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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."
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.
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.
The NY MFT Professional Team
D. Lani McElgun, MA, MFT holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Masters degree with distinction in Marriage and Family
Therapy. She provides therapy to individuals, couples, families. She also facillitates anger management groups and Women's Issues.
In 2005, Ms. McElgun created and facilitated women's midlife support groups called "Midlife Crisis...or Midlife Opportunity?" Her
efforts were recognized and mentioned in Newsday on February 4, 2006. Ms. McElgun has recently co-authored a professional article
which is in press for publication.
Therapy. She provides therapy to individuals, couples, families. She also facillitates anger management groups and Women's Issues.
In 2005, Ms. McElgun created and facilitated women's midlife support groups called "Midlife Crisis...or Midlife Opportunity?" Her
efforts were recognized and mentioned in Newsday on February 4, 2006. Ms. McElgun has recently co-authored a professional article
which is in press for publication.
Bonnie Doran, MA, MFT holds a Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. She has extensive experience working with
low-income clients providing family, couple and individual therapy services to families in need. In addition, she has facilitated groups
for parents to enhance advocacy and leadership skills. Bonnie also has experience working within the school system and conducting
groups for elementary and middle school students. She specializes in adolescent issues and groups, as well as parent empowerment
groups.
low-income clients providing family, couple and individual therapy services to families in need. In addition, she has facilitated groups
for parents to enhance advocacy and leadership skills. Bonnie also has experience working within the school system and conducting
groups for elementary and middle school students. She specializes in adolescent issues and groups, as well as parent empowerment
groups.
Lisa M. Gaudioso, MA holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and two Masters Degrees; one in Psychology and the other in Applied
Psychology. She is a certified school psychologist, specializing in the testing and evaluation of children ages 2-16.
Psychology. She is a certified school psychologist, specializing in the testing and evaluation of children ages 2-16.
Helen E. Armagno, MS is one of our legal consultants. She received a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology and Political Science and a
Masters of Science Degree in Education, where she was inducted into the Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society. She served on
the Community Planning Board in her town for over ten years, was on the executive board and was a District Leader in her political
district, and was the Campaign Manager and Chairperson for the nomination and election of a New York State Assemblyman. She
specializes in estate planning, wills and other legal matters, and has a long history of involvement in dealing with problems relating to
the educational system and the legal aspects of divorce.
Masters of Science Degree in Education, where she was inducted into the Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society. She served on
the Community Planning Board in her town for over ten years, was on the executive board and was a District Leader in her political
district, and was the Campaign Manager and Chairperson for the nomination and election of a New York State Assemblyman. She
specializes in estate planning, wills and other legal matters, and has a long history of involvement in dealing with problems relating to
the educational system and the legal aspects of divorce.
Gladys Rothbell, LCSW, Ph.D. specializes in Transitions. "To be alive is to be experiencing change, welcome or not. Changes from a
single to a married state; from childless to parent; form parent to empty-nester; from married to divorced; from employed to retired; from
citizen to immigrant, and many more. All of these changes involve abrupt transitions that force us out of our normal patterns of behavior.
They present us with unusual opportunities, but they require clear-headed thinking, planning and guidance." Gladys has many years of
experience assisting individuals and couples in successfully transforming these crises into opportunites. She does pre-marital counseling,
pre-nuptial agreements, parenting counseling, divorce mediation, retirement counseling, and new immigrant counseling.
single to a married state; from childless to parent; form parent to empty-nester; from married to divorced; from employed to retired; from
citizen to immigrant, and many more. All of these changes involve abrupt transitions that force us out of our normal patterns of behavior.
They present us with unusual opportunities, but they require clear-headed thinking, planning and guidance." Gladys has many years of
experience assisting individuals and couples in successfully transforming these crises into opportunites. She does pre-marital counseling,
pre-nuptial agreements, parenting counseling, divorce mediation, retirement counseling, and new immigrant counseling.
Laura Jean Dreher, MA, MFT
Laura Jean holds a Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. She has experience working with individuals with relationship issues.
In addition, she has facilitated women’s single parenting groups, as well as co-facilitated batterer’s groups, couples therapy and family
therapy. Her current expertise is in working with sexual issues.
Laura Jean holds a Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. She has experience working with individuals with relationship issues.
In addition, she has facilitated women’s single parenting groups, as well as co-facilitated batterer’s groups, couples therapy and family
therapy. Her current expertise is in working with sexual issues.
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.
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.
