As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) I have over 18 years of experience in individual, couples, group, and family counseling.

I received my Bachelors Degree in psychology from Adelphi University and my Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work from Fordham University. 

I am a certified hypnotherapist with advanced training from The New York Milton H. Erickson Society for Psychotherapy and Hypnosis. 

I’ve included my resume below so that you can get more of a picture of my background.

 

CREDENTIALS        

BCD (Board Certified Diplomat

ACSW (Academy of Certified Social Workers)

LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker)

MSW (Master of Social Work), Fordham University

BA Psychology, Adelphi University

 

EXPERIENCE

1990-present           PRIVATE PRACTICE

                                    Individuals, couples, and families.  Adolescents to seniors.  Psychotherapy and hypnotherapy using a combination of psychodynamic, cognitive and behavioral techniques.  Specialties include: depression; anxiety; self-esteem issues; marriage/couples counseling; stepfamily counseling; women’s and men’s issues; and addictions.

                                                                                        

                                   NORTH SHORE UNIVERSITY/LIJ HOSPITAL                                       DRUG TREATMENT & EDUCATION CENTER                                                  MANHASSET, NY                  

 

6/92-1/96                    Therapist: 

                                    Out-patient individual, couples, & group therapy. Client population consisted of dual-diagnosed adult substance abusers with mood/personality disorders.  Coordinated treatment with medical & psychiatric staff. Weekly case presentations. Student supervisor.  Weekly Grand Rounds and monthly in-service trainings in areas of substance abuse, eating disorders, mood disorders, MICA  population, health-related issues, and clinical skills training.

                                      

10/90-6/92                  Intake Therapist: 

                                    Intake interviews, evaluations, psychosocial assessments and diagnoses.  Coordinated treatment with medical and psychiatric staff.  In-patient hospital consults/evaluations. Psychotherapy with adult individuals, couples, and families. Case presentations to hospital staff.

 

INTERNSHIPS

1989-1990                 PEDERSON-KRAG MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC, Huntington, NY

Individual, couples & group psychotherapy. Initial intakes, psychosocial assessments and diagnosis.  Client population consisted of high risk, SPMI & non-psychiatric patients.

 

1988-1989                 FAMILY SERVICES ASSN, Hempstead, NY

Individual, couples, & group psychotherapy.  Client population consisted of abused/abusive, neglectful, and at-risk parents.  Crisis intervention, outreach, home visits, concrete services & client advocacy.

 

 

POST GRADUATE TRAINING

                                       EMDR INSTITUTE, INC. Smithtown, NY

                                      

   THE NY MILTON H. ERICKSON SOCIETY FOR

   PSYCHOTHERAPY & HYPNOSIS NY, NY

 

                                       ADELPHI UNIV., SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK                                        Garden City, NY

                                       Seminar for Field Instructors

 

                                       NORTH SHORE LIJ HOSPITAL, Manhasset, NY

                                       Learning Disabilities, A.D.D

                                       Eating Disorders                              

   Short-Term Therapy

                                       Psychopharmacologic & Psychotropic

                                       Medications                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Family Therapy

 

                                       Psychic Trauma                                

   Adolescents & Parenting

                                       Suicide Risk/Assessment                                      

   Anxiety Disorders

   Depressive Disorders

   Personality Disorders

 

WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES

                                    Stepfamily Association of America, Inc.                                                            Professional Symposium                               

Group Counseling Process NDRI-State Inc.

                                    AIDS:  Counseling Issues NDRI-State Inc.

Couple Therapy, N.Y.S. Society of Clinical Social Work Psychotherapists

Resistance-How to Use it to Further the Process of Treatment, Society for Psychoanalytic Study & Research

Families as Assets in Treatment, Family Therapy Training Program, LI Inst. of Psychoanalysis

10th Annual Conference Alcoholism/Substance Abuse for LI

Effective Group Leadership Skills, American

Healthcare Institute

 

PUBLISHED               Book reviewer Journal of Substance Abuse                                                                      Treatment

MEMBER                     National Association of Social Workers

                                       NY Society Ericksonian Psychotherapy

                                       & Hypnosis

                                       Stepfamily Association of America, Inc.

Debra Reiss, L.C.S.W., B.C.D.

RESUME