Hilary Bloor, LCSW-R

Psychotherapist

Hilary W. Bloor, LCSW-R, is licensed to practice psychotherapy in New York State. She has clinical experience working with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorders, PTSD, ADHD and life transition issues. She works with children (age 10 and older) and adults--and has extensive experience working with adolescents and their families. Hilary utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy and mindfulness based practices in her approach to guiding people toward positive change. 

Gillian Brown, LCSW

Therapist

Gillian is a graduate of SUNY Binghamton ’15 Master of Social Work Program, with undergraduate degree from Elmira College ’13 in Sociology and Anthropology. Gillian’s research interests include motherhood, and cross-cultural psychology. Gillian has completed training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and continuing education programming, and is informed by Internal Family Systems and Somatic Experiencing treatment modalities. Previous experience includes work with children, adolescents, and adults. In her work with clients, she employs an open and compassionate approach to understanding the challenges that humans face across the lifespan, and provides a focus on empowering people to develop a sense of meaning and purpose in achieving their life goals. 

Michelle DeFino, LCSW

Therapist

Michelle is a full-time Licensed Clinical Social with a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Binghamton University, Binghamton, New York, with an emphasis on adults. Michelle has over 16 years of experience working with individuals, and couples. Michelle started her career in New Jersey working with adults with substance abuse and mental health problems. Since moving to New York State she has continued to work with adults with mental health problems. Michelle’s areas of expertise include relationship issues, stress management, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, substance abuse, trauma, and domestic violence. Michelle utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Solution Focused Therapy, and the use of Assertive Communication Skills. She enjoys working with clients age 20 and up, LGBTQ, and couples.

Mary Kay Diakite, LCSW

Student Assistance Program (SAP) Coordinator

Mary Kay Diakite is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). She runs the Student Assistance Program (SAP) at Corning Community College. In this role she works with teenagers and young adults as they transition to adulthood. Mary Kay’s expertise includes anxiety, depression, managing chronic illness, PTSD, and gender-affirming care. She uses an eclectic approach in her work with individuals pulling from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Pain Reduction Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and Trauma Informed Care. Mary Kay sees clients ages 12 and up. 

Mary Galvin, LMSW

Therapist

Mary graduated from Marywood University with a Master of Social Work degree in 1990, after completing a dual Bachelor of Science degree in Social Work and Psychology at Nazareth College in 1983. Mary has over 40 years of experience, most recently dedicated to working with Veterans for 16 years at the VA Finger Lakes Health Care System in Bath, NY. Mary also worked as a part-time clinical therapist at JRD Psychological Services, in Elmira, NY, over a period of 15 years. Mary has served in several other local and regional organizations, including school systems, in multiple roles including clinical, case management, and supervisory positions. She has provided therapeutic intervention to children, adults, and families with needs related to mental health, emotional and behavioral disorders, special education, trauma, therapeutic foster care, residential care, substance abuse, hospitalizations, primary medical care, skilled nursing care, and end of life/hospice care. Mary has had the privilege of working with people as young as newborn infants and their families and caregivers to the elderly up to 104 years old. She utilizes an eclectic approach and is very comfortable with and interested in working with diverse populations. Mary is committed to helping clients with use of a trauma-informed and solution-focused process with a focus on determining effective coping tools. Mary works with children as young as 5, adolescents, and adults. In her down time, Mary enjoys time with her son and family and friends, including her two kitties, as well as reading and travel. 

Shelly Long, LCSW-R

Psychotherapist

Shelly is licensed to practice psychotherapy in New York and has 19 years of experience as a therapist. After completing her Master of Social Work degree from Binghamton University, she started as a therapist in an intensive outpatient MICA (mentally ill and chemically addicted) program through Family Services where she did both individual mental health and substance abuse counseling, as well running groups. She spent 8 years as a therapist in an outpatient program at the Elmira Psychiatric Center where she continued providing individual and group therapy. She has spent the last 10 years at Clinical Associates, providing mental health counseling, both in person and through telehealth. She uses a warm, practical and collaborative approach, with a focus on identifying an individual's strengths and using them to work through challenges. She creates a safe and non-judgmental environment where her clients can feel comfortable sharing, finding solutions together and working through such issues as anxiety, depression, life transitions, and life stress. 

Rod Noel, LCSW-R

Executive Vice President, Clinical Services for Pathways, Inc.

Rod oversees the Clinical Services programs for Pathways, Inc. He is the original founder of Clinical Associates and continues to provide counseling services primarily to adults struggling with depression and anxiety. His approach is solutions-oriented and is based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Rod also works with couples and families dealing with challenging life circumstances.

Edmund Osgood, LCSW-R

Psychotherapist

Edmund W. Osgood, Jr. is a LCSW-R licensed to practice psychotherapy in New York and Pennsylvania. He has experienced working with anxiety, job stress, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma recovery, communication improvement, decision-making, and retirement challenges. He works with children, adolescents, and adults (ages 5-95). His clinical interest in in general psychotherapy practice. He is located in our Corning office.

Marianne Passmore, LCSW-R

Psychotherapist

Marianne is a LCSW-R licensed to practice in New York State. She is located in our Corning office.

Lauren Peffer, LCSW-R

Clinical Site Supervisor - Corning

Lauren is a LCSW-R licensed to practice psychotherapy in New York. She has over twenty years experience working with children, adolescents and adults. Her area of interests include working with anxiety, depression, trauma issues, ODD, and parent-child issues. She is trained in CBT, DBT, relaxation, and other mindfulness based coping skills.

Amy H. Robinson, LCSW-R

Psychotherapist

Amy is a New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 40 years experience serving in the counseling field. Her early work experience was in the addiction realm. Her personal experience with the disease of addiction, together with 9 years of practicing in an outpatient treatment setting, prepared her well, as addiction does touch almost all families in some way. There are many other challenges that lead to suffering that can interfere with living the life we want. These challenges include depression, anxiety, aging, pain, and other health concerns. We all experience loss and grief at some point in time and may feel alienated from those around us and even from the self we used to be before the loss. Therapy can help: It is a process of growth and change that occurs through the relationship we create working together on the issues that you are most concerned about. If you are an adult patient at Keuka Family Practice I am able to schedule with you in person at the Bath practice offices or virtually if you prefer that. I can share tools and techniques you might find helpful including Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Breathwork, EFT “tapping,” and other mind/body strategies. Virtual counseling may also be arranged on a case by case basis if you are not a patient at Keuka Family Practice.