Clinical Psychologist in Huntington, New York
Dr. Joel Kuppersmith is a licensed psychologist and psychoanalyst with more than 30 years of experience in private practice. His office is conveniently located at 177 Main Street in Huntington.
Throughout his career, Dr. Kuppersmith has provided psychotherapy for individuals, couples and families experiencing a wide range of psychological and emotional concerns.
Education and Professional Training
Dr. Kuppersmith is also a psychoanalyst. He received his post-doctoral certificate in Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis from the Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies at Adelphi University.
He earned his doctoral degree in Psychology from the University of Mississippi. Following his doctoral studies, he completed a post-doctoral internship through a joint program at Downstate Medical Center and South Beach Psychiatric Center in Brooklyn and Staten Island.
Early Career at Kings Park Psychiatric Center
After completing his academic training and licensing requirements, Dr. Kuppersmith began an 11-year career with the New York State Department of Mental Health at Kings Park Psychiatric Center.
As a staff psychologist, he provided psychological services in both inpatient and outpatient settings. He worked closely with psychiatrists and other mental health professionals to coordinate treatment and develop individualized treatment plans for patients.
Teaching and Professional Experience
Dr. Kuppersmith has also been actively involved in the education and training of future psychologists. While at Kings Park Psychiatric Center, he served as chairperson of the Psychology Department’s Ethics Committee.
He currently serves as an adjunct professor of Psychology in the Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program at Adelphi University. He has also taught as an adjunct professor at Hofstra University.
Private Practice in Huntington, NY
For more than 30 years, Dr. Kuppersmith has provided psychotherapy and psychological treatment in private practice in Huntington, New York.
His experience includes working with individuals, couples, and families experiencing concerns such as:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Adult children of alcoholics (ACOA)
- Insomnia and sleep-related concerns
- Marital and relationship difficulties
- Couples and family conflict
Dr. Kuppersmith incorporates current developments in psychological theory and evidence-based treatment approaches into his clinical work. His goal is to provide thoughtful, individualized psychotherapy based on each person’s unique circumstances, concerns, and treatment needs.
Huntington, NY, 11743