Meet the Staff

 

Anne E. Kearney, LCSW-R

Director

Professional Credentials

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• MSW, University of Illinois at Chicago
• BSSW, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale

Experience

• 25 Years of Clinical Social Work and Psychotherapy Experience in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Faculty at Syracuse University School of Social Work and Department of Health and Wellness
• Clinical Supervisor at Arise Child and Family Services, Inc.
• Private Practice in Psychotherapy, Wellness Coaching, and Clinical Supervision

Interests

• Holistic Stress Management
• Mind-Body-Spirit Approaches
• Positive Psychology
• Strengths Based, Solution Focused Approaches

 

 

Maria C. Randazzo, MA, CASAC

Substance Abuse Specialist

Professional Credentials

• Licensed Mental Health Counselor
• Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor, New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS)
• Credentialed Prevention Professional (OASAS)
• Chapman College, M.A. in Counseling Psychology
• Le Moyne College, B.A. in Psychology and Spanish

Experience

• Benjamin Rush Center, Outpatient Counselor
• Benjamin Rush Center, Clinical Inpatient Specialist
• Hutching’s Psychiatric Center, Undergraduate Internship through Le Moyne College
• The Jewish Home and Hospital for Aged, Ward Secretary

Interests

• Treatment of students with substance abuse issues
• ADHD Coaching
• Optimizing the emotional development of college students
• Program Development and Consultation

 

 

Sarah Spiegelhoff, MA, EdS, NCC

Counselor

Professional Credentials

• National Certified Counselor (NCC)
• Doctoral Candidate in Counseling and Counselor Education, Syracuse University
• EdS in Community Counseling, Rider University
• MA in Community Counseling, Rider University
• BA in Psychology, The Pennsylvania State University

Experience

• Prior to moving to New York, as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania, provided individual and family therapy, to children, adolescents, and adults. 
• Worked at a community agency and private practice.

Interests

• Holistic Wellness
• Stress Reduction Techniques
• Crisis Deescalation

 

 

Michelle Scott

Counselor

Professional Credentials

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• MSW - SUNY Albany, Advanced Standing
• BSW - Buffalo State College
• MAPP (Model Approach to Partnership in Parenting) Certified in New York State

Experience 

• 10 years of Clinical Social Work and Psychotherapy with adults, children, and adolescents, couples and families in the Syracuse, New York area.
• Assistant Clinical Director and Adoption Coordinator at ARISE Child and Family Services, Inc.

Interests 

• Strengths based, task centered therapy
• Attachment and reactive attachment disorders

 

 

Michael Calloway, BA, MS

Counseling Psychology Intern

Professional Credentials

• Fourth-year Doctoral student in the Counselor Education and Supervision Program at Syracuse University.

Experience

• Working with adults with symptoms associated with depression, anxiety, ADHD/ADD, relationship concerns, study habits substance      use/abuse/withdrawal, and grief to name just a few.

Interests

• Using the eclectic Psychodyname therapy approach (detailed history of concern)
• Using Cognitive and Behavioral (more present focused-mindfulness use of homework) approach for various issues and concerns

 

 

Margaret McCurdy

Social Worker Intern

Professional Credentials 

• BS in Wellness Management
• Currently obtaining MS in Mental Health Counseling

Experience 

• Counseling college students with issues such as anxiety and depression and some substance abuse

Interests 

• Mind-Body Connection
• Holistic Wellness
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Coping Technics related to stressful transitions

  

 

Abigail Gabriel

Social Worker Intern

Professional Credentials 

• Second year graduate student at Syracuse University in the Social Work Program
• Bachelor Degree in Human Services; Counseling and Mental Health from Cazenovia College

Experience 

• Worked as a Grief Counselor in a community agency with children and adolescents

Interests 

• Strengths Based Approaches
• Grief and Loss
• Sexual Assault
• Depression and Anxiety
• Relationship Issues
• Holistic Wellness

 

 

Therese May

 Administrative Secretary

Professional Credentials

• Le Moyne College, undergraduate studies
• Syracuse University, undergraduate studies in Business Administration
• Institute of Computer Science, Omaha, Nebraska
• University of Nebraska at Omaha, undergraduate studies
• College of St. Mary, undergraduate studies in Business Administration & Telecommunications

Experience

• Over 20 years experience in office and administration positions