Our Team

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John H Wohlers Jr, Ph.D.

Dr. Wohlers received his PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Tennessee in August 1973. He was licensed in New York State in April, 1975. He worked for 7 years at the Hutchings Psychiatric Center as a program director and help set up the APA approved clinical psychology internship program. In 1981, Dr. Wohlers moved to the Benjamin Rush Center in Syracuse where he set up and was clinical service chief on the Eating Disorder Unit. In 1999, he joined Drs. Richman and Fish as partners in Psychological HealthCare. In 2005, Dr. Wohlers, with Drs. Fish and Richman established Centre Syracuse, a partial hospital program for treating adults and adolescents with eating disorders where he was CEO and clinical director. Dr. Wohlers is currently a clinical psychologist provider with Psychological HealthCare.

Dr. Wohlers has 40 years of experience treating the eating disorder clinical population. He also works with related clinical issues of anxiety and depression.

Specialty Areas:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Eating Disorder/Disordered Eating
• Men’s Issues
• Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
• Trauma and PTSD

Therapy Provided:

• Individual

Modalities:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)
• Psychodynamic

Age Ranges Provided

• Early Adulthood (18-21)
• Adults (21+)
• Elders (60+)

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Derek Wittman, LMHC (NY), LPC (PA), Master CASAC

I have been with at therapist with PHC since 2018 and have a pre-licensure background in Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment. I leverage a blend of CBT and PCT, both asking for permission to make observations and challenging my patients’ perspectives to help them see hope in living more fruitful lives.   I have been finding myself specializing in working with patients who are exploring what is commonly referred to as ethical non-monogamy (ENM), patients who are in the midst of either early or cyclical grief (from loss of loved ones due to death, patients who are addressing feeling “stuck” vocationally, and patients who work in the Professions such as first responders, healthcare and public education. Note: these are just some of the populations I serve and this is not a complete list.

Specialty Areas:

• Anxiety
• Career/Work Stress
• Codependency
• Divorce
• Gambling
• Grief
• Infidelity
• LGBTQIA+
• Men’s Issues
• Parenting Stress or Concerns
• Self Esteem
• Sexual Addiction

Therapy Provided:

• Individual
• Couples/Marital

Modalities:

• Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Gottman Method
• Motivational Interviewing

Age Ranges Provided:

• Early Adulthood (18-21)
• Adults (21+)

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Gary Weinstein, LCSW

Gary is a licensed clinical social worker and a 1979 graduate of the Syracuse University School of Social Work family therapy program. He has worked clinically in hospital, school, prison, shelter, neighborhood center and public health settings. Gary works with adolescents 12 and up and their families in a family systems approach. He works with adults with personal and marital crises, life transition, bereavement, aging and end of life difficulties ~ and the anxiety, depression and turmoil these experiences create. Gary is a certified yoga instructor and integrates physical, psychological and self-care elements of yoga into his guidance of patients where helpful. He offers meditation training to his mix of psychotherapy approaches. He believes “good listening is good medicine.”

Specialty Areas:

• Addiction
• Alcohol Use
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Bipolar Disorder
• Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
• Career/Work Stress
• Codependency
• Depression
• Divorce
• Domestic Abuse
• Gambling
• Grief
• Hoarding
• Infidelity
• Men’s Issues
• Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
• Parenting Stress or Concerns
• Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
• Racial Identity
• Self Esteem
• Self Harm
• Sex Therapy
• Sexual Abuse
• Sexual Addiction
• Sleep Concerns/Insomnia
• Spirituality
• Suicidal Ideation
• Trauma and PTSD
• Women’s Issues

Therapy Provided:

• Individual

Modalities:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• EMDR
• Family Systems
• Hypnotherapy
• Psychodynamic
• Trauma Focused

Age Ranges Provided:

• Teenagers (13-17)
• Early Adulthood (18-21)
• Elders (60+)

Karren Stocker- LaQuidari

Coming Soon

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Joel Richman, Ph.D.

I have been at PHC since 1990 and specialize in the use of cognitive and behavioral techniques in the treatment of a variety of psychological and psychophysiological disorders. These include the anxiety disorders such as panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, generalized anxiety disorder and phobias, as well as depression, chronic pain, headache and personality disorders. I work both with individuals and with couples who are experiencing problems in their relationships.

Specialty Areas:

• Anxiety
• Behavioral Outbursts
• Chronic Illness
• Chronic Pain
• Depression
• Infidelity
• Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
• Self Esteem
• Sleep Concerns/Insomnia
• Trauma and PTSD
• Behavioral Pain Management
• Pre-surgical Psychological Evaluations

Therapy Provided:

• Individual
• Couples/Marital

Modalities:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Eclectic
• Psychodynamic
• Somatic
• Trauma Focused

Age Ranges Provided:

• Early Adulthood (18-21)
• Adults (21+)
• Elders (60+)

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Brittany Rigoli, LCSW-R

I have been providing therapy to individuals, families, and/or couples since 2012, with PHC since March 2021. I love my job because of the wide range of people I encounter- with all of their unique traits, strengths, life stories, and challenges. I enjoy being part of a process that helps people to realize their deepest potential and to make connections about themselves that they may not have otherwise made. I very much appreciate the use of humor, pets, nature,  music, and human connection as part of the healing process. If a person has the desire to effect change in their lives, I am here to help them find the most effective ways of doing so while providing a safe, accepting space for self-exploration and expression.

Specialty Areas:

• Anxiety
• Bipolar Disorder
• Career/Work Stress
• Depression
• Drug Abuse
• Grief
• Self Esteem
• Trauma and PTSD
• Women’s Issues

Therapy Provided:

• Individual
• Family
• Couples/Marital

Modalities:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)
• Eclectic
• Emotionally Focused
• Family Systems
• Motivational Interviewing
• Play Therapy
• Psychoanalytic
• Psychodynamic
• Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Age Ranges Provided:

• Early Adulthood (18-21)
• Adults (21+)
• Elders (60+)

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Margret Schultz, PhD

I have worked at PHC since 2004. I like working children, teens and young adults with Anxiety, ADHD, or are on the Autism Spectrum.  Working at PHC is very rewarding as I get to help others in a supportive environment with great colleagues.

Specialty Areas:

• ADHD
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Asperger’s/Autism/Spectrum Disorders
• Behavioral Outbursts
• Bipolar Disorder
• Depression
• Hoarding
• Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
• Parenting Stress or Concerns

Therapy Provided:

• Individual
• Family

Modalities:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Psychological Testing/Evaluation

Age Ranges Provided:

• Children (6-10)
• Pre-teen (11/12)
• Teenagers (13-17)
• Early Adulthood (18-21)
• Adults (21+)

I have worked at PHC since 2004. I like working children, teens and young adults with Anxiety, ADHD, or are on the Autism Spectrum.  Working at PHC is very rewarding as I get to help others in a supportive environment with great colleagues.

