Type Of Business:
Private Psychotherapy Practice
Expertise:
Mr. Damato's expertise is in psychotherapy, counseling children, adolescent, adult and couple, critical incident stress management and stress debriefing for patients exposed to disasters.
Major Product/SVS:
Social Work, Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis to Children More than Three Years Old, Teenagers and Adults, Mental Healthcare, Marital and Couple Counseling, Family Therapy
Favorite Business Publication:
NASW Publications; NYSSCSW Publications; Discovery
Hobbies/Sports:
Reading, Traveling, Involving in Political Activities, Raising Dogs
Education Degrees:
Master of Social Work, Adelphi University (1994); Master's Degree in Counseling, Florida Atlantic University (1977); Bachelor of Arts in Counseling, CUNY Queens College
Affiliations Awards:
Fellow, Former Statewide Office Holder, Society for Clinical Social Work; National Coalition of Mental Health Professionals and Consumers, Inc.; National Association of Social Workers; Former Co-Chairman, Suffolk Chapter, American Red Cross Mental Health Disaster Services; The International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlight of his career was being elected to the statewide office New York State Society for clinical social work.
Charity:
Former Volunteer, Hillside Hospital
Number Of Years In Profession:
31
Number Of Years In Current Position:
15
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his caring nature and his ability to keep abreast of new research in the field and learn about new models of treatment.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession because he enjoys helping people and the intellectual stimulation of the field.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mr. Damato has over 15 years of experience working with severely mentally ill veterans at the va hospital where he dealt with acute psychology and community residential care. He works with seriously mentally ill teenagers and engages himself in political volunteer work. He has received regents scholarship and fellowship from Florida Atlantic University.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Performing Individual, Couples and Child Psychotherapy, Rendering Psychoeducation, Guiding and Treating Trauma Patients, Participating as First Responder for Disasters
Education Certifications:
License, State of New York; Certification in Psychoanalytic Therapy
Awards/Honors:
Red Cross Award for Critical Incident Stress Management, Hurricane Georges, PR