Mary Canzoneri, MA, MFT has a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy with practical specialization in couples and parenting
issues. She has an extensive background working with families in crisis, e.g., children with chronic or terminal illnesses, special needs
children, loss of parent or sibling and families dealing with abuse. In addition to individual, couple and family therapy, Ms. Canzoneri
has facilitated parenting groups as well as children’s groups facing traumatic events. She works very closely with families to create a
smooth, peaceful daily life using quick and effective parenting techniques. She has worked with hundreds of families over the years
including many families who lost a loved one in the 9/11 attacks. Her interest in therapy also includes using creative arts therapies as
well as pet therapy to explore deeper issues particularly with children.
issues. She has an extensive background working with families in crisis, e.g., children with chronic or terminal illnesses, special needs
children, loss of parent or sibling and families dealing with abuse. In addition to individual, couple and family therapy, Ms. Canzoneri
has facilitated parenting groups as well as children’s groups facing traumatic events. She works very closely with families to create a
smooth, peaceful daily life using quick and effective parenting techniques. She has worked with hundreds of families over the years
including many families who lost a loved one in the 9/11 attacks. Her interest in therapy also includes using creative arts therapies as
well as pet therapy to explore deeper issues particularly with children.
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.
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.
Gerald Albert, Ed.D. is Special Consultant to the Founder. Dr. Albert holds a Master's Degree in Experimental Psychology and a Doctorate
in Counseling Psychology, with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy from Columbia University. He followed this with a two-year
certificate program in psychoanalytic psychotherapy, and then became a Licensed Psychologist. Dr. Albert is a professor emeritus at a Long
Island University, and founded the campus counseling center, which he headed for five years. He has been Editor-in-chief of the Journal of
Contemporary Psychotherapy, Clinic Director of the L.I. Counseling Center, and Dean of Students at the Center's training facility. His
published writings include books, articles and audio tapes. Dr. Albert was named a Fellow of the American Association for Marriage and
Family Therapy, and LIMFT Family Therapist of the Year.
in Counseling Psychology, with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy from Columbia University. He followed this with a two-year
certificate program in psychoanalytic psychotherapy, and then became a Licensed Psychologist. Dr. Albert is a professor emeritus at a Long
Island University, and founded the campus counseling center, which he headed for five years. He has been Editor-in-chief of the Journal of
Contemporary Psychotherapy, Clinic Director of the L.I. Counseling Center, and Dean of Students at the Center's training facility. His
published writings include books, articles and audio tapes. Dr. Albert was named a Fellow of the American Association for Marriage and
Family Therapy, and LIMFT Family Therapist of the Year.
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Terry Bordan, Ed.D., LMHC, NCC, CCMHC, ACS is a Professor and Department Chair at a University. Her areas of expertise are in gay,
lesbian, bisexual, and transgender issues. She has published many articles in refereed journals. She is the co-author with Dr. Kristin
Schaefer-Schiumo of "Life Lessons: Hold'Em Poker Style". This is the first book of its kind written by mental health professionals
collaborating with a poker superstar, Jennifer Harman, to illustrate poker concepts as they relate to life and relationships.
lesbian, bisexual, and transgender issues. She has published many articles in refereed journals. She is the co-author with Dr. Kristin
Schaefer-Schiumo of "Life Lessons: Hold'Em Poker Style". This is the first book of its kind written by mental health professionals
collaborating with a poker superstar, Jennifer Harman, to illustrate poker concepts as they relate to life and relationships.
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Mikki Meyer, Ph.D., LMFT, LMHC has a PhD. in psychology and is a licensed Marriage and Family therapist and Mental Health
Counselor. She is an adjunct professor and served as chair of the council of Division presidents on the national board of the American
Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. She is Past President of the NYS Marriage and Family Therapy Association and served on
the NYAMFT Board for twenty years. She was the Chair of the Legislative Task Force and served on the Ethics, Honors and Finance
committees. She is a Clinical member of American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, American Family Therapy Academy,
Certified Family Life Educator, National Certified Counselor, Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, and Certified Group Psychotherapist and
received the Outstanding Family Therapy Award 1999 by the NY Association for marriage and family therapy.
Counselor. She is an adjunct professor and served as chair of the council of Division presidents on the national board of the American
Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. She is Past President of the NYS Marriage and Family Therapy Association and served on
the NYAMFT Board for twenty years. She was the Chair of the Legislative Task Force and served on the Ethics, Honors and Finance
committees. She is a Clinical member of American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, American Family Therapy Academy,
Certified Family Life Educator, National Certified Counselor, Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, and Certified Group Psychotherapist and
received the Outstanding Family Therapy Award 1999 by the NY Association for marriage and family therapy.
Christina O. Ananiadis, MA, MFT She has experience working with couples as well as individuals. Furthermore, she has experience
with anger management and alcohol recovery groups and has served as co-therapist on several occasions. In addition to facilitating
individual and couples therapy sessions, she has expertise in working with family issues. Her current research interests are familial and
childhood incest.
with anger management and alcohol recovery groups and has served as co-therapist on several occasions. In addition to facilitating
individual and couples therapy sessions, she has expertise in working with family issues. Her current research interests are familial and
childhood incest.
