Dr. Tsaousides is a rehabilitation neuropsychologist and assistant professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine and a licensed psychologist in the state of New York. He specializes in neuropsychological assessments, cognitive remediation, and psychotherapy for a range of cognitive and emotional difficulties. Dr. Tsaousides employs evidence-based, innovative, goal-oriented treatment approaches to enhance cognitive and emotional functioning, and to improve self-awareness and interpersonal skills.
Dr. Tsaousides is a co-investigator in the Mount Sinai TBI Model Systems.
Dr. Tsaousides received his doctorate in counseling psychology at the University at Albany, State University of New York, and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in clinical neuropsychology and rehabilitation research at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine.
Clinical Focus
- Adjustment Disorder
- Anxiety
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Concussion
- Depression
- Dysthymia
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Postconcussion Syndrome
- Traumatic Brain Injury
Dr. Tsaousides is involved in research focused on improving cognitive and psychosocial functioning following traumatic brain injury (TBI). He is currently involved in a study assessing the effectiveness of videoconference to delivering a group intervention to individuals with TBI.
Tsaousides T, Gordon WA. Cognitive Rehabilitation following traumatic brain injury: Assessment to treatment. Mount Sinai Journal of Medicine 2009; 76: 173-181.
Tsaousides T, Warshowsky A, Ashman T, Cantor J, Spielman L, Gordon WA. The relationship between employment related self-efficacy and quality of life following traumatic brain injury. Rehabilitation Psychology 2009; 54: 299-305.
Tsaousides T, Ashman TA, Seter C. The psychological effects of employment after traumatic brain injury. Rehabilitation Psychology;: in press.
Ginsberg AA, Tsaousides T, Filanosky CA. The Role of Sleep-efficiency in Post-TBI Fatigue: A Comparison between Individuals with TBI and non-TBI Controls. Poster session presented at the 37th Annual Meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society, Waikoloa, HI. 2008, February;.
Tsaousides T, Filanosky CA, Ginsberg AA. Reliability and Validity of the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index in Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury. Poster session presented at the 37th Annual Meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society, Waikoloa, HI. 2008, February;.
Tsaousides T, Ashman T, Seter C. The effects of employment on depression following Traumatic Brain Injury. Poster session presented at the 9th Annual Conference in Rehabilitation Psychology, Charlotte, NC. 2007, March;.
Tsaousides T, Filanosky C. Using the URICA to assess rehabilitation readiness for individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury. Poster session presented at the 36th Annual Meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society, Portland, OR. 2007, February;.
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Dr. Tsaousides did not report having any of the following types of financial relationships with industry during 2017 and/or 2018: consulting, scientific advisory board, industry-sponsored lectures, service on Board of Directors, participation on industry-sponsored committees, equity ownership valued at greater than 5% of a publicly traded company or any value in a privately held company. Please note that this information may differ from information posted on corporate sites due to timing or classification differences.
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