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Barbara Fontana, Ph.D
45 Route 25A
Shoreham, NY 11786
Ph: 631-821-1880
Fax: 631-821-4750 |
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I received my doctoral degree in psychology from St. John’s
University in 1975. |
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I completed the Basic Clinical Training in Imago
Relationship Therapy, 96 hours, in 2000. I have completed an
additional 60+ hours of training in Imago. I also have taken
"Relationship Recovery" training with Terry Real, LCSW and taken an
intensive workshop with John Gottman, Ph.D. on his approach to
couples therapy. I have completed 40+ continuing education
credits in psychology during the last three years. |
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I am a member of the American Psychological Association, the New
York State Psychological Association, the Suffolk County
Psychological Association, Imago Relationships International, and
the New York Chapter of Imago Relationship Therapists. |
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I have been on the Board of the Suffolk County Psychological
Association for many years and am currently the Past President. |
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I am the current co-chair of the New York State
Psychological Association's Crisis in Private Practice Task Force. |
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I am a
member of Imago Relationship International’s Membership committee. |
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I lead Couplehood as a Spiritual Path workshops, an
Imago education program for couples. |
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I have presented workshops on working with couples using Imago
Relationship Therapy to professional groups such as the NYS
Psychological Association, the Suffolk County Psychological
Association, and the Nassau County Psychological Association. |
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I have spoken to community groups
about marriage and Imago Therapy
including Brookhaven National Lab and St. John’s Church in Wading
River. |
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I have been part of the Pre-Cana Programs, giving workshops on
communication skills, at two churches on Long Island since 2000.
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| Education |
1975 Ph.D. in Psychology from St. John’s University, New York
1970 P.D. in Psychology from St. John’s University, New York
1970 M.S. in Psychology from St. John’s University, New York
1968 B.S. from St. John’s University, New York |

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Awards |
Psychologist of the Year, 1999; Suffolk County Psychological
Association
Distinguished Service Award, 2001; New York State Psychological
Association
Imago Global Membership Committee Outstanding Service Award 2007 |

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License and Certifications |
Licensed Psychologist, New York State, September 1978 – present
Certified as Health Service Provider in Psychology by National
Register of Health
Service Providers in Psychology
Certified Imago Relationship Therapist, Institute for Imago
Relationship Therapy |

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