I am a Doctor of Clinical Social Work with a degree from the University of Pennsylvania; a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master’s degree from Syracuse University; a member of the National Association of Social Workers; an EMDR certified trauma treatment specialist; a professional actress, playwright, director, vocalist and member of Actor’s Equity Association and Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists; and a Christian, so I do my best to live a life of integrity, goodness, and service, without judgement. I integrate my skills, knowledge, and experiences to help you reach your full potential!

Throughout my life I have felt a desire to help people through their pain and suffering. I want to help people see that there is hope through even their most negative experiences. I have felt called to help people out of the dark corners of life so they can start living renewed lives.

I believe each of us has the ability to heal from emotional pain and damage to our self-esteem. I believe to do this, the source of the “original wound/s” must be identified along with the resulting false image we came to have of ourselves. I believe this is Essential in order to produce change in our behavior... which produces Change in our lives. I believe that a Good Fit between a person and his/her therapist is also Essential to the therapeutic process. Change can be one baby step at a time or a sudden “growth spurt.” I believe knowledge is empowering. And I believe in self-compassion and perseverance. And laughter.

Peace Project Mental Health Counseling is a group of three Licensed Mental Health Counselors (from left: Casandra Musumeci, Caitlin Halloran, Andrea Rockefeller) specializing in working with children, adolescents, their families, and young adults. We all have a background and years of experience working as behavior intervention specialists with individuals with developmental disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and co-morbid mental health struggles. Our experience allows to take innovative approaches with the individuals and families we work with. Please note we are currently offering Telehealth only.

Many of us are in search of understanding and acceptance. Whether you’re struggling with a transition in your life, self-confidence, or feeling depressed or anxious I work to help you find and embrace the best version of you. I’ve gained diverse experience working with clients with a wide range of mental health concerns including but not limited to depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, sexuality and substance abuse. Having started my career in the fast-paced fashion and beauty industry I have the ability to better understand and empathize with client’s stressors and concerns.

My goal in providing counseling/therapy services is to assist you in reaching your ideal version of yourself. I am honored to assist you on your personal life journey. I believe that everyone holds the potential within themselves to reach their ideal, and I love helping unlock the potential through skills and knowledge. JK Rowling said “We do not need magic to transform our world. We carry all of the power we need inside ourselves already”. I look forward to helping every person discover their power.

Feeling overwhelmed by work, relationships or family dynamics? Struggling with anxiety, depression, or self-defeating behaviors? You are not alone. The good news is that therapy can provide a safe space for processing these challenges and for exploring new approaches to old problems. Whatever your needs, we will work together to help you feel better. My approach is warm and collaborative. Our work together can develop your strengths & self-confidence to help you feel more comfortable in your own skin and more in control of the world and people around you. The complexity of our lives can be overwhelming, but doesn't have to be.

I am here to help you and to listen. We can work together to better understand the challenges in your life. Through talking, things will get better. Today, you are one step closer to a new you where you can feel empowered and go on that positive path to growth and well-being. As a therapist, my goal is to help you lead a life that is worth celebrating. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

Working through your struggles can feel like an isolating experience. I create a supportive and collaborative environment to help you safely work through your personal challenges and achieve your goals. I am an experienced social worker who’s practiced clinical therapy in acute, medical, community, and outpatient settings. I work with diverse populations ranging from teenagers to adults. I specialize in, but am not limited to, working with anxiety, depression, ADD, relationships, and life transitions. Additionally, with a background in the visual arts, I embrace the creative process and understand the importance of self-expression.

For some of us, just getting through the day can be a struggle. Finding the right therapist doesn't have to add to your stress. Is your life being ruled by depression or anxiety? Are you all too familiar with insomnia or chronic pain? Are you a trauma survivor? Feeling isolated and hopeless? Parenting a child with extra challenges? Let's sit down together to determine your personal goals. Learn how to "retrain your brain" by talking directly to your subconscious. That's where the real change begins. Combining hypnotherapy with psychotherapy is an effective treatment option to improve your mental health and get you feeling better!

