319 N. Tioga St.
Ithaca NY 14850

273-2312

Office hours:
Mon. - Fri. 9am-6pm

E-mail:
bmez@lightlink.com

Website:
None

Is office near public transport?
Yes

Wheelchair accessible?
No

Languages other than English:
French and Spanish (but not enough for therapy)

Willing to work with an interpreter?
Yes

Willing to use alternative locations?
No

Graduate Training:
MSW Clinical Social Work, Syracuse University, Syracuse NY, 1991

Additional Degrees:
N/A

Additional Certificates/Trainings:
CASAC - Certified Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor

Issues of Specialization (in order of priority):
 1. Anxiety/Panic
 2. Marriage/Cohabitation
 3. Work Issues
 4. Sexual Identity
 5. Dual Diagnosis
 6. Alcohol Abuse
 7. Drug Abuse
 8. Depression
 9. Interpersonal Relationships
10. Parenting/Family

Orientations:
Solution Focused; Cognitive-Behavioral; Eriksonian; Goal Focused

Techniques:
Talk Therapy; Boundary and Assertiveness Training; Metaphor and Imagery Work

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 (Blue Cross Blue Shield, Empire Plan, Aetna, Value Options, United Behavioral Health, Family Health Plus)

Medicare?
No

Medicaid?
No

Fees:
   Individual: 95
   Family: 95
   Couple: 95
   Group: No
   Testing: No
   Drug/Alcohol: 180-270

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

Comments:
My goal is to empower and motivate my clients to live their lives well. My approach is pragmatic, intuitive and client-centered.

(607) 273-9250

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