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Christy Paradise

Therapist
21 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being.

As a client-centered therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.

My approach to therapy

Everyone has a unique story and deserves an individualized approach to care. Once we decide to work together, we’ll act as partners in your therapeutic journey. It’s important to me that we communicate openly and you feel respected in our relationship. I’ll be there to listen to you, challenge you, and support you along the way.

What you can expect from me

I always start with an introductory session, where you’ll have the opportunity to share your story and what you hope to achieve in therapy. We’ll work together to figure this out! I strive to create a warm, welcoming environment that allows you to feel comfortable sharing and being vulnerable, while also feeling secure. From there, we’ll work together in the sessions that follow to make these goals a reality for you.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Affirming, Warm, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    21 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Syracuse University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
  • More specialties
    OCD, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Strength-Based, Narrative Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Parent Management Training (PMT), Behavior Modification, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Positive Psychology, Family Focused Therapy (FFT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Attachment Based Family Therapy, Behavioral Couples Therapy, Bowen Family Systems, Behavioral, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Play, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, Strategic Family Therapy, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Relational, Structural Family, Behavior Management, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Children, Adolescents, Seniors
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    97 Canal Landing Boulevard Ste 8A
    Rochester, NY 14626