About Dr. Cilona

Dr. Cilona is a licensed clinical psychologist, executive/personal coach, and psychology expert for media and television. Dr. Cilona’s expert advice and commentary on psychology, pop culture, current events, and the latest research appears regularly in over 200 national and international print and online publications, and television networks.

Dr. Cilona also served as the expert psychologist on the Lifetime Network series Married At First Sight  (Seasons 1-3). This docu-reality series is based on the Rose d'Or nominated Danish series, which features a social experiment exploring a modern twist on arranged marriage.

Dr. Cilona developed inventive psychotherapeutic techniques by integrating the messages of Kahlil Gibran’s 1923 classic book The Prophet into therapy. He also continues to devote significant professional time to working in the public health system, as he has throughout his career. In that arena, his work directly serves underprivileged youth, individuals and families, as well as the chronically mentally ill. He was active for six years with the Chicago Department of Public Health, and most recently, worked with the NYC Administration for Children’s Services and the New York City Mission Society to develop and implement a pilot program for high-risk inner-city teens and their families in Harlem.

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Credentials

  • New York State Licensed Clinical Psychologist
  • Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (1998)
  • Masters in Medical Science (1992)
  • American Psychological Association
  • New York State Psychological Association
  • Diplomat of the American Psychotherapy Association
  • Board Certified Professional Counselor
  • American Holistic Health Association
  • International Positive Psychology Association
  • Hoffman Process Graduate
  • Organized Wisdom-Expert Curator
  • American Association for Online Psychotherapists
  • International Society for Mental Health Online

Expertise

Client Specialties:

  • Success-minded urban professionals.
  • Creative artists, entertainers, creative professionals, and creatively-oriented individuals.
  • Law professionals.
  • LGBTQ

Issue Specialties:

  • Getting and staying ahead professionally.
  • Breaking long-held relationship patterns and negative habits.
  • Finding and keeping a love relationship.
  • Achieving more balance between professional and personal life.
  • Technology and relationships (Texting, Email, Facebook, etc.).

I see Dr. Cilona on an ongoing basis and he has worked with me through personal crisis and I highly recommend him to anyone who is reading this and looking for an excetional therapist. I couldn't imagine myself working in this capacity with anyone else.

He is very clear and conise with his direction and in the most trying of times, has gone above and beyond the call of duty on my behalf. He is a very nice person and is easy to talk to. He makes you feel welcome and comfortable and reamins engaged throughout the session.

Dr. Joseph Cilona is a very caring, compassionate and understanding psychologist. He has great insight into the human condition and is able to provide excellence in support and expertise.

He's incredibly smart and practical when it comes to giving advice and direction. I would (and do) recommend him to anyone looking for an intelligent, trustworthy and experienced psychologist.

Dr. Cilona is an excellent, and unusual, hybrid of a doctor that employs positive psychology and life/career coaching. I love his upbeat style and way he makes me realize that many of my "problems" are easily surmountable

I enjoy speaking to Dr. Cilona. I feel great every time I leave his office, and I truly believe his service, knowledge and compassion are priceless. He is a great listener, and extremely supportive.

Dr. Cilona is absolutely incredible. He will make you the best possible version of yourself by making you aware of your own actions, discover patterns, and put you on the right path. I have no doubt that he can help anyone reach their goals.

I worked with Dr. Cilona for over a year and from the first meeting I felt comfortable. Over the year, we were able to tackle many of the items in my life causing problems and he helped find ways to better cope and still be true to myself.

You can trust him, he's direct and answers questions. He's a strong advocate of Positive Psychology, so, he's focused on your overall well-being, not just aiding your feeling less miserable. I recommend him highly.

He's the antithesis of the stereotype that stigmatizes therapy. He's excellent in how he manages your time and you get his undivided attention.

Dr. Cilona is a special doctor. Words can't explain how caring, helpful, and easy to talk to he is. He has helped me in so many ways, and I apply everything I have learned from him into my life each and every day.

He was always available, even in times of crisis. I cannot say enough about him. I highly recommend him.

Dr Cilona helped me through one of the toughest times in my life. He is kind, intelligent, supportive, reliable, punctual, and professional.

Dr. Cilona is the best doctor I have ever encountered. He has the most amazing energy and I always feel centered after speaking with him. He really is a very special doctor in every way.

I have seen so much positive change in my life with Dr.Cilona's guidance and cannot say enough about how much he has helped me change my life.