ABOUT
"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in the bud
was more painful than the risk it took to blossom"
-Anais Nin-
Leslie is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with extensive clinical experience ranging in various ages from children, teenagers and adults. Leslie can provide support for both individual and couples seeking counseling. Leslie's clinical experience includes working within a residential facility for at-risk youth and a community mental health clinic. This experience has allowed her to become therapeutically versatile within a wide range of populations. She has a particular interest in helping those struggling with life transitions, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, chronic illness, grief and health and wellness. She is also able to provide collaborative care through working within the community to include; medication management providers, other mental health professionals, integrative providers, school social workers and traditional medical doctors in order to help the client be supported as a whole. Like they say, it takes a village!
Leslie's training was deeply rooted in person-centered therapy and other evidenced-based theories which ground in the basic thoughts that the client knows themselves best and the importance of creating an authentic relationship for healing to flourish. She is focused on working with her clients through a holistic approach, and holds the belief that we are all a sum of all our experiences, thoughts, feelings, systems, supports and health. She works to help clients build skills and strategies that they can utilize to manage current struggles and discomfort. Leslie supports her clients through a strength-based approach, including psycho-education and reflection related to understanding our choices and how they manifest in our lives and interactions with others.
Leslie personally brings a dedication to the holistic model of wellness and dedication to self-care as a practitioner. She works hard to model wellness and remains committed to her own healing journey and willingness to take risks and continue to grow as a person. She is a mother, a lover of warm weather and sunshine, dance classes, cooking gluten-free and exploring alternative methods of healing such as essential oils, crystals and Reiki.
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Education
State University of New York at Oswego
Masters of Science, Mental Health Counseling
State University of New York at New Paltz
Bachelors of Arts, Communication & Media
Memberships
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New York Mental Health Counselors Association (NYMHCA)
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American Counseling Association
Certifications & Professional Development
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Certified Mandated Reporter
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Certified First Aide Responder
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Specialized Sexual Abuse Services trained (SSAS)
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Residential Child Care Project (CARE) trained through partnerships with Cornell University
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Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) trained through partnerships with Cornell University
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Risking Connection: Transforming Your Work with Survivors of Childhood Abuse
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Co-facilitator for a graduate level course: Play Therapy I
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Calming the Brain through Mindfulness: Rewire Emotions with the Power of Neuroplasticity
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Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) Certificate Course
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Better Habits, Better Health: Preventing & Managing Chronic Illness
Media
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In Good Health, Stressed-Out Kids: http://www.cnyhealth.com/features/stressed-out-kids/
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Bloom Where you are Planted Podcast, Discussing Seasonal Affective Disorder:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/bloompodcaster/Ep19_BWYAP_Leslie_Hereba.mp3
Maggie is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with experience primarily working with young adults in the college setting, particularly undergraduate and graduate students. Maggie's training is rooted in a person-centered, humanistic and social justice-informed approach to therapy and this helps guide her when making connections with clients. Her experience's include working with individuals with presenting struggles such as anxiety, career counseling, codependency, depression, domestic abuse, life transitions, mood disorders, relationship concerns, and eating disorders. Maggie also has extensive experience working with individuals in the LGBTQ+ community and helping support individuals struggling with mental health concerns that arise as a result of societal oppression and marginalization.
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Maggie has a deep belief that the human spirit is capable of infinite resilience. She believes the pain we feel and struggles we face do not have to define us. Maggie works to create a strong therapeutic alliance in order to foster trust, compassion, and safety necessary to begin the healing process. She believes there is is no "one size fits all" for healing and growth, so she works to personalize your therapeutic experience. Maggie works with clients to help them define their goals and illuminate avenues to work toward those goals in ways that a person may not have previously seen. In addition, she helps clients explore strategies to help people cope with the stressors of their lives and skills to engage in healthier patterns that improve their well-being.
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Maggie personally connects to the idea that because life can challenge us with various struggles and pitfalls, that finding self-care strategies to keep you afloat is essential. Maggie connects with activities such as snuggling with her bear-sized puppy, going for a run, or cooking a delicious meal. She believes that identifying what makes us feel whole and working diligently to find breathing room to engage in those rejuvenating activities is so deeply important in the healing and growing process we're all a part of.
