Welcome to Psychological Services Long Island

• Please join us every Monday and Friday at 1:15 EST for our live periscope broadcast. We will answer any questions you have. Download the periscope app, sign in with your twitter account, and follow us @PERITHERAPY

• PSLI now has Graduate Interns from the SUNY Old Westbury Mental Health Counseling program. They are supervised directly by our executive director. Interns can provide psychotherapy at a discounted rate. Please call us if interested.

• Please inquire about our Neuropsychological Evaluation program.

Advanced Approaches

Individual Psychotherapy (CBT)

Marriage and Family Therapy

Support Groups

TeleTherapy, Skype and Facetime Sessions

Comprehensive Psychological Evaluation

Definitive ADHD Assessment

Progressive Relaxation Techniques

Social Skills Groups

Parent Skills Training

Experienced Experts

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  Fred L. Holtz, PhD

  Executive Director

  Sixteen to Adults
  Adolescent Social Skills
  Panic Disorder and Phobias
  Relationship Difficulties
  Transition to College
  PSLI
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  Pam Wasserman, PsyD

  Director of Supervision

  Eleven to Adult
  Anxiety & Depression
  Mood Disorders, PTSD
  Parenting
  Special Education & Advocacy
  Social Issues
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  Shari J. Férère, PsyD

  Internship Supervisor

  Six to Adult
  Child Behavior Planning
  Anxiety Disorders
  Depression
  Adolescent Social Issues
  Psychological Assessment
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  Victoria Frissé, PhD

  Assistant Director of Clinical Supervision

  Twelve to Adult, Parents
  Panic Disorder
  OCD
  Phobias and Social Anxiety
  Trauma and PTSD
  Transition to College
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  Shari L. Weiss, PsyD

  Post Doctoral Fellow

  Three to adult, Parents
  Depression and Anxiety
  Suicidal Ideation
  Anger Management and ADHD
  Parenting Skills
  Psychological Evaluations
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  Andrew Scherbarth, PhD

  Two to Twenty-Five
  Hyperactive or Inattentive Behaviors
  Developmental Disabilities
  Social Skills
  Homework Difficulties
  Anxiety and Mood Disorders
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  Tirrell De Gannes, PsyD

  Post Doctoral Fellow

  Six to Adult
  Anger Issues
  Personality Disorders
  Relationship Issues
  Special Education Advocacy
  Psychological Evaluation
• 

  Alyssa Jagerman, LMSW

  Children to Adults
  Anxiety & Depression
  Drug Addiction
  Divorce
  Relationship Difficulties
  Couple & Family Counseling
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  Jamie Lynn Anastasio, LMSW

  Eight to Adult
  Anxiety
  Depression
  Anger Management
  Coping With Divorce
  Social skills
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  Francesca Romano, LMSW

  Sixteen to Adult
  Anxiety & Depression
  Borderline Personality Disorder
  Self-Harm, Self-Esteem
  Life Transitions
  Relationships
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  Melanie Saulle, LMSW

  Five to Adult
  Chemical Dependency
  Anxiety Disorders
  Depression
  Relationship Difficulties
  Behavior Modification
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  Emily Dunn, LMSW

  Seven to Adult
  Anxiety & Depression
  Social Skills
  Relationship Issues
  Emotional and Behavioral Issues

Sensible Solutions

Learn to relax and be free from anxiety

Overcome the obstacles of attention difficulties

Improve mood with advanced coping strategies

Cope effectively for a satisfying, productive life

Gain confidence in social situations

Rebuild communication in relationships

Resolve meltdowns without conflict

Help Center

Testimonials

• PSLI psychologist, I want to thank you for helping me. I am definitely not the person you met almost two years ago. Your patience and guidance is much appreciated. You have a way of letting me answer my own questions and resolve my own problems with helpful advice along the way.You are a great mentor and healer. This is definitely your calling. I look forward to our future sessions.

  -G.G.

• I can’t thank my psychologist at PSLI enough for all the great advice and continuous support getting over a miscarriage and through a divorce. He helped me find the strength to face and move past many obstacles that made my divorce so much more difficult. His compassion, great sense of humor and occasional much needed “kick in the butt” always help me stay on the right path, with a more positive attitude. I also appreciate his commitment to coach me on helping my son through the divorce and all the changes that will come with it.

  -E.T.

• My daughter has been seeing my psychologist at PSLI for several months and her anxiety is much better, I am so grateful as she has been to many many therapists over the past 4 years and she has not stuck with any of them, thanks!

  -R.M.

• Thank you for a very warm positive meeting. I believe the new year will bring good things for Miriam, with your help. She was proud that she ``did more of the talking`` this time in comparison to other psychologists she has seen. She also appreciated your sharing some things about yourself which made her feel very comformtable. Thank you again.

  -M.R.

• Thank you my psychologist at PSLI for always being there for my family and I. You were so helpful with my husbands personal problems over the past year and he and ``we`` are doing so well that we are now reaching out to you to help our son, thanks for always being there for us.

  -G.R.

• Thank you PSLI Psychologist for being there in a pinch for my son. You were very generous with your time, given that there was a crisis and we did not have an appointment, spending a few minutes with him on the phone helped him in dealing with the social anxiety that was preventing him from attending a really big social event with his friends last night. We are grateful to have found someone who truly understands the needs of a young boy with Asperger's disorder. Thank you!

  -A.T.

• Hi PSLI Psychologist, P. is in a school play and I was just informed by P. this morning that he will be doing many more plays as he feels his social anxiety is very well under control. P. does seem to be doing a lot better now, thanks to your sessions with him, in controlling his stress level. I would like for him to see you once or twice more before we conclude these sessions so he can say goodbye and lock in all of the work you have done with him. I will email you in a few weeks to set up another Sat. appt. Thank you for all you have done that is permitting him to take risks and do more socially. Best Regards, The J&P Family.

