Counseling Practice – Syracuse Family Counseling
At 2507 James Street in Syracuse, New York 13206, Syracuse Family Counseling is a private counseling practice led by Shane, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). The practice specializes in family systems therapy and serves adolescents, adults, couples, and families. The clinician brings stated expertise in childhood development, attachment theory, human behavior, and addiction treatment models, grounding the family systems work in developmental and relational frameworks.
Clinical areas addressed include anxiety, behavioral difficulties, and mood-related issues. Shane is described in a colleague testimonial as well versed in treatment modalities effective for individuals, couples, teens, and families, with particular strengths in collaborative engagement and respectful, client-centered practice. The practice emphasizes building a safe and comfortable office environment as a foundation for therapeutic work, with client-therapist partnership described as central to the approach.
Sessions are conducted in-person at the James Street office in Syracuse. A Client Portal is available on the website for existing clients, though telehealth availability is not explicitly stated. The practice does not accept insurance directly but provides documentation that clients may submit to their own insurance carriers for potential reimbursement.
Appointment availability spans mornings, daytime, afternoons, evenings, and Saturdays, offering broad scheduling flexibility. Office hours run Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and Saturday 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The extended evening and Saturday access is designed to accommodate working adults and school-age adolescents who cannot attend standard daytime appointments.
The practice can be contacted by phone at (315) 748-8735 or by email at Shane@shanekbrown.com. The out-of-pocket payment structure, with documentation provided for potential self-submission to insurance, is noted as the practice’s billing arrangement. No year of establishment is listed on the website. The James Street location in Syracuse is described as a private, comfortable office setting designed to support open therapeutic engagement for clients at varying stages of their mental health journey.