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Suffolk DBT Staff
 Dr. Kim L. Lehnert, Director, is experienced in applying Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to issues of depression and anxiety, recovery from trauma, substance abuse, the impact of familial substance abuse, eating disorders, borderline personality disorder, and self-injury and suicidal behaviors. As the Director of Suffolk DBT Psychological Services, Dr. Lehnert works with both adolescents and adults providing individual therapy, leading several weekly DBT skills groups and teaching monthly DBT Family Skills workshops. Dr. Lehnert also serves as a national trainer for Behavioral Tech, LLC, teaching clinicians how to apply DBT in their own practice. Dr. Lehnert has dedicated her career to her passion and enthusiasm for helping patients develop effective coping skills for dealing with extremely painful emotions and behaviors while helping them realize their important life goals.
Dr. Lehnert received her Ph.D. in clinical psychology at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. She completed a National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) postdoctoral clinical research fellowship at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where she received extensive training in the assessment and treatment of personality disorders, trauma, substance abuse and eating disorders. From 1998 to 2003, Dr. Lehnert developed and directed the Zucker Hillside Hospital DBT and DBT-Substance Abuse Programs of the North Shore-Long Island Jewish Healthcare System as the Chief of DBT Services. Dr. Lehnert has also served as the Director of Gampro at the Pederson-Krag Center, applying DBT to develop a comprehensive behavioral treatment approach for gambling addiction. She has been the Director of DBT services at Family Psychology of Long Island and now leads the DBT clinical team at Suffolk DBT Psychological Services. She has
co-authored several research articles in the area of adolescent suicidal behavior. Dr. Lehnert emphasizes a team-oriented approach to treatment with her primary goal being collaborative, compassionate therapy that helps patients find balance and happiness in their lives. Dr. Lehnert is recognized for her empathy, her ability to connect with patients and her warm sense of humor. Through her non-judgmental nature she encourages patients to open up with the assurance of being heard and respected. When not working, Kim can be found in neighborhood parks chasing after her two little boys. From them, she has come to appreciate the intense joy and challenges of being a parent.
To schedule an appointment, call 631-328-5930
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 Jeanette Lorandini, LCSW, Assistant Director, has gained and maintained a reputation for leading her patients towards a more skillful and productive life. For more than 15 years, she has been using her expertise and education to work with adolescents and adults in the treatment of various mood disorders, anxiety disorders, eating disorders and trauma. She has advanced her focus to specializing in treating Personality Disorders, self-harm and suicidal behaviors.
Jeanette is a 1992 graduate of the State University of New York at Stony Brook. She has worked extensively in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Jeanette served as a Lead Clinician and Supervisor at Mather Hospital Partial Hospital Eating Disorder program. She also worked as a Clinician at Brentwood Mental Health Clinic in addition to serving as North Shore Youth Council Clinical Social Worker. In support of her training, Jeanette has received supervision and training from Dr. Kim Lehnert, a national trainer for Behavioral Tech. She worked under the direction of Dr. Lehnert at Family Psychology, in Oakdale, NY. In May of 2009, Dr. Lehnert and Jeanette Lorandini opened their current practice in Setauket, New York. She attended multiple sessions in regards to Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and received advanced training attending the following conferences; “Adolescents with Multiple Problems”, “Five Day Foundational Training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy”, “Emotion Regulation” and “Crisis Survival in DBT”.
Jeanette is the Assistant Director at Suffolk DBT Psychological Services. Jeanette currently works with adults and adolescents as a Clinical Social Worker applying the DBT method. However, the majority of her caseload are adolescents or young adults. She helps patients balance both acceptance and change in handling emotions that interfere with goals related to work, school and relationships. Jeanette’s fun loving spirit puts people at ease immediately and her sense of warmth quickly draws people out. With a passion for her patient’s well being, and a strong gift for promoting change in her work by supplying a positive attitude, she helps individuals build the life they have always wanted, but didn't know was possible.
To schedule an appointment, call 631-328-5930
 Laurie Walsh, Office Manager - I was happy to join the staff of Suffolk DBT Psychological Services in August of 2009. At the practice, I handle all billing matters, resolve issues with the insurance companies, orient incoming clients to our practice, oversee all the daily operations, and assist in creating a positive environment for fellow staff, clients and their family members in the practice. In addition to managing the office at Suffolk DBT, I am currently a full-time college student at Suffolk Community College majoring in early childhood education. When I am not at school or work I can be found spending quality time with my family and friends. I enjoy taking pictures, scrapbooking, and listening to music. I also enjoy going out to any kind of social event. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns so that your experience at Suffolk DBT is a positive one.
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