Darren R Petronella

MS (he, him)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today

1 Endorsed

Wantagh, NY 11793

My name is Darren Petronella and I am an award winning counselor specializing in career development, decision making, planning, and college, transfer, and educational success. I am a licensed school counselor, a psychology professor, and a consultant for various agencies, public libraries, non-profits and K-12 schools throughout Long Island, New York City and the surrounding metropolitan area. I have a Master's degree in Counseling and I work with clients in additional areas such as college and student success, time and self-management, study skills, goal setting, stress management, and communication skills for the past 20+ years.

My specialty areas include career assessment, career exploration, career development and management, resume and cover letter preparation, interviewing strategies, networking, workshop presentations, transition to college issues, student success strategies, college transfer, mentoring, and higher education.

For more information about me and my qualifications, please see my LinkedIn profile by clicking on "Website" on this page (below my photo) or at www.linkedin.com/in/darrenpetronella. I look forward to connecting with you to begin our work together. Take care.

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My Practice at a Glance

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Wantagh, NY 11793

(516) 531-2451

I specialize in Career Counseling, Student Success and College Planning

I see individuals, families and groups

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My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Wantagh, NY 11793

(516) 531-2451

I specialize in Career Counseling, Student Success and College Planning

I see individuals, families and groups

Finances

Fees

Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Pay by Cash, Venmo, Zelle

Session payments are remitted and processed prior to each session, using either Venmo or Zelle. Thank you for your understanding.

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Darren R Petronella

Session payments are remitted and processed prior to each session, using either Venmo or Zelle. Thank you for your understanding.

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Darren R Petronella

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Degree/Diploma from Master of Science in Education (specialization: Counseling) Darren R Petronella
In Practice for 26 Years
Certificate from Professional Association for Resume Writers and Career Coaches Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) / 2024
Certificate from NYS Department of Education Teacher ID: 1754654 / 2001
Attended Hofstra University, Master of Science, Education (Counseling)

As part of my undergraduate and graduate degrees, I completed over 800 hours of internships in counseling, career development & guidance.

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Darren R Petronella

As part of my undergraduate and graduate degrees, I completed over 800 hours of internships in counseling, career development & guidance.

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Darren R Petronella

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Career Counseling
Student Success
College Planning

Expertise

Life Coaching
Life Transitions
Peer Relationships
School Issues
Self Esteem
Stress

I begin with rapport building and an intake to assess the salient issues we will prioritize. Then, I engage my client in some informal and formal self-assessments, and connect them to the issues we are working on. Then I guide the client into an exploration and research phase to develop viable options to pursue. That will lead us into action steps that will help to solidify the client's choices.

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Darren R Petronella

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Endorsement

Lynn A Dakss

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Darren is an extremely caring and effective counselor. He is personable and works well with people who are uncertain about their career path. . He excels at helping clients in all aspects of career development. He has been invaluable to my clients.

Client Focus

Age

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Family ,

Group

Age

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Family ,

Group

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Coaching
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Eclectic
Humanistic
Interpersonal

I primarily use cognitive-behavioral techniques to engage and develop goals and action steps. We will look at why you pursued counseling and will use that motivation to move forward. We will explore how your thoughts and beliefs impact your feelings and subsequent actions. I incorporate creative challenging of your maladaptive thoughts toward changing your feelings. I will coach and cheer you on.

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Darren R Petronella

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Darren R Petronella

Location

Primary Location

Wantagh, NY 11793

(516) 531-2451

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Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Nassau

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Darren R Petronella

Last Modified: 12 Mar 2024