About

I am a dedicated and culturally competent qualified Black American health professional, possessing extensive clinical experience in assessment, diagnoses and treatment of addictions and mental health as a mental health counselor and clinical social worker combined with clinical supervisory experience, possessing exceptional interpersonal communication skills. Skilled in: Aggression Replacement Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Organization Diversity Training.
I am originally from Cleveland, Ohio. I attended Cleveland State University where I received a Master’s degree in Community Agency Counseling and a Master of Social Work degree. I am currently licensed by the State of New York as a Clinical Social Worker with Psychotherapy Privileges.
I have been perfecting my clinical skills for more than 30 years. I believe that I have become a better therapist and person because of my clients that I have been honored to work with. I enjoy providing individual psychotherapy, couples work, addiction treatment (Medication Assisted Treatment), treating individuals with posttraumatic stress disorder, mood disorders, grief and loss, shame and guilt, forensic therapy for sex offenders, and sexual abuse survivors.

Basic Data

Entity Type: Individual; Not Sole Proprietor

Organization Name: Sheehan Memorial Hospital

Gender

Male

Client Focus

  • Preteens/Tweens (11 To 13)
  • Adolescents/Teenagers (14 To 19)

Therapy Specialties

  • Addiction
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar
  • Career Counseling
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ Issues
  • Life Coaching
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sleep Or Insomnia
  • Stress
  • Trauma And PTSD

Modality

  • Couples

Years in Practice

34 years

Languages

  • English

Faith

  • Christian

Healthcare Provider Taxonomy

  • Code: 101YA0400X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Counselor
  • Specialization: Addiction

Credentials

  • Master of Education (M.Ed.)
  • Master of Social Work (MSW)
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Psychotherapy (LCSW-R)

Licenses

Name License Number State
LCSW 080400-1 Verify NY
LMSW 22301 Verify NY

Practice Locations

425 Michigan Ave

Buffalo, NY 14203-2209

Phone Number: (716) 848-2250

Fax Number: (716) 848-2249

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