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Education
State University of New York at Oswego
Masters of Science, Mental Health Counseling
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State University of New York at Oswego
Bachelors of Science, Wellness Management
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Memberships
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International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals Foundation
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American Counseling Association
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American College Counseling Association
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Certifications & Professional Development
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Certified Mandated Reporter
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Certified Mental Health First Aide Trainer
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When Violent Death Occurs: Supporting Grief Process for Individuals and Families
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Subtle Discrimination and Microaggression: What Does it Mean for our Clients?
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Empowering and Supporting the Engagement of Black Males in Their Own Treatment
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Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) for On-Campus Eating Disorders and Depression
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Building Bridges through Group Work: Facilitating Courageous Conversation
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Media​
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Bloom Where you are Planted Podcast, Teens, College & Anxiety: http://traffic.libsyn.com/bloompodcaster/Ep12_Bloom_Where_You_Are_Planted.mp3
Gillian is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), National Certified Counselor (NCC) and Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) with experience working with children, teens, and adults in settings including school-based and in an outpatient community mental health and substance abuse clinic. Being able to work in these settings has allowed Gillian to work with people from a variety of backgrounds and with different presenting challenges. Gillian has experience working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, personality disorders, substance use/abuse, self-esteem, stress, and goal attainment, while honoring and acknowledging each person’s unique experience.
Gillian’s training and therapeutic framework is trauma-informed and oriented in Person-Centered Therapy, allowing for each person to be their own catalyst for change, while supporting them on their journey toward healing and growth. She also incorporates other various evidence-based practices as well as mindfulness techniques in the effort to make each person’s experience unique and special. Gillian believes that one of the most important aspects in therapy is the therapeutic rapport and will make every effort to provide a safe, compassionate, and healing atmosphere.
Gillian believes the most important relationship we have is the relationship we have with ourselves. She subscribes to the notion that mindfulness and self-care are deeply important to feeling connected and grounded to the present moment. Gillian likes to devote some of her time to traveling, hiking, reading, writing and spending time with loved ones. ​
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Education
St. John Fisher College
Masters of Science, Mental Health Counseling
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Niagara University
Bachelors of Arts, Sociology
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Memberships
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National Board for Certified Counselors
Certifications and Professional Development
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Certified Mandated Reporter
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Teen Mental Health First Aid Certified
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Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Skills Course
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Play Therapy Skills Course
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Ethics for Addiction Counselors Certification
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Cracked Not Broken: The Art of Living Mentally Well
ABOUT
"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in the bud
was more painful than the risk it took to blossom"
-Anais Nin-
Leslie is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with extensive clinical experience ranging in various ages from children, teenagers and adults. Leslie can provide support for both individual and couples seeking counseling. Leslie's clinical experience includes working within a residential facility for at-risk youth, a community mental health clinic and private practice work. This experience has allowed her to become therapeutically versatile within a wide range of populations and treatment focus. She has a particular interest in helping those struggling with life transitions, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, chronic illness, grief, spirituality and overall health and wellness.
Leslie's training was deeply rooted in person-centered therapy and other evidenced-based theories which are grounded in the basic principal that the client is the expert in themselves and the belief that each one of us has access to our own inner wisdom given the right environment to explore it . Leslie believes in the importance of creating an authentic and safe relationship for healing to flourish. She is focused on working with her clients through a holistic approach, and holds the belief that we are all a sum of all our experiences, thoughts, feelings, systems, supports and health. She believes that the mind cannot be separate from the body and utilizes interventions that helps support that connection. Leslie uses an eclectic approach to treatment from psychoeducation, skill building, cognitive behavioral strategies and strength-based interventions to deep dives into family systems, psychoanalytical approaches, dream work, art therapy and existentialism.
Leslie personally brings a dedication to the holistic model of wellness and dedication to self-care as a practitioner. She works hard to model wellness and remains committed to her own healing journey and willingness to take risks and continue to grow as a person. She is a mother, a lover of warm weather and sunshine, dance classes, cooking gluten-free and exploring alternative methods of healing such as crystals, essential oils, yoga and Reiki.
