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Frank J. Matone is a licensed psychotherapist and former professor of Sociology with an extensive background in individual and group treatment. Dr. Matone received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck/Hackensack, New Jersey campus. He holds a Masters in Social Work from New York University as well as Doctor of Human Sexuality and a Ph.D. in Clinical Sexology from The Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality in San Francisco, California. Dr. Matone was a staff clinician Barnert Community Health Center in the Juvenile Sexual Behavior Program. He was soon promoted to Director, at which time he restructured and reorganized the program to better meet the needs of the community. Dr. Matone was awarded a grant by the Juvenile Justice Commission of New Jersey to provide the much needed services of the innovative program, which he developed, in a new and more expansive environment at a convenient downtown Paterson location. Along with Dr. Christine Hyde, with whom he worked closely to provide services to the youth of Passaic County through the Passaic County Family Court, the program thrived in the new downtown offices. While continuing to remain active in his provision of assessment and treatment at the newly refurbished office suite, Dr. Matone attended the Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality where he received both a Doctorate in Human Sexuality and a Doctor of Philosophy in Cliinical Sexology. Dr. Matone eventually decided not to renew his contract with the county and moved his practice to Fort Lee in Bergen County, New Jersey. Here he began collaboration with Dr. Hyde, whose practice is located in nearby Morris County, in order to expand treatment opportunities to a wider and more diverse population. Dr. Matone's specialties include sexual dysfunction, impulsive and compulsive sexual behaviors, as well as problematic use of pornographic materials. He continues to provide treatment for specific sexual offense behaviors and is also certified in the psychotherapeutic treatment for sexual trauma and incest survivors. Dr. Matone employs a direct, insightful approach with utmost concern and compassion.

I started my career as a psychiatrist 25 years ago. Upon immigration to the US, I studied among influential psychiatrists and therapists in New York and Boston. I worked in inpatient and outpatient settings, supervised medical students, and conducted psychiatric research. There are thousands of things that can go wrong with a parent and their child. Modern neuroscience is in the process of identifying and resolving these issues. I feel privileged to be in the center of that movement and share my knowledge with my colleagues and patients. I am passionate about helping people that need it the most. I have been a doctor in the medical field for over 25 years and have worked at institutions such as Beth Israel hospital New York, Tufts Medical Center Boston, and Yale Medical school Connecticut. I am also currently an assistant professor at Rutgers and Yale medical schools. These experiences enhance my ability to provide top quality care for my patients as I am up to date in many cutting edge areas of research. I look forward to helping you or your loved ones.