Dr Joel Stukalin,PhD,ABPP,FAACP,          718-544-6400               

       *couples counseling             *individual psychotherapy

       *marriage counseling           *consultation/ life coaching         

Comprehensive 80 minute first session to help couples revitalize & reconnect 

 Conveniently located at 135 Whitson Street, Forest Hills, NY/ Ample parking ------please continue to read more about Dr. Joel below...........................

                                                                                                                                                    For forty years as a respected and trusted psychological specialist, Dr. Joel Stukalin has provided comprehensive, high quality couples counseling, marriage counseling and individual psychotherapy to his clients from many cultures, religions and ethnicities. 

Clients most often perceive Dr. Joel  as kind and flexible, very smart-- as an excellent communicator who is focused and suprisingly easy to talk to.

Joel welcomes the opportunity to serve as your caring, highly skilled specialist for couples counseling and psychotherapy just as he has for thousands of other worthy clients. Every client is special to Dr. Joel as you will experience when you meet him.

Dr. Joel Stukalin is a well trained and experienced, PhD, ABPP, FAACP, Licensed & Board Certified Clinical Psychologist and Couples Counselor.  His abilities, qualifications and years of service to the community are  amongst the highest in his profession. Several colleagues have graciously referred to Joel as representing their idea of a "master therapist and supervisor of therapists."  

By e-mail or telephone, he gladly responds to your questions or comments, and provides you with a brief telephone consultation to help you decide whether to come for services. DrJStukalin@aol.com

                                            Telephone: 718-544-6400

Our Convenient Office Addresses

135 Whitson Street in Forest Hills, Queens, NY                         101 West 12th Street, Apartment 6K, Manhattan

Our Prescription For Health and Happiness 

              -We believe that high quality counseling can be  uniquely beneficial in creating optimum emotional balance and satisfaction;

             -That high quality counseling  can  provide a model to enhance our loving and productive tendencies; 

              -That high quality counseling can further  our experiences  with a meaningful knowledge of  self and others,  leading us to embrace a more  joyous existence.

 In Optimum Emotional Balance: Love <> Wisdom-->Empowerment /Health.    

-Resolving important differences in interfaith & interracial relationships;

       Joel is particularly attuned to the nuanced problems in male-female communication, knowledge which he integrates in his supportive, trust-building work with clients. His experience and extensive skill often helps couples work through problems of mistrust, infidelity and betrayal.

       Providing an array of  counseling services for couples and individuals  of all cultures, religions and ethnicities, Joel dedicates himself to working flexibly within your needs:

       He masterfully integrates the most helpful & compelling parts of psychodynamic psychology, cognitive behavioral therapy and supportive- educational counseling to help restablish the love & trust in your relationship.This productive & exciting "model-building" form of counseling allows for the most compassionate & efficient use of your therapeutic time.

Credentials 

      Knowledgeable of clients' cultural influences, Joel is a New York State Licensed and Board Certified Psychologist, who specializes in Marriage Counseling and Individual Psychotherapy. Dedicated to providing the highest standards of professional practice, Joel has earned four advanced-university degrees in Clinical Psychology in addition to his bachelors degree in Psychology.

     He has been awarded specialist credentials that include Diplomate and Fellow Diplomas in Clinical Psychology from The American Board of Professional  Psychology and The American Academy of Fellows in Clinical Psychology.     

       While working for The American Board of  Professional Psychology, the nation's official accrediting organization for specialists in psychology,  he has served as Chairperson on the Diplomate Exam Board. The Examination Board tested and was authorized to grant specialty status in Clinical Psychology to aspiring psychologists. 

Dr.Joel is also a certified specialist in child psychology: He has worked for the Rapid Intervention Project of the New York City Family Court in the capacity of specialist advisor. In this capacity, Dr. Joel conseled judges about children's mental health issues during the trial process. Also Dr. Joel has served as an Expert Witness in divorce trials involving children.   

In addition, Dr. Joel is a New York State Qualified Workmen Compensation Examiner/Psychotherapist and a United States Government/ New York City vetted psychologist for various employee groups.  He has worked as a diagnostician specialist for clients' disability claims and accident reports.

    Joel has also been honored by the United States Federal Government when he was appointed as a First Responder in Emergency Psychological Services for federal employees involved in the 9/11/01 tragedy. Many of the federal employees manifested signs of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and required follow-up treatment with Dr.Stukalin.

       In the immediate aftermath of 9/11, Joel counseled and debriefed federal employees for the government and was commended for his compassion and dilligence. Presently, and for the past 30 years, he has served as a Selected Psychologist for treating Federal Postal Inspectors and New York City Police Officers.

Hours & Fees

     Psychotherapy  fees fall within an affordable, highly competitive-range.  Many clients have commented appreciatively about the special value derived from  the comprehensive yet  supportive"long" sessions.  

  Most quality insurance policies that allow "Out-of-Network" provider services are accepted. 

    Dr. Stukalin has convenient office hours, which are by  appointment only. He works Tuesday through Thursday, with some Sunday availability. Sessions are scheduled during late morning, afternoon and evening hours to better serve your needs.    And parking is ample.   

For further information, kindly e-mail or cotact  Dr. Stukalin by phone at:

        718-544-6400.  

