Leadership Profile: Carmaletta Zandi
Dr.Z, Director of Education and Professional Development
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 offers a warm, compassionate space where individuals feel seen, heard, and supported. Her work is grounded in a patient-centered, strengths-based approach, helping clients reconnect with their inner resilience and move toward meaningful, lasting well-being. Dr. Zandi partners with children, adults, and older adults to navigate life’s challenges with care and curiosity. She specializes in ADHD evaluation and support across the lifespan, blending neuroscience with practical, personalized strategies to improve focus, emotional regulation, and daily functioning—while honoring each client’s unique strengths. With a deep commitment to anxiety and depression care, Dr. Zandi provides gentle, evidence-based guidance to help clients better understand their emotions, reduce overwhelm, and build confidence and balance. Her approach is collaborative and empowering, focusing not just on symptom relief, but on helping individuals feel more grounded, capable, and connected in their lives. She is especially passionate about supporting life transitions and the unique needs of specific communities. Through her Gold Years Wellness work, she helps older adults maintain cognitive vitality, emotional well-being, and a sense of purpose. Her Educators Resilience Therapy offers a restorative space for teachers and school staff to process stress, strengthen coping skills, and sustain their passion. She also provides First Responder Support, offering a steady, understanding presence for those navigating high-pressure roles, trauma exposure, and burnout. Across all areas of her practice, Dr. Zandi prioritizes creating a safe, nonjudgmental, and nurturing environment where clients can explore their experiences at their own pace. She believes healing happens through connection, trust, and honoring each person’s story. Whether you are seeking clarity, coping tools, or deeper personal growth, Dr. Zandi works alongside you to help you build on your strengths, restore balance, and move toward a more fulfilling life.
Certifications/Licenses
- License: LCSW (149.030892) State of Illinois IL Expires: 2028-11-30
- Associate Clinician: LCSW-A (125746) Office of the Professions NY Expires: 2027-10-31
- License: LCSW (16886) State of Connecticut CT Expires: 2027-06-30
- License: LCSW (6801121914) Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs MI Expires: 2029-03-19
- License: LICSW (LICSW1143776) The Commonwealth of Massachusetts MA Expires: 2028-06-04
- Associate Clinician: LCSWA (P022609) State of North Carolina NC Expires: 2027-07-21
- Associate Clinician: LCSWA (44SL07400200) New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs NJ Expires soon: 2026-08-31
- License: LCSW (904020271) State of Virginia VA Expires: 2027-06-30
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
