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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
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.
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.
Jessica Raymond, MA, MFT
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Veronica Finnegan, MA, LMHC is a graduate from St. John’s University with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in
Education in Rehabilitation Counseling. Veronica is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor.
Veronica has thirteen years of experience working with patients and clients with various psychiatric disabilities and substance abuse
problems; she has extensive experience in working with clients on their recovery and rehabilitation. Veronica also assists individuals and
couples in changing their problematic communication styles, helping them to achieve more satisfactory lives. Veronica also has
experience with the training and supervision of graduate level mental health counseling interns.
Education in Rehabilitation Counseling. Veronica is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor.
Veronica has thirteen years of experience working with patients and clients with various psychiatric disabilities and substance abuse
problems; she has extensive experience in working with clients on their recovery and rehabilitation. Veronica also assists individuals and
couples in changing their problematic communication styles, helping them to achieve more satisfactory lives. Veronica also has
experience with the training and supervision of graduate level mental health counseling interns.
Carrie Crotts, MA MFT Carrie received her Bachelors of Arts in psychology with a minor in sociology from Northern Iowa University. She
spent a year studying at Northern Illinois University in the Applied Child and Family Studies masters program. Carrie then transferred to
Iona College in New York where she will receive her MA in Marriage and Family Therapy. She has worked in a wide variety of clinical
settings in Iowa, Illinois and New York. In these settings she has had the opportunity to work with a diverse population of clients ranging
greatly in age, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, etc. Her experience is with individuals, couples and families. She also has experience
working with anger management related issues.
spent a year studying at Northern Illinois University in the Applied Child and Family Studies masters program. Carrie then transferred to
Iona College in New York where she will receive her MA in Marriage and Family Therapy. She has worked in a wide variety of clinical
settings in Iowa, Illinois and New York. In these settings she has had the opportunity to work with a diverse population of clients ranging
greatly in age, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, etc. Her experience is with individuals, couples and families. She also has experience
working with anger management related issues.
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John Duffy, MA, LMFT holds a Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy as well as an Advanced Certificate in Divorce
Mediation. A major portion of his work involves working with individuals, families and couples. While working in San Francisco, he was an
intensive case manager helping children and young adults deal with the implementation of their goals in order to achieve their
potential. He is currently part of the team at MFTNY, seeing individuals, couples and families and is also the Coordinator of the Anger
Management Programs.
Mediation. A major portion of his work involves working with individuals, families and couples. While working in San Francisco, he was an
intensive case manager helping children and young adults deal with the implementation of their goals in order to achieve their
potential. He is currently part of the team at MFTNY, seeing individuals, couples and families and is also the Coordinator of the Anger
Management Programs.
