Biofeedback, Mental Health Counseling & Creative Arts Therapy, PLLC
Biofeedback, Mental Health Counseling & Creative Arts Therap
Susan E. Antelis, MPS, LMHC, LCAT
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
Transformation through Self-regulation
~ Professionalism, Caring and Value
“I believe that everyone has the right to feel healthy and energetic. Stress often interferes with this; it doesn't have to be that way. A warm, professional atmosphere and a variety of bio-behavioral techniques can provide just the support necessary to help people be the very best they can be. I am personally in recovery from a 13 year Migraine headache and anxiety condition; biofeedback and counseling helped me to put this debilitating set of symptoms into remission without the use of medications. I am a living testimonial to the effectiveness of the complementary therapeutic approach to health.
A combination of bio-behavioral and psychodynamic, creative approaches are used in therapy sessions. My education and training in Biofeedback, Psychophysiology, Creative Arts Therapy and Counseling offer a broad array of tools to use in my work with people. Each person is assessed and treated based on their unique needs.
Symptoms treated include: Anxiety, weight/stress management, Migraine and Tension Headache, ADD/ADHD, High Blood Pressure, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Chronic Pain, and tension related to Pregnancy, Labor, Delivery and stress-related Infertility and; more. I also work with individuals and groups for: wellness, stress management, peak performance and performance enhancement.”
Education/Training
EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE:
BACHELORS DEGREE in Fine Arts, Art Education & Psychology, Brooklyn College, 1973
MASTERS DEGREE in Art Therapy & Creativity Development, Pratt Institute, 1975
POST-GRADUATE Biofeedback Training, 1981/ongoing
Continuing Education 1982-present
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND CREDENTIALS:New York State Licensed Creative Arts Therapist #000259 grand parented as of 2/6/06
New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor # 002475 grand parented as of 6/24/06
Registered Art Therapist: AATA, since 1978; Board Certified since 2002. ATCS 2010.
Professional Member: (AATA) American Art Therapy Association, NY Art Therapy Association,
NY Coalition Creative Arts Therapists, National and NY Mental Health Counselor’s Association,
(APA) Diplomate of the American Psychotherapy Association.
BCIA (Biofeedback Certification Institute of America) Certified Senior Fellow, #1601 since ’82/EEGC ‘07
Founding/Board Member: Biofeedback & Behavioral Health Practitioners Guild, 2000.
Professional Member: (AAPB) Association for Applied Psychophysiology, since 1980.
Past-President: Biofeedback Society of New York, 96-97
Past-Board Member: AAPB (Association for Applied Psychophysiology & Biofeedback) 2004~2007
Board Member: BCIA (Biofeedback Certification Institute of America), 2008-present
Executive Director, (NRBS) Northeast Regional Biofeedback Society, 1998-present
President: Network Biofeedback Services, Inc. www.nybiofeedback.com
BCIA Approved biofeedback Supervisor/Mentor: 100 hour Internship/Mentoring Program
Member: West Ends Arts Visual Artist’s Guild
New York State Board of Education/NYC Licensed Art Teacher/ High School and below
Listed in the International WHO’S WHO of Professionals, 2001 ed.
Bio
Bio
Susan E. Antelis, MPS, ATR-BC, ATCS, BCB, BCN,LCAT, LMHC has been in the field of health care for over 30 years. She is a NYS Licensed Mental Health Counselor, President of Biofeedback, Mental Health Counseling & Creative Arts Therapy,PLLC, (formerly Network Biofeedback Services), EEG Certified and a Certified Biofeedback Sr. Fellow of the Biofeedback Institute of America. Susan is also Past President and the current Executive Director of the Northeast Regional Biofeedback Society. She is the former Chairperson of the Council of State Chapters ; and former Membership Chair for the American Association of Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback (AAPB), a past AAPB Board member and a current BCIA Board member. Susan is also a Licensed, Board Certified Art Therapist ; a Diplomat of the American Psychotherapy Association..
Susan helped to found and was an officer of the Biofeedback and Behavioral Health Practitioners Guild, a professional Union that addressed legislative advocacy and issues of managed care health insurance as they related to the practice of Biofeedback.
She has a private practice on Long Island’s South Shore in Lynbrook, which includes a Biofeedback Student Internship ; Mentoring Program and an Art and Play therapy division. She has recently been appointed as an Adjunct Professor of Art Therapy, at Hofstra University and served for 6 years as an Adjunct Professor, at CW Post, LIU Department of Arts and Performing Arts.
Susan has been successful in helping children, adolescents and adults with many different symptoms and conditions.
These include: Anxiety, weight/stress management, Migraine and Tension Headache, ADD/ADHD, Immune Disorders ; Chronic Pain, High Blood Pressure, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Chronic Pain, and tension related to Pregnancy, Labor, Delivery and stress-related Infertility and more. She also works with individuals and groups for: wellness, stress management, peak performance and performance enhancement.
Susan’s work has been documented on television and radio, and in local, national and regional articles for magazines and newspapers.
Memberships
(AATA) American Art Therapy Association,
(NYATA) NY Art Therapy Association,
(APA) Diplomate of the American Psychotherapy Association.
(BCIA) Biofeedback Certification Institute of America
(AAPB) Association for Applied Psychophysiology, since 1980.
(NRBS) Northeast Regional Biofeedback Society, 1998-present
(WEA) West End Arts Guild
Payments Accepted
Cash, check, insurance, credit cards
Hours:By appointment
Cost/Session
Sliding scale
License:NYS Lic#002475 and # 000259
Helpful Links
 Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback:
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Biofeedback Certificaiton International Alliance:
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Northeastern Regional Biofeedback Society:
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American Art Therapy Association:
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Susan's art website:
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Practice Areas/Issues Treated
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Therapy
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Life and Wellness Coaching
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Adolescents
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Life Transitions
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Anger Management
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Loneliness
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Anxiety and Panic
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Marriage & Family Therapy
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Arts Therapy (Expressive)
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Marriage Counseling
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Asperger's Syndrome
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Neuropsychological Evaluation / Testing
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Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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Body Image Issues
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Online / Teletherapy
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Caregiver Issues
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Pre and Postpartum Mental Health
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Children's Counseling
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Relationship Issues
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Chronic Illness
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Self-Esteem Issues
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Couples
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Seniors and Elder Care Issues
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Depression
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Stress Management
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Divorce
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Trauma and PTSD
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Eating Disorders
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Women's Issues
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Gifted / Talented Issues
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Work and Career Issues
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Grief and Loss
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Licenses/Certifications
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Board-Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC)
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Diplomate, American Psychotherapy Association (DAPA)
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Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
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Registered Art Therapist (ATR)
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