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

 
Lerner, Susan
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

103 W. Seneca St. (Clinton House), Suite 200C
Ithaca NY 14850

227-3177

Office hours:
8:00-6:00 most days (other times as requested)

E-mail:
susan@susanlerner.net

Website:
None

Is office near public transport?
Yes

Wheelchair accessible?
Yes

Languages other than English:
None

Willing to work with an interpreter?
Yes

Willing to use alternative locations?
No

Graduate Training:
MSW Social Work, Syracuse University, Syracuse NY, 1971

Additional Degrees:
N/A

Additional Certificates/Trainings:
N/A

Issues of Specialization (in order of priority):
 1. Female Identity
 2. Interpersonal Relationships
 3. Separation from Parents
 4. Parenting/Family
 5. Anger
 6. Anxiety/Panic
 7. Aging
 8. Career Development
 9. Depression
10. Work Issues
11. Gender Issues

Orientations:
Cognitive-Behavioral; Eclectic; Rogerian

Techniques:
Anger Management; Assertiveness Training; Stress Management

Therapy Support Groups:
None at this time

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

Third Party Insurance Accepted?
Yes (Aetna, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, CIGNA, Family Health Plus, GHI, Health Now, MVP Health Care, Value Options, many BAPS)

Medicare?
Yes

Medicaid?
No

Fees:
   Individual: 70
   Family: No
   Couple: 70
   Group: No
   Testing: No
   Drug/Alcohol: No

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

Comments:
My main work is to form a partnership with my clients in order to reach goals that they define.


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