The Mental Health Association in Tompkins County
 
Guide to Mental Health Professionals
   2008 Edition
Therapist Profile

 
Gaffin, Ilene
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Boardman House, 120 E. Buffalo St.
Ithaca NY 14850

257-0558

Office hours:
Tues./Fri. 9:00-5:00, Wed. 9:00-7:00, Thurs. 9:00-2:00

E-mail:
None

Website:
None

Is office near public transport?
Yes

Wheelchair accessible?
No

Languages other than English:
None

Willing to work with an interpreter?
Yes

Willing to use alternative locations?
No

Graduate Training:
MSW Health/Mental Health, Marywood College, Scranton PA, 1979

Additional Degrees:
None

Additional Certificates/Trainings:
EMDR levels I and II

Issues of Specialization:
 1. Depression
 2. Anxiety
 3. Infertility
 4. Adult Children of Alcoholics
 5. Aging
 6. Divorce/Separation
 7. Emotional Abuse
 8. Grief/Loss
 9. Interpersonal Relationships
10. Emotional Aspects of Health Problems

Orientations:
Cognitive-Behavioral; Developmental; Humanistic

Techniques:
EMDR; Stress Management

Therapy Support Groups:
None at this time

Client Population:
Adolescents (16+); Students; Young Adults; Middle Age; Older Adults; Couples; Gay; Lesbian; Bisexual; Transgender

Third Party Insurance Accepted?
Yes (Aetna, Chickering, Empire, Excellus [BC/BS], Family Health Plus, Health Now, Magellan Behavioral Health, UBH, Value Options)

Medicare?
Yes

Medicaid?
No

Fees:
   Individual: 80
   Family: No
   Couple: 80
   Group: No
   Testing: No
   Drug/Alcohol: No

   Sliding
   Individual: Yes
   Family: No
   Couple: No
   Group: No
   Testing: No
   Drug/Alcohol: No

Comments:
Prior to my private practice in 1991, I was a counselor/therapist in a Planned Parenthood and a community mental health clinic. I do EMDR only in the context of an ongoing psychotherapy.


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