Important News and Updates

NYMHCA Long Island Chapter

Meeting Minutes

LMHC Continuing Education Requirements:

-As of January 1, 2017 every licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in New York is required to complete the required number of Continuing Education Units.  Practitioners in the LMHC field will be required to complete 36 CEU's per 3 year license renewal period.

-This first period will be prorated if your renewal is due up before January 1st, 2020

-Feel free to check out the website included for more information: http://www.nymhca.org/CEU-Requirements.html and the list of CEU providers approved by NYS: http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/mhp/mhcceproviderlisting.htm

-A full list of approved providers will be posted soon


New Presentation Format

Following a lull in presenters, the LINYMHCA meetings have adopted a new format for presenters.  Bob Ranieri is willing to work with any would-be presenters to put together an interview style presentation to ease the stress of presenting.  If there is a topic that you would like to share information about but are unsure about presenting for an hour, please reach out to Bob with your thoughts.  He is willing to help organize material and present it in a more simple, question and answer format for new presenters.
Please let me know your thoughts (ranierir95@aol.com) so we can be ready for our quarterly meeting in March.
Thank you,

Bob Ranieri, Speaker Bureau Chairperson


Employment/Internships

Members who are aware of any potential employment opportunities, please email in order to keep all members up to date and aware.

Tara: taranunnarimhc@gmail.com

​​​​​​​​Upcoming Trainings and CEU Opportunities:



NYMHCA Metro Online Trainings

Introduction to Emotional Freedom Technique

Tom Porpiglia, LMHC

NYMHCA Metro

Sunday, September 13th, 2020

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Online Training


-This introductory presentation will introduce you to the concepts of Emotional Freedom Techniques, research data, case histories, various mental health applications and a demonstration or two

-Currently approved for 1 CEU

-Fees between $0 - $20

-For Registration Information, click the following link: Information & Registration


Maintaining Wholeness in the Face of Challenge- the Role of Resiliency

Christopher L Smith, LCAC, LMHC, LMFT

NYMHCA Metro

Sunday, October 11th, 2020

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Online Training


-The presentation will explore what resiliency is (and is not) alongside the types of challenges that people face. Research based protective factors, covering a range of aspects including spirituality, will be explored. The presentation will conclude with the examination of some examples of how this can be fostered in advance as well as how these aspects can be used with clients (and clinicians) to enhance resiliency

-Currently approved for 1.5 CEU

-Fees between $0 - $30

-For Registration Information, click the following link: Information & Registration




Clinical Meditation and Imagery Certificate Training
Huntington Meditation and Imagery Center
September 12, 2020
October 10, 2020
November 14, 2020
December 5, 2020
February 6, 2021

This 3 day certificate training will allow you to learn and practice the skills of meditation, imagery and energy practices in a warm professional atmosphere with a small group of fellow students.  The goal is for you to find the best practices that bring internal relaxation, a calm and focused mind, increased connection with meaning and purpose, access to inner wisdom, and an empowered sense of self-care in meeting the challenges of life.

Tuition Fee: $1,795
Early Bird Tuition (By July 1st): $1,650

For full information, please utilize the following link: Clinical Meditation and Imagery Certificate Training