About

Chrissy (she/her) is a warm, enthusiastic clinician who supports people in exploring their potential with curiosity, empathy, and acceptance. She believes we, as humans, require less fixing and less criticism; we are already the experts of our own lives and often can benefit from a little more self-compassion. Chrissy uses a strengths-based, relational approach to empower people to engage in their own growth, deepen their understanding of who they are, and explore who they want to be. Chrissy has worked with individuals around struggles with anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, life stage changes, relationships, and trauma. She has also worked with couples in couples therapy, supporting them in decreasing conflict and improving their communication and intimacy. Additionally, Chrissy has worked with people during the family building years and supporting them with perinatal mental health. Through her post-graduate training at The Ackerman Institute for the Family, she has gained an extensive understanding of postmodern family systems theories and a collaborative, relational approach to therapy. Additionally, she is training in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders and in Perinatal Grief and Loss with the Seleni Institute to better support families during the family building years. Chrissy received her Masters in Social Work from The Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College and her bachelors of science from Ohio State University.

Basic Data

Entity Type: Individual; Sole Proprietor

Organization Name: Optimum Behavioral Services LLC

Gender

Female

Client Focus

  • Adults
  • Elders (65+)

Therapy Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Postpartum
  • Pregnancy/Childbirth

Treatment Orientation

  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
  • Emotion Focused Therapy
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems

Modality

  • Couples Therapy
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Individuals

Education

  • City University of New York, Hunter College, Master's in Social Work
  • Ackerman Institute for the Family, Post-Graduate Certificate in Family and Couples therapy

Languages

  • English

Healthcare Provider Taxonomy

  • Code: 104100000X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Social Worker
  • Code: 1041C0700X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Social Worker
  • Specialization: Clinical

Credentials

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Practice Locations

5020 Route 9W Ste 103

Newburgh, NY 12550-7901

Phone Number: (845) 204-8843

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