Shawn Davis, LMSW

Therapist

Shawn received her Bachelors degree in Psychology from Wells College. Her Masters degree in Social Work was completed at the University at Buffalo. Prior to becoming a therapist, Shawn’s work centered on meeting the diverse needs of the aging population. Shawn utilizes a person-centered, eclectic approach to guide people towards positive change across the lifespan. She has clinical experience working with adults addressing anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, trauma, and relationship issues.

Wendy Jones, PhD, LMSW

Psychotherapist

Wendy Jones became a Licensed Master Social Worker after a first career as an English professor. Work as a crisis-line counselor for a total of nine years, together with the wish to extend this genre of help and a fascination with the mind-brain, motivated this decision. Since becoming a therapist, Wendy has worked with a truly diverse clientele in terms of the ways people identify themselves: race, gender, heritage, socioeconomic status, belief, and age (from three to seventy). Her clients have for the most part sought therapy for depression, anxiety, and trauma, but she has also worked with people diagnosed with schizophrenia, autism, and substance abuse disorder. She has trained in AEDP (accelerated experiential dynamic psychotherapy), a mind-body based approach to helping clients deal with trauma; as a ballet major at the Performing Arts (the Fame school), and a lifelong participant in fitness regimens, Wendy is very aware of the ways that the body and mind interact. She is also especially interested in psychotherapeutic approaches grounded in attachment theory, the basic belief that the relationships we experience with others determine our ways of being and perceiving to a great extent, and in narrative therapy, because the story we tell about ourselves—our identity—similarly determines perception and behavior. Contemporary life is fraught with anxiety and fear, and we appear to have fewer external supports than ever before to deal with such stress. Seeking therapy is a smart and constructive way to find help in times of need. When not at work as a therapist, Wendy pursues her scholarly interests. She has written a book explaining the social brain using Jane Austen’s novels (Jane on the Brain: Exploring the Science of Social Intelligence with Jane Austen), writes a blog (Intersubjective) for Psychology Today, as well as publishing in other popular and academic venues. 

Chris Kai-Jones, PhD, LMSW

Therapist

Chris has spent the last 10 years in the fields of psychotherapy, social work, counseling, and academia. He is interested in offering support around all forms of mental health challenges, and offers specializations in the following: Trauma, anxiety, stress, and depression. Trained in EMDR, IFS, CBT, and ACT, in addition to Spiritual concerns, spiritual crises, spiritual bypassing, existential concerns), addiction and recovery pathways, psychodynamic work, neurodivergence (especially ADHD and autism spectrum disorder), relationship issues and life transitions, parenting, and philosophical therapy.

Chris’ recent (2025) activities include academic publications on eating disorders, and presentations at Monash and Cornell on various themes including autism, the posthuman, and the role of empathy. He is currently contracted to co-author a book on what Japanese manga can teach us about mental health. Chris has lived and worked in three continents and welcomes the opportunity to support clients from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

Kristopher David Konyak, LMSW

Therapist

Navigating the social world is a daunting and perilous endeavor—one that challenges us to stay focused and remain calm, despite the overwhelming emotional states we are perpetually vacillating through. As a practitioner (and fellow human), Kristopher utilizes humor, authenticity, and storytelling to collaborate with clients and champion positive self-concept. It is his belief that the courage we cultivate throughout our lives is in direct correlation with our willingness to acknowledge and engage our vulnerabilities.

As you navigate your past/future and how they affect present functioning with Kristopher, new perspectives and alternative ways of coping will arise. It is the brain's state of perpetual healing that makes therapy effective. By focusing on the connections between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors—client and practitioner will develop informed plans for change together. 

Prior to receiving a Masters Degree in social work from the University at Buffalo's trauma-informed program, Kristopher spent 14 years working in the arts. The experience has afforded him the curiosity and creativity with which he approaches every client's story. Life is full of uplifting and equally dismaying experiences. We all carry with us the traumas of our past. They inform the identities we cherish and fuel the anxieties we endure. Kristopher is here to remind you that your uniqueness is a societal gift and your experience is valid. 

Beth Midura, LCSW-R

Therapist

Beth received her Bachelors degree from Lycoming College in Williamsport PA as a double major in Psychology and Sociology/Anthropology. Her Masters Degree in Social work was completed at Marywood University in Scranton PA. She received her Yoga Instructor Certification from Kaivalya Yoga Academy in 2011 and has been practicing Ashtanga Yoga for 20 years. Her yoga practice and instruction compliment her social work experience. Beth has been working in the social work field for the last 35 years. She has had the experience of working with individuals and families in a variety of settings. Her diverse experience includes working in a low-income housing project, Domestic Violence Shelter, In patient Medical Detox, Out patient Drug and Alcohol Clinic, Cattaraugus County Mental Health Clinic on the Seneca reservation located in Salamanca NY and Tompkins County Mental Health Clinic. For the past 22 years Beth has worked as a psychiatric Social Worker and Clinical Supervisor for the Tompkins County Mental Health Clinic. Working for Tompkins County Mental Health Clinic she has had the opportunity to provide mental health assessment/diagnosis, individual and group therapies, school based clinical services and clinical supervision. Her varied experience has provided the opportunity to work with individuals and families assisting them transiting through the transitions presented by the stages of life. Beth enjoys working with people through life stages from ages 5 to 95. When Beth is not working with people she enjoys spending time with her family and Australian Sheppard, Cosmo. You can often find her practicing yoga, working in her gardens, participating in out door activities , traveling, cooking/baking, reading or just relaxing beside a local waterfall.

Maggie Sawyer, LMSW

Clinical Site Coordinator/Therapist

Maggie is a warm, engaging clinician who seeks to create a safe space for the things that are hard to say. Her passions in therapy are truly hearing clients and helping them find comfort and relief from anxiety, panic, grief, and other concerns getting in the way of their happiness. She works from a trauma-informed, client-centered, and psychodynamic approach – this looks like helping people gain insight into their lives to unpack things that happened a long time ago that are showing up today, and working on changing patterns clients want to break free from. She believes in the transformative power of therapy combined with each individual’s strengths to create real relief. She holds a master’s degree in social work from Smith College and a background in psychology, and is always pursuing further training; currently furthering her somatic skills training in the Trauma Conscious Yoga Technique. Maggie has significant experience in trauma recovery. She has worked with queer and trans clients, those who have experienced incarceration, and immigrant and refugee populations, to name a few. She primarily works with adults, older teenagers, and couples. From learning to ground in the here and now to uncovering deeply held beliefs that may be holding you back, Maggie is here for the whole process.