Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Compassionate Mental Health Therapy in Commack, NY
Founded in 1974, our center has dedicated over five decades to delivering high-quality psychological services through a compassionate, patient-centered approach. Our clinical team of licensed psychologists and social workers combines extensive experience with ongoing professional development to address diverse mental health needs. We maintain rigorous standards through continuous clinical supervision, partnerships with psychiatrists for medication consultation, and affiliations with Medicare and Northwell Health.Our personalized referral process ensures each client receives care tailored to their specific needs, supported by a multidisciplinary team with expertise in modern psychoanalytic techniques, cognitive-behavioral interventions, and family systems theory. We prioritize accessibility through a sliding fee schedule while maintaining the highest ethical and professional standards in our practice.
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Child Therapy
Couples Counseling
Group Therapy
ADHD Treatment
Trauma Recovery
Family Therapy
Clinical Supervision
Psychological Evaluation
Details
- Year established: 1974
Highlights and features
- Our director personally matches patients with therapists based on clinical needs
- Therapists maintain ongoing clinical supervision and specialized training certifications
- Sliding fee schedule ensures accessible mental health care for all income levels
- Participating provider with Medicare and major insurance networks
- Multidisciplinary team offers expertise in child, adult, and family psychotherapy
Associations and certifications
- Medicare
- Northwell Health Premium Network
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Our individual therapy sessions create a safe space for self-exploration using modern psychoanalytic techniques and cognitive-behavioral approaches. Therapists work collaboratively with clients to address anxiety, depression, and life transitions through personalized treatment plans. This evidence-based approach helps patients develop coping strategies and achieve lasting emotional growth.
Child Therapy
Specialized therapy for children uses play-based techniques to address behavioral issues, anxiety, and developmental challenges. Our therapists incorporate family involvement to support emotional regulation and social skills development. Treatment plans adapt to each child's unique needs while maintaining a nurturing therapeutic environment.
Couples Counseling
We help couples improve communication and resolve conflicts through structured therapy sessions. Our approach addresses relationship patterns, emotional connection, and practical problem-solving strategies. Therapists facilitate constructive dialogue to strengthen partnerships and rebuild trust when needed.
ADHD Treatment
Our specialists provide comprehensive ADHD assessment and treatment for children and adults. The program includes behavioral strategies, organizational skills training, and family education. We address gender-specific presentation differences and co-occurring conditions through personalized intervention plans.
Trauma Recovery
We offer specialized trauma treatment using evidence-based modalities to address PTSD and complex trauma. Therapists help patients process traumatic experiences while developing grounding techniques. Treatment integrates somatic awareness and cognitive restructuring to promote healing and resilience.
People
Steven H. Padnick
Director & Founder
Clinical psychologist with 45+ years experience in modern psychoanalysis, stress research, and therapist training. Specializes in treating psychophysiological disorders and supervising mental health professionals.
Christine Machlica
Associate Director
Licensed clinical social worker specializing in family therapy, depression treatment, and ADHD. Provides modern analytic therapy and leads long-term group therapy sessions for complex trauma recovery.
Mercedes Altschul
Therapist
Child and adolescent specialist with expertise in attachment theory and special education. Uses flexible therapeutic approaches tailored to each young patient's developmental needs.
Judith Charnet
Therapist
Experienced psychologist trained in modern psychoanalysis. Works with diverse populations including seniors, students, and families using ego-strengthening techniques and adaptive coping strategies.
Claire Weinberg
Therapist
Family systems specialist focusing on adoption challenges and intergenerational issues. Provides cognitive-behavioral interventions and group therapy for adolescents and their families.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide individual, couples, family, and group therapy for anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, eating disorders, and relationship issues using evidence-based approaches.
Do you accept insurance?
We participate with Medicare and Northwell Health Premium Network, and work with out-of-network benefit plans.
How are therapists matched with patients?
Our director personally matches patients with therapists based on clinical needs and therapist specialties through initial consultation.
What makes your practice unique?
We combine modern psychoanalytic techniques with cognitive-behavioral interventions in a multidisciplinary setting with personalized care coordination.
Do you offer child and adolescent therapy?
Yes, our specialists provide age-appropriate therapy for children and teens using play therapy and family involvement when needed.
