Message from Dr. Atwood
"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."

Thank you for visiting our website.

Dr. Joan D. Atwood
About the Founder
Joan D. Atwood, Ph.D.,
LMFT, LCSW

Dr. Atwood is a Social
Psychologist, Licensed
Marriage and Family Therapist
and Licensed Clinical Social
Worker .
She is a Clinical Member and Approved Supervisor of
AAMFT. She is also the President and CEO of Marriage
and Family Therapy of New York  PLLC, located in
Nassau County, NY and also Hudson Valley MFTs
located in Ulster County, NY. These organizations
provide services to individuals living on Long Island, New
York City and the Hudson Valley. She and her team are
devoted to the empowerment and wellness of
individuals, couples, and families.




In addition, Dr. Atwood is the past President of the New
York State Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
and was awarded the Long Island Family Therapist of
the Year award for outstanding contributions to the field.

She is a Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy as
well as an Adjunct Professor of Psychology.

Dr. Atwood has published eight
books and over 100
journal
articles.   She serves on the Editorial Board of
most journals in the field; she holds Diplomate status
and is a Clinical Supervisor on the American Board of
Sexology; she has been elected to the National
Academy of Social Workers; is a certified Imago
therapist; and has served on the President's
Commission for Domestic Policy. Among her many
projects, Dr. Atwood is the co-developer of the
P.E.A.C.E. Program (Parent Education and Custody
Effectiveness), a court based educational program for
parents obtaining a divorce.

Dr. Atwood has made numerous TV appearances and
Radio and Newspaper interviews. She is in private
practice in Individual, Marriage and Family Therapy in
Rockville Centre, New York City, and Kerhonson New
York.
To schedule an appointment call
516-764-2526 or
E-Mail us at jatwood@optonline.net
Marriage and Family Therapists of
New York
Experienced therapist needed to work in the RVC Office.
If you are interested, please email your resume to Dr.
Atwood at jatwood@optonline.net
Job Opportunity
542 Lakeview Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570                      19 West 34th Street, New York, NY                                         62 Storry Hill Rd., Kerhonkson, NY 12446

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