Joan D. Atwood, Ph.D.

Marriage and Family Therapists of New York

542 Lakeview Avenue

Rockville Centre, NY 11570

Phone Number: (516) 764-2526

Email: jatwood@optonline.net

"My style and beliefs are to create a safe environment within which individuals, couples, and families can explore their issues and challenges. I do this using brief solution focused therapy embedded in a narrative view. This means that I assist people in seeing their lives in more healthy ways as they overcome the challenges in their lives. This occurs in an atmosphere of empowerment and growth. My preferred methods of doing therapy is to go on a journey with my clients to learn about their problematic "stuck points" and to assist them in moving forward. On this journey, empowerment and growth are two key factors that we strive to achieve. I have studied psychology, sex therapy, and marriage and family therapy for many years, collecting a Doctorate and 3 Masters Degrees along the way. In addition, I did many years of post graduate work. My most substantive learning though comes from my many years of working with clients."

Gender: Female

Graduate Degree: Ph.D.

University: SUNY Stony Brook

Graduate Degree: MSW

University: Adelphi University

License: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

State Licensed In: NY

License: Licensed Clinical Social Worker

State Licensed In: NY

Certifications/Awards/Memberships/Publications:

http://www.NYMFT.Com

American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Clinical Member

American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Approved Supervisor

Long Island Family Therapist of the Year

8 Books/over 100 Journal Articles

Past President New York Association for Marriage and Family Therapy

Past President Long Island Association for Marriage and Family Therapy

Former Director, Graduate Programs in MFT

Liberty Award, Long Island Bar Association

Co-Founder P.E.A.C.E. Program (Parent Education and Custody Effectiveness)