About Us

  If you or a loved one is suffering from mood problems, anxiety, attention problems, or behavioral difficulties there is a solution.  We provide non-medication alternatives to treat all mental disorders.  When medication is warranted we have a wide referral source and pride ourselves in communicating with your medical doctors.   Anxiety and depression affect most people at one time or another.  Cognitive behavior therapy, (CBT) is a proven treatment of anxiety and depression.   It is considered a short-term treatment and offers relief of symptoms and long lasting results.  We specialize in CBT, but also offer a wide variety of treatment modalities.  Cognitive behavioral treatments have been shown to be as effective in treating anxiety and depression as medication treatment.  

Psychological testing 
   Intelligence testing 
   Educational testing 
   Personality testing 
   Forensic evaluations 
   Speech and language assessment 
   ADHD evaluations
   Autism Spectrum Disorder evaluation

Remediation for learning disabilities
Educational advocacy
Cognitive-behavioral therapy
Marital and family therapy
Parent-training 

Teacher consultations
Interpersonal and psychodynamic approaches
Consultation with psychiatrists

Here at Babylon Psychological,  we strive to provide comprehensive and individualized evaluation and treatment to best suit each patient's needs.  We can accommodate couples, families, children, adolescents and adults.  We address all issues including substance use and eating disorders.  Our staff is highly trained and has a wide range of techniques to best help you.  You are considered an important part of any treatment plan and will help to guide and participate in all interventions.   

Eric L. Clauss, Ph.D.

• Dr. Eric L. Clauss is a graduate of Hofstra Univerity's Doctoral Program in Clinical and School Psychology, Dr. Clauss has held positions including Clinical Program Director of the ADHD Center at Mount Sinai Hospital and Assistant Professor of Mount Sinai Medical Center.  Dr. Clauss' resume also includes being an adjunct professor at New York University, Dowling College, and Pace University's graduate school programs in special education, social work, and psychology.  Additionally, Dr. Clauss served as supervisor of Psychological Services at Just Kids Preschool.  Dr. Clauss was the Behavior Specialist for Sachem Central School District from 2003 to 2013 and elementary school psychologist from 2013 to 2014.  Since 2014, Dr. Clauss has worked as school psychologist at Schreiber High School in Port Washington School District from 2005 to 2015.  Since 2005, Dr. Clauss has been devoted to his private practice as Clinical Director of Babylon Psychological Services, P.C.

• Dr. Clauss specializes in treating adults with depression and anxiety problems using cognitive-behavior therapy.  He also is an expert in behavior modification of children with attention-deficit disorder and behavioral problems, as well as in evaluation of children with learning difficulties.  Co-founder of Babylon Psychological Services, Dr. Clauss is dedicated to providing excellence in care and treatment of all clients receiving services through the agency.   

• Affiliations:  American Psychological Association, Suffolk County Psychological Association      

James J. Zaino, Ph.D.

• Dr. James J. Zaino is a graduate of Hofstra University's Doctoral Program in Clinical and School Psychology.  He is a New York State licensed psychologist and New York State certified school psychologist.  Dr. Zaino is the co-founder and Executive Director of Babylon Psychological Services, P.C.  He has worked with children and families for over 20 years, and has extensive knowledge and experience in educational law and parent's rights.  Dr. Zaino, is an expert in cognitive-behavioral therapy and specializes in the evaluation and treatment of adolescents and adults with mood and anxiety problems.     

• Affiliations:  Member of the National Association of School Psychologists, Association for the Advancement of Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, Suffolk County Psychological Association 

Justine Koo, Psy.D.

• Dr. Justine Koo is a graduate of St. John's University Doctoral Program in School Psychology. She is a New York State Licensed Psychologist and New York State Certified School Psychologist. Dr. Koo specializes in the treatment of individuals across the lifespan using cognitive behavior therapy and behavioral modification techniques, as well as in the assessment of children, adolescents and adults presenting with concerns which may include learning, attention, social-emotional functioning, and autism spectrum disorder.

• Affiliations: American Psychological Association, American Society for Reproductive Medicine