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ABOUT OUR PRACTICE

About Building Connections  is a private practice, offering outpatient counseling using a person-centered and strength-based approach to treatment. We work with individuals of all ages and across the developmental lifespan, however we do offer services that specialize in counseling for young children and adolescents.

OUR MISSION...

Our mission is in the name - literally and figuratively. We view mental health and social emotional functioning as pivotal for future functioning. We are invested in helping individuals build connections, relationally and cognitively, through experiential processes such as play, expressive arts or just simply talking it out.  We believe in endless potential, regardless of age.

We may be able to accomodate you if you are in need of therapy but unable to pay for it. Please reach out to us for more information.

MEET YOUR CLINICIANS

Karli Coverdale | About Building Connections | Psychological Services in Islandia NY

Karli L. Coverdale

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Through the manifestation of About Building Connections, Karli continues to advocate for early identification, proactive treatment, early childhood mental health and family empowerment by practicing counseling & play therapy.  

Beth Moldashel | About Building Connections | Psychological Services in Islandia NY

Beth Moldashel

Graduate Student Intern

(Under the Supervision of Karli L. Coverdale)

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Through a long, and necessary personal journey, Beth has come full circle to pursue her passion of helping children and families as a Mental Health Counselor.

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INFANT MENTAL HEALTH

What is Infant Mental Health?

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WHAT IS
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WHAT IS TELEHEALTH

Video Session Therapy

DISCLAIMER

Counseling & Play Therapy are not the same as Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). ABA is a behavior analytic therapy, scientific in nature, done by a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Please note, this practice offers consultation done by a BCBA but does not currently offer ABA services through insurance.
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