Daniel T Sciarra, PhD - New York Psychologist at Grow Therapy

Daniel T Sciarra

Daniel T Sciarra

(he/him)

PhD
35 years of experience
Authentic
Direct
Empowering
Virtual

Daniel T. Sciarra, PhD, LCMHC, NCC, is Professor Emeritus of Counselor Education and Director of Counseling programs at Hofstra University. Fluently bilingual in Spanish, he maintained a clinical practice with children, adolescents, and families Dr. Sciarra is the author of five books, Multiculturalism in Counseling (Peacock, 1999), School Counseling: Foundations and Contemporary Issues (Brook/Cole, 2004), and Children and Adolescents with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders (Allyn & Bacon, 2010), Teaching Difficult Students: Interventions That Work (Norton 2016), and Working with Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders: A Guide for K-12 Teachers and Service Providers (Vernon, 2022). Sciarra, D. T., Seirup, H.J., & Ulatowski, E. (2010). High School Predictors of College Persistence. Sciarra, D.T., & Weber, G. (in press). Working with diverse cultures: Exploring sociocultural influences and realities in ATOD treatment. In P. Stevens & R.L. Smith (Eds.), Substance abuse counseling: Theory and practice. Boston, MA: Pearson. A former bilingual school counselor with the New York City Board of Education, Sciarra holds a doctorate in Counseling Psychology from Fordham University, a master’s degree in counseling from Boston College, and a bachelor’s degree in English education from Fairfield University. He is a licensed psychologist, licensed mental health counselor (LMHC), and a national certified counselor (NCC). His research interests include multicultural counseling, racial identity development, and the role of the school counselor in the promotion of academic achievement and educational attainment among students of color. From 2001 to 2007, Dan was Chair of the Department of Counseling, Research, Special Education, and Rehabilitation during which time he oversaw numerous initial appointments, reappointments, tenure, and promotion processes. PLEASE NOTE: I am a psychologist and not a psychiatrist. I do not prescribe medication.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

I emphasize a cooperative, collaborative approach and tell clients that the first session getting to know each other abit for them to decide if I am the person to help them. If not, fine and dandy to look for someone else. I am, for the most part, retired, and do this work simply to help others, keep busy, and not for the money.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

I possess a deep sense of caring about my clients. I generally never miss a session except for extreme circumstances. I like who I am; therefore, will never use my clients to satisfy my own needs. I have many years of experience and continue to work for only one reason: I feel I have something to give to others and help them achieve being their true selves-- an achievement that brings peace and freedom.

About Daniel T Sciarra

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Appointments

Virtual

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Examination of irrational thinking. Behavior modification . Stress reduction. Anger management. Emotional regulation.

Humanistic

Empathy. Unconditional postive regard. Dealing with feelings and how to sue them productively.

Interpersonal

We are who we are in relationship. Analysis of close relationship and how we learn about ourselves

Psychodynamic

What defenses do we employ? Seeing clearly versus projective identification. Learning form the past. Looking at early attachments.