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Kristen Rea, LCSW-R

I have worked as a  licensed clinical therapist  since 1992. I have been employed with PHC since 2007. After 31 years in the field,   I continue to find  working  with people both  rewarding and fulfilling surprised at the end of day when it’s time to go home. My therapy style would be best described as eclectic, and I like to incorporate  other creative forms of expression; writing, art, music  if they are interested. I’m also very interested in exploration of spirituality  and how that may play a role as a part of overall mental health treatment. I believe  I have amassed a breadth of experience that has  lent itself to working with a variety of age groups.

Specialty Areas:

• ADHD
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Asperger’s/Autism/Spectrum Disorders
• Behavioral Outbursts
• Bipolar Disorder
• Career/Work Stress
• Chronic Illness
• Depression
• Divorce
• Domestic Abuse
• Eating Disorder/Disordered Eating
• Education/Learning Disabilities
• Grief
• Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
• Parenting Stress or Concerns
• Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
• Self Esteem
• Self Harm
• Sexual Abuse
• Sleep Concerns/Insomnia
• Spirituality
• Suicidal Ideation
• Trauma and PTSD
• Women’s Issues

Therapy Provided:

• Individual
• Family

Modalities:

• Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
• Christian Counseling
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)
• Eclectic
• Emotionally Focused
• Family Systems
• Integrative
• Internal Family Systems (IFS)
• Motivational Interviewing
• Psychodynamic
• Trauma Focused
• Mindfulness Based
• Therapy practices

Age Ranges Provided:

• Pre-teen (11/12)
• Teenagers (13-17)
• Early Adulthood (18-21)
• Adults (21+)
• Elders (60+)

Bridget Quinn

Coming Soon

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Jennifer Pugh, PhD

Dr. Jennifer Pugh has practiced as a licensed clinical psychologist for over 20 years in VA, DC, and since 2020, in NY state. As a generalist, she has seen many concerns ranging from relationship issues to clinical depression and anxiety. She began her career in university mental health before moving into practice with adults, including federal government employees and immigrants. She values an interactive therapy relationship in order to assist others in deepening their understanding of themselves, breaking unhealthy patterns of thinking and feeling, and building a fulfilling life.

Specialty Areas:

• Adoption
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Divorce
• Grief
• Racial Identity
• Trauma and PTSD
• Women’s Issues
• Relationship Issues
• Life Transitions
• Immigrant and Refugee Issues
• Identity Development

Therapy Provided:

• Individual

Modalities:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• EMDR
• Integrative
• Psychodynamic

Age Ranges Provided:

• Early Adulthood (18-21)
• Adults (21+)
• Elders (60+)

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Panayotis (Taki) Petrou, Ph.D.

Dr. Taki Petrou graduated magna cum laude from the University of Kentucky and received his doctoral degree in Psychology from the same Institution. He has been in practice as a psychologist and therapist since 1994.  He works with adults, adolescents and couples who present with a broad range of mental health issues and problems in living. Dr. Petrou strives to tailor treatment to the specific needs and circumstances of his clients. He pays close attention to the emotional, social, and biological forces that affect his patients. He draws upon a wide range of scientific research and knowledge to help his patients better understand themselves and their relationships with others. He helps his patients find effective, practical ways to implement those insights in their daily lives and thus attain symptom relief and increased life satisfaction. Dr. Petrou sees his relationship with his clients as a collaborative venture aimed at enabling clients to successfully engage in the process of building more rewarding lives. Dr. Petrou strives to be an empathic listener, mentor, trainer and coach to his patients. He strives to stimulate his clients’ natural curiosity and interest in productive work, rewarding relationships, and quality downtime.

Specialty Areas:

• ADHD
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Behavioral Outbursts
• Bipolar Disorder
• Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
• Career/Work Stress
• Chronic Illness
• Chronic Pain
• Codependency
• Depression
• Divorce
• Domestic Abuse
• Eating Disorder/Disordered Eating
• Gambling
• Grief
• Hoarding
• Infidelity
• Men’s Issues
• Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
• Parenting Stress or Concerns
• Self Esteem
• Self Harm
• Sleep Concerns/Insomnia
• Spirituality
• Sports Performance/Performance Anxiety
• Suicidal Ideation
• Trauma and PTSD

Therapy Provided:

• Individual
• Family
• Couples/Marital

Modalities

• Attachment-Based
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Eclectic
• Existential
• Gottman Method
• Psychodynamic

Age Ranges Provided

• Teenagers (13-17)
• Early Adulthood (18-21)
• Adults (21+)
• Elders (60+)

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Kelly Nichols, LCSW-R

I have worked as a therapist for more than 20 years.  I enjoy working with people who want to understand and improve the ability to manage concerns such as improving emotional regulation, managing chronic pain and its effect on overall health, and working with kids and families to address behavior and barriers to learning.

Specialty Areas:

• ADHD
• Anxiety
• Asperger’s/Autism/Spectrum Disorders
• Behavioral Outbursts
• Career/Work Stress
• Chronic Pain
• Depression
• Education/Learning Disabilities
• Parenting Stress or Concerns
• Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
• Self Harm
• Trauma and PTSD
• Women’s Issues

Therapy Provided:

• Individual
• Family

Modalities:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Eclectic
• Family Systems
• Trauma Focused

Age Ranges Provided:

• Children (6-10)
• Teenagers (13-17)
• Early Adulthood (18-21)
• Adults (21+)
• Elders (60+)

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Mark Nowakowski, LCSW-R

Been with psychological healthcare for over 2 years been in the field for over 25 years.

Specialty Areas:

• Addiction
• ADHD
• Alcohol Use
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Asperger’s/Autism/Spectrum Disorders
• Behavioral Outbursts
• Bipolar Disorder
• Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
• Career/Work Stress
• Chronic Illness
• Chronic Pain
• Codependency
• Depression
• Divorce
• Domestic Abuse
• Drug Abuse
• Eating Disorder/Disordered Eating
• Education/Learning Disabilities
• Gambling
• Grief
• Infertility Concerns
• Infidelity
• LGBTQIA+
• Men’s Issues
• Narcissistic Personality Disorder
• Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
• Oppositional Defiance
• Parenting Stress or Concerns
• Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
• Self Esteem
• Self Harm
• Sex Therapy
• Sexual Abuse
• Sexual Addiction
• Sleep Concerns/Insomnia
• Spirituality
• Sports Performance/Performance Anxiety
• Suicidal Ideation
• Trauma and PTSD
• Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)

Therapy Provided:

• Individual
• Family
• Couples/Marital

Modalities:

• Christian Counseling
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)
• Emotionally Focused
• Experiential
• Family Systems
• Hypnotherapy
• Motivational Interviewing
• Psychoanalytic
• Psychodynamic
• Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
• Trauma Focused

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Suzanne O’Connor, LCSW

I have been with PHC for almost two years.  I have a passion for helping clients cope with anxiety and depression and to learn how to incorporate mindfulness and joy into their lives. I enjoy working with adolescents, teens and adults. If you are struggling to find some happiness in your life and you are tired of overthinking and you are ready to find your true passion, better your relationships with others and enjoy your professional and family life, reach out because I would love to help you.

