Rikki Ziegen, MS CAS LMHC CCPT is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Oswego, NY. She received her Masters in Mental Health Counseling from SUNY Oswego in 2010, and has been working with people of all ages ever since. In addition, she is a certified Child-Centered Play Therapist through the National Institute of Relationship Enhancement (NIRE). In her spare time Rikki enjoys dance, reiki, nature, animals (especially cats) and reality television!
Rikki’s approach to therapy is eclectic, evidenced-based, non-judgmental and holistic. She believes that in order for growth and healing to occur, the client needs to feel accepted, understood, and (above all else) safe. Some of Rikki’s favorite approaches to therapy are Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)/Tapping, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Person-Centered Therapy. She is also passionate about supporting social justice causes.
Rikki wants her clients to feel empowered and motivated. Her empathetic nature and unconditional positive regard has helped individuals feel a sense of comfort and safety to express the authentic and raw parts of themselves.
