Motivational Interviewing Therapists in Tioga County, NY

Hi! I'm Gloria Zukoski, LCSW. I have been working in the helping field for 13 years. When I began my career in the helping field, I worked with children with developmental disabilities in a school setting; then moved to a residential placement for adults with developmental disabilities. During my master’s program, I started working more with children and families impacted by mental health and found my passion. I have since had experience in community-based, residential, healthcare, school, and outpatient clinic settings. I work mostly with people ages 5-35 diagnosed with ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, perinatal/women’s health issues.

The toughest part about therapy is showing up. To continue to show up for yourself might be even tougher. If therapy were easy, everyone would do it. Taking that first step for yourself, is the most powerful thing that you can do and you should give yourself all the credit for being able to do it.

Hello, my name is Michael Morgan, LCSW. Originally from New York City, I got my first experience with therapy as a crisis phone counselor at an LGBTQ organization. From there, I ventured into social work, focusing on teenagers living with mental illness. I have been a social worker for over 16 years and now focus my trauma work supporting adolescents and emerging adults. I believe that a consistent caring adult can help heal wounds through an ongoing therapeutic relationship. I value creating therapeutic space and practice the art of active listening so that the client can vent and, together, we can process.

I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Social Worker and have been working with clients ages 14 and up for the last fourteen years. I started as a Domestic Violence Advocate in 2008 and received both my Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Master Degree in Social Work from Roberts Wesleyan College. I interned as a Social Worker at Strong Memorial Partial Hospitalization for Teens and at Genesee/Orleans Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse. I work with individuals, couples, as well as families who have a history of domestic violence, trauma, depression, anxiety, attention deficit disorder, and those who have experienced bullying.

Are you struggling with maladapting to life challenges? Has anxiety and depression tried to control your life? If you answered yes to these questions, with your permission, I would like to journey with you and help you develop your own inner peace and tranquility. Through evidence-based practices including cognitive behavior therapy, motivational interviewing and dialectical behavioral techniques, I will provide you with a safe, trusting and nonjudgmental environment to help you create the life you want to live.

You’re here because you want things to be different. Maybe you’re envisioning a version of yourself that’s calm and confident but you’re not sure how to get there. I believe you have the tools to unlock the person you’re striving to be, you just may need a little guidance.

Ever have times when you question how to handle events in your life, anger, anxiety or depression? Are there times when the way you think or behave causes problems that seem too big to overcome? Do other people question how you handle situations or feelings? Therapy can help you identify the sources of these problems, recognize strengths that can assist to manage them and be able to effectively cope with current and future stress. I work with adolescents and adults to help manage these problems, among others, with the focus on building a healthier quality of life.

Accepting new clients! I offer compassionate and professional counseling services centered around trauma-informed care, tailored to support individuals managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and various forms of trauma. My approach prioritizes the individual's needs, focusing on identity exploration, life transitions, and overall well-being enhancement. Creating a safe, nonjudgmental space is integral to my practice. I believe in empowering clients to direct their counseling journey, fostering self-advocacy and empowerment throughout our sessions.

I’ve provided traditional talk therapy for many years and I am excited to offer a different approach! Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) is an innovative approach that combines the use of ketamine with therapy to facilitate healing and therapeutic breakthroughs. KAP has been shown to be effective in treating various issues, especially when traditional treatments have been unsuccessful. Ketamine helps clients explore their thoughts, emotions, and traumatic experiences more deeply, while I support and heal with the psychotherapy piece in a safe space. PLEASE note: this is a specialized service as an adjunct to your current therapy