Specialty Areas:

• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Career/Work Stress
• Chronic Illness
• Chronic Pain
• Codependency
• Depression
• Divorce
• Domestic Abuse
• Eating Disorder/Disordered Eating
• Gambling
• Grief
• Hoarding
• Infertility Concerns
• Infidelity
• Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
• Self Esteem
• Self Harm
• Sleep Concerns/Insomnia
• Suicidal Ideation
• Women’s Issues
• Panic Attacks

Therapy Provided:

• Individual
• Couples/Marital

Modalities:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Age Ranges Provided

• Pre-teen (11/12)
• Teenagers (13-17)
• Early Adulthood (18-21)
• Adults (21+)

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Sara Paolini, LCSW-R

Sara Paolini is a licensed clinical social worker with 28 years of experience working with adults struggling with a wide variety of mental health concerns.  Sara’s approach is collaborative, holistic and strength-based. She works with her clients to build a safe, secure, and trusting environment where they are able to explore their challenges, work toward solutions, and make the changes they desire. Sara is intensively trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. She utilizes a variety of therapeutic interventions, including CBT, DBT, TRM, motivational interviewing, and solution focused.  Her office is accessible and centrally located on Seventh North Street in Liverpool, NY and offers free parking.

Specialty Areas:

• Addiction
• ADHD
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Bipolar Disorder
• Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
• Career/Work Stress
• Chronic Illness
• Chronic Pain
• Depression
• Divorce
• Domestic Abuse
• Grief
• Infidelity
• Parenting Stress or Concerns
• Self Esteem
• Self Harm
• Sleep Concerns/Insomnia
• Suicidal Ideation
• Trauma and PTSD
• Women’s Issues

Therapy Provided:

• Individual

Modalities:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)
• Eclectic
• Family Systems
• Motivational Interviewing
• Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
• Trauma Focused

Age Ranges Provided:

• Early Adulthood (18-21)
• Adults (21+)
• Elders (60+)

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Jonathan Moe, NCC, LMHC

I began my counseling career in 2013 after finishing graduate work at Syracuse University. I completed my internship at the Syracuse VA where I treated veterans diagnosed with PTSD and other severe/persistent mental illnesses. Since then, I’ve worked for two community mental health clinics (first in Cortland, then in Syracuse) treating diverse populations suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma, bipolar disorder, OCD, schizophrenia, personality disorders, and substance abuse. My clinical approach is an eclectic and ever shifting combination of CBT, DBT, psychodynamics, existentialism, feminism, and whatever else I can ethically and competently deploy to help individuals to achieve their goals. I joined the PHC family in April 2020. I work with teens and adults.

Specialty Areas:

• Addiction
• Alcohol Use
• Anxiety
• Bipolar Disorder
• Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
• Career/Work Stress
• Codependency
• Depression
• Drug Abuse
• Grief
• LGBTQIA+
• Men’s Issues
• Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
• Parenting Stress or Concerns
• Racial Identity
• Self Esteem
• Spirituality
• Suicidal Ideation
• Trauma and PTSD

Therapy Provided:

• Individual

Modalities:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)
• Eclectic
• Emotionally Focused
• Existential
• Family Systems
• Internal Family Systems (IFS)
• Motivational Interviewing
• Psychodynamic
• Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
• Trauma Focused

Age Ranges Provided:

• Early Adulthood (18-21)
• Adults (21+)
• Elders (60+)

She/Her

Eftekhar (Effie) Miri, Ph. D. , LMHC

I am a Ph. D. psychologist and NY Mental Health licensed. I lived in New York City and worked as a faculty member, teaching psychology courses at a few universities at the beginning of my career. Then, I have been practicing psychological evaluations and psychotherapy with people of different ages and from different cultural and bilingual background trying to increase their knowledge of their potentials.  I am also an author writing in psychology which keeps me in depth therapeutic relationships with my clients.  My second book is called “Who is Controlling Your Life: The Evolution of Consciousness,” written in many short chapters.  This book is an attempt to increase your consciousness about you, about your internal resources as if a genius doctor lives within you. It is about the abundance of Universal energy working within you, the knowledge of which brings the feelings of gratitude and happiness.  I have also tried to increase your knowledge about the external resources that control your life. The goal is for you to learn to be an engineer to alleviate their impacts on your lives.   There are many updated references and podcasts provided on each chapter for those desiring to enhance their information in that area.   I always owe my knowledge to my co-therapist, “you,” to dig into learning and to resolve the problems.

Specialty Areas:

• ADHD
• Adoption
• Anxiety
• Asperger’s/Autism/Spectrum Disorders
• Career/Work Stress
• Depression
• Education/Learning Disabilities
• Intellectual Disabilities
• Narcissistic Personality Disorder
• Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
• Parenting Stress or Concerns
• Trauma
• EMDR
• Havening

Therapy Provided:

• Individual
• Parenting
• Parent-Child Relationships

Age Ranges Provided:

• Children (6-10)
• Pre-teen (11/12)
• Teenagers (13-17)
• Early Adulthood (18-21)
• Adults (21+)
• Elders (60+)

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Barbara Meyer, LCSW-R

I have enjoyed working as a therapist with this practice for the past 23 years. I have done this mostly with the assistance of a canine co-therapist. I am presently flying solo, but am looking forward to finding a new therapy partner. I am energized in working in collaboration with  all individuals, couples and families. I appreciate and work well with people from adolescence to their golden years and have 23 years of success helping people recognize their worth and value. I look forward to meeting you soon!

Specialty Areas:

• Addiction
• ADHD
• Alcohol Use
• Anxiety
• Bipolar Disorder
• Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
• Career/Work Stress
• Chronic Illness
• Depression
• Divorce
• Drug Abuse
• Education/Learning Disabilities
• Grief
• Infertility Concerns
• Infidelity
• Intellectual Disabilities
• LGBTQIA+
• Parenting Stress or Concerns
• Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
• Self Esteem
• Sleep Concerns/Insomnia
• Women’s Issues

Therapy Provided:

• Individual
• Family
• Couples/Marital

Modalities:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Eclectic
• Family Systems
• Motivational Interviewing
• Psychodynamic
• Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Age Ranges Provided:

• Early Adulthood (18-21)
• Adults (21+)
• Elders (60+)

She/Her

Lisa MCdermott, LCSW-R, SAP

I have worked at PHC for 23 years. My greatest joy is watching people grow, master their goals, and learn new coping skills. My approach is non judgmental as I help guide individuals towards their best selves. I use a variety of tools from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy,  and supportive therapy.

