Directors

Steven H. Padnick, Ph.D.

Director & Founder of CCC

Steven H. Padnick,  Ph.D., entered the field of psychotherapy initially as a school psychologist and child/family therapist.  He then spent several years as a research psychologist studying the physical effects of stress on health and wellness. Dr. Padnick served as a psychological consultant to various Employee Assistance Programs (EAP’s), government agencies, and nonprofit organizations where he developed and implemented pro-health programs. This formed the basis of Dr. Padnick’s on-going interest and commitment to treating patients suffering from the ill effects of stress, psychophysiological, and pervasive personality disorders.

Dr. Padnick received intensive post-doctoral training at the Humanistic Psychology Center, the Center for Modern Psychoanalytic Studies, and the Center for the Advancement of Group Studies. He specializes in the modern psychoanalytic treatment of individuals, couples, and groups; supervises and trains practicing therapists; serves on the Board of Directors and teaching faculty of the Long Island Center for Modern Psychoanalytic Studies.

Christine Machlica, LCSW-R, earned her Master’s in Social Work from Adelphi University and is a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers. Her overall approach is eclectic, with a focus on modern analytic techniques. She has extensive training in family therapy, modern psychoanalysis, and depression. Ms. Machlica values the importance of including family members, specifically in child treatment. She has advanced credentials as a certified ADHD professional and is cognizant of how this disorder presents differently in males and females.

She is skilled at treating patients with various anxiety disorders, depression, and mood disorders, and has specific training in the areas of incest and sexual assault, PTSD, and complex trauma. She is experienced in group treatment and currently runs a long-term therapy group. Ms. Machlica accepts Medicare, is a member of the Northwell Health Premium Network, and will work with out-of-network benefit plans.