About

Hello!

I hope that I am able to help you in your therapeutic choice. I am a strong believer in therapy providing support and connection, as well as a way to learn healthy skills to help with manage daily stressors.

I received my Associate’s degree in Early Child Development, my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health. I am currently working on my doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology. I am licensed through New York State, which means meeting the educational expectations of the field, as well as continuing my education to maintain my licensing. I have experience working with clients from age 12 and above. I have experience working with those that struggle from addiction and eating disorders, as well as other mental health diagnoses. I am trained to work with those struggling with different traumas, where I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), as well as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

I take a Person-Centered approach to my work. The clients that I work with are seen as individuals and their treatment is individualized to them based on culture, beliefs, and needs.

I look forward to getting to know you, and helping you through any struggles or difficulties you may be experiencing. I understand that it can be difficult to speak with someone that is a stranger. We will take the time to get to know one another, to build a healthy therapeutic relationship that will allow space for you to be comfortable, feel supported and heard.

Thank you,

-April-

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Basic Data

Entity Type: Individual; Not Sole Proprietor

Gender

Female

Client Focus

  • Children (6 To 10)
  • Adolescents/Teenagers (14 To 19)

Therapy Specialties

  • ADHD
  • Addiction
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anxiety
  • Binge Eating
  • Bipolar
  • Bulimia
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Eating Disorders
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ Issues
  • Obsessive Compulsive
  • Parenting
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sports Performance
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma And PTSD

Treatment Orientation

  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
  • Eye Movement Desensitization And Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Play Therapy
  • Psychodynamic

Modality

  • Individuals

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross BlueShield
  • Cigna
  • UnitedHealthcare

Education

  • Medaille University, Master's in Counseling

Years in Practice

3 years

Languages

  • English

Healthcare Provider Taxonomy

  • Code: 101YM0800X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Counselor
  • Specialization: Mental Health

Credentials

  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
  • Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)

Licenses

Name License Number State
LMHC 010988 Verify NY

Practice Locations

1320 University Ave

Rochester, NY 14607-1622

Phone Number: (585) 641-0282

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