Cathy Lucisano

Licensed Mental Health Therapist, Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor, National Certified Counselor

Congratulations on taking this crucial step on your wellness journey! I respect your desire for improvement in your life satisfaction, and it is an honor and a privilege to partner with you.

My approach is person-centered, holistic, and non-judgmental, and I work collaboratively to create trust and safety in our space and time together.

In our sessions, you will develop coping strategies that will increase your confidence and resilience, and I will support you in becoming your authentic self, increasing your foundational self-esteem, exploring past trauma, and/or changing your thoughts or perspective.

I believe that everyone can benefit from the self-care that therapy provides, and I am excited to work with you through life transitions, situational stressors, and whatever unpredictable hurdles may arise.

Whether this is your first time in therapy or not, contacting a therapist can be anxiety provoking. I encourage you to reach out for a free 15-minute consultation to evaluate the safety of the space and our options for working together.

MY QUALIFICATIONS

PERSONALIZED RECOVERY ORIENTED SERVICES (PROS) Senior Clinician

2019-present

Establishing meaningful therapeutic relationships using unconditional positive regard and trauma-informed interventions, and providing strengths and recovery based clinical services that respond effectively to severe and persistent symptoms.

Constructing curriculum and facilitating psychoeducational groups, with a focus on marginalized and oppressed populations.

Diversion and DWI Weekend Program Counselor

2005-2019

Designed and implemented the New Directions Sex Worker Intervention Diversion Program in connection with the Rochester City Human Trafficking Intervention Court.

Developed and implemented a diversionary program that reduced exposure to the criminal justice system and established a restorative justice program resulting in decreased recidivism.

Domestic Violence Counselor

2004-2005

Facilitated psychoeducational groups focused on self-esteem, trauma, victimization, and recovery.

Individualized assessment, safety and discharge planning, court advocacy, financial stabilization, and community outreach and referral.