Specialty Areas:

• Addiction
• ADHD
• Alcohol Use
• Anxiety
• Bipolar Disorder
• Career/Work Stress
• Codependency
• Depression
• Divorce
• Drug Abuse
• Grief
• Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
• Parenting Stress or Concerns
• Self Esteem
• Self Harm

Therapy Provided:

• Individual
• Family

Modalities:

• Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)
• Psychodynamic
• Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Age Ranges Provided:

• Early Adulthood (18-21)
• Adults (21+)
• Elders (60+)

She/Her

Andrea Keefe, LMSW

Andrea is licensed social worker who is passionate about helping others through the use of a variety of evidence based treatment interventions. Her approach is focused on mindfulness and restructuring limiting beliefs and thinking patterns. She believes in the unlimited potential of each of her clients, and is enthusiastic about supporting clients through their journey of personal growth. Andrea has been working with PHC for nearly 4 years, and loves having the opportunity to help her clients thrive.

Specialty Areas:

• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Behavioral Outbursts
• Career/Work Stress
• Codependency
• Depression
• Eating Disorder/Disordered Eating
• Grief
• Hoarding
• Infertility Concerns
• LGBTQIA+
• Men’s Issues
• Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
• Parenting Stress or Concerns
• Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
• Self Esteem
• Sleep Concerns/Insomnia
• Spirituality
• Sports Performance/Performance Anxiety
• Trauma and PTSD
• Women’s Issues

Therapy Provided:

• Individual

Modalities:

• Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)
• Eclectic
• Emotionally Focused
• Internal Family Systems (IFS)
• Motivational Interviewing
• Psychodynamic
• Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
• Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
• Somatic
• Trauma Focused

Age Ranges Provided:

• Children (6-10)
• Pre-teen (11/12)
• Teenagers (13-17)
• Early Adulthood (18-21)
• Adults (21+)
• Elders (60+)

She/Her

Annette King, LCSW-R

Hello. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and a 1996 graduate of the Syracuse University School of Social Work. For 19 years I worked for the Rape Crisis Center of Syracuse and then for Vera House, Inc. after the two agencies merged. For the past 7 years I’ve worked for Psychological Healthcare. I have experience working with clients with symptoms of PTSD, and the effects of sexual abuse on sexuality and personal relationships.  I also treat people who experience anxiety, depression, chronic illness, grief and loss, and I incorporate conversations about healthy relationships and spirituality into our work as needed. I enjoy helping clients discover their ability to have conversations instead of arguments, and learning the boundaries involved.   I believe in the healing power of laughter: when my clients can laugh again, I know they are on the path toward healing.  I work with individuals 20 and over.

Specialty Areas:

• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Career/Work Stress
• Chronic Illness
• Chronic Pain
• Depression
• Divorce
• Domestic Abuse
• Grief
• Infidelity
• LGBTQIA+
• Parenting Stress or Concerns
• Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
• Self Esteem
• Sexual Abuse
• Sleep Concerns/Insomnia
• Spirituality
• Trauma and PTSD
• Women’s Issues

Therapy Provided:

• Individual

Modalities

• EMDR
• Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
• Trauma Focused
• Trauma Resiliency
• Model TRM

Age Ranges Provided:

• Adults (21+)

Kay Levering

Coming Soon

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Katherine Lewis, PhD

I am a clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience.  I have been at PHC for over 12 years and directed our Integrated Care program prior to assuming my current role as Executive Clinical Director.  A portion of my workday is still dedicated to individual psychotherapy with teens and adults.

Specialty Areas:

• Anxiety
• Chronic Illness
• Depression
• Infertility Concerns
• Parenting Stress or Concerns
• Self Esteem
• Trauma and PTSD

Therapy Provided:

• Individual

Modalities:

• Eclectic
• Trauma Focused

Age Ranges Provided:

• Teenagers (13-17)
• Early Adulthood (18-21)
• Adults (21+)
• Elders (60+)

He/Him

Mark Johnson, LMHC

Mark has been working with children/teens in the educational setting for 25 years. Noting the increased need for mental health support and overall social emotional struggles of our youth during the ongoing pandemic, has branched out to online counseling hoping to help more people. Working in the school setting has provided him with unique perspectives and knowledge of the challenges that youth encounter and the specific social emotional skills that they need for success. Mark has a strong background of supporting youth and families with the following: Attention and Focus Issues; Stress; Anxiety; Friendship Issues; Bullying; Anger Management; Adjustment Issues; Behavior Challenges; Sadness and Depression; Parent Partnership and Support; Grief Related Issues; Crisis Intervention and Mediation; Self Esteem and Confidence Mark strongly believes that by partnering together we can be more successful, positively address life’s difficulties that will inevitably arise, and together develop skills and approaches that will open up worlds of possibility. Mark enjoys making connections with youth and families and building trusting relationships, knowing this is the key to effective growth and positive change. Mark is approachable, easy to talk to, and engaging. He strives to gain an understanding of the struggles you or a family member is encountering. You can expect Mark to advocate for your needs and your identified targeted treatment goals. Mark believes in the individualized tailored counseling approach, as he has recognized that the same counseling approach is not necessarily effective or appropriate with every person. Life will throw us some curve balls, but we don’t have to handle these issues alone.

Specialty Areas:

• ADHD
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Asperger’s/Autism/Spectrum Disorders
• Behavioral Outbursts
• Depression
• Education/Learning Disabilities
• Oppositional Defiance
• Self Esteem
• Sleep Concerns/Insomnia
• Bullying
• Social Anxiety
• Social Skills
• Behavior Challenges
• Crisis Intervention and Mediation
• Parent Partnership and Support
• Creation of Behavior Plans

Therapy Provided:

• Individual

Modalities:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Eclectic
• Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Age Ranges Provided:

• Children (6-10)
• Pre-teen (11/12)
• Early Adulthood (18-21)

Marianne Hunter

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She/Her

Wendy Hockenbary, LMHC

I have been therapist at psychological healthcare since 2015 and in total have over 18 years experience as a psychotherapist. I work best with people who would be open to a verbally interactive conversational dynamic. I balance a sense of humor, nurturing and friendly style with gentle challenging and coaching to help others understand themselves and try to live their best life.

Specialty Areas:

• ADHD
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Behavioral Outbursts
• Bipolar Disorder
• Career/Work Stress
• Chronic Illness
• Chronic Pain
• Depression
• Divorce
• Grief
• Infidelity
• Intellectual Disabilities
• LGBTQIA+
• Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
• Oppositional Defiance
• Parenting Stress or Concerns
• Self Esteem
• Sleep Concerns/Insomnia
• Sports Performance/Performance Anxiety
• Trauma and PTSD
• Women’s Issues

Therapy Provided:

• Individual

Modalities

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Eclectic

Age Ranges Provided

• Children (6-10)
• Pre-teen (11/12)
• Teenagers (13-17)
• Early Adulthood (18-21)
• Adults (21+)
• Elders (60+)

She/Her

Jane Higham, Ph.D.

I have been with PHC as a part-time psychologist since 2019. I enjoy working with clients who have identified goals for therapy and who prefer a collaborative approach to mental health care.