E-mail:  

DrJStukalin@aol.com 

 135 Whitson St,, Forest Hills

by Union Tpke. & Kessel/77th Av

101 W.12 St., #6K, Manhattan   by Av. of Americas

Some Side Info

        While media consultant to the New York State Psychological Association Referral Service, Joel has been interviewed by The New York Times,  The New York Post, New York Magazine, ABC National News, Court TV and Austin, TX station WJFK.

       Also, in collaboration with his wife, Dr. Sara Mandelbaum, Joel has written a helpful and informative financial book, with a psychological perspective, entitled "Building Bridges to Financial Success."

       Joel is one of a small percentage of Board Certified Clinical Psychologists that specialize in Marital and Individual Counseling/Therapy, who is also a Certified Specialist in both Child Therapy and Psychoanalysis. 

       Throughout his career, covering almost four decades, Joel has treated a large number of clients from all over the world. He is familiar and works comfortably with people from many cultures and religions.

Did You Know That.....?

***Working with a skilled and highly experienced specialist like Dr. Stukalin can most likely save you time and money.

***A specialist like Dr. Stukalin offers a comprehensive yet focused understanding of his clients' presenting-problems, which can often lead to an economical and efficient resolution.

***Dr. Stukalin's 60-minute sessions help to maximize clients' gains.  Such sessions provide about 33% more psychotherapy time for the therapeutic process to optimize.

***That Dr Stukalin has treated clients as young as 2 and as mature as 90.  In the case of the 2 year old, he eventually returned as a 27 year old to further his treatment goals.

***You can learn more about  Dr. Joel Stukalin by pressing his Couple Guidance link directly below: www.coupleguidance.com  or by returning to the top right-corner, green links on this page.

For More About Joel:

      Kindly return to the top-right hand corner of this page and press one of the other three links printed in green, such as "Services," "About Us," and "Contact Us;"  or kindly press the green link directly below:   www.coupleguidance.com

Call Us Today!

The easiest way to speak directly to Dr. Joel Stukalin with your questions or appointment needs is to call him at 718-544-6400 or e-mail Joel at: DrJStukalin@aol.com

Please note that there is purposely no middle person to receive your call. 

Dr. Stukalin personally  will answer your call and be pleased to spend a few moments on the telephone with you.  This will enable him to best understand how to help you.

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 FAQ

CAN I AFFORD MARRIAGE COUNSELING OR PSYCHOTHERAPY WITH DR. STUKALIN?

 Although working with an experienced specialist like Dr. Stukalin is often somwhat pricey, Dr. Stukalin does his best to work with clients within an affordable framework.  He does a considerable amount of reduced -fee work and tries to be accomodating.

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WHAT  TYPES OF TREATMENTS DOES DR. STUKALIN USE IN HELPING ME?

 As an experienced, clinical psychologist, marriage counselor, behavioral therapist and psychoanalyst, Dr. Stukalin skillfully uses a helpful and integrated approach. 

Clients' needs differ, as some work best in a supportive, insight oriented way; while others thrive within a compassionate, goal-oriented, cognitive-behavioral modality. Still others seek a meaningfully well-constructed  and efficient  "coaching" paradigm.

 There are many blends of the above treatments which Dr. Stukalin can effectively adapt to your special needs.

Directions To Dr. Stukalin's Forest Hills Office, located  at:    135 Whitson St. in Queens, NY Telephone: 718-544-6400

 From Queens Boulevard and Ascan Avenue-Please note that Ascan Avenue is two blocks east of The Midway Movie Theatre or three blocks east of Continental (71st) Avenue-

1. Proceed South on Ascan Avenue (toward Metropolitan Avenue) for four traffic lights;

2. From Ascan Avenue MAKE LEFT onto Greenway-South (which comes after Greenway-North);

3. Proceed for two blocks on Greenway-South to Norden Road (it's easiest to count the two blocks on the right-hand side of Greenway-South);

4. From Greenway-South MAKE RIGHT onto Norden Road and proceed for exactly one block to the office at 135 Whitson Street (Telephone: 718-544-6400). The office is located in a tan colored house with a tower in front.

 From Metropolitan Avenue and Ascan Avenue-

1. Proceed North on Ascan Avenue (toward Queens Boulevard) for two traffic lights;

2. From Ascan Avenue MAKE RIGHT onto Greenway-South;

3. Proceed for two blocks on Greenway-South to Norden Road (it's easiest to count the two blocks on the right-hand side of Greenway-South);

4. From Greenway-South MAKE RIGHT onto Norden Road and proceed for one block to the office at 135 Whitson Street (Telephone: 718-544-6400). The office is located in a tan colored house with a tower in front.

From Union Turnpike and Greenway-South-

1.TURN ONTO Greenway-South from Union Turnpike (which may involve either a left or right turn based on whether you are coming from Metropolitan Avenue.....left turn; or whether you are coming from Queens Boulevard.......right turn);

2.Proceed on Greenway-South for 150 feet and MAKE THE FIRST LEFT TURN onto Norden Road; and then proceed for exactly one block to the office at 135 Whitson Street(Telephone: 718-544-6400). The office is located in a tan colored house with a tower in front.