  -J.P.

• Nothing wrong..just an update. Jill has been doing very well. Every now and then the anxiety rears its ugly head and she seems to control it as you taught her to do. We had sent her to the Jorges School of Horsemanship camp for 4 weeks this summer and she now takes riding lessons-yes,...not cheap, but it has done wonders with her confidence as you suggested it would, and she also volunteers there. I wanted to thank you for all that you did for her and if she ever needs help, we will reach out to you. Attached are some pictures from her Horse Show last Sunday. 2 1st place ribbons, 1 2nd place ribbon and a ribbon for Grand Champion of her division!

  -S.T.

• My daughter's illness devastated our entire family. The sadness and stress was beginning to affect all of us and there was a lot of arguing and conflict (and a lot of guilt!) When I realized that the focus should be on our daughter, I began therapy. Through therapy I learned that with more patience and understanding, my partner and I can deal with each other during our daughter's time of fear and challenge and be a source of strength for her. Our therapist made it easier for us to communicate and now we feel safe in our relationship. We are now better able to face my daughter's difficult medical issues.

  -S.T.

• At work I was faced with an individual who treated me in a very disrespectful manner. A year ago I would have responded with anger, sarcastic comments and negative behavior. This would reflect poorly on me and, in the end, would have done nothing to help resolve the situation. I was able to discuss all of my difficulties at work and at home with my therapist at PSLI. We actually practiced typical workplace scenarios and went over various ways to more effectively handle them. Now, after about a dozen individual sessions of Cognitive Therapy, I could see that I had become better able to control my emotions, assess the situation, and instead of being blinded by anxious and angry feelings, deal with matters in a reasoned and rational way.

  -M.B.

• I'm much better at handling last minute, spur of the moment changes. My spouse and I have different preferences in terms of planning events and socializing. Before coming to Dr. Holtz, I had far greater difficulty in handling the last minute changes that were sometimes thrown my way. My ability to cope effectively has resolved conflict in my marriage, and we both talk much more openly and with less disagreement.

  -M.H.

• One thing I can do better since I have completed therapy is communicate my feelings much more clearly with my friends and family. With therapy I have learned to be more patient and calm in situations that were typically frustrating for me

  -N.S.

• Therapy helped to resolve a lot of issues within our family. Everyone was under a lot of stress. My daughter was applying to colleges, one of my sons was in trouble at school and my oldest son began working at a local deli. There were a lot of changes at once and everyone was always arguing. I just needed some peace! Therapy allowed us to communicate better and begin to understand the dynamics of the family. Now we are much better at discussing options and alternate ways to achieve a more peaceful and loving environment. Therapy opened doors and solved problems, giving us new ideas and directions.

  -H.T.

• From the first time I called Psychological Services Long Island, Marissa made me feel right at home. She answered all of my insurance questions, gave me an appointment right away and really cared about accommodating my busy schedule. During my six months of therapy, staff greeted me in a friendly manner and my privacy was always respected. I would highly recommend PSLI as a place where you will feel totally comfortable and at ease.

  -J.S.

• I had suffered from frequent Panic Attacks and started to avoid driving to unfamiliar places almost entirely. I thought I was going crazy and nobody seemed to understand what I was going through. Coming to PSLI helped me to develop effective coping mechanisms so I was able take steps forward and get on with the rest of my life. I learned relaxation techniques, better coping strategies, a more positive approach to my anxiety, and most importantly, I was completely understood! My Panic Attacks are under control. In just a few months I made great strides in regaining my confidence!

  -D.H.

• I was having difficulty with anger and anxiety. My family and friends were noticing that I had become more and more depressed and I did not want to go out as much. I didn’t realize it at the time, but I had been upset at some unresolved events from earlier years and I was taking out my anger on people around me. I learned better ways to view my past and resolved some issues that were haunting me for most of my life. Therapy has helped me to be to be less impulsive, much calmer and to think situations through logically before becoming upset. I am so much more productive now and I am back enjoying my usual, fun activities.

  -T.R.

• Our Pediatrician had given us the number for Psychological Services Long Island. My son's behavior was getting worse, and he was beginning to take his anger out on his siblings. His schoolwork and grades were also falling apart. The school was making suggestions that we were just not comfortable with, and we decided to try to find a private Psychologist for therapy and a second opinion. We began seeing my psychologist at PSLI at this office and he seemed to instantly connect with my son. My psychologist at PSLI gave my son a thorough evaluation, which was actually interesting! After the testing, all the results were explained and my psychologist at PSLI even called my son's Pediatrician to go over the scores. We learned a lot about Attention Deficit Disorder and what we can do to help my son reach his potential. With therapy I have learned to be more patient and calm, especially during homework time! My son actually loved coming here and has been doing much better at home and at school. He's like a new, happier kid!

  -L.T.

• I had started therapy at PSLI after a few really traumatic events in my life, including a recent breakup and a car accident. I wanted to be in a better mood, express myself with less anger, and work on having more confidence in myself. Dr. Holtz told me my feelings were normal considering what happened to me. We worked mostly on improving my mood and having me stop feeling sorry for myself. He insisted that I get back into my hobbies and start calling my friends again, and we came up with coping statements to help me stay motivated. Recently, my supervisor at work sent me an e-mail that described me as a “new and improved” version of myself. He had no idea I was going to therapy. My boss had mentioned changes in the way I worked with my co-workers and leaders in the organization. This month I was invited to be a member of a development committee to help make my place of business better for everyone. It's a great new position! I don’t think these events would have happened in my professional career if it weren’t for the work I have done with Dr. Holtz. He gave me the confidence when I needed it the most.

  -Cindy