Long Island Family Therapy is a team of Independent practice of Therapists with multiple areas of Expertise who are independently licensed to practice psychotherapy and are engaged in solo private practice.
Areas of services include:
Deena Abbe, Ph.D., a graduate of the Hofstra University doctoral program in Clinical and School Psychology. She services patients from all ages from children to adults in the areas of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Gifted Children, Tourette’s Syndrome, Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Depression, Social Skills, Separation Anxiety, Behavioral Disorders, Psychiatric Illness, Children from divorced families, Social Phobia, Aggression, Feeding Therapy, and more. She also specializes in Preschool and Early Intervention Evaluations.
Dr Abbe works with parents and teachers in the origination and implementation of behavioral intervention plans, IFSP Plans, IEP’s, and 504 plans. She consults with medical professionals with regard to medication management, and participates and advocates for children at Individualized Family Service Plan and Committee on Preschool Special Education and Committee on Special Education Meetings.
Danielle Zito, Psy.D specializes in high-functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), anxiety disorders, particularly panic disorder and phobias, stress management, and weight management
Dr. Andreas Michaelides – founder of Noom’s human coaching program and has expertise treating patients with traumatic brain injuries, weight loss issues, depression/anxiety, and other life transition problems.
Melissa M. Schroeder, Psy.D., BCBA works from a holistic perspective, taking into account the individual and their current life stressors. She is an advocate for individuals diagnosed with mental illnesses, focusing on the person rather than the diagnosis. Dr. Schroeder specializes in preschool-aged children, adolescents, and adults. Her areas of interest include emotional distress and trauma-related issues, treatment of law enforcement personnel, veterans, and their families, and self-care.
Laura Colantuono, Psy.D. specializes in older adults, veterans and their families, and caregivers of loved ones with dementia. She works closely with clients to create a plan specific to their needs, goals, and strengths. She creates a safe, open environment for clients to share about their experiences and learn new tools for managing life’s challenges.’