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Daniel L. Araoz, Ed.D is an international and national scholar and therapist. He is the past president of the Academy of
Family Psychology, author of many articles and several books on marriage and family issues, founder of the "American
Journal of Family Therapy," AAMFT Approved Supervisor and AASECT Diplomate in Sex Therapy. He is also the founder
of the LI chapter of MFT and is internationally known for his work on hypnotherapy. He believes that couples should and
could be happy in their exclusive relationship and that even though "significant others" have different personalities, both
have to understand and learn to live with the other person's characteristics. Dr. Araoz does personality re-education, not
behavioral training. Partners become each other's helpful "other."
Family Psychology, author of many articles and several books on marriage and family issues, founder of the "American
Journal of Family Therapy," AAMFT Approved Supervisor and AASECT Diplomate in Sex Therapy. He is also the founder
of the LI chapter of MFT and is internationally known for his work on hypnotherapy. He believes that couples should and
could be happy in their exclusive relationship and that even though "significant others" have different personalities, both
have to understand and learn to live with the other person's characteristics. Dr. Araoz does personality re-education, not
behavioral training. Partners become each other's helpful "other."
Marvin Glassmann, Ed.D. LMFT, LMHC sees both families and couples, but is especially interested in working with
those dealing with extra marital affairs. He also has an interest in dealing with the issues of a rather neglected group,
the senior population. He studied for four years at the Ackerman Institute for the Family, a world renowned training
facility. He is a former president of the Long Island Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. He is an Approved
Supervisor and directs a field placement program for MFT interns, as well as those who wish to achieve Clinical
Member status of the AAMFT. He embraces the approach that most individuals and families wish to solve their issues
in life and he is available “to shine the light” on the not always obvious solutions.
those dealing with extra marital affairs. He also has an interest in dealing with the issues of a rather neglected group,
the senior population. He studied for four years at the Ackerman Institute for the Family, a world renowned training
facility. He is a former president of the Long Island Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. He is an Approved
Supervisor and directs a field placement program for MFT interns, as well as those who wish to achieve Clinical
Member status of the AAMFT. He embraces the approach that most individuals and families wish to solve their issues
in life and he is available “to shine the light” on the not always obvious solutions.
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Richard Belson, D.S.W. is a Professor of Social Work, specializing in both doing and supervising Marriage and Family
Therapy. He has received the Presidential Award for Teaching Excellence at a University and has been cited in many
professional writings and the media. He studied with Jay Haley and Cloe Madanes, two pioneers in the field of family
therapy, and has since developed and presented many workshops on Strategic Family Therapy both nationally and
internationally. The Ghandi Technique, which he developed, is used by therapists for resistant problems throughout
the world. His specialty is the Healing Power of Humor, which he has applied to many family situations with people of
all ages.
Therapy. He has received the Presidential Award for Teaching Excellence at a University and has been cited in many
professional writings and the media. He studied with Jay Haley and Cloe Madanes, two pioneers in the field of family
therapy, and has since developed and presented many workshops on Strategic Family Therapy both nationally and
internationally. The Ghandi Technique, which he developed, is used by therapists for resistant problems throughout
the world. His specialty is the Healing Power of Humor, which he has applied to many family situations with people of
all ages.
Laurie B. Levine, Ph.D. received her Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy. Over the last 15 years, she has been
working extensively with families, couples and individuals as well as providing supervision, training, community talks
and teaching at the graduate level. Much of Laurie’s clinical background is in the resolution of psychological trauma.
She has been the clinical director of two trauma relatedagencies. Presently, Dr. Levine has a private practice in
Summit, NJ with a broad focus helping people deal with parenting issues, marital conflicts, adolescence, individual
concerns and women’s issues. Laurie also works with senior management in corporations helping to resolve
morale, personality and conflict issues.
working extensively with families, couples and individuals as well as providing supervision, training, community talks
and teaching at the graduate level. Much of Laurie’s clinical background is in the resolution of psychological trauma.
She has been the clinical director of two trauma relatedagencies. Presently, Dr. Levine has a private practice in
Summit, NJ with a broad focus helping people deal with parenting issues, marital conflicts, adolescence, individual
concerns and women’s issues. Laurie also works with senior management in corporations helping to resolve
morale, personality and conflict issues.
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David McInerney MA has extensive experience providing psychotherapy to individuals with severe childhood trauma,
mood disorders, psychotic disorders, substance abuse, and a whole host of psychosocial stressors, including
HIV, challenges related to sexual orientation and gender identity. .Since 2008, David has worked as a clinician at
Harlem United, a community-based organization in New York City that provides counseling and case-management
services to under served populations. David's clinical experience at Harlem United includes individual and couple
counseling, clinical case management, and crisis intervention.
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mood disorders, psychotic disorders, substance abuse, and a whole host of psychosocial stressors, including
HIV, challenges related to sexual orientation and gender identity. .Since 2008, David has worked as a clinician at
Harlem United, a community-based organization in New York City that provides counseling and case-management
services to under served populations. David's clinical experience at Harlem United includes individual and couple
counseling, clinical case management, and crisis intervention.