I love supporting people through the difficulties of life. In doing so, I love to laugh, joke, connect, be real, and down to earth. I have an audacious and thought provoking approach to treatment. My approach allows me to directly connect with clients in a manner that is comfortable and authentic. Through treatment I provide my clients with healthy challenges, and autonomy in guiding their own treatment. My goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment for clients.

Effective therapy develops goals for change. Treatment also supports establishing new ways of experiencing life, behaviors and relationships. My private practice emphasizes making change through openness and trust, and building a personal plan that suits your unique life circumstance. There is no prescription for the length of therapy; some changes can occur with a few sessions and others may taken longer. Having realistic goals can help define when therapy is completed. Please call or email me learn more.

Maybe you’re feeling anxious or down, struggling with a recent loss, or having difficulty with relationships. Therapy can help you to learn about yourself, develop the skills to deal with difficult relationships, and make many other positive changes. If you’re a couple struggling with a lot of conflict, feeling disconnected or other issues, couples therapy can help strengthen your relationship. I enjoy working with individuals and couples who want more from life, especially creatives and young adults (20 and 30 somethings). LGBTQI affirming.

I am a Jungian-oriented psychoanalyst in Western NY. Psychoanalytic psychotherapy can help get to the root of your problems instead of creating temporary fixes. We will use dreams, archetypes and synchronicities in your life to help create your own unique path toward healing. If you have made your life decisions based on what others want for you, that may have lead you astray from your own innate purpose in the world. When we become awakened to this insight, change becomes possible and your symptoms begin to subside.

I am an Ordained Minister who has lived through many forms of abuse from incest to rape, verbal, mental, emotional, psychological, and low self-esteem and my survival is a testament to the power of God. I am more than a conquer through God and I believe God made me fearfully and wonderfully. I believe we are Spiritual and Physical beings and when we nurture them simultaneously, we are able to live the abundant life God created us to live. I believe a deep foundation in faith will equip us to make the journey from victim to victor.

Are you someone who is struggling with who you are and being the best version of yourself? Are your relationships, sleep, hygiene, food intake and/or physical health suffering? Would you like to better yourself-but you’re stuck and not sure where to start or need motivation to keep going. I have assisted and walked alongside many people in their suffering; validating that they are not alone in what they are going through and that there is a way to do things differently. I will help you develop and work towards your goals both personal and professional. You are resilient and YOU matter!

Let's start today and help you find a better journey ahead! Family & Personal Counseling offers Video/Phone Telehealth sessions for individuals, families and couples, and all age groups, for a wide range of issues - individual concerns, relationships, family dynamics, bereavement/grief, lifestyle changes, anxiety and stress reduction, children's issues, depression and weight management. Founded by Ron Villano, LMHC, ASAC, CCH, we help you get things back on track right from the start. We have over 35 providers, all specifically selected, experienced and highly trained. We are ready to work with you!

You are surrounded by expectations, comparisons, and the idea that everyone around you is happy and fulfilled. Are they? How are we to know? The timelines, deadlines, and pressures all around you seem overwhelming. You're feeling lost in this world. You're feeling like you're not enough; you don't make enough, you don't do enough. Life decisions and transitions can be hard, and you want assurance you are making the right decisions for your future. You exceed expectations while at the same time wondering if you are good enough. You don't feel like your best self in your relationships, and that leaves feelings of guilt and shame.

I am a New York State licensed clinical social worker and have over 13 years providing psychotherapy services. Due to COVID-19, I am conducting appointments online to help you achieve your personal goals. I have dedicated my career to understanding and treating emotional health. A specific area of interest is helping those to improve their interpersonal relationships, whether they be with family, coworkers, or others. I want our sessions to be a supportive and safe place where you can be your genuine self without fear of judgement as you process, learn, and work through life’s challenges.

In the heart of every problem lies its solution. We spend enormous amounts of time and energy searching for answers outside ourselves, when the answers lie within. Heartwork is a creative process, which teaches one to find fundamental solutions to both everyday problems and the more difficult life questions, transforming "problems" into doorways to compassion, insight and joy. My award-winning book, "Heartwork: How To Get What You Really, REALLY Want" gives one my orientation and the primary tools for working through one's issues. The e-book version can be downloaded at my website: www.awakentheheart.org.