About

I am a License Mental Health Counselor with over 3 years of experience , and also a Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASACII) with almost 10 years of experience. I have a Master in Science Education with a focus on agency counseling. I’ve had an opportunity to work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, OCD and addiction disorders to name a few.

Generally speaking, my theoretical approach will be Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Mindfulness Therapy. This doesn’t mean I don’t incorporate other therapeutic approaches. You’re an individual therefore I don’t attempt to force a particular therapy, I have always felt that every counseling session is not a "one size fits all" therapy.

I am an active listener who enjoys supporting clients with self-discovery and development of personal goals. It’s amazing how beneficial it can be to speak with someone unbiased, nonjudgmental and eager to be supportive. I've been told by my past clients that I am very easy to talk to and they know I genuinely care; which is because I do care. It’s amazing being a part of a process where people learn, grow and develop based on their standards and ideas of success. You know your life better than anyone else, a thought that makes counseling very rewarding. Sometimes as humans, we need assistance in realizing this. I look forward to being a part of that process if given the opportunity.

Take care and Good Mental Health

Basic Data

Entity Type: Individual; Not Sole Proprietor

Gender

Female

Client Focus

  • Adults

Therapy Specialties

  • Addiction
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Career Counseling
  • Chronic Impulsivity
  • Chronic Relapse
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Life Coaching
  • Parenting
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Substance Use

Treatment Orientation

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Mindfulness Based Approaches
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Modality

  • Individuals

Years in Practice

3 years

Languages

  • English

Faith

  • Christian

Healthcare Provider Taxonomy

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

Credentials

  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

Licenses

Name License Number State
LMHC 009499 Verify NY
Counselor P00490 Verify NY

Practice Locations

36 Thomas Indian School Drive

Irving, NY 14081

Phone Number: (716) 532-5583

Fax Number: (716) 532-8324

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