The Mental Health Association in Tompkins County
 
Guide to Mental Health Professionals
   2011 Edition
Therapist Profile

 
Lantz, Barbara
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-R)

411 E. Seneca St.
Ithaca NY 14850

272-3455

Office hours:
Varies (including evenings), Mon. - Fri.

E-mail:
None

Website:
None

Is office near public transport?
Yes

Wheelchair accessible?
Yes

Languages other than English:
Spanish

Willing to work with an interpreter?
No

Willing to use alternative locations?
Yes, when ongoing client becomes ill

Graduate Training:
MSW Clinical Social Work, Marywood University, Scranton, PA, 1998.

Additional Degrees:
PhD Anthropology, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 1985; MA Anthropology, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 1980.

Additional Certificates/Trainings:
None

Issues of Specialization (in order of priority):
 1. Abuse (all kinds)
 2. Anger
 3. Anxiety/Panic
 4. Bipolar Disorder
 5. Depression
 6. Divorce/Separation
 7. Eating Disorders
 8. Grief/Loss
 9. Marriage/Cohabitation
10. Sexual Identity
11. Substance Abuse

Orientations:
Brief Therapy; Client-Centered; Cognitive-Behavioral; Holistic; Insight-Oriented; Interpersonal; Socio-Cultural Framework; Solution-Focused

Techniques:
Talk Therapy; Hypnotherapy; Bibliotherapy; Relaxation; Guided Visualization; Therapeutic Writing

Therapy Support Groups:
None at this time

Client Population:
Adolescents; Students; Young Adults; Middle Age; Older Adults; Families/Couples; Gay; Lesbian; Bisexual; Transgender

Third Party Insurance Accepted?
Yes (most insurances - please call to inquire)

Medicare?
No

Medicaid?
No

Fees:
   Individual: 50-100
   Family: 50-100
   Couple: 50-100
   Group: N/A
   Testing: N/A
   Drug/Alcohol: N/A

   Sliding
   Individual: Yes
   Family: Yes
   Couple: Yes
   Group: N/A
   Testing: N/A
   Drug/Alcohol: N/A

Comments:
My first priority with clients is to create the trust essential to an effective therapeutic relationship so that problem-solving and emotional healing can occur.


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