Specialty Areas:

• Alcohol Use
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Bipolar Disorder
• Chronic Illness
• Depression
• Divorce
• Domestic Abuse
• Grief
• Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
• Self Esteem
• Sexual Abuse
• Trauma and PTSD
• Women’s Issues

Therapy Provided:

• Individual

Modalities:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)
• Eclectic
• EMDR
• Family Systems
• Motivational Interviewing
• Trauma Focused

Age Ranges Provided:

• Early Adulthood (18-21)
• Adults (21+)
• Elders (60+)

She/Her

Ellen Ford, LCSWR

I have worked at Psychological HealthCare since 2016 but have worked as a therapist for over 40 years.  Prior to joining PHC I was the Clinical Supervisor of Vera House/Rape Crisis Center for 25 years.  What best defines my work is my belief in meeting people where they are and developing a relationship of safety, trust and understanding.  I am trained in many treatment approaches and work with what best supports my client in living life with resilience and fulfillment.

Specialty Areas:

• Addiction
• Adoption
• Alcohol Use
• Anxiety
• Career/Work Stress
• Chronic Illness
• Chronic Pain
• Codependency
• Depression
• Divorce
• Domestic Abuse
• Grief
• Infertility Concerns
• Infidelity
• LGBTQIA+
• Men’s Issues
• Parenting Stress or Concerns
• Racial Identity
• Self Esteem
• Sexual Abuse
• Sleep Concerns/Insomnia
• Spirituality
• Suicidal Ideation
• Trauma and PTSD
• Women’s Issues

Therapy Provided:

• Individual

Modalities:

• Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
• Attachment-Based
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Eclectic
• EMDR
• Family Systems
• Internal Family Systems (IFS)
• Motivational Interviewing
• Psychodynamic
• Somatic
• Structural Family Therapy
• Trauma Focused
• Trauma Resiliency Model

Age Ranges Provided:

• Adults (21+)
• Elders (60+)

I have worked at Psychological HealthCare since 2016 but have worked as a therapist for over 40 years.  Prior to joining PHC I was the Clinical Supervisor of Vera House/Rape Crisis Center for 25 years.  What best defines my work is my belief in meeting people where they are and developing a relationship of safety, trust and understanding.  I am trained in many treatment approaches and work with what best supports my client in living life with resilience and fulfillment.

Denise Frampton-Pearsall

I am a NYS clinical Social Worker with 30+ years experience in the mental health, substance abuse/recovery and medical/
physical health settings. I draw on a variety of therapy models to assist the individual, couple on their path toward change, healing, wholeness and purpose. Afterall, each person is unique! A good dose of common sense and humor adds to my repertoire. My interests and areas of expertise are: anxiety, depression, PTSD, loss/grief, work/life balance and transitions, relationship, spirituality, holistic health/wellness.

Specialty Areas:

• Addiction
• ADHD
• Adoption
• Alcohol Use
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Asperger’s/Autism/Spectrum Disorders
• Behavioral Outbursts
• Bipolar Disorder
• Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
• Career/Work Stress
• Chronic Illness
• Chronic Pain
• Codependency
• Depression
• Divorce
• Domestic Abuse
• Drug Abuse
• Eating Disorder/Disordered Eating
• Education/Learning Disabilities
• Gambling
• Grief
• Hoarding
• Infertility Concerns
• Infidelity
• Intellectual Disabilities
• LGBTQIA+
• Men’s Issues
• Narcissistic Personality Disorder
• Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
• Oppositional Defiance
• Parenting Stress or Concerns
• Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
• Racial Identity
• Self Esteem
• Self Harm
• Sex Therapy
• Sexual Abuse
• Sexual Addiction
• Sleep Concerns/Insomnia
• Spirituality
• Sports Performance/Performance Anxiety
• Suicidal Ideation
• Trauma and PTSD
• Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)
• Women’s Issues
• processes of aging /geriatrics, Caregiving

Therapy Provided:

• Individual
• Family
• Group
• Couples/Marital

Modalities:

• Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
• Attachment-Based
• Christian Counseling
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)
• Eclectic
• EMDR
• Emotionally Focused
• Existential
• Experiential
• Family Systems
• Gottman Method
• Hypnotherapy
• Imago
• Integrative
• Internal Family Systems (IFS)
• Motivational Interviewing
• Play Therapy
• Psychoanalytic
• Psychodynamic
• Psychological Testing/Evaluation
• Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
• Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
• Somatic
• Structural Family Therapy
• Trauma Focused

Age Ranges Provided:

• Toddler
• Children (6-10)
• Pre-teen (11/12)
• Teenagers (13-17)
• Early Adulthood (18-21)
• Adults (21+)
• Elders (60+)

He/Him

Mark Ginsberg, Ph.D.

I have been a therapist for over 40 years having worked in private practice in both New York and North Carolina. Previous to working at PHC I was the Director of the Psychological Services Center at Syracuse University where I supervised and instructed graduate clinical psychology students training to be therapists . I was also Chief Psychologist and Director Of Psychology Internship Training at Hutchings Psychiatric Center. I enjoy working with a wide variety of patients who are interested in learning more about themselves.

Specialty Areas:

• Anxiety
• Bipolar Disorder
• Career/Work Stress
• Depression
• Grief
• Men’s Issues
• Narcissistic Personality Disorder
• Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
• Self Esteem
• Trauma and PTSD

Therapy Provided:

• Individual
• Couples/Marital

Modalities:

• Attachment-Based
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Eclectic
• Existential
• Integrative
• Motivational Interviewing
• Psychodynamic
• Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Age Ranges Provided:

• Early Adulthood (18-21)
• Adults (21+)
• Elders (60+)

He/Him

John Harkulich

43 years experience I will only see patients who have been fully vaccinated. I only see patients in office/in person.

Specialty Areas:

• Anxiety
• Career/Work Stress
• Chronic Illness
• Depression
• Concerns of Health Care Providers

Therapy Provided:

• Individual

Modalities:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Psychodynamic

Age Ranges Provided

• Adults (21+)
• Elders (60+)

He/Him

Gregg Engel, PsyD

I have been working in the field for about 20 years now, and have been at PHC for about 10 of those years. I started out in social work then eventually went back to get my doctorate. I proudly wear both hats. while we sometimes talk about difficult things, I don’t believe therapy has to be painful process so I try to be casual and easy-going. I believe in making the world a better place, one person at a time. I tend to focus on irrational thoughts, which we all have, and challenging those thoughts. I tend to focus on the positive, when things go well and how to maintain that into the future. You will almost never see me without a hat on.

Specialty Areas:

• Addiction
• Alcohol Use
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Bipolar Disorder
• Depression
• Drug Abuse
• Hoarding
• Narcissistic Personality Disorder
• Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
• Self Esteem
• Trauma and PTSD
• psychosis

Modalities:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
• Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Age Ranges Provided:

• Adults (21+)

He/Him

James Dodd, LCSW

I have worked at PHC for twenty one years and I have been practicing psychotherapy for thirty four years. I am proud to be a part of a profession that seeks to relieve suffering and that promotes health and happiness. I enjoy working with adults and couples. I generally rely on a variety of integrated psychological theories and strategies depending on the patient’s unique presentation and I see the therapeutic relationship as key to a successful outcome.

