Leadership Profile: Carmaletta Zandi

Dr.Z, Director of Education and Professional Development

Bio Licenses Specialties Education Services Languages

Personal Information

Gender: Female

Ethnicity: Caucasian

Language(s)

ENGLISH

Education

JCC - Computer Science (1987)
MCC - Computer Science (1989)
Ashworth College - Associate of Applied Science in Business Management (2015)
SUNY Empire State College - Bachelor of Science - Focus on Community Health (2016)
Master of Social Work - Daemen College (2019)
SUNY Empire State College - Advanced Certificate in Non-Profit Management (2020)
Carolina University - Doctorate in Philosophy - Leadership (2024)
Purdue University & Uniformed Services Universtiy - SBHP- Tier 1 & 2 - Working with Military (2024)
The Academy of Modern Applied Psychology - CBT Practitioner Certificate (2020)
Transformation Academy - Grief Coach Certificate (2024)
The Academy of Modern Applied Psychology - Life Coaching Certifcate (2023)
Transformation Academy - Art Therapy Life Coach Certificate (2025)
PESI - ADHD-CCSP (2025)
Evergreen - Certified Shame-Informed Treatment Specialist (CSTS) (2025)

Bio

Dr. Carmaletta Zandi provides compassionate, comprehensive care for people of all ages, drawing on her expertise to support a wide variety of needs. Her top practice areas include ADHD Evaluation and Therapeutic Care, Depression and Anxiety Management, Gold Years Wellness, Educators Resilience Therapy, and First Responder Support. Dr. Zandi specializes in thorough assessment and personalized treatment for Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) across the lifespan, integrating neuroscience with practical strategies to help clients enhance focus, manage impulsivity, and thrive.

With a strong commitment to Depression and Anxiety Management, Dr. Zandi offers evidence-based therapies to help clients navigate challenging emotions, reduce symptoms, and build resilience. Her approach is empathetic and collaborative, empowering individuals to achieve greater emotional well-being and stability.Through her Gold Years Wellness program, Dr. Zandi supports older adults with a focus on cognitive health, emotional balance, and smooth life transitions, enabling seniors to enjoy vitality and fulfillment in their golden years. She also provides Educators Resilience Therapy, tailored to help teachers and school staff strengthen their mental health, manage stress, and boost emotional regulation—so they can sustain their passion for education.Recognizing the unique pressures faced by those in emergency services, Dr. Zandi delivers First Responder Support for law enforcement, firefighters, paramedics, and other front-line personnel. She offers practical tools and therapeutic strategies to address occupational stress, trauma, and burnout, fostering resilience and overall well-being.Dr. Zandi is dedicated to working collaboratively with clients—whether children, adults, or seniors—addressing ADHD, depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, emotional regulation, and the mental health needs of caregivers, educators, and first responders. Her client-centered, evidence-based approach ensures each individual is supported, heard, and empowered to achieve lasting well-being and personal growth.

Certifications/Licenses

Associate Clinician: LCSW-A (150.110852) State of Illinois IL Expires: 2025-11-30
Associate Clinician: LCSW-A (125746) Office of the Professions NY Expires: 2027-10-31
Associate Clinician: LCSW-A (10610) State of Connecticut CT Expires: 2026-06-30
Associate Clinician: LCSW-A (6851119227) Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs MI Expires: 2025-11-14
License: LCSW (2121407) The Commonwealth of Massachusetts MA Expires: 2027-06-04
Associate Clinician: LCSWA (P022609) State of North Carolina NC Expires: 2027-07-21

Specialties

ADHD
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Depression
Divorce
Chronic Health Issues
End-of-Life Concerns
Life Transitions
Caregiver Support
Parenting a sick child
Adoptive Parent Support
Pre-Bariatric Surgery & Post-Bariatric Surgery
Loss of a Child
Pet Grief and Loss
Behavior Management
Teen Pregnancy
Grief Counseling
Family Therapy
Couples Counseling
Military Trauma
ADHD Evaluations
Shame-Informed Treatment

Services

Individual Psychotherapy
Telehealth