What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
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“Dr. Buglione is a qualified psychologist if you are looking to feel calm and recognized. He was very attentive to the needs of my husband and I. I look forward to more sessions because I believe he has dedicated himself to exploring the human condition. Thank you Dr. Buglione!”
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“Stephen was very friendly and made me feel at ease right away. He is a great listener and very practical when speaking in terms of solutions. This was my first visit with them but I already have another one scheduled. I would recommend him to anyone looking for therapy. ”
Lisa G.August 5, 2025
About Dr. Stephen Buglione
Focus areas
Family Therapy/ Marriage Therapy
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Families
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Treatment approaches
Relational
Structural Family Therapy
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Strength-Based
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Psychodynamic
Identity
Gender
MaleSexuality
StraightEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Dr. Stephen Buglione
Dr. Buglione graduated from Dartmouth College and earned his Ph.D. from Fordham University's graduate training program in clinical psychology, accredited by the American Psychological Association. He has been in independent clinical practice for over 30 years and is a member in good standing with the American Psychological Association, New York State Psychological Association, and American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy. He is fully certified and licensed to practice in the State of New York.
His continuing education credits include a post-graduate certificate in marriage and family psychotherapy through the Family Institute of Westchester, accredited by the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy. His special interests are couples' interaction patterns and trans-generational family dynamics. He also has had extensive training and continuing education in the use of psychological, educational, and neuropsychological tests in evaluating a wide range of diagnostic questions.
Dr. Buglione has held adjunct faculty appointments at New York Medical College and St. Joseph's Seminary in New York. As an adjunct professor of psychology at Fordham University from 2005-2010 he taught university courses in Family Psychology, Multicultural Issues in Psychology, Psychology of Aging, and Research Methods in Psychology.
In his career, Dr. Buglione has worked in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings with both children and adult clients, where he was responsible for supervising the clinical work of junior staff members towards the state licensure requirement.
What should a new client know about working with you?
As a trained marriage and family therapist, I specialize in the counseling and treatment of distressed couples and families. With a special interest in family dynamics and couples' interaction patterns, I have expertise in helping couples to identify and overcome barriers to closeness and communication as may be affecting their ability to meet normative challenges of family life. I have experience helping couples recover from extramarital affairs, manage emotional or behavioral difficulties of children, negotiate divorce, remarriage and step-family adjustment issues, and cope with non-normative and more highly stressful life events, e.g., death of a child, chronic illness, etc.. Often, a crisis within a relationship--even something as serious as an extramarital affair--can be an opportunity for eventual development of deeper and happier commitments.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
The therapist-client relationship is the foundation on which the work of counseling and psychotherapy builds. Studies have shown that therapist qualities such as warmth, ability to empathize, and dedication to the client's welfare contribute significantly to a successful outcome in psychotherapy. The client should feel comfortable in the therapist's care. Therapist and client should be able to work as a team to understand and resolve the client's difficulties.
Clients can expect that Dr. Buglione will offer new perspectives on problems and communicate psychological understanding appropriate to the situation at hand. New perspectives frequently suggest new solutions.
Regarding couples and family problems, my focus is primarily on the relationship, not so much on particular individuals. Even though members might be very angry with each other, blame is counterproductive. Usually, it is the reciprocal interaction patterns that need to change, which is the responsibility of each member of the couple or each member of the family system.
At the start of marital or family therapy it is common for participants to focus on the behavior of their partner, or of someone else in the family system, as the source of all problems; however, couples and family problems seldom have a simple linear explanation. Often, family members get caught in circular patterns of interacting that act like quicksand to get them more and more stuck. Once two people begin to see the reciprocal nature of their interactions, however, they can let go of some of the emotion and start to work together on constructive changes.
Dr. Stephen Buglione is not in-network with any insurances
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $325 for 90 minutes
Ongoing session: $275 for 50 minutes
- Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay
- Files your insurance claim: You pay the session fee upfront and the provider files the claim for you, so you can get reimbursed directly without worrying about the paperwork
More information on payments and coverage
Although I do not accept insurance, If you have out-of-network benefits I will submit to your insurance on your behalf. I do so electronically, which speeds up reimbursement to you.
I can accept cash, check, and all major credit cards and HSA account cards.
Office location
Dr. Stephen Buglione, PhD also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Fordham University, PhD in Clinical Psychology
- Family Institute of Westchester, Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy
- Dartmouth College (Bachelor's)
Professional memberships
- American Psychological Association
- New York State Psychological Association
- American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
Awards and publications
- Academic Awards 1988 American Psychological Association Student Travel Award 1987 Elected to Sigma Xi Scientific Research Society, Associate Member 1986 Elected to Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society in Psychology Professional Affiliations Member, American Psychological Association Member, New York State Psychological Association Academic Appointments/Teaching Positions 2005-2010: Adjunct Professor of Psychology, Fordham University, Bronx, NY. Taught undergraduate courses in Family Psychology, Multicultural Issues in Psychology, Psychology of Aging, and Research Methods in Psychology 2005-present: Adjunct Clinical Professor of Psychology in Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY 2000-present: Adjunct Faculty (Psychology), St. Joseph’s Seminary of the Archdiocese of New York, Yonkers, NY. 2003 (summer): Visiting Professor of Psychology, National Vocations Service Center for Spirituality and Counseling Psychology, Pune India.
NPI number
1598885717
Patient reviews
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Overall rating
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Wait time
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Bedside manner
5.00
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Dr. Buglione is a qualified psychologist if you are looking to feel calm and recognized. He was very attentive to the needs of my husband and I. I look forward to more sessions because I believe he has dedicated himself to exploring the human condition. Thank you Dr. Buglione!
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Stephen was very friendly and made me feel at ease right away. He is a great listener and very practical when speaking in terms of solutions. This was my first visit with them but I already have another one scheduled. I would recommend him to anyone looking for therapy.
August 5, 2025Lisa G.Verified patient
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What practice does Dr. Stephen Buglione work with?
Dr. Stephen Buglione works with Stephen A. Buglione, PhD.
Where is Dr. Stephen Buglione's office located?
Dr. Stephen Buglione has 2 office locations, including in Somers and Smyrna, view full addresses on Dr. Buglione's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Stephen Buglione?
Dr. Stephen Buglione frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Stephen Buglione on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Stephen Buglione speak?
Dr. Stephen Buglione speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Stephen Buglione in reviews?
16 patients have reviewed Dr. Stephen Buglione. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.