Melissa J Sakofsky Kanara
Counselor, MSEd, LPC, LMHC (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
Pittsford, NY 14534
Let's Connect (585) 565-6946
I believe in empowering you to handle the waves of emotions that come from healing from trauma & grief. I utilize DBT, CBT & ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy) to help you build skills & overcome your fears, manage day to day stress, depression, anxiety, and panic.
Wouldn’t it be awesome to be free of the fears that keep you from living your best life? You want to feel lighter & less stuck by the things that make you sad or scared. Afraid if you talk about them, you’ll open that door & you'd be overwhelmed. You’re unsure how to handle small day to day problems, much less releasing the floodgates of your past.
My goal is to teach you the skills to empower you to fight whatever your boogeyman is yourself. I want you to have skills to rely on when other stuff comes up, because you know it will. I want you to leave my office feeling confident that you can overcome hard things.
ART reduces strong emotions tied to traumatic or stressful events from your past & supports emotional relief quickly. I believe that being comfortable in session is important and want you to know I am an ally for the LGBTQ+ community. We will laugh, cuss, & at times get distracted, & no matter how you come through that door I’m here to help you.
Call or Email Melissa J Sakofsky Kanara now for a free 15 minute consultation - (585) 565-6946
Let's Connect (585) 565-6946
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
Melissa J Sakofsky Kanara
Counselor, MSEd, LPC, LMHC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (585) 565-6946
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 016332 Melissa J Sakofsky Kanara
- In Practice for 5 years
- Attended Medaille University , CAS in Mental Health
- Degree/Diploma from State University of New York at Brockport MS.Ed. in Counselor Education for School Counseling
- Degree/Diploma from State University of New York at Oswego BS Communications Studies with minor in Business Administration
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Melissa J Sakofsky Kanara
Counselor, MSEd, LPC, LMHC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (585) 565-6946
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Self Esteem
- Depression
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Body Image
- Career Counseling
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Emotional Disturbance
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Self-Harming
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
Melissa J Sakofsky Kanara
Counselor, MSEd, LPC, LMHC
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (585) 565-6946
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Melissa J Sakofsky Kanara
Counselor, MSEd, LPC, LMHC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (585) 565-6946
Location
Additional Location
1463 East Main Street
Spartanburg, SC 29307
(585) 565-6946Nearby Areas
Melissa J Sakofsky Kanara
Counselor, MSEd, LPC, LMHC
Call for a free consultation now - (585) 565-6946