Services Provided by CNYMHC
CNY Mental Health