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Our Team
Providing compassionate care to Long Island, NY and surrounding areas, our team of highly trained professionals is dedicated to helping you build a life worth living.
We’re proud to serve the Long Island community, offering both in-person and telehealth options to provide the flexibility and accessibility you need.
Meet Our Expert Team
Serving Long Island and Surrounding Communities
At Long Island DBT Group, we take pride in our exceptional team of dedicated mental health professionals. In addition to our three co-directors, our practice is supported by a diverse group of licensed clinical social workers and psychologists who are passionate about helping individuals and families achieve emotional wellness.
Each member of our team is intensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), ensuring that we deliver evidence-based care of the highest standard. Our therapists bring a wealth of clinical expertise and specialize in treating a wide range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, borderline personality disorder, PTSD, and more.
With varied areas of specialization, our team tailors treatment to meet the unique needs of each client, empowering them to manage emotions, build resilience, and create a life worth living. Whether you’re seeking individual therapy, group skills training, or family support, our compassionate professionals are here to guide you every step of the way.
For more information about our leadership team and their specialties, browse our detailed bios below. Let us help you take the first step toward a brighter future.
Explore Our Programs
Discover the variety of evidence-based therapies we offer at Long Island DBT Group. Our programs are designed to meet your unique needs, providing the tools and support to help you build a life worth living.
Meet the Co-Directors of LIDBT Group
Our co-directors bring a wealth of experience in mental health treatment, combining expertise in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) with a broad range of therapeutic approaches. Their leadership ensures that every client receives personalized, evidence-based care to address their unique needs and support their journey toward lasting wellness.
Liza Papazian, M.S., LCSW-R
Co-Founder | Co-Director
Liza Papazian is the co-founder and co-director of LI DBT Group, established in 2001. She chairs the Family Education and Support Program and works with adolescents, adults, high-conflict couples, and families. She also leads DBT skills training groups. […]
Laura D. Hussey, LCSW-R
Co-Director
Laura Hussey is co-director of LI DBT Group. She provides individual and family therapy, in addition to running DBT skills groups. Ms. Hussey specializes in the treatment of adolescents, adults, and families. Ms. Hussey has extensive clinical experience treating […]
Krista Altman, MA, LCSW-R
Co-Director
Krista Altman is a licensed clinical social worker who received her MSW from NYU as well as her Master’s degree in Psychology from New School University. She started her career in the forensic field working within the NYS prisons providing trauma education to […]
Meet the Co-Directors of LIDBT Group
Our co-directors bring a wealth of experience in mental health treatment, combining expertise in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) with a broad range of therapeutic approaches. Their leadership ensures that every client receives personalized, evidence-based care to address their unique needs and support their journey toward lasting wellness.
Liza Papazian, M.S., LCSW-R
Co-Founder | Co-Director
Liza Papazian is the co-founder and co-director of LI DBT Group, established in 2001. She chairs the Family Education and Support Program and works with adolescents, adults, high-conflict couples, and families. She also leads DBT skills training groups. […]
Laura D. Hussey, LCSW-R
Co-Director
Laura Hussey is co-director of LI DBT Group. She provides individual and family therapy, in addition to running DBT skills groups. Ms. Hussey specializes in the treatment of adolescents, adults, and families. Ms. Hussey has extensive clinical experience treating […]
Krista Altman, MA, LCSW-R
Co-Director
Krista Altman is a licensed clinical social worker who received her MSW from NYU as well as her Master’s degree in Psychology from New School University. She started her career in the forensic field working within the NYS prisons providing trauma education to […]