Dr. Conte specializes in treating anxiety disorders, chronic health/pain disorders and in sports and performance psychology.
Dr. Conte is a licensed psychologist in New York and Telehealth provider in Florida and Vermont. She has advanced training in CBT, ACT (next generation CBT) and Mindfulness. She completed her doctoral training at Ferkauf Graduate School/Yeshiva University in Clinical Health Psychology and her internship and NIH postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Miami. Clinical Health psychology utilizes scientific knowledge to promote physical and emotional health and well-being, and to prevent, treat, and manage illness and disability. Dr. Conte served on the medical staff at Hackensack University Medical Center treating patients with chronic illnesses and chronic pain. In private practice since 2001, Dr. Conte has specialized in anxiety disorders (such as GAD, illness-related anxiety, performance anxiety, social anxiety, panic, and OCD) and helping patients with chronic illnesses and pain disorders cope with the challenges they face and learn how to function and live the meaningful lives they desire. Dr. Conte offers the Empowered Relief Program developed at Stanford University to treat pain disorders.
Dr. Conte strongly believes sports and performance psychology and mental skills coaching can give everyone a competitive edge. As a former D1 college athlete, Dr. Conte brings first hand knowledge and experience of competing at an elite level combined with the psychology training to support athletes and performers at all levels. As a clinical psychologist she can diagnose and treat the symptoms the athlete presents with and also to help them understand the underlying reasons for the struggles. She has worked with junior athletes, college, and professional athletes in tennis, baseball, swimming, volleyball, soccer, lacrosse, golf and gymnastics. The issues she treats include anxiety, anger, slumps, loss of confidence, depression, injury recovery, concussion recovery, etc. She also helps parents navigate the youth sports experience. Additionally, Dr. Conte consults with professionals who must perform under intense pressure such as surgeons, firefighters, performing artists and others. She works with teens, young adult and adult clients.
Licensed Psychologist
- Anxiety Disorders
- Chronic Illness/Chronic Pain
- Sports and Performance Psychology
- Sleep Disorders
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.