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Dr. Melissa Kiner, PsyD

Dr. Melissa Kiner, PsyD

Psychologist
535 S Oyster Bay Rd, Plainview, NY
Dr. Melissa Kiner has a Psy. D in School Psychology from Hofstra University , an M.S. in Psychology from Hofstra University, and a B.A. in Psychology from Binghamton University. Melissa Kiner is a licensed psychologist and a certified school psychologist. Her clinical training was at an acute care psychiatric hospital for adolescents and adults. She was hired to work on the adolescent unit and was subsequently employed at a day treatment program for children and adolescents with severe emotional disturbance, in a joint role as both a Treatment Coordinator and a Crisis Intervention Specialist. She has worked with children and adolescents experiencing depression, anxiety, anger, and difficulty with peer relationships. She taught effective coping strategies and prosocial skills to children. She has worked with parents and teachers to create and implement behavioral management strategies to help children succeed at home in and the classroom. She has been teaching at various colleges and working with undergraduate students since 2013 and currently holds the position of Lecturer in the Psychology Department at SUNY Old Westbury. My approach to therapy is centered in cognitive behavioral practices supplemented with dialectical behavioral therapy tools. I can help you work toward your goals with problem solving strategies and help you utilize skills to increase assertiveness and decrease anxiety. With my creativity and genuine enthusiasm, and your motivation and dedication, we will work together to help you achieve your potential. I am committed to social justice, am actively antiracist and antisexist, and a proud supporter of the LGBTQ+ community, dedicating my practice to fostering a safe, inclusive, and affirming space for individuals of all backgrounds and identities.

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About Dr. Melissa Kiner

Focus areas

Anxiety
Depression
Pediatric Behavioral Therapy
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
LGBTQ+ Counseling
Self Esteem Issues
Behavioral Problems
Learning Problems

Clientele seen

Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical (DBT)
Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Sexuality

Straight

Faith

Jewish

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Melissa Kiner

Dr. Melissa Kiner has a Psy. D in School Psychology from Hofstra University , an M.S. in Psychology from Hofstra University, and a B.A. in Psychology from Binghamton University. Melissa Kiner is a licensed psychologist and a certified school psychologist. Her clinical training was at an acute care psychiatric hospital for adolescents and adults. She was hired to work on the adolescent unit and was subsequently employed at a day treatment program for children and adolescents with severe emotional disturbance, in a joint role as both a Treatment Coordinator and a Crisis Intervention Specialist. She has worked with children and adolescents experiencing depression, anxiety, anger, and difficulty with peer relationships. She taught effective coping strategies and prosocial skills to children. She has worked with parents and teachers to create and implement behavioral management strategies to help children succeed at home in and the classroom. She has been teaching at various colleges and working with undergraduate students since 2013 and currently holds the position of Lecturer in the Psychology Department at SUNY Old Westbury. My approach to therapy is centered in cognitive behavioral practices supplemented with dialectical behavioral therapy tools. I can help you work toward your goals with problem solving strategies and help you utilize skills to increase assertiveness and decrease anxiety. With my creativity and genuine enthusiasm, and your motivation and dedication, we will work together to help you achieve your potential. I am committed to social justice, am actively antiracist and antisexist, and a proud supporter of the LGBTQ+ community, dedicating my practice to fostering a safe, inclusive, and affirming space for individuals of all backgrounds and identities.

What should a new client know about working with you?

I want to help you face life’s daily hassles and other challenges that come up along the way. Together, we will come up with goals and we will work toward achieving those goals. We will work on building up your collection of coping strategies to help you navigate the world around you. We can work on relaxation skills if you are feeling stressed or ways to help you improve your communication and build better relationships with others.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

My approach to therapy is centered in cognitive behavioral practices supplemented with dialectical behavioral therapy tools. I can help you work toward your goals with problem solving strategies and help you utilize skills to increase assertiveness and decrease anxiety.

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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $250 for 45 minutes
Ongoing session: $200 for 45 minutes

    Popular visit reasons

    Agoraphobia
    Depression
    New Patient Visit
    Pediatric Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
    Psychotherapy
    Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
    Sleep Problems
    Young Adult Issues
    Agoraphobia
    Depression
    New Patient Visit
    Pediatric Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

    Office location

    Dr. Melissa Kiner, PsyD also offers online video visits for patients
    Therapy My Way
    535 S Oyster Bay Rd, Plainview, NY 11803
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    Education and background

    Practice names

    Education and training

    • Hofstra University, PsyD in School Psychology
    • Hofstra University, Master's in Psychology
    • Binghamton University (Bachelor's)

    Professional memberships

    • American Psychological Association

    NPI number

    1194031674

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    Dr. Melissa Kiner generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dr. Kiner's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

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    Where is Dr. Melissa Kiner's office located?

    Dr. Melissa Kiner has 2 office locations in Plainview, view full addresses on Dr. Kiner's profile.

    What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Melissa Kiner?

    Dr. Melissa Kiner frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Melissa Kiner on their profile.

    What languages does Dr. Melissa Kiner speak?

    Dr. Melissa Kiner speaks English.

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