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I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Army Veteran with extensive experience supporting adults through a wide range of mental health and life challenges. Throughout my career, I have worked with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use concerns, stress, burnout, relationship difficulties, grief, and major life transitions.

I have experience working with both civilian and Veteran populations and understand the unique pressures that can come with demanding careers, family responsibilities, military service, and periods of personal change. My focus is on helping clients develop greater self-awareness, emotional resilience, and practical strategies that support long-term growth and well-being.

I have been practicing therapy for the past ten plus years, but let's be honest, I was born a therapist. I have had the opportunity to learn that we all grow together and are blessed to take this mysterious journey in our own unique way. I have lived and learned experience, as well as extensive education and training. I began my adult career as a police officer and then returned to college as an adult learner. I graduated from Keuka College with my BSW and Syracuse University with my MSW and an advanced certification in trauma. I have worked with all ages and population but primarily with addiction, trauma processing, and self-esteem issues.

At the end of the day, I am here to listen, guide, and help you learn the value of your own experiences. I specialize in trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety and mood disorders but I am also familiar with self-harm, self-image, and self-esteem issues. My goal is to help you recognize your worth, set goals, learn coping skills and strategize positive daily living. If you are ready to make moves for a better tomorrow, I am ready to help. I am trained in CBT, mindfulness, DBT, motivational interviewing, with advanced specialties in trauma informed care. Let's change the narrative on tomorrow. I look forward to connecting and working with you!

Welcome to a space where it is ok to not be okay! Through my practice, I have developed a belief that every individual has the inner strength to overcome their biggest obstacle. I aim to empower you by providing tools and insight that nurture self-awareness, selfcare, and personal growth. Together, we will navigate challenges and celebrate growth. I believe that laughter and honesty are powerful tools for growth. My goal is to help you navigate life challenges with clarity, tactfully integrated humor, and actional strategies, while fostering balance across the mind and body.

I'm Kerrie! I am a licensed clinic social worker with 10 years of experience providing individual therapy for teens and adults. In total, I have 35 years of experience working in the field of community mental health.

I enjoy helping people!

I specialize in anxiety, depression, grief, women's issues, life transitions, relationship issues and trauma.

I read and subscribe to the idea that instead of a patient needing a clinician to offer treatment, a client seeks the assistance of a counselor as more of a confidential teammate for improving a bio-psycho-social aspect of her/his life.

I have worked in the behavioral health field since 1997 and as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2015, making a mid-life career change to help those struggling with a variety of issues--anxiety, depression, self-esteem, substance and other addictions, recovery, grief and loss, family, relationship, life transitions and adjustment difficulties--anything negatively impacting one's daily functioning, happiness, quality of life.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York State and a certified Trauma-Informed Care provider from NYU. I'm an open-minded, nonjudgmental clinician who meets you where you are. As an LCSW in New York and a NYU-certified trauma-informed care provider, i focus on empowering adults to build on their strengths and take practical steps towards their goals.

I am nonjudgmental and open-minded

I approach the conversations without preconceived notions or judgements

I encourage openness and honesty

Let the clients know that they can speak freely and their honesty is appreciated and important