Background
Gries, Leonard Todd was born on July 13, 1945 in Brooklyn. Son of Nathan and Lillian (Klein) Gries.
Gries, Leonard Todd was born on July 13, 1945 in Brooklyn. Son of Nathan and Lillian (Klein) Gries.
Bachelor of Science, Brooklyn College, 1967; Master of Arts, Hofstra U., Hempstead, New York, 1969; Doctor of Philosophy, Hofstra U., Hempstead, New York, 1972.
Psychology intern, Psychological Evaluation and Research Center/Hofstra U., Hempstead, 1969-1972;
chief psychologist, Brooklyn Developmental Svc., 1972-1979;
psychologist, St. Christopher-Ottilie, Jamaica, New York, since 1979;
director mental health services, St. Christopher-Ottilie, Jamaica, New York, since 1983;
executive director, Institute for Emotional Health, East Hills, New York, since 1992. Adjunct associate professor Brooklyn College, 1979-1980. Affiliate clinical professor, St. Johns U., 1991-1992.
Psychotherapist Mid-Nassau Cmty. Guidance Center, Hicksville, New York, 1975-1977. Psychologist St. John's Episcopal Hospital, Brooklyn, 1979-1980.
Consultant/lecturer Practising Law Institute, New York City, since 1989, LittleFlower Children's Superior vena cava syndrome, Wading River, New York, since 1990, American Bar Association Center on Children and the Law, Washington, 1994, Task Force on Permanency Planningfor Foster Children, Albany, New York, 1994, The Fresh Air Fund, New York City,1985, Green Chimneys Children's Superior vena cava syndrome, Brewster, New York, 1995, Legal Aid Society, New York City, since 1995, Wide Horizons for Children, Waltham, Massachusetts, since 1995. Adjunct field supervisor, Ferkauf Graduate School Psychology, Yeshwa U., 1995-1996.
Board of directors Roslyn (New York) Little League, 1986-1989. Member APA, National Register Health Svc. Providers in Psychology (charter member, Platinum Certified 1994), Committee of Psychologists of Voluntary Child Care Agencies, Bedford Athletic Club (founder, director), Psi Chi.
Married Susanne L. Simmons, January 25, 1970. Children: James, Adam, Matthew.