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

 
Panetti-Stewart, Suzanne
Licensed Clinical Social Worker; Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC, LCSW)

Life in Harmony Counseling Services, 2127 Dryden Rd.
Dryden, NY 13053

351-9214

Office hours:
Flexible

E-mail:
None

Website:
None

Is office near public transport?
Yes

Wheelchair accessible?
Yes

Languages other than English:
None

Willing to work with an interpreter?
No

Willing to use alternative locations?
No

Graduate Training:
MSW Mental Health, SUNY Buffalo, Buffalo NY, 2002

Additional Degrees:
CASAC, OASAS, Albany NY, 1995; BA Psychology, Ithaca College, Ithaca NY, 1988

Additional Certificates/Trainings:
School Social Worker, 2004

Issues of Specialization (in order of priority):
 1. Alcohol Abuse
 2. Drug Abuse
 3. Dual Diagnosis/MICA
 4. Parenting/Family
 5. School Issues
 6. Interpersonal Relationships
 7. Eating Disorders
 8. Depression
 9. Corporate Consultation
10. Compulsive Behaviors

Orientations:
Behavior Modification; Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy; Motivational Therapy; Rational Emotive Therapy; Strength-Based Therapy

Techniques:
Family Systems Theory; Imagery; MAS/DW approach to the hierarchy of needs; Problem Resolution; Talk Therapy

Therapy Support Groups:
None at this time - currently developing a "new mother" support group

Client Population:
Adolescents; Students; Young Adults; Middle Age; Older Adults; Families/Couples

Third Party Insurance Accepted?
No (I will provide a monthly statement clients can submit to their insurance company)

Medicare?
No

Medicaid?
No

Fees:
   Individual: 40-65
   Family: 45-80
   Couple: 45-80
   Group: 30-45
   Testing: N/A
   Drug/Alcohol: 225
   DMV Eval/Assessment: 275

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

Comments:
Life in Harmony Counseling Services believes in a holistic treatment approach to support healthy lifestyle changes for individuals and families.


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