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Yvonne Cavanaugh

Therapist
5 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Substance use / addiction, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Relationship issues, PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

It takes courage and motivation to engage in change. If you are here, your symptoms most likely began a time before today. With an empathic approach and an extensive background of over 25 years in behavioral health, I am comfortable working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I will work with you in developing skills, insight, clarification, or just sit with you and your emotions without judgement.

My approach to therapy

Treatment is best when it is collaborative. Thus, in the initial phase of treatment, we will gain clarification of the issues, and explore strengths and barriers that have limited your wellness. My style is warm, empathic, and curious, with a sprinkle of humor. We would start out developing a rapport, exploring behavioral patterns, and identifying an overview of your strengths and the barriers that have kept you from reaching fulfillment.

What you can expect from me

My hope is that you leave each session with a little more insight about yourself and you feel supported, heard, empowered, and motivated to challenge yourself to achieve mastery of skills, and hopeful of a solution.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Affirming, Challenging, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    5 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at State University of NY - Buffalo, Bachelor of Science at SUNY Brockport College
  • 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, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Care details

  • Top specialties
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Men's issues, Women's issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Trauma Focused CBT, Behavior Management, Structural Family, Multi-Systemic (MST), Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Attachment Based, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Schema, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    7 Westgate Road
    Kenmore, NY 14217
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