Nassau County Farmingdale

Smittelli Family Chiropractic
Life and Wellness Center

185 Merrits Rd, Farmingdale, NY 11735

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Counselors at this site are:

Eden Althaus, LCSW, received her Master’s degree in Social Work from Fordham University and a BA in Applied Psychology and Human Behavior from Pace University in Pleasantville, NY. She has certification in PAIRS (Practical Applications for Intimate Relationship Skills) and in Prepare Enrich for couples. In addition, Eden is trained in SafeTA.LK Suicide Prevention and in motivational interviewing. She currently works as a Social Worker at the Northport VA Medical Center. She also directs the Young Adult Ministry at Garden City’s Lutheran Church of the Resurrection. Mrs. Althaus counsels children, youth, adults and couples at LCC’s Dix Hills site and at LCC’s Farmingdale site.

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The Rev.Forrest Parkinson, LMSW, LP, is pastor of The Community Church of Syosset, NY.  He is a Licensed Psychoanalyst, having obtained a certificate in Psychoanalysis from Blanton-Peale Institute in 2005. Pastor Parkinson also has an MSW from State University of NY, Stony Brook. He received his MDiv degree from Immaculate Conception Seminary in Huntington, NY and has full ministerial standing with the United Church of Christ. He also has an MS in Special Education & Emotional Disabilities from LIU at CW Post in Brookville, NY.   Pastor Parkinson has two years postgraduate training in Analytical Psychology at the CG Jung Institute and is also a certified Spiritual Director in the Ignatian tradition.  Counseling is done virtually only during COVID, but in ordinary times, he counsels at LCC’s Mineola, Manhattan and Farmingdale sites.

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All sessions are by appointment.
For appointments or for further information, call
800-317-1173

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