Specialty Areas:

• Anxiety
• Career/Work Stress
• Codependency
• Depression
• Divorce
• Grief
• Infidelity
• Men’s Issues
• Narcissistic Personality Disorder
• Parenting Stress or Concerns
• Self Esteem
• Spirituality

Therapy Provided:

• Individual
• Couples/Marital

Modalities

• Attachment-Based
• Emotionally Focused
• Existential
• Family Systems
• Integrative
• Internal Family Systems (IFS)
• Psychodynamic
• Structural Family Therapy

Age Ranges Provided:

• Adults (21+)
• Elders (60+)

Diana D’eredita

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She/Her

Debra Delvecchio, LCSW

Debbie graduated from Syracuse University in 1994 with her Masters’s Degree in Social Work and has been with Psychological HealthCare since 2008. Since then, she has worked in the field supporting people who have experienced a variety of struggles including, but not limited to anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting challenges, postpartum struggles, substance use disorders, and or other life transitions.  Her goal is to provide people with a safe place where they can discuss and process what is challenging them.  While also helping them to work on gaining an understanding of themselves and develop tools to empower them to make changes in their life and improve overall well-being. Debbie offers both in-person and telehealth sessions.  While working with individuals she uses a variety of approaches to best meet the needs of the person who is brave enough to take the risk of sharing their story.

Specialty Areas:

• Addiction
• Alcohol Use
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Codependency
• Depression
• Grief
• Parenting Stress or Concerns
• Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
• Self Esteem
• Sleep Concerns/Insomnia
• Trauma and PTSD

Therapy Provided:

• Individual

Modalities

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Integrative
• Motivational Interviewing
• Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Age Ranges Provided:

• Early Adulthood (18-21)
• Adults (21+)
• Elders (60+)

She/Her

Antonietta M. Chairmonte, LCSW

Hi, my name is Antonietta Chairmonte. I’m a New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 24 years of experience, 17 of which have been at PHC. My work with adolescents adults, couples and families is based primarily in family systems theory. I have extensive experience working with survivors and families affected by domestic violence, sexual abuse and assault, and trauma. I also specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, parenting and relationship concerns, women’s issues, grief and loss, and stress management. I use a variety of evidence-based treatment approaches personalized for each client to guide individuals in their journey of growth, change, and healing. In addition, I use a psycho-educational approach to support individuals as they learn healthier methods to cope with various life stressors. Through self compassion, self-care, and empowerment I hope to offer individuals a safe, comfortable space to guide them towards emotional health and well-being. I am humbled to be able to be a part of your quest towards healing, change and growth.  I love what I do and I would love to share that passion with you.

Specialty Areas:

• Anxiety
• Codependency
• Depression
• Divorce
• Domestic Abuse
• Grief
• Infidelity
• Parenting Stress or Concerns
• Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
• Self Esteem
• Sexual Abuse
• Sleep Concerns/Insomnia
• Sports Performance/Performance Anxiety
• Trauma and PTSD
• Women’s Issues

Therapy Provided:

• Individual
• Family
• Couples/Marital

Modalities:

• Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)
• Eclectic
• Family Systems
• Gottman Method
• Internal Family Systems (IFS)
• Motivational Interviewing
• Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
• Trauma Focused

Age Ranges Provided:

• Teenagers (13-17)
• Early Adulthood (18-21)
• Adults (21+)
• Elders (60+)

She/Her

Laurie Conover, LCSW-R

I have been with PHC for 2 years.  I was in the healthcare field, specifically oncology and palliative care for the majority of my career prior to starting at PHC.  I have a lot of experience working with people who are dealing with a serious or chronic illness as well as grief and loss issues.  I also offer Christian counseling.   I work with people 21 and over with an array of different concerns including but not limited to anxiety, grief and loss, medical conditions and depression. I like being creative with individual patients according to their needs, interests and situation.  Many different techniques will be used to help get the best results.

Specialty Areas:

• Anxiety
• Career/Work Stress
• Chronic Illness
• Chronic Pain
• Grief
• Parenting Stress or Concerns
• Self Esteem
• Spirituality
• Women’s Issues

Therapy Provided:

• Individual

Modalities:

• Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
• Christian Counseling
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Emotionally Focused
• Family Systems
• Integrative
• Motivational Interviewing

Age Ranges Provided:

• Adults (21+)

He/Him

Christopher Cox, Ed.D., LMHC, CASAC

Specialty Areas:

• Addiction
• Alcohol Use
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Behavioral Outbursts
• Bipolar Disorder
• Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
• Career/Work Stress
• Chronic Illness
• Codependency
• Depression
• Drug Abuse
• Grief
• Intellectual Disabilities
• LGBTQIA+
• Self Esteem
• Spirituality
• Trauma and PTSD

Therapy Provided:

• Individual
• Family

Modalities:

• Christian Counseling
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)
• Eclectic
• Existential
• Integrative
• Motivational Interviewing
• Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
• Somatic
• Trauma Focused

Age Ranges Provided

• Early Adulthood (18-21)
• Adults (21+)
• Elders (60+)

He/Him

David Cannucciari, LCSW

I have worked for Psychological Healthcare for over 13 years and have been a practicing therapist for 40 years. I have always enjoyed working with people of all ages on the areas that they want to work on to improve their lives. My work has always been client focused.

Specialty Areas:

• ADHD
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Behavioral Outbursts
• Bipolar Disorder
• Career/Work Stress
• Depression
• Oppositional Defiance
• Parenting Stress or Concerns
• Self Esteem
• Trauma and PTSD
• Attachment Disorder

Therapy Provided:

• Individual
• Family

Modalities:

• Attachment-Based
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Eclectic
• Family Systems
• Play Therapy

Age Ranges Provided:

• Toddler
• Children (6-10)
• Pre-teen (11/12)
• Teenagers (13-17)
• Early Adulthood (18-21)
• Adults (21+)
• Elders (60+)

Amy Cambareri, PhD

I have worked at PHC since 2018, providing individual therapy and psychological assessments. I would consider my therapy style to be eclectic; my training includes psychoanalytic/psychodynamic roots, but I also work within a CBT framework (including DBT skills training and ACT) as needed. I like to collaborate with patients and use whatever techniques are most effective for the problems they are facing. I consider it my job to help patients reach self-actualization, or to become the best version of oneself. I also specialize in assessments for ADHD.

Specialty Areas:

• ADHD
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Education/Learning Disabilities

Therapy Provided:

• Individual

Modalities:

• Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Eclectic
• Motivational Interviewing
• Psychodynamic
• Psychological Testing/Evaluation

Age Ranges Provided:

• Pre-teen (11/12)
• Teenagers (13-17)
• Early Adulthood (18-21)
• Adults (21+)

She/Her

Shannon Birmingham, PsyD

I have worked at PHC for the last 8 years and have worked in the mental health field for 15 years. I am currently meeting with clients in person and via telehealth.  I have a background working in medical offices, hospitals, residential settings, nursing facilities and in group practice. Being able to help someone face the challenges in their lives and begin to heal is one of the most rewarding parts of my work.