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Jessica Raymond, MA, MFT has experience working with individuals, couples and families with an array of
concerns including anxiety, parenting issues/behavior problems, relationship issues, communication problems,
conflict resolution, anger management, bereavement and sexual issues . Jessica believes the foundation to a
successful therapeutic experience is in developing a trusting and empathic relationship between client and
therapist. She provides a safe environment for clients to express their concerns, explore their desires and discover
new solutions to their problems. She believes therapy is an opportunity for growth, a chance to realize our potential
and acquire the skills to attain the life we want. She enjoys learning about her clients and growing along with them.
concerns including anxiety, parenting issues/behavior problems, relationship issues, communication problems,
conflict resolution, anger management, bereavement and sexual issues . Jessica believes the foundation to a
successful therapeutic experience is in developing a trusting and empathic relationship between client and
therapist. She provides a safe environment for clients to express their concerns, explore their desires and discover
new solutions to their problems. She believes therapy is an opportunity for growth, a chance to realize our potential
and acquire the skills to attain the life we want. She enjoys learning about her clients and growing along with them.
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Veronica Finnegan, MA, LMHC is a graduate from St. John’s University with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and
a Master’s degree in Education in Rehabilitation Counseling. Veronica is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and
a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Veronica has thirteen years of experience working with patients and clients
with various psychiatric disabilities and substance abuse problems; she has extensive experience in working with
clients on their recovery and rehabilitation. Veronica also assists individuals and couples in changing their
problematic communication styles, helping them to achieve more satisfactory lives. Veronica also has experience
with the training and supervision of graduate level mental health counseling interns.
a Master’s degree in Education in Rehabilitation Counseling. Veronica is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and
a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Veronica has thirteen years of experience working with patients and clients
with various psychiatric disabilities and substance abuse problems; she has extensive experience in working with
clients on their recovery and rehabilitation. Veronica also assists individuals and couples in changing their
problematic communication styles, helping them to achieve more satisfactory lives. Veronica also has experience
with the training and supervision of graduate level mental health counseling interns.
Catherine Coppolino, MS, LCSW-R, is a licensed clinical social worker who has more than 20 years experience
working with the mental health population in various settings, including, clinical psychiatric research with clients
with mental health disorders and their families, the homeless mental health population, and persons with
co-occurring disorders . She has had 14 years experience providing clinical supervision to social workers as well
as other mental health workers. She has served as field instructor to MSW student interns from NYU, Columbia
University and Hunter College. She was awarded an Adjunct Assistant Professorship from NYU School of Social
Work in May 2000. She is an advocate of person centered treatment and empowering individuals to actualize their
potential for the fulfillment of their life goals
working with the mental health population in various settings, including, clinical psychiatric research with clients
with mental health disorders and their families, the homeless mental health population, and persons with
co-occurring disorders . She has had 14 years experience providing clinical supervision to social workers as well
as other mental health workers. She has served as field instructor to MSW student interns from NYU, Columbia
University and Hunter College. She was awarded an Adjunct Assistant Professorship from NYU School of Social
Work in May 2000. She is an advocate of person centered treatment and empowering individuals to actualize their
potential for the fulfillment of their life goals
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John Duffy, MA, LMFT holds a Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy as well as an Advanced Certificate in
Divorce Mediation. A major portion of his work involves working with individuals, families and couples. While working
in San Francisco, he was an intensive case manager helping children and young adults deal with the
implementation of their goals in order to achieve their potential. He is currently part of the team at MFTNY, seeing
individuals, couples and families and is also the Coordinator of the Anger Management Programs.
Divorce Mediation. A major portion of his work involves working with individuals, families and couples. While working
in San Francisco, he was an intensive case manager helping children and young adults deal with the
implementation of their goals in order to achieve their potential. He is currently part of the team at MFTNY, seeing
individuals, couples and families and is also the Coordinator of the Anger Management Programs.
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Owen Murray MS-MFT, MA-TESL has experience with many individuals, couples, and families derailed by issues in
their relationships. Anger, addiction, depression, trauma, anxiety, and unwanted behaviors are but a few of the
topics he works with. "I see my job as a therapist to help people find and make the best possible use of their
natural psychological resources and tools, tracking results before and after every session to make sure the therapy
is working." Owen holds a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Rochester School
of Medicine and has provided therapy at clinics in hospital, primary-care, community, and private-practice settings.
their relationships. Anger, addiction, depression, trauma, anxiety, and unwanted behaviors are but a few of the
topics he works with. "I see my job as a therapist to help people find and make the best possible use of their
natural psychological resources and tools, tracking results before and after every session to make sure the therapy
is working." Owen holds a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Rochester School
of Medicine and has provided therapy at clinics in hospital, primary-care, community, and private-practice settings.
Shara Brull, MA, MFT has a strong background working with individuals, couples and families regarding conflict
resolution, substance abuse, effective parenting, divorce, anger management and depression and anxiety. Her goal
is to create a partnership with clients and combine expertise to explore problems. She sees the clients as the
expert in their own lives and collaborates with them to build on existing strengths and develop the tools and skills
necessary to overcome life’s struggles and assist in change.
resolution, substance abuse, effective parenting, divorce, anger management and depression and anxiety. Her goal
is to create a partnership with clients and combine expertise to explore problems. She sees the clients as the
expert in their own lives and collaborates with them to build on existing strengths and develop the tools and skills
necessary to overcome life’s struggles and assist in change.
