Village Counseling

Maureen Privatera

LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor)

EDUCATION
Ithaca College Bachelor of Science Therapeutic Recreation- 1997
Medaille College Master’s in Mental Health Counseling – 2015

LICENSURE
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

"My perspective on counseling is that the client is driving and I am along for the ride. I use an integrative approach, often focusing on functional applications by using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution Focused Therapy to help the client identify the changes that they want to make in their life, and then find the tools to help them achieve them. I want my clients to feel that this is a relationship and we are working together to help them achieve their goals. Clients, whether individual, couples or family can expect to take away a feeling of purpose, validation and acceptance. I want them to feel like every session brings them closer to having answers/solutions for the daily stressors that have brought them to therapy.

My degree and professional experiences have taught me how to help people to be the best and most content versions of themselves."

Maureen Privatera
LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor)

About Maureen

"I have been a licensed mental health counselor since2015. Before that, I operated a home daycare for 16 years. My undergraduate degree was in Recreation Therapy, but I went to graduate school for counseling to use what I had learned about children, parenting, relationships, marriage, anxiety, depression and feeling stagnant in life - and put it to use in a profession outside of my house. My life experiences help me identify with people in all stages of life. In the last 8 years, I have worked in a local clinic to hone my professional skills to effectively combine my personal and professional knowledge to benefit my clients.”
What payment options are available?
Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
What insurance plans do you accept?
  • Aetna
  • Beacon Health Options
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Empire BlueCross BlueShield
  • Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
  • NYSHIP | NY State Empire Plan
  • Optum
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
What do you specialize in?
Parenting, self esteem, and relationship issues.
Do you offer online therapy?
Yes, we offer both in-person and online therapy sessions.
What age groups do you work with?
Children (6-10), preteens, teenagers, and adults.