Narrative Therapists in Chautauqua County, NY

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, a National Certified Counselor, and have earned a M.S.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Alfred University. After over 25 years as a professional in the film/television and music industries, I've embarked on a career in counseling with energy and passion to assist individuals with a variety of mental health and emotional challenges. As a dedicated and compassionate therapist, my approach is based on a foundation of person-centered and humanistic values. I believe that providing a safe, confidential, empathic and nonjudgmental environment is paramount to successful therapy.

Emotional wellness in difficult circumstances requires honest self-reflection, bravery, humor, creativity and optimism and these are qualities I encourage within the therapeutic process. My approach to therapy is a blend of Narrative Therapy (discovering through conversations hopeful, preferred, previously unrecognized possibilities and outcomes), and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (challenging beliefs about actions in order to yield new results). I believe we are influenced by our family, community and childhood but are ultimately responsible for our choices and, further, that we possess the freedom to grow and change toward a desired way of being.

Welcome to Lyrically Healing and thank you for your courage. Here is where you are serviced in safety, respect, empathy, love, honesty, focus, maturity, confidence and empowerment. I believe you are the author of your own story. "There are years that ask questions and years that answer"- Z.Hurston. As the expert of your life maybe you have the answers and need assistance finding your voice. Or maybe you are curious about experiences that impact you? Wherever your walk begins Lyrically Healing can move with you.

Hello, I am Dr. Nasca and I currently provide mental health care to children, adolescents, and young adults. I have experience working with individuals with autism spectrum disorder, depression, anxiety disorders, behavior disorders, ADHD, and OCD. I utilize a client-centered, individualized approach to therapy and am proficient in the following treatment modalities: cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT), mindfulness training, social skills training, narrative therapy, applied behavior analysis, parent training and consultation.

Hello! I am a lover of all things weird, strange and wonderful. I unapologetically laugh loudly and cry often. I believe that everyone has the potential for healing and peace within our struggle. We all can write our own stories! I cannot fix you, but I would love to walk along side you on the journey. My own bumpy road has included a stint in the Army and a previous career as an English teacher. As a social worker, I have worked in Addictions, Community Mental Health, and the Department of Veterans Affairs before pursuing private practice. I am also a mother of splendid adults, a wife, artist, dog walker, cat herder and gardener.

I use a short term, practical psychotherapy approach. I believe that all human beings have problems at various points in their lives and that these problems can best be dealt with in an objective, honest, and caring climate. Labeling, stigmatizing and categorizing people often makes problems worse. Objective, and yet personal, individualized treatment approaches are always taken. While the goal of therapy is to minimize, if not eliminate, the problems people struggle against, it is also important to recognize, acknowledge, and enhance people's talents, abilities, and strengths. Client confidentiality is rigorously maintained at all times.

What makes me different? 
I’m a survivor: I’ve been through it. I am committed to providing creative, dynamic, evidence-based, mental health therapy to a diverse body of clients. I am passionate about providing Anti-Oppression, Trauma-Informed individual and couples’ counseling to clients from all backgrounds. In our sessions, expect to laugh, cry, cuss (if you want to), have “lightbulb” moments, and be embraced for who you are. We’ll work together to improve your relationships, identify and change patterns and behaviors, grow your emotional intelligence, break generational cycles, to live your most authentic, fulfilling life.

I have experience working with adults, children, couples, families and groups and treating a variety of diagnoses including anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, ADHD, PTSD, grief, eating disorders, OCD, self injury, mood disorders, personality disorders, and substance abuse. I often use mindfulness techniques, creative arts therapy, DBT and CBT to help clients find balance and joy.

I have been working as a mental health counselor for adults, adolescents, and couples for five years. I have spent the majority of this in community mental health, providing therapy for issues related to anxiety, depression, trauma, women’s and LGBTQ+ issues, as well as day-to-day stressors such as finances, life transitions, and relationships.

My ideal clients are people who are experiencing patterns of what they consider failure in their relationships, behaviors, potential or self-esteem; who see themselves as frozen, trapped, isolated or hopeless about their ability to create a positive future. Such people generally benefit from increased self-esteem and insight, as well as a healthier perspective around self-defeating behavior cycles and belief systems. I find that clients are looking for genuine connections and the feeling that they are a loved, respected, and contributing human being.

I am a licensed clinical social worker that provides therapeutic counseling to adolescents, adults and families. I have over 15 years experience working with depression, anxiety, personality disorders,Bipolar disorder, OCD , trauma ,grief, and ADHD.