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Dr. John Krachenfels

Meet Dr. John Krachenfels

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

John Krachenfels is a licensed clinician with over 3 decades of clinical experience. His training includes a Master’s degree in Social Work from Stony Brook University with a specialization in substance abuse treatment and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies at Adelphi University. He also has a Master’s Degree in Theology from the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception in Huntington, New York. Dr. Krachenfels is a credentialed alcohol and substance abuse counselor in the state of New York.

Dr. Krachenfels completed a doctoral internship at the James J. Peters Veteran’s Medical Center in the Bronx where he gained experience working with veterans suffering from PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Substance Abuse, and Spinal Cord Injuries. He has worked as a clinician for the Department of Defense at the West Point Military Academy and at Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn, New York.

Dr. Krachenfels has been an adjunct professor of psychology at Adelphi University, The College of New Rochelle, and Mercy College teaching courses in Group Dynamics, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Substance Abuse Treatment, and Ethics. He has supervised interns at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Westchester County where also helped develop a specialized substance abuse treatment program for older adults.

Dr. Krachenfels’ training and education have helped him develop an integrative style of therapy utilizing Psychodynamic techniques, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Coping Skills Training. Dr. Krachenfels draws on compassion, thoughtfulness, creativity and humor to create a safe place for clients to explore, grow, and heal.

Professional Memberships

• American Psychological Association (APA)
• The National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

Licenses

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker, State of New York (#043858)
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker, State of Connecticut (#13451)

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