Barbara Fontana, Ph.D
Shoreham, NY 11786
Ph: 631-821-1880
Fax: 631-821-4750

 

I received my doctoral degree in psychology from St. John’s University in 1975.

I completed the Basic Clinical Training in Imago Relationship Therapy, 96 hours, in 2000. I have completed an additional 60+ hours of training in Imago. I also have taken "Relationship Recovery" training with Terry Real, LCSW and taken an intensive workshop with John Gottman, Ph.D. on his approach to couples therapy.  I have completed 40+ continuing education credits in psychology during the last three years.

I am a member of the American Psychological Association, the New York State Psychological Association, the Suffolk County Psychological Association, Imago Relationships International, and the New York Chapter of Imago Relationship Therapists.

I have been on the Board of the Suffolk County Psychological Association for many years and am currently the Past President.

I am the current co-chair of the New York State Psychological Association's Crisis in Private Practice Task Force.

I am a member of Imago Relationship International’s Membership committee.

I lead Couplehood as a Spiritual Path workshops, an Imago education program for couples.

I have presented workshops on working with couples using Imago Relationship Therapy to professional groups such as the NYS Psychological Association, the Suffolk County Psychological Association, and the Nassau County Psychological Association.

I have spoken to community groups about marriage and Imago Therapy including Brookhaven National Lab and St. John’s Church in Wading River.

I have been part of the Pre-Cana Programs, giving workshops on communication skills, at two churches on Long Island since 2000.

 

 

Education
1975 Ph.D. in Psychology from St. John’s University, New York
1970 P.D. in Psychology from St. John’s University, New York
1970 M.S. in Psychology from St. John’s University, New York
1968 B.S. from St. John’s University, New York

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Awards

Psychologist of the Year, 1999; Suffolk County Psychological Association
Distinguished Service Award, 2001; New York State Psychological Association
Imago Global Membership Committee Outstanding Service Award 2007

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License and Certifications
Licensed Psychologist, New York State, September 1978 – present
Certified as Health Service Provider in Psychology by National Register of Health
   Service Providers in Psychology
Certified Imago Relationship Therapist, Institute for Imago Relationship Therapy

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