Michael Eberlin, Ph.D., (Director) 

After completing his undergraduate education at Rutgers, Dr. Eberlin obtained his doctorate in Clinical and School Psychology from HOFSTRA University in 1986, and was trained by leaders in cognitive and behavioral psychology. He has been licensed as a Psychologist and permanently certified as a School Psychologist for over 20 years. At Developmental Disabilities Institute, Dr. Eberlin supervised the Department of Psychology first in the Division of Children’s Services, and then in the Outpatient Diagnostic and Treatment Center. Dr. Eberlin has published important research in peer reviewed journals, has trained many young psychologists, and has extensive experience as a School Psychologist who sat on many CSE meetings and assisted teachers in many classrooms. He has served as an expert behavioral consultant to many school districts and agencies on Long Island. In addition, Dr. Eberlin practices effective supportive cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy and Psycho-diagnostic Assessment with adults and children. He is an expert in diagnosing and comprehensively treating children and adults with depression, anxiety, ADHD, the autism spectrum, and all behavior and adjustment problems. Dr. Eberlin works closely with children and parents using cognitive and behavioral methods that have been proven effective by valid research. He has years of experience dealing with schools, doing educational advocacy for patients. With couples and families, he uses an exciting, engaging cognitive behavioral technique that directly teaches communication, problem solving, compromise, and negotiation skills that improves couples' and families' abilities to get through difficult times and conflicts. Dr. Eberlin has worked comfortably and successfully with individuals of different ages, cultures, and economic backgrounds and takes pride in his ability to tailor treatment plans to the individual and family’s expressed needs.

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Abby Aronowitz, Ph.D.

Dr. Abby Aronowitz completed an M.A. in Counseling Psychology at Columbia University, followed by another M.A. and a Ph.D. in Clinical and School Psychology at Hofstra University. Dr. Abby helps adults and children to become their personal best, by coping with emotions and improving relationships. During sixteen years of private practice, Dr. Abby has assisted clients in overcoming depression, anxiety, and other difficulties, through effective problem-solving, conflict resolution, teaching coping strategies, support, and communication training. Her innovative approach to couple’s counseling has been very successful, and her experience as a School Psychologist shaped her as an effective advocate for students. As an exciting addition, Dr. Abby has special expertise with helping people to find their ideal weight without overeating, under-eating, or yo-yo dieting. Senator Hillary Clinton endorsed her book, Your Final Diet, because it is very empowering to women. Dr. Abby's work has been featured on WebMD.com, AOL.com, eDiets.com, and the CW11 morning news. She has been featured as a speaker for the National Organization for Women (NOW), Weight Watchers International Inc., and Mensa. Dr. Abby recently joined Diet.com as an expert blogger with a column entitled, "Where Science Meets Sin!" This column presents a daring new approach to weight control, replete with innova tive strategies, such as "healthy junk food." Diet.com is the #1 diet site on the Internet, out of approximately 220 million sites.

Dr. Abby Aronowitz is pleased to offer a free one hour seminar to help people make peace with food and body image issues.  Using humor, down to earth reasoning, and practical examples, Dr. Abby will discuss how to find your ideal weight without overeating, under-eating, or yo-yo dieting.  Learn the basics about innovative tools for managing abusive eating, and incorporating delicious “healthy junk foods.”  Free samples of fabulous, all natural cookies, chips, and other treats will be provided.  Seminars will be given once per month.

Dr. Abby, a licensed Clinical Psychologist, presently writes for the #1 diet site on the Internet, out of 220 million sites, entitled diet.com.  Formerly a consultant for Weight Watchers International, her work has been featured on eDiets.com, WebMD.com and AOL Diet and Fitness, and she has addressed the National Organization for Women (NOW) and Mensa. For more information about Dr. Abby Aronowitz please go to www.DearDrAbby.com

Jonathan Grossman, LCSW
Jonathan Grossman is a New York State licensed clinical social worker that earned a BA in psychology from Brooklyn College and an MSW from New York University. Mr. Grossman is a clinician with 19 years of highly concentrated mental health experience. His professional journey began in OMH certified residential treatment facilities for the severely and persistently mentally ill where he served as assistant program director. Subsequent experience included positions as program director, administrative supervisor and psychotherapist in various out patient mental health programs. This work included individual, family, group and martial psychotherapy with a diverse population diagnosed with a range of psychiatric disorders. Mr. Grossman has been an active member of NASW since 1991 and has attended numerous postgraduate workshops on a variety of disorders. Mr. Grossman is presently completing his certification as a Cognitive Therapist by the Academy of Cognitive Therapy.  He provides counseling to individuals struggling with sexual orientation, anxiety, depression, and other areas of maladjustment.  Jonathan is sensitive, gentle, patient, and extremely accepting with a unique ability to provide unconditional positive regard for his patients while implementing an effective cognitive approach to problem solving.


Loraine Alderman, Psy.D.


All testing of intellectual functioning and academic achievement is conducted by Loraine Alderman, Psy.D.   Dr. Alderman received her doctorate in Psychology from PACE University.  She is a licensed clinical psychologist and a certified school psychologist.  She works in the New York City School system as a School Psychologist.  Prior to working as a school psychologist, Dr. Alderman was the coordinator of Inpatient Psychiatry at Brookdale Hospital Medical Center.  Her focus has been in advocating for children and adolescents with learning disabilities.  Dr. Alderman became involved with advocating for her son who has auditory processing disorder when he was young and continued to advocate for him through his school years.  Recently, Dr. Alderman has co-authored a book titled Don’t You Get It? Living With Auditory Learning Disabilities.  The book describes auditory processing disorder, and how to best advocate for such children.  Additionally, the book describes first hand accounts of people who successfully live and struggle with the disorder.   In 1998, Dr. Alderman was interviewed twice by Donna Hanover on the “Good Day New York” television show.  For two years she wrote a weekly column on various mental health topics, for the Spring Creek Sun.  Additionally, she has published articles in: The Nassau County Psychologist, Omega Journal of Death and Dying, and Reach Out.  In 1996, her research “The Psychological Effects of Miscarriages on Women and their Families”, was presented at the 104th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association in Toronto, Canada.  Dr. Alderman was voted Best Psycho-therapist by the readers of the Long Island Press for 2007, 2008, 2009, and was nominated again for 2010.


Stuart Ibel, Ph.D., B.C.B.A.
(BROOKLYN OFFICE) 

Staffing the Broolyn office, Dr. Ibel is a Licensed Psychologist, Certified School Psychologist, and Board Certified Behavior Analyst. He obtained his undergraduate education from Long Island University, and his doctorate in Developmental Psychology from SUNY Stony Brook. While at Stony Brook, Dr. Ibel worked in the neuro-psychology labs of Dr's. Nancy K. Squires and Herbert T. Kaye. He also received pre and postdoctoral training and supervision in psycho-diagnostics and therapeutic intervention from Dr. Michael Eberlin, at Developmental Disabilities Institute. Dr Ibel co-authored peer reviewed articles in the Journal of Pediatric Psychology, the Journal of Sleep Research, and the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. Dr. Ibel has maintained a private psychology and consulting practice since 1994, and has been Clinical Director of Challenge Early Intervention Center since 1998. He has many years experience working with children, adults and families from diverse backgrounds, employing empirically validated cognitive, cognitive-behavioral, and behavioral approaches.  For more information, click here: http://therapist.psychologytoday.com/56513