Barbara Bartlik, M.D.

Psychiatrist and sex therapist in private practice
55 Central Park West, Suite 1C, New York, NY, 10023, Tel: 212-749-2684

Some people have psychological issues that interfere with healthy sexuality such as the stress of daily living, depression, performance anxiety, intimacy issues, addictions, or difficulties stemming from traumatic experiences. For others, medical problems such as poor health, chronic pain, digestive problems, or side effects of medications are the main cause. Still others are deficient in thyroid or sex hormones or may not be leading the healthiest of lifestyles. They may be eating too much of the wrong foods and not enough of the right ones. This can lead to deficiencies in essential vitamins, minerals and amino acids, which in turn can lead to an imbalance in brain neurotransmitters and sexual and emotional problems as a result.

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As a psychiatrist and sex therapist for over 25 years, I am accustomed to treating individuals and couples with all kinds of sexual problems. I would be happy to respond to your questions and comments on the Eve’s Garden blog. I take a holistic approach to treating patients, and consider factors such as those mentioned above when conducting a comprehensive evaluation. Treatment may involve supportive psychotherapy, nutritional supplementation, psychopharmacology, sex-enhancing medications, lubricants, sexual aids, couples counseling, cognitive-behavioral therapy, group therapy and alternative medicine treatments.

Fields of expertise:
Anxiety and depressive disorders, women’s mental health, trauma, OCD, sex addiction, men’s and women's sexual problems, sexual pain, LGBT issues, intimacy and relationship problems, low libido, family problems, integrative psychiatry

Certification:
Board Certified in Psychiatry
Certified by the American Board of Sexologists

Education and Training:
Doctor of Medicine - Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Psychiatric internship, residency and chief residency - New York University Medical Center

Professional Organizations:
Past President, Women's Medical Association of New York City
Member, The American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists; The American College of Psychiatrists; The International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health and the American Psychiatric Association

Scholarship:
Author of over 50 professional articles and book chapters
Medical Advisor for the Prevention Health Book for Women: Extraordinary Togetherness: A Women’s Guide to Love, Sex and Intimacy

Media:
Appearances on: Fox News, Channel Seven Eyewitness News, CBS Sunday Morning, the Village Voice on-line. Quoted in Men’s Health and all of the major women’s magazines

Public Speaking Engagements:
Some examples of talks that I have given at the 92nd Street Y and Weill Cornell Medical College are: Healthy Sex at any Age, Yes You Can: Sustaining Sexual Health, Intimacy and the Pursuit of Pleasure Through the Adult Years, A Holistic Approach to Overcoming Sexual Problems, What To Do When Sex Hurts

Research and Teaching
I have taught medical students at Weill Cornell Medical College for 17 years. Currently, I am conducting research on flibanserien, a new medication under investigation for problems of sexual desire in women. This study focuses on women on antidepressants who have not undergone menopause.