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

 
Schaff, Michael
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

120 North Cayuga Street, Suite 200A
Ithaca, NY 14850

607 793-6382

Office hours:
By appointment

E-mail:
MBS6040@verizon.net

Website:
N/A

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?
Yes

Graduate Training:
MSW, Marywood University, Scranton, PA, 1998

Additional Degrees:
MA, Economics, Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, NY 1970; BA, Economics Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY 1964

Additional Certificates/Trainings:
N/A

Issues of Specialization (in order of priority):
 1. Stress Reduction
 2. Depression/Anxiety
 3. Interpersonal Relationships
 4. Suicide Ideation
 5. Crisis
 6. Marriage/Cohabitation
 7. Work Issues
 8. Anger
 9. Divorce/Separation
10.

Orientations:
Client-Centered; Cognitive-Behavioral; Eclectic; Existential; Family Systems; Psychodynamic; Therapy as Coach

Techniques:
Anger Management; Assertiveness Training; Coaching; Deep Relaxation; Journaling; Stress Management; Time management

Therapy Support Groups:
None at this time

Client Population:
18 and up

Third Party Insurance Accepted?
No

Medicare?
No

Medicaid?
No

Fees:
   Individual: 80.00
   Family: 80.00
   Couple: 80.00
   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 relationship with clients is based on respect, trust, and confidentiality so that emotional healing can occur.


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