Specialty Areas:

• ADHD
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Bipolar Disorder
• Career/Work Stress
• Chronic Illness
• Chronic Pain
• Depression
• Divorce
• Grief
• Parenting Stress or Concerns
• Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
• Self Esteem
• Women’s Issues

Therapy Provided:

• Individual

Modalities:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)
• Eclectic
• Family Systems
• Integrative
• Motivational Interviewing
• Psychological Testing/Evaluation

Age Ranges Provided:

• Adults (21+)
• Elders (60+)

Mary Bartek

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Cynthia Ackles, LCSW-R

I have been in practice for the past 22 years, and with PHC for the past 7 years.  I work with adults who are seeking help with experiences of Anxiety, Agoraphobia, Worry, Panic Attacks, Mood Swings, Depression, Anger, Trauma, PTSD, OCD, and planned or unplanned life changes.   I am guided in our work together by a focus on inner strength and resiliency of each person, and by training in a variety of therapeutic approaches including: Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Trauma Resiliency, Polyvagal Informed Therapy, and Internal Family Systems Therapy. I can help you develop perspectives and skills to regulate painful emotions, increase resiliency and positive emotions, navigate life challenges and achieve your goals. May you be safe, may you be well, may you feel peace. I look forward to meeting with you soon.

Specialty Areas:

• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
• Career/Work Stress
• Depression
• Grief
• Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
• Self Esteem
• Trauma and PTSD

Therapy Provided

• Individual
• Group

Modalities

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)
• Integrative
• Internal Family Systems (IFS)
• Somatic
• Trauma Focused

Age Ranges Provided:

• Adults (21+)
• Elders (60+)

She/Her

Catherine Amory, LCSW

Katy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience. She works with adults and has expertise treating anxiety, depression, addiction and trauma. Katy is welcoming, warm and interested in the individual needs of each patient. She incorporates psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) approaches in her work.  She holds post-graduate training certificates in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) and psychoanalysis. She worked for many years as a medical social worker before becoming a psychotherapist.

Specialty Areas:

• Addiction
• Alcohol Use
• Anxiety
• Bipolar Disorder
• Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
• Career/Work Stress
• Chronic Illness
• Chronic Pain
• Codependency
• Depression
• Drug Abuse
• Eating Disorder/Disordered Eating
• Grief
• LGBTQIA+
• Men’s Issues
• Narcissistic Personality Disorder
• Self Esteem
• Self Harm
• Sexual Abuse
• Sleep Concerns/Insomnia
• Spirituality
• Suicidal Ideation
• Trauma and PTSD
• Women’s Issues

Therapy Provided:

• Individual

Modalities:

• Attachment-Based
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)
• Eclectic
• EMDR
• Motivational Interviewing
• Psychoanalytic
• Psychodynamic
• Somatic
• Trauma Focused

Age Ranges Provided:

• Early Adulthood (18-21)
• Adults (21+)
• Elders (60+)

She/Her

Megan Arkinson, LMHC

Megan is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 16 years of experience working in the mental health field.  She has been at PHC since June of 2021. Her experience includes working with clients with chronic mental health issues as well as working with clients to improve their relationships, anxiety, depression and self-esteem. Megan uses strength based and solution focused techniques to assist her clients in achieving their goals. Prior to joining Psychological Healthcare, P.P.L.C Megan was an Assistant Program Director at an Adult Care Management Agency.

Specialty Areas:

• Anxiety
• Career/Work Stress
• Depression
• Parenting Stress or Concerns
• Self Esteem

Therapy Provided:

• Individual

Modalities:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Integrative

Age Ranges Provided:

• Early Adulthood (18-21)
• Adults (21+)

She/Her

Sarah Personius, LCSW

Specialty Areas:

• Addiction
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Bipolar Disorder
• Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
• Career/Work Stress
• Chronic Illness
• Chronic Pain
• Codependency
• Depression
• Grief
• Parenting Stress or Concerns
• Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
• Self Esteem
• Self Harm
• Suicidal Ideation
• Trauma and PTSD

Therapy Provided:

• Individual

Modalities:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)
• Eclectic
• Motivational Interviewing
• Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
• Somatic
• Trauma Focused

Age Ranges Provided:

• Adults (21+)

She/Her

Heather R. Nower, LCSW

Heather R. Nower is a licensed clinical social worker. As a therapist, Heather works to understand her patients’ experiences and their goals for the therapeutic process. She sees therapy as a place to help individuals explore emotions, stressors, and mental health symptoms. Heather’s goal is to support her patients in achieving the positive change they’re looking for. She pursues this goal by providing a comfortable, non-judgmental safe space to build a therapeutic relationship. She lets the patient set the pace and mood of each session. Heather uses a combination of therapeutic processes to meet her patients’ needs. This includes person-centered, strengths-based, trauma-informed, and cognitive-behavioral approaches. Heather believes a healthy therapeutic relationship is vital to the change process. Heather has been providing therapy since 1998 and works with patients ages 18-65. She specializes in helping patients struggling with stress, depression, anxiety, and trauma. Outside of work, Heather loves music, art, food, watching movies, learning about history, and traveling. She also likes crafting and playing Tetris. • State University of New York, Buffalo, Master’s in Social Work • Keuka College (Bachelor’s)

Specialty Areas:

• Addiction
• Alcohol Use
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Bipolar Disorder
• Career/Work Stress
• Codependency
• Depression
• Divorce
• Drug Abuse
• Parenting Stress or Concerns
• Self Esteem
• Trauma and PTSD
• Women’s Issues

Therapy Provided

• Individual

Modalities

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Emotionally Focused
• Family Systems
• Motivational Interviewing
• Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
• Trauma Focused

Age Ranges Provided:

• Early Adulthood (18-21)
• Adults (21+)

Elisabeth Holbein, LCSW

Elisabeth is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who earned her Master’s Degree in Social Work  with a Gerontological Certificate through a collaborative program with Nazareth College of Rochester, and SUNY Brockport. Prior to joining the Psychological Healthcare team, Elisabeth spent the last 6 years providing individual and group psychotherapy to adults and teens in an outpatient mental health clinic setting. Elisabeth has worked with a wide variety of clients, and mental health issues, but is currently focused on working with adults. She utilizes a strength-based, eclectic approach incorporating CBT and DBT frameworks. Elisabeth is excited to help others embark on a journey of learning, healing, and growth.

Specialty Areas:

• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Bipolar Disorder
• Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
• Career/Work Stress
• Depression
• Divorce
• Domestic Abuse
• Grief
• Infidelity
• Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
• Self Esteem
• Self Harm
• Sleep Concerns/Insomnia
• Suicidal Ideation
• Trauma and PTSD
• Women’s Issues
• Schizophrenia

Therapy Provided:

• Individual
• Couples/Marital

Modalities:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)
• Eclectic
• Motivational Interviewing
• Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Age Ranges Provided:

• Early Adulthood (18-21)
• Adults (21+)
• Elders (60+)

She/Her

Pamela L. Kaufman, LMHC

Brief professional biography: Mental health psychotherapist; Experience working inpatient & outpatient facilities. Mental Health Director; part-time college assistant professor; and Veterans suicide/crisis hotline therapist.. Most people strive to do their best as life experiences arise. Life is not easy or fair, persistence is an individual choice. I respect individuality & choices. Favorite poem “ Two Roads” by Robert Frost. I like people, most people like me.

