow. Before coming to Yeshiva in 2006, he directed inpatient units and outpatient clinics at North Central Bronx Hospital, Staten Island University Hospital, Jacobi Medical Center, and the Metropolitan Center for Mental Health. Dr. Salton has published articles and essays on cultural humility, graduate education in psychology, and working with political asylum seekers. Outside the clinic, Dr. Salton enjoys skiing, hiking, jogging, reading fiction, listening to live music and playing guitar in his rock and roll band.

Dr. David Lynch is the Assistant Clinic Director of the Parnes Clinic and Coordinator of the Lemle Clinic for Non-Verbal Learning Disorders. He works closely with the Clinic Director on clinical and administrative operations of the Parnes Clinic. Dr. Lynch earned his doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Teachers College, Columbia University. Over the course of his training, Dr. Lynch has sought to embody the tenets of cultural humility and compassionate care for individuals of all ages in a variety of levels of care, including inpatient, psychiatric emergency department, forensic mental health, as well as city and state contexts. After completing his internship at Mount Sinai Services Elmhurst Hospital Center, Dr. Lynch was awarded the Marie Kessel Fellowship, a clinical and research fellowship in the cognitive health and recovery-oriented care at Columbia Irving Medical Center. At the conclusion of the fellowship, Dr. Lynch continued in his role as a licensed psychologist and faculty member. Dr. Lynch is a published researcher on topics related to program evaluation, intrinsic motivation, and factors that contribute to successful treatment outcomes. Dr. Lynch is a provider of neurodiversity-affirming care that promotes a rich, full, and meaningful life. Outside the clinic, Dr. Lynch enjoys live music, playing guitar, reading non-fiction, participating in New York City cultural activities, and eating good food.

Ms. Erimeck Basora is the Clinic Administrator. She ensures that our clinic runs smoothly on a day-to-day basis. She also has the initial contact with patients when they call or arrive at the clinic during regular business hours.

To learn more about our clinic or request services, please contact us at 646.592.4399 or Cliniccoordinator@parnesclinic.hush.com. An initial phone screen appointment can usually be scheduled within two weeks or less.