Type Of Business:
Private Practice
Marketing Area:
Nassau County, New York City
Expertise:
Ms. Ferentino's expertise is in performing psychotherapy for children with disabilities, behavioral problems, deficit hyperactivity disorder and autism, teaching the blind and special education students.
Major Product/SVS:
Psychotherapy
Favorite Business Publication:
American Psychologist; Monitor on Psychology
Hobbies/Sports:
Traveling, Listening to Classical Music, Attending the Opera, Visiting Maritime Museums, Conducting Animal Studies
Education Degrees:
Ph.D. in Psychology, Hofstra University (1991); Master's Degree in Special Education, Hunter College (1963); Bachelor of Arts, Hunter College
Affiliations Awards:
New York State Psychological Association; Nassau County Psychological Association; American Psychological Association; Sigmund Freud Society; Who's Who of American Women; Who's Who in Medicine and Health; Who's Who in the World; Who's Who in America
Place of Birth:
New York City
Industry:
Mental Health Services
Date of Distinction:
9/26/2007
Work History:
Director, Summer Head Start Program, Vacation Demonstration School; Teacher of the Blind, Hunter College
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
Ms.Ferentino's commitment and caring nature separate her from her peers.
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
Ms. Ferentino's greatest career achievement was acquiring a good report from special education teachers and other staff members from various school systems.
Highlight of career?:
The highlights of her career were receiving her Ph.D. and opening her own practice.
Charity:
New York City Bowery Mission; National Society for the Prevention of Blindness; New York City Rescue Mission; Animal Rescue Societies; Habitat for Humanity; Wildlife Conservation Societies
Number Of Years In Profession:
36
Number Of Years In Current Position:
3
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her hard work, dedication, perseverance and her people management skills.
How Did They Get Involved In Profession:
She became involved in her profession because of her experience as a special education teacher and her desire to help children.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Ferentino has many years of professional experience in working with the special education population including very young children with language and learning disabilities, autistic children with behavior and developmental handicaps and also blind and vision impaired children. She has also worked as a elementary school teacher and a special education teacher of the learning disabled, blind and vision impaired.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
Performing Individual Therapy, Interacting with Families on Psychotherapy Therapy, Working with Pre-School Children, Consulting with the School of Psychology
Education Certifications:
Professional Diploma in School Psychology, St. John's University (1973); Certification in Special Education