Specialty Areas:

• Addiction
• ADHD
• Alcohol Use
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Bipolar Disorder
• Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
• Career/Work Stress
• Chronic Illness
• Chronic Pain
• Codependency
• Depression
• Divorce
• Domestic Abuse
• Drug Abuse
• Grief
• LGBTQIA+
• Narcissistic Personality Disorder
• Parenting Stress or Concerns
• Racial Identity
• Self Esteem
• Self Harm
• Spirituality
• Suicidal Ideation
• Trauma and PTSD
• Domestic Abuse
• Children of Alcoholics

Therapy Provided:

• Individual
• Family
• Group
• Couples/Marital
• Veterans
• Veterans Family Experience During Deployment
• Returning Home

Modalities:

• Christian Counseling
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)
• Eclectic
• Family Systems
• Gottman Method
• Motivational Interviewing
• Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
• Trauma Focused

Age Ranges Provided

• Pre-teen (11/12)
• Teenagers (13-17)
• Early Adulthood (18-21)
• Adults (21+)
• Elders (60+)

She/Her

Nina Saponara, LMHC, CASAC-G

Master of Arts in Community Psychology and Counseling,  New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and New York State OASAS Credentialed Alcohol, Substance Abuse and Problem Gambling Counselor (CASAC-G)

We all have a desire to live a more confident, self-directed life capable of reaching our unique potential.  Yet, life sometimes throws us curves.  There are turning points, tragic events and problems along the way.  If you or a loved one are affected by situational stressors, life changes, trauma, grief/loss, addiction or other emotional concerns, the challenges you face may seem insurmountable.  And there is no easy way to avoid them.  I would like to help you explore issues that keep you from moving forward and work toward achieving healing, recovery and wellness.   I hold a Masters of Arts Degree in Community Psychology and Counseling, New York State licensure as a Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and New York State OASAS Credentialing as an Alcohol, Substance Abuse and Problem Gambling Counselor.  I have a few decades of experience with individual,  group and family counseling and systems-level community consultation.

Specialty Areas:

• Addiction
• ADHD
• Alcohol Use
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Bipolar Disorder
• Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
• Career/Work Stress
• Chronic Illness
• Chronic Pain
• Codependency
• Depression
• Divorce
• Domestic Abuse
• Drug Abuse
• Gambling
• Grief
• Infertility Concerns
• Infidelity
• Men’s Issues
• Narcissistic Personality Disorder
• Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
• Oppositional Defiance
• Parenting Stress or Concerns
• Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
• Self Esteem
• Self Harm
• Sexual Abuse
• Sleep Concerns/Insomnia
• Sports Performance/Performance Anxiety
• Suicidal Ideation
• Trauma and PTSD
• Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)
• Women’s Issues
• Adjustment Disorder
• Grief
• Loss and Caring
• Relationships
• Military Service and Veterans Issues
• Law Enforcement and First Responder issues
• Anti-social Personality Disorder
• Community Re-entry Issues of Formerly Incarcerated Persons Issues Related to Incarcerated Significant Others

Therapy Provided:

• Individual
• Family
• Group

Modalities:

• Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
• Christian Counseling
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Eclectic
• Emotionally Focused
• Existential
• Experiential
• Family Systems
• Integrative
• Motivational Interviewing
• Psychoanalytic
• Psychodynamic
• Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
• Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
• Somatic
• Structural Family Therapy
• Trauma Focused

Age Ranges Provided:

• Teenagers (13-17)
• Early Adulthood (18-21)
• Adults (21+)
• Elders (60+)

She/Her

Darcey Simmons, LCSWR, CASAC

Darcey has been at PHC since 2019 and provides individual, family and couple’s therapy. Since starting in the field in 2006, she has expanded her clinical interests to include working with teenagers (in addition to adults) and has broadened her specialties to include addictions, trauma, mood disorders and most recently has started to work towards becoming a certified sex therapist through AASECT. While in the office, patients can also engage with Porsche – a certified therapy dog – as part of their treatment. Darcey’s patients – past and present – have often described her as creative, engaging, easy going, non-judgemental and full of spirit and energy. She values the therapeutic process with a desire for each person to become the “best, most powerful, healthiest version of themselves”. Darcey practices from a whole person approach and is welcoming to all – an ally to the LGBTQI+ community, is sex positive and kink affirmative, embraces body positivity and lifestyle diversities including open relationships/ENM (Ethical Non Monogamy). Darcey is also a member of the leadership team at PHC. In her spare time, she enjoys playing volleyball and volunteering with the Shane Pinard Future Fisherman’s Foundation. Credentials include: NYS Licensed Clinical Social Worker with Psychotherapy Privileges (LCSW-R) NYS Certified Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Specialist (CASAC FL Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) – Teletherapy Only VT Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) NH Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) – Emergency Temporary License Member AASECT working towards certification in Sex Therapy

Specialty Areas:

• Addiction
• ADHD
• Alcohol Use
• Anxiety
• Bipolar Disorder
• Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
• Career/Work Stress
• Depression
• Drug Abuse
• Infidelity
• LGBTQIA+
• Self Esteem
• Self Harm
• Sex Therapy
• Sexual Addiction
• Sports Performance/Performance Anxiety
• Suicidal Ideation
• Trauma and PTSD
• First Responder Needs

Therapy Provided:

• Individual
• Family
• Couples/Marital

Modalities:

• Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)
• Family Systems
• Motivational Interviewing
• Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
• Trauma Focused

Age Ranges Provided:

• Teenagers (13-17)
• Early Adulthood (18-21)
• Adults (21+)

She/Her

Susan Bodane Kohl, MS, LMHC

Hello, my name is Sue Kohl and I am passionate about helping others through a safe space that is person-centered, non-judgmental, patient and empathic. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who really cares about you and what you are going through. We will work together to find your strengths and build resilience and wellness to handle your specific concerns and challenges. I work with adults ages 18 years and up who are dealing with depression, anxiety, stress management, workplace stress and burnout and work and life balance. I would appreciate the opportunity to work together and I look forward to meeting you and supporting your journey to a happier and more fulfilling life.

Specialty Areas:

• Anxiety
• Career/Work Stress
• Chronic Pain
• Depression
• Drug Abuse
• Grief
• Self Esteem
• Sports Performance/Performance Anxiety
• Work Burnout

Therapy Provided

• Individual

Modalities

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Eclectic
• Some motivational interviewing and ACT

Age Ranges Provided:

• Early Adulthood (18-21)
• Adults (21+)
• Elders (60+)