Who we are...

Since 1970, The Counseling Center has been helping individuals and families seeking relief from mental illness and personal and family problems. We are dedicated to providing quality mental health services as part of Long Beach Medical Center's continuum of inpatient and outpatient psychiatric servics.

The Counseling Center's staff includes an interdisciplinary team of mental health professionals including psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioner, psychiatric social workers and case managers. All professional staff meet New York State licensing or certification requirements in their areas of specialization

Toni Kapen, LCSW, CASAC, BCD
Administrative Director
Iqbal Jangda, M.D.
Medical Director

Our services include...

Individual therapy
Couples & marital therapy
Group therapy
Child/Adolescent therapy
Bereavement therapy/support groups
Medication therapy
Counseling for parents of children/adolescents with emotional difficulties
Free Anxiety/Depression Screening
Case management services
Treatment of serious & persistent mental illness
Treatment of mentally ill chemical abusers

Confidentiality...

Services are provided on a confidential basis in compliance with New York State law.

Our hours are...

Monday 9 am - 9 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 9 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 9 pm
Thursday 9 am - 6 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 8 am - 3 pm

Application Process...

An application must be completed prior to receiving services. Your first appointment at time of
application.

Fees for services...

We accept Medicaid, Medicare and most health insurances. We will verify your insurance coverage at the time of application. A sliding fee scale, based on family size and income, is available for individuals without insurance. No one is denied help because of inability to pay.

For more information
Call (516) 897-1270

The Counseling Center is a funded agency of the Nassau County Department of Mental Health, the New York State Office of Mental Health, and Long Beach Medical Center.