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Education
State University of New York at Oswego
Masters of Science, Mental Health Counseling
State University of New York at New Paltz
Bachelors of Arts, Communication & Media
Memberships
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New York Mental Health Counselors Association (NYMHCA)
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American Counseling Association
Certifications & Professional Development
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Certified Grief Counseling Specialist
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Certified Mandated Reporter
-
Certified First Aide Responder
-
Specialized Sexual Abuse Services trained (SSAS)
-
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) trained through partnerships with Cornell University
-
Risking Connection: Transforming Your Work with Survivors of Childhood Abuse
-
Co-facilitator for a graduate level course: Play Therapy I
-
Calming the Brain through Mindfulness: Rewire Emotions with the Power of Neuroplasticity
-
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) Certificate Course
-
Better Habits, Better Health: Preventing & Managing Chronic Illness
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Forbidden Conversations: Sex, Death & Money
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Safe & Connected: A Polyvagal Guided Path for ReImagining our World
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Internal Family Systems: A step-by-step Procedures for Healing
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Psychedelics in Therapy: MDMA, Psilocybin, Ketamine, MicroDosing & More
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Usui Shiko Ryoho Method of Healing: Reiki I and II Practitioner
Media
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In Good Health, Stressed-Out Kids:
http://www.cnyhealth.com/features/stressed-out-kids/
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Podcast Guest: Bloom Where you are Planted,Seasonal Affective Disorder:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/bloompodcaster/Ep19_BWYAP_Leslie_Hereba.mp3
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Podcast Guest: NEXT STEP Leadership: What IS Leadership?
https://youtu.be/CiqmlGpvbtU
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Podcast Guest: NEXT STEP Leadership: ALL 2002 Leader-cast Wrap-up https://youtu.be/aioY-qf1xPA?si=qhQcPTtaHEJi0Qxu
Maggie is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with experience primarily working with young adults in the college setting, in addition to adults within various ages and stages of life. Maggie's training is rooted in a person-centered, humanistic and social justice-informed approach to therapy and this helps guide her when making connections with clients. Her experience's include working with individuals with presenting struggles such as anxiety, career counseling, codependency, depression, domestic abuse, life transitions, mood disorders, relationship concerns, and eating disorders. Maggie also has extensive experience working with individuals in the LGBTQ+ community and helping support individuals struggling with mental health concerns that arise as a result of societal oppression and marginalization.
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Maggie has a deep belief that the human spirit is capable of infinite resilience. She believes the pain we feel and struggles we face do not have to define us. Maggie works to create a strong therapeutic alliance in order to foster trust, compassion, and safety necessary to begin the healing process. She believes there is is no "one size fits all" for healing and growth, so she works to personalize your therapeutic experience. Maggie works with clients to help them define their goals and illuminate avenues to work toward those goals in ways that a person may not have previously seen. In addition, she helps clients explore strategies to help people cope with the stressors of their lives and skills to engage in healthier patterns that improve their well-being.
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Maggie personally connects to the idea that because life can challenge us with various struggles and pitfalls, that finding self-care strategies to keep you afloat is essential. Maggie connects with activities such as snuggling with her bear-sized puppy, going for a run, or cooking a delicious meal. She believes that identifying what makes us feel whole and working diligently to find breathing room to engage in those rejuvenating activities is so deeply important in the healing and growing process we're all a part of.
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Education
State University of New York at Oswego
Masters of Science, Mental Health Counseling
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State University of New York at Oswego
Bachelors of Science, Wellness Management
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Memberships​​
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American Counseling Association
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American College Counseling Association
​
Certifications & Professional Development
-
Certified Mandated Reporter
-
Certified Mental Health First Aide Trainer
-
When Violent Death Occurs: Supporting Grief Process for Individuals and Families
-
Subtle Discrimination and Microaggression: What Does it Mean for our Clients?
-
Empowering and Supporting the Engagement of Black Males in Their Own Treatment
-
Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) for On-Campus Eating Disorders and Depression
-
Building Bridges through Group Work: Facilitating Courageous Conversation
​
Media​
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Bloom Where you are Planted Podcast, Teens, College & Anxiety: http://traffic.libsyn.com/bloompodcaster/Ep12_Bloom_Where_You_Are_Planted.mp3
Emily received her Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Antioch University and is currently working towards her hours for licensure. Emily also obtained a certificate in trauma counseling during her graduate studies. Her education placed emphasis on social justice and person-centered approaches. Since graduation, Emily has taken interest in existential and mindfulness-based approaches. Emily is passionate about working with people dealing with anxiety, OCD, panic, life transitions, and/or a history of trauma. Emily enjoys working with folks in the LGBTQ+ community and recognizes the impact of societal and cultural forces on a person's overall well being.
