Our Team
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Clinical Director, Licensed Psychologist
Laura Morizio Polley, PhD, is a licensed psychologist in New York specializing in the assessment of children, adolescents, and young adults. She also holds her school psychologist credential.
Dr. Morizio Polley has extensive experience working with school-age children, adolescents, and adults. She has expertise in diagnostic assessment, special education systems in schools, social-emotional curriculum development, research, and developmental approaches that honor the whole child. She has over a decade of experience in assessment with Northwell Health and throughout her training and work as a school psychologist across three different states in both public and independent school settings. She is an adjunct professor for graduate students and a seasoned speaker, having presented the implications of her research work at numerous national professional conventions. She has particular expertise in ADHD, learning disabilities, and anxiety disorders.
Dr. Morizio Polley received her MEd and PhD from the University of Massachusetts Boston and completed her predoctoral internship at the Santa Barbara County SELPA through UC Santa Barbara’s SB-PIC program. She finds immense joy in discovering the strengths of each individual she works with to help them feel seen, valued, and capable enough to chase their dreams.
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Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Christina Hatsis is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) who believes that each and every one of her clients deserves a life filled with clarity, happiness, and understanding. She enjoys helping people navigate the hard parts of life so they can move towards exploring what brings them joy.
Christina completed her MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at LIU Post and has carved out clinical niches helping her clients address anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and related challenges. In partnering with her clients, she works to understand one’s strengths alongside what's standing in their way as they develop skills to grow. She uses a blended Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and psychodynamic approach to help her clients move towards discovery and self-compassion so that they can step into a more satisfying life. She is also trained in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), a first-line treatment for OCD.
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Licensed Psychologist
Alexa Prodromakis, PsyD, is a licensed psychologist in New York who provides diagnostic assessment, psychotherapy, and social skills group services at Coast Psychology. Dr. Prodromakis is trained as a cognitive behavioral therapist, and works with an evidence-based, accepting, and collaborative approach. She has expertise in supporting neurodivergent children, adolescents, and emerging adults, as well as individuals who have experienced trauma.
Dr. Prodromakis received her Psy.D. in School-Community Psychology from Hofstra University. She has worked in a variety of settings, including public schools, Hofstra University’s Diagnostic and Research Institute for Autism Spectrum Disorders, and college counseling centers. She enjoys supporting individuals with neurodevelopmental differences find meaning in their diagnoses, strengthen their interpersonal relationships and support systems, and navigate times of transition.
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Administrative Assistant
Onyinyechi is a highly organized and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant who plays an essential role in supporting smooth day-to-day operations while creating a welcoming, seamless experience for clients. She values accuracy, timeliness, and clear, compassionate communication, and skillfully manages billing processes, including providing regular superbills to help clients access and receive their out-of-network benefits. She is committed to maintaining a warm, professional environment where clients feel cared for and team members feel consistently supported.
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Morizio, L. J. (2024). Chapter 4: Engaging in YPAR with Early Elementary School Students. In A. L. Cook & I. Levy’s Activating Youth as Change Agents: Integrating YPAR in School Counseling. Oxford University Press.
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Morizio, L. J., Cook. A. L., Collier-Meek, M. A., Famolare, G. M., Fallon, L. M., & Bender, S. L. (2022). Creating Compassion: Creatively-focused explicit behavioral instruction for empathy development. School Psychology Review. Link
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Morizio, L. J., Cook, A. L., Troeger, R., & Whitehouse, A. (2021). Creating Compassion: Using Art for Empathy Learning with Urban Youth. Contemporary School Psychology. Link
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Cook, A. L., Brodsky, L. M., Morizio, L. J., & Walker, W. (2018). Storybooks and Social Hooks: Building Social-Emotional, Academic, and Literacy Learning through Shared Reading. Alexandria, V.A.: American School Counselor Association.
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Morizio, L. J. (2021, January). Creating Compassion: Harnessing Creativity for Empathy Development (Order No. 27997397). Available from ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global. (2479483643).
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Morizio, L. J., Contributor. “Episode 8: Art, Authenticity, and Changing Minds.” State of the Arts Arizona, National Public Radio (NPR). 2021 Jul 9. Link
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Poynton, T., DeFouw, E., & Morizio, L. J. (2019). A Systematic Review of Online Response Rates in Four Counseling Journals. Journal of Counseling & Development, 97(1), 33-42. Link
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Cook, A. L., Brodsky, L.M., Morizio, L. J., & Gracia, R. (2018). Exploring Multicultural and Social Justice Counseling Training Outcomes on School Counselor and Youth Development. Counseling Outcome Research and Evaluation, 10(2), 78-93. Link
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Cook, A. L., Shah, A., Brodsky, L. M., & Morizio, L. J. (2017). Strengthening school-family community engagement through community dialogues. Journal for Social Action in Counseling & Psychology, 9(1), 9-37.
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Grounded in principles of Balance, Equity, and Abundance, Coast Psychology seeks to empower children and their families with individualized clinical insights so they may navigate the world around them with a sense of confidence and optimism.
“Getting the right help from the right person has the power to reshape our perspective and catapult children into a lifetime of success.”
— Dr. Morizio Polley, Owner, Coast Psychology
