Many benefits can be derived from working with a therapist.  Support and empathy allow each individual to be heard and understood while their goals and interests are reflected back to them during sessions. Identifying problems, evaluating them and working on enhancing coping strategies for personal growth and change to assist in eliminating troublesome challenges. Improving skills and relationships through learning new perspectives and strategies for emotional, behavioral and situational growth with therapeutic guidance and insights. For example:

• Improved focus
• Goal directed learning
• Skill enhancements for improving behavior and relationships
• Acquire new strategies for Stress and Anxiety reduction
• Management skills for Anger, Depression, Grief, and Emotional adjustment
• More effective communication skills
• Awareness of Behavior challenges and learning behavior improvement strategies
• Enhanced problem-solving skills
• Self-improvement strategies for better self-esteem and confidence

All individuals may benefit from a confidential listener who could offer a new way of looking at a situation or problem. A Therapist can assist whenever individuals feel stuck or do not know where to turn for support when behavioral, emotional or situational trauma enters their life. A new insight or perspective from a therapist may be helpful in finding a solution, redirecting unhealthy patterns of behavior, avoiding stressful triggers to emotional upset or offer empathy and understanding as each individual encounters Stage of Life challenges.

Confidentiality is the basis of therapeutic trust between therapist and client. Successful therapy relies on a deep trust and understanding of the client and their presenting problem. Included in the Intake is a “Confidentiality Agreement” signed by both therapist and client. What happens in counseling sessions is not discussed elsewhere unless “Informed Consent” is given to share information with members of your care-team (Doctor, Psychiatrist, School Counselor, Attorney or Court official). However, no information is shared unless a signed release has been given to the therapist by the client to release the information. 

Current New York State law and professional Counseling Ethics require therapists to maintain confidentiality except for the following situations:

1. Suspected abuse or neglect (current or past), of children, adults, and elders to authorities, including Child Protective Services, and law enforcement, based on information provided by the client or collateral sources.
2. If the therapist has reason to suspect the client is seriously in danger of harming him/herself or has threatened to harm another person.

Parking is available behind the building (Laura DeMarco parking signs are okay to park at). There is on-the-street parking and across the street from the office building, in the municipal parking lot, there are spaces.