Business Details
Licensed Psychologist & Mental Health Services in Cedarhurst, NY
I am a New York State Licensed Psychologist with extensive experience in individual therapy, psychological testing, and consultation services. My practice is built on a foundation of personalized care, offering tailored approaches to address depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, substance use, and ADHD. With a dual role as a Full Professor in the Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program at Long Island University-Post, I bring academic rigor and clinical expertise to my work. My therapeutic approach emphasizes a supportive relationship to foster personal growth and behavioral change. I utilize integrative, psychodynamic, cognitive, and behavioral therapies to meet individual needs.With over 15 years of research experience and 35 peer-reviewed presentations, I combine evidence-based practices with compassionate care. My practice offers flexible appointment times, including Sundays, to accommodate diverse schedules. I hold a PhD from Adelphi University's Derner Institute and have completed advanced training at Bellevue Hospital and St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital Center. My editorial experience as Consulting Editor for multiple journals enhances my ability to provide research consultation services. I am committed to maintaining the highest standards of professional ethics and client confidentiality.
Services
Individual Therapy
Psychological Testing
Statistics Consulting
Research Methods Consulting
Writing Editing
Highlights and features
- Full Professor with academic expertise in clinical psychology
- Personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs
- Integrative approach combining multiple evidence-based therapies
- 15+ years of research and publication experience
- Flexible Sunday appointment availability
Associations and certifications
- American Psychological Association
- New York State Licensed Psychologist
Services
Individual Therapy
Personalized mental health treatment for teenagers and adults addressing depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and substance use. Utilizes integrative, psychodynamic, and cognitive-behavioral approaches to develop customized treatment plans. Focuses on building therapeutic relationships to facilitate emotional growth and behavioral change through evidence-based techniques.
Psychological Testing
Comprehensive evaluation for learning disorders, ADHD, and emotional/behavioral concerns across all age groups. Provides diagnostic clarification through standardized assessment tools and clinical interviews. Delivers detailed reports with evidence-based recommendations for treatment planning and academic/workplace accommodations.
Statistics Consulting
Expert guidance in statistical analysis for research projects using SPSS, R, and specialized software. Assists with study design, database setup, analysis execution, and interpretation of results. Provides support for academic writing including results and discussion sections in professional publications.
Research Methods Consulting
Methodological support for developing rigorous research protocols and study designs. Specializes in refining research questions, selecting appropriate methodologies, and implementing comprehensive data collection strategies. Draws on extensive academic experience to enhance research quality and publication potential.
Writing Editing
Professional editing services for academic and clinical writing including dissertations, manuscripts, and research publications. Leverages editorial experience as Consulting Editor for multiple journals to improve clarity, structure, and academic rigor in written materials.
People
Marc J. Diener, PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Licensed Psychologist & Full Professor
Licensed Psychologist with 15+ years of clinical and academic experience. Full Professor at Long Island University-Post, supervising doctoral students. Published 10 peer-reviewed articles and 6 book chapters. Completed advanced training at Bellevue Hospital and St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital Center. Specializes in psychotherapy, psychological testing, and research methodology.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
I offer integrative, psychodynamic, psychoanalytic, cognitive, and behavioral therapies tailored to individual needs for teenagers and adults.
Do you provide psychological testing for adults?
Yes, I conduct psychological testing for all ages including assessments for ADHD, learning disorders, and emotional/behavioral concerns.
What research consultation services are available?
I provide assistance with study design, statistical analysis (using SPSS/R), and interpretation of research results for academic and clinical projects.
Are weekend appointments available?
Yes, I offer convenient Sunday appointment times in addition to regular weekday hours.
What is your academic background?
I hold a PhD from Adelphi University's Derner Institute and completed postdoctoral training at Columbia University-affiliated hospitals.