Clinical Social Work Practice – Clinical Social Work & Counseling Services of The Finger Lakes
Clinical Social Work & Counseling Services of The Finger Lakes is a mental health practice located at 963 Walnut Street, Elmira, NY 14901. The practice is led by senior partners Thomas Minotti, Ph.D., LCSW-R, ACSW, and Kathleen Minotti, LCSW-R, ACSW, each with 35 years of clinical experience. The broader team includes Steven DeWater (LCSW), Tracy Perry (LCSW), Bethany Coons (LMSW), Kelly Harkness (LMSW), David McCausland (LCSW-R, 25-plus years of experience), and Chelsy Whittle (LMSW). Wei Chen, M.D., serves as a psychiatric referral source for general psychiatry.
Services include individual therapy, couples therapy, and family therapy for clients across the lifespan. Clinical approaches in use include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, trauma-informed care, solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness-based practices. Specialized offerings encompass Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, grief counseling, anger management, and bibliotherapy. The integration of multiple evidence-based frameworks allows clinicians to tailor treatment to each individual client’s needs and presenting concerns.
The practice addresses a broad range of issues: abuse and trauma, anxiety, panic disorders, depression, mood disorders, self-esteem concerns, women’s issues, codependency, LGBTQ+ concerns, ADHD, domestic violence, and relationship challenges. Children, adolescents, and adults are all served.
Confidentiality is maintained in strict accordance with HIPAA regulations and applicable New York State privacy laws. Psychiatric referral services are available through Wei Chen, M.D., for clients whose needs include general psychiatry evaluation or medication support. Specific insurance carriers and self-pay rates are not detailed on the website; the year of establishment is not stated on the page.
The practice can be reached by phone at (607) 734-1447 or by email at cswcs963@yahoo.com. With senior clinicians each holding over three decades of experience and a team of licensed social workers at multiple credential levels, the practice offers substantial clinical depth for clients throughout the Finger Lakes region of New York.