Therapy for Children, Adolescents and Adults
Specialized Treatments
We provide the following services to children, adolescents and adults in individual family and group formats.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
We use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people fundamentally change their relationship with painful thoughts and feelings, to live in the present through mindfulness, and to create a rich and meaningful life through actions that are guided by their deepest values.
Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT)
Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics helps people with tics or Tourette syndrome develop more effective ways to manage motor and vocal tics. It includes building awareness and Habit Reversal Training (HRT) to identify alternative behaviors that “compete” with tic behaviors, which can help reduce tic frequency.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive behavioral therapy is the gold standard in psychotherapeutic treatment that helps people understand the thoughts and feelings that influence their behaviors.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)
CBT-I is a short, structured evidence-based approach to manage symptoms of insomnia across the lifespan. It is highly effective and is recommended as a first-line treatment for insomnia by the American College of Physicians. It requires 6-8 sessions and often works better than medication.
Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP)
Exposure & Response Prevention is the most effective behavioral treatment available for OCD. We help people gradually confront their distressing thoughts while building skills to resist engaging in repetitive compulsions.
Health Psychology
We treat children, adolescents and adults with physical/emotional challenges individually and in family-based treatment. We offer the Empowered Relief Program developed at Stanford University to treat pain disorders.
Mindfulness Training
We help people build skills to consciously bring awareness to their here and now experience with openness, receptiveness and interest. Our clinicians have training in integrating yoga practices into therapy.
Parent Coordination
We have staff trained to serve as Parent Coordinators. A Parent Coordinator is a neutral professional who assists high-conflict parents in resolving disputes.
Sports & Performance Psychology
Our Sports psychologists are dedicated to promoting the psychological health and emotional wellness of athletes. We use CBT and ACT strategies to help athletes who want to have better athletic and personal lives. We also work with professionals who must perform under intense pressure such as surgeons, firefighters, performing artists and others.
Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE)
We offer SPACE, a parent-based treatment program for children and adolescents with anxiety, OCD, and related difficulties. This evidence-based treatment focuses primarily on sessions between the parent and therapist; the child does not need to attend the sessions. Through SPACE, parents learn essential skills and tools to help their child or teen overcome their anxiety, and promote healthier functioning.
Conditions We Treat
The Psychological Health Collaborative offers evidence based treatments for a variety of different disorders. Below are some of the conditions we treat.
Anxiety & Fears
Behavioral Challenges
Chronic Illness
Chronic Pain
Depression
Habit Disorders
Insomnia & Sleep Issues
OCD
Parenting Concerns
Relationship Challenges
Selective Mutism
Stress Management
Tics & Tourettes
The aim of therapy at Psychological Health Collaborative is to be short term with specific behavioral goals while creating a collaborative relationship with any outside professionals. We also provide referrals, as appropriate, for psychiatric consultation, medication, nutritional consultation, educational intervention and complementary medicine services.
Experienced Psychologists
Dr. Emily Klass has retired from her work at PHC and is engaged in the practice of Parent Coordination.
Read MoreEmily Klass Ph.D.
Emeritus Psychologist & Consultant
Dr. Olivia Velting specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapies for Anxiety, Mood, Tic and Habit Disorders in individuals of all ages.
Read MoreOlivia Velting, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Conte specializes in treating anxiety disorders, chronic health/pain disorders and in sports and performance psychology.
Read MorePaola Conte Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Shockey specializes in treating children through young adults with Anxiety, OCD, Phobias, Tics & Tourette Syndrome.
Read MoreErin Shockey Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Joann Vaccaro, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical and school psychologist in practice for over 24 years.
Read MoreJoann Vaccaro, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Wheat specializes in Infant Mental Health, Attachment, Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness and Trauma Focused interventions.
Read MorePatrina Wheat, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist Telehealth Only
Dr. Zhelinsky-Denyer specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and also utilizes other evidence-based approaches to treat a wide range of emotional and behavioral difficult
Read MoreAlla Zhelinsky-Denyer, Psy.D
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Duhning is a licensed psychologist and nationally certified school psychologist.
Read MoreCourtney Duhning, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Romulus specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy, ACT, and psychodynamic psychotherapy, which she uses to address and treat children, young adults, and couples, particularly
Read MoreAng Romulus Psy.D.
Postdoctoral Fellow
The Psychological Health Collaborative PLLC is considered an out-of-network provider and does not accept insurance. Many insurance companies offer out-of-network benefits which provide reimbursement for psychotherapy services. PHC will provide you with all of the information necessary in order to submit for reimbursement through your insurance provider. As part of our commitment to providing services to the uninsured or underinsured, we hire psychologist permit holders and trainees to see people who do not have the financial resources to pay our normal fees.
It’s easy! Just call: 516-466-2537 or email us. Our office staff will take down your information and then you will speak with our Intake Director. We take great care in making an optimal match between you and one of our therapists. Our intake director will listen to your concerns, explain treatment options, and get you connected with a therapist.
We like to think of ourselves as part of the team working to help your child, along with parents, teachers and any other medical providers. You can describe us like coaches who help solve problems and make sure the team is working well together. We are caring, non-judgmental “feelings doctors” who provide a safe, confidential place to talk about difficult topics. Here are several children’s books written by our own Dr. Conte that provide an excellent introduction to the concept of therapy.
At PHC, we strive to provide efficient and effective treatment. Treatment is highly individualized and treatment length depends on a number of factors. We typically have weekly 45 minute sessions for several months.
We are conveniently located near the LIE, Northern State Parkway and Willis Avenue in Roslyn Heights. Detailed directions are available here.
Yes! We will work with you to determine what medium of therapy will best meet your needs.
PHC News
New Treatment for Childhood Anxiety!
PHC is now offering the latest, evidence-based treatment for childhood anxiety: SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions). This program was developed at Yale University by Dr. Eli Lebowitz. spacetreatment.net PHC’s clinicians have been trained by Dr. Lebowitz. SPACE works primarily with parents and leads to significant reductions in the child’s anxiety symptoms (the child does not need to attend sessions.) SPACE has been proven effective for:
- Generalized Anxiety
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- Separation Anxiety
- Social Anxiety
- Fears and Phobias
- Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia
- Selective Mutism