Damaris Attanasio Counesling
helping you cultivate self-compassion curiosity
acceptance
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Hi, I’m Damaris!
I’m a big feeler, a self-compassion advocate, and a firm believer that there is so much more freedom for you. My practice focuses on helping you learn how to connect with yourself and your emotions, create self-compassion, and embrace honesty and acceptance in your life.
I received my Bachelor of Social Work degree in Missouri and Master of Social Work degree in New York. Throughout the years I have lived across numerous states working as an adoption social worker, school social worker, therapist, and supervisor. My professional path has included many different positions, but I’ve found that where I’m most happy is sitting in my therapy chair talking with you.
currently offering individual therapy for adults in New York
in person sessions available in Rochester, New York
telehealth sessions available in New York State
My areas of focus
I work with adults of all ages, but I especially love helping adults navigate life transitions in their 20s and 30s.
I help adults with:
- Anxiety
- Relationship Challenges
- Exploring Family of Origin
- Attachment Styles
- Self-Worth
- Perfectionism
- Grief and Loss
- Life Transitions
My therapeutic approach
I believe therapy is most powerful when there’s a safe and trusting relationship between myself and you. In sessions with you, I will bring my compassion, curiosity, empathy, and true self.
I align with several theoretical frameworks that shape how I show up with you during our therapy sessions. My work is informed by:
- Compassion Focused Approach
- Strengths Based Lens
- Psychodynamic Theory
- Attachment Theory
- Internal Family Systems
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Dr. Brene Brown’s work on Shame Resilience
Investment
Rates & Insurance
Fee:
My full fee is $115 per psychotherapy session
Insurance:
I am in network with the following insurances: Aetna, United Health Care, Cigna, Oxford, and Optum
Payment:
I accept payment via credit card and FSA/HSA
All clients utilizing self pay for sessions will receive a Good Faith Estimate when we begin working together
The process
Make Contact
This can be the hardest step!
Reaching out to me does not commit you to therapy, it’s just the next step in your therapy journey.
Send me an email asking for a phone consultation! If a friend/family member referred you to me, make sure to mention their name in your email.
Phone Consultation
I offer a free, 15 minute phone consultation. On this call we’ll talk about your goals for therapy, and I’ll share more about my approach in sessions.
This call does not commit you to therapy with me, it’s simply a way for you to see if we’re a good fit to work together!
Schedule
If you decide to move forward, we will decide how frequently you want to have sessions. Some people start out with weekly sessions in the beginning and then taper the frequency as they start to feel better. Others know that they want a biweekly or every three week frequency from the start.
Our scheduling can adapt to meet your needs.
Send me a message and let’s connect!
damarislcsw@gmail.com
(585) 294-2291