Psychology Practice – Catherine Pennello, Ph.D.
With two office locations in Suffolk County on Long Island, New York, Catherine Pennello, Ph.D. runs a private psychology practice serving individuals, couples, and children. The Saint James office is at 113 Hobson Avenue, Saint James, NY 11780, and the second location is at 1050 Hallock Avenue, Suite 4, Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776. Dr. Pennello holds over 25 years of clinical experience and carries certification as an Imago Relationship Therapist, a credential specific to couples and relationship work.
The practice offers individual therapy and couples therapy. Clinical specialties listed on the website include anxiety disorders, depression, relationship difficulties, and parenting concerns. A particular area of focus noted on the site involves working with individuals and couples navigating chronic medical conditions, specifically those in which one or both partners are managing a serious illness. This specialization in medically related relational and emotional challenges is described as an area of significant clinical experience.
Dr. Pennello describes her therapeutic approach as individualized to each client, with emphasis placed on the value of an authentic therapeutic relationship as the foundation for personal growth and change. The website does not enumerate specific modalities such as CBT, EMDR, or DBT, nor does it indicate whether telehealth or group therapy services are offered.
Sessions are conducted in-person at the two Long Island locations. Insurance participation and payment structure are not specified on the homepage; neither sliding-scale fees nor specific self-pay rates are listed. Prospective clients may contact the practice by phone at (631) 432-3015 or through the online contact form available on the website. No formal year of practice establishment is stated, though the site’s copyright reflects 2026. The dual-location setup in Saint James and Port Jefferson Station provides access for clients in a broad stretch of central and eastern Suffolk County, and the Imago Relationship Therapy certification reflects a structured, formally trained approach to the couples work offered at the practice.