Cheryl Coletta, Psy.D.
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Cheryl Coletta, Psy.D. Licensed Psychologist Cheryl Coletta, Psy.D. Licensed Psychologist Cheryl Coletta, Psy.D. Licensed Psychologist
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Cheryl Coletta, Psy.D.
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Cheryl Coletta, Psy.D. Licensed Psychologist Cheryl Coletta, Psy.D. Licensed Psychologist Cheryl Coletta, Psy.D. Licensed Psychologist
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Dr. Coletta is a psychologist licensed in Florida, Georgia, and with PSYPACT (telepsychology across 42 states). 


Dr. Coletta specializes in the psychotherapy treatment ("talk therapy") of adults, children, and adolescents.

 Dr. Coletta is also a 

Credentialed Health 

Service Psychologist 

with the National Register of Health Service Psychologists.

Areas of Specialization

Areas of Specialization:

  • Depression 
  • Anxiety and Worry
  • Coping and Adjusting due to Life Stressors
  • Substance Abuse and Recovery
  • Grief and Loss
  • Traumatic Stress 
  • Stress Management
  • Telehealth/Virtual Visits


Dr. Coletta has extensive experience providing psychotherapy services with individuals and families who are at various stages of the substance abuse/dependence and codependence recovery process.

Additional Services:

Please visit the 

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Dr. Coletta's additional

psychotherapy treatment

areas. 

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Special Interest Areas:

 Dr. Coletta's research and clinical interests also focus on the human-animal bond, integrating therapy animals into the psychotherapeutic process, and studying how pets positively impact one's physical and mental health. Dr. Coletta's doctoral research culminated in a dissertation book entitled "Animal-Assisted Therapy: A Group Therapy Treatment Manual for Children Exposed to Trauma".   

Education:

Doctor of Psychology, Clinical Psychology

University of Hartford; West Hartford, Connecticut


Master of Arts, Clinical Practices

University of Hartford; West Hartford, Connecticut


Master of Arts, Psychology

California State University, Los Angeles; Los Angeles, California


Bachelor of Science, Psychology

University of Miami; Coral Gables, Florida

Experience:

Yale University    

New Haven, Connecticut


Yale University School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry.


Yale-New Haven Psychiatric Hospital. Adolescent Inpatient and Intensive Outpatient Services.


Yale-New Haven Psychiatric Hospital. Adult Ambulatory Services; Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Substance Use Disorders and Dual Diagnosis Intensive Outpatient Program.


Yale Long Term Care Clinic, Department of Psychology. Adult Outpatient Services.


Yale Anxiety and Mood Services, Department of Psychology. Adult Outpatient Services.

The Watershed Addiction Treatment Programs, Inc. 

Boynton Beach, Florida


Adult Inpatient Detox, Partial Hospital Program, Intensive Outpatient Programs.

University of Connecticut Health Center

West Hartford, Connecticut; Farmington, Connecticut

 

Center for the Treatment of Childhood Traumatic Stress, Department of Psychiatry. Child and Adolescent Outpatient Services.


John Dempsey Hospital, Department of Psychiatry. Adult Inpatient Services.

Connecticut Children's Medical Center School

Wethersfield, Connecticut


Child and Adolescent Therapeutic School Services.

New York University

New York, New York

 

NYU School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, Child Study Center.

San Fernando Valley Community Mental Health Center

Van Nuys, California

 

Erik and Joan Erikson Center for Adolescent Advancement. Adolescent Residential Treatment Programs. 

Los Angeles Unified School District

Los Angeles, California

University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center

Miami, Florida

 

Mailman Center for Child Development. 

Publications & Presentations:

DiCello, D., & Coletta, C. N. (2015). "Contra genio:" The experience of the Italian American female psychologist. Voices in Italian Americana, 25th Anniversary Edition, 26(1), 116-142.


DiCello, D. & Coletta, C. N. (2010). "Contra genio:" The experience of the Italian American female psychologist. Voices in Italian Americana, 20(2), 12-41.


DiCello, D., Rajan, M., Coletta, C. N., Gersony, L. (November 2008). No easy task: Becoming a skilled, culturally competent and ethical clinical supervisor. Symposium presenter at the Connecticut Psychological Association Annual Convention, Hartford, Connecticut.


Coletta, C. N., Nicoll, K., & DiCello, D. H. (2008). Measuring the impact of an animal-assisted group therapy treatment model for at-risk youth. Poster session presented at the American Psychological Association Annual Convention, Boston, Massachusetts.


DiCello, D., & Coletta, C. N. (2007). "Contra genio:" The experience of the Italian-American female psychologist. Symposium presenter at the American Psychological Association Annual Convention, San Francisco, California.

Phone: 561-279-5599

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