Start where you are.
Use what you have.
Do what you can.
— Arthur Ashe
Philosophy
I believe that effective psychotherapy begins with trust built through providing a safe and caring environment. Psychotherapy relies on listening, understanding and creating an effective strategy of care to promote growth and change.
I believe in providing clients with the tools they need to negotiate stressful situations. I help clients manage their emotional struggles by processing unresolved and unsettling concerns and working toward meaningful change.
Finally, I have observed that over time my clients will develop improved self-awareness, self-care and self-confidence in social relationships.
The Process
- Client Referrals — Clients are usually referred to me by other clients, MDs, colleagues, or their insurance companies. Although most clients are referred to my practice, I will process those who contact me directly without a referral.
- Telephone Screening — I will meet with prospective clients via telephone to determine appropriateness of the referral and gather demographics and insurance information. If I establish I am the right fit for the client and can help with their situation, I will schedule an in-person appointment in Google Calendar or send out an invite for a Telehealth session depending on their needs and preferences.
- First Session — In the first session I will establish clear and definable objectives for my client to understand our work and process.
- Ongoing Evaluations — I will continually review my session work with the client and establish updated objectives.
Dr. David Flomenhaft
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
DrFlomenhaft@davidflomenhaft.com
38 years of clinical practice with individuals and families for major hospitals, clinics and direct referrals.
David Flomenhaft, PhD, is a licensed clinical social worker. He received an MSW from Hunter College/CUNY and a PhD in Clinical Social Work from New York University. He provides therapy to individuals, families and couples. His Nassau County office is conveniently located in Malverne, NY.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Flomenhaft has directed a local hospital’s comprehensive behavioral health services. This service has achieved state-wide recognition for integrating medical and behavioral health services. This initiative reflects his clinical practice focus of encouraging clients to achieve both optimal psychological and physical wellbeing. Dr. Flomenhaft has been an associate adjunct professor in Molloy College’s Mental Health Counseling Master’s program where he taught graduate courses in psychodiagnosis and addictions treatment.
