Guiding meaningful change in individuals, couples, and families for over 30 years.

Donna Friedman, PhD, licensed clinical psychologist

A collaborative, compassionate approach tailored to help you navigate challenges, strengthen relationships, and foster personal growth.

My Approach

As a clinical psychologist with more than 30 years of experience, I’ve learned that therapy is not one-size-fits-all. What matters most is building a strong, trusting relationship. Within that safe and supportive space, therapy becomes an opportunity to explore how you relate to others, experiment with new ways of communicating, and shift perspectives. Over time, this process helps you take healthier risks in relationships and in life.

I specialize in supporting people through challenges such as depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, women’s issues, post-traumatic stress (PTSD), adjustment struggles, separation and divorce, addiction and recovery, co-dependency, adult children of alcoholics (ACOA), chronic illness, cancer care and survivorship, aging, workplace stress, and bereavement.

My approach is flexible and tailored to each person. I draw from psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, rational-emotive therapy, and strategic family therapy as needed. I work with adolescents and adults in individual, couples, and family therapy, and I also provide clinical supervision to other professionals.

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  • Over 30 Years in Practice

    Over 30 Years in Practice

    Three Decades of Care

  • People of All Ages

    People of All Ages

    Adolescents, Adults and In Between

  • Individual, Group and Couples Therapy

    Individuals, Couples & Families

    Strengthening Self and Relationships

Professional Background

My work has combined the depth of private practice with broader clinical and consulting roles:

  • Private Practice (since 1986)
    Individual, couples, family, and group psychotherapy, plus testing and supervision.

  • Consultant
    Brookhaven National Laboratory’s Employee Assistance Program, providing evaluations, short-term therapy, and security clearance interviews.

  • Clinical Roles
    Experience in hospitals, community centers, and law enforcement, including psychological services for the New York City Police Department and Pederson-Krag Center.

Education & Training

  • Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology
    St. John’s University

  • Post-graduate Training in Psychoanalysis & Psychotherapy
    Derner Institute

  • Undergraduate Studies
    SUNY Stony Brook

Credentials

  • Licensed Psychologist
    New York State

FAQs

  • Dr. Friedman is out-of-network for most insurances except Medicare Part B. For patients who have out-of-network coverage, Dr. Friedman will submit all claims and do any paperwork required for you to receive direct reimbursement.

  • Dr. Friedman meets with patients both in person or virtually, depending on your personal preference.

  • Start by requesting an appointment either by calling my office at 631-751-4152 or emailing me at dfriedmn@aol.com.

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Get in Touch

Schedule a consultation to learn more about approaches tailored to your needs and goals.