Lydia Arlene Christian is a Licensed Master Social Worker who obtained her bachelor’s degree at John Jay College of Criminal Justice with concentration in Deviant Behavior and Social Control and her master’s degree at Fordham University in Social Work with a concentration in Children, Youth and Families. Lydia has a variety of work experience from working with developmentally challenged adults at YAI Institute to addiction counseling at ACI and psychiatric social work with at risk youth for VNSNY Mobile Crisis Unit. Currently Lydia works at Coney Island Hospital as a Palliative Social Worker who assist families with end of life decisions and planning for their loved ones. As a therapist Lydia brings a passion for children and youth who may struggle with a variety of issues ranging from but not limited to developmental delays, disabilities and/or emotional or mental issues. Lydia believes that just because a child has areas of deficit doesnt mean they should be treated any differently or not be offered the same things as a child who does not. Lydia believes that every child should live up to their fullest potential and exceed at their abilities.