Emily believes that we are all capable of creating our own meaning from life's challenges. She is dedicated to honoring a person's background and culture while working with clients. Emily works to bring a sense of safety and calmness to each session that creates the space required to handle life's difficulties. She often utilizes humor and gentle-challenging in helping people achieve their goals. Emily adapts her approach to the client's needs while exploring ways to change the patterns that keep people stuck. She recognizes that where we come from impacts where we are and works with people to determine their own path forward towards their personal version of healing.
Emily believes that self-care must include being true to ourselves and engaging in activities that fuel us. For her, this includes spending time with her loved ones, making time for travel, exploring the great outdoors, reading, tending to her houseplants, and working on craft projects.
Education
Antioch University New England
Masters of Arts, Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Certificate in Trauma Counseling
Bridgewater State University
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Memberships
American Counseling Association
Certifications and Professional Development
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NYS Certified Mandated Reporter
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Trauma and Self-Harm: Increase Safety with a New Approach to Cutting, Bingeing, and Addictive Behaviors Course
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Integrate CBT and Exposure & Response Prevention for Treatment of GAD, Panic Disorder, OCD, Social Anxiety, & Phobias Course
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Treating Complex Trauma with Internal Family Systems Course
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John Hopkins Psychological First Aid Course
Megan is an intern from LeMoyne College’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) program. Megan believes in a person centered and holistic approach to therapy. She understands and views that when you truly believe in a person you provide them with support and hope that will ultimately aid in their betterment.
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Megan is eager to learn and gain more experience working with individuals of all ages, and those seeking support with a variety of concerns including relationships, families, depression, anxiety, career and life planning, and more.
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In her free time, Megan enjoys spending time with her husband and two stepchildren, and their three golden retrievers: Allie, Cooper, and Charlie. Megan has passion for exercise and healthy eating to promote a healthy mind and body. She practices mindfulness and finds journaling a good way to reflect on happenings throughout her life.
Education
LeMoyne College
Master of Science, Clinical Mental Health Counseling (in progress)
Utica University
Master of Science, MBA
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science, Marketing
Memberships
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American Counseling Association
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Certifications and Professional Development
Certifications and Professional Development
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NYS Certified Mandated Reporter
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NARCAN Training
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ACE’s Training
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Diversity and Inclusion Training
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Emotional Intelligence Training
Mikayla is an intern from SUNY Oswego’s Mental Health Counseling (LMHC) program. Throughout her courses, she has taken an interest in cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic therapy. She has a natural talent to analyze behavior and pair it with where it might be stemming from in an individual’s life and where to go from there. Over the past year, Mikayla has worked on the 988 National Suicide Prevention Hotline as a crisis specialist. She’s gained experience working with callers of all ages that are in mental distress, having suicidal thoughts, struggling with substance abuse, experiencing family or relationship issues, dealing with grief and everything in between.
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Mikayla has always made it a priority to connect with others of different backgrounds in order to have a better understanding of their experiences but also acknowledges that different cultures or backgrounds can endure mental health differently. She has studied abroad in Belize and mentored youth and she served as chair of the public relations committee of the NAACP SUNY Albany chapter during her time in undergrad.
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Mikayla considers therapy as a form of self care for others as it gives someone a safe space to cater to their emotional needs. She believes stepping out of your comfort zone is an opportunity for growth and practices patience and empathy with others as they maneuver through their own unique journeys of self realization.
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In her free time, she enjoys exercising, spending time with her shih tzu, Minnie, and has been journaling since she was a child and uses it as a tool of self reflection while also being able to flip through physical proof of her own growth.
Education
SUNY Oswego
Masters of Science, Clinical Mental Health Counseling (in progress)
University at Albany, SUNY
Bachelor of Art, Sociology
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Certifications and Professional Development
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NYS Certified Mandated Reporter
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Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Trained (ASIST)