Family Therapy
Play Therapy
Family therapy uses the inherent strengths and
Children can often express themselves better
supports of the family to solve problems. Sometimes
through the use of play. For them it is a natural proc-
only one individual in the family is having difficulties,
ess that allows them to work through problems in a
while at other times, the whole family is suffering. In
comfortable, safe environment. The play therapist is
either case, the family therapist will involve all or most
skilled in interventions to help the play sessions be
of the family in sessions where every family member is
most productive. Play therapy requires a playful thera-
When things go wrong, people sometimes need the
allowed to express themselves. The therapist fosters
pist as well as a room that includes toys that facilitate
assistance of a professional counselor to help them
respectful communication with the expectation that a
a wide range of expression. Play therapy is particularly
identify strengths, consider options, and break away
positive use of family interaction will lead to a resolu-
helpful in the treatment of childhood anxiety and de-
from unhealthy behavior patterns.
tion of the problem. Family therapy is especially useful
pression, especially with children who are not verbally
with parent-child conflict, with angry siblings, or with
expressive.
Helping Families
And Individuals
Help Themselves
childhood misconduct at home or school.
Since 1962, Family Counseling Service of the Finger
Lakes, Inc. has been helping individuals and families
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a well researched
Couples Counseling
Couples counseling is a specialized therapy that
and highly effective treatment for depression, anxiety,
resolve problems. Our professional staff works with
emphasizes improving communication and intimacy
trauma, and extreme reactions to life events. This ther-
children, adolescents, adults, couples and families to
between two adults.
apy involves identifying dysfunctional thinking and then
facilitate emotional growth and improved relationships.
judgmental so as to be a neutral facilitator.
This also
modifying those thoughts and beliefs. This helps indi-
Licensed, Masters-level counselors provide confidential
promotes the creation of a safe environment where
viduals to decide what behaviors would be helpful to
assistance in coping with adult relationship difficulties,
individuals can be open and honest. Most conflicts
change and how they might go about doing so. Usually,
personal stress, depression, anxiety, parent-child con-
such as finances, children’s discipline, or even infidelity
the primary focus is on what is happening in the pre-
flicts, school or work problems and almost any other
can be resolved. If a relationship was once loving and
sent time but may include reactions to past events.
life challenge. We help you sort out your thoughts and
fun, it usually can be again. Couples counseling cannot
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is highly collaborative; the
feelings and set realistic goals for change.
be conducted if there is a chance that disagreement
client and the counselor are both responsible for suc-
would lead to domestic violence.
cess. Often change will begin to occur within the first
In addition to traditional counseling, we provide a variety of specialties to help individuals and families in this
increasingly stress filled world.
The therapist has to be non-
Solution Focused Therapy
few sessions.
Solution Focused Therapy focuses on what clients
want to achieve through therapy. The therapist uses
respectful curiosity to invite the client to envision a
future that they would like. Questions are asked about
the client’s strengths, resources, and what is currently
okay in their life. The therapist helps them to appreciate what they are doing right and notice exceptions to
the problem. This approach does not focus on the past,
but instead, focuses on the present and future. Because of the emphasis on solutions, change often happens rather quickly.
Fees for services, when charged, are based on a
sliding scale. Coverage is available from some insurance carriers.
Family Counseling Service is funded by the United
Ways of Ontario, Seneca and Wayne Counties, along
with client fees and state and county governments
for specific programs. We also seek financial support
from individuals, foundations and organizations to
help further our work in confronting family problems.
This agency is an equal opportunity provider and
employer.
Family Counseling Service of the Finger Lakes, Inc. is a
private, non-profit, professional, family service agency
serving the residents of Ontario, Seneca, Wayne and
Yates Counties.
Family Counseling Service Locations
Main Office
671 South Exchange Street
Geneva, NY 14456
Professional
Counseling
Program
Branch Offices:
Ontario County
7 Lafayette Avenue
Canandaigua, NY 14424
Seneca County
115 Fall Street
Seneca Falls, NY 13148
Help for Today,
Hope for Tomorrow
Wayne County
165 East Union Street
Newark, NY 14513
6692 Middle Road, Suite 2200
Sodus, NY 14551
Yates County
263 Lake Street
Penn Yan, NY 14527
How to Reach Family Counseling Service
Family Counseling Service is open Monday through
Thursday, 9am - 5pm, on Fridays, 9am - 3pm and evenings by appointment. For general information and appointments call:
315-789-2613
Toll-Free 1-877-789-2613
TTY 1-800-662-1220
www.fcsfl.org
671 South Exchange Street
Geneva, New York 14456
Phone: 315-789-2613
Toll-Fee: 1-877-789-2613
TTY 1-800-662-1220
Fax: 315-789-2524
E-mail:[email protected]
Family Counseling Service
of the Finger Lakes, Inc.
Family Counseling Service
of the Finger Lakes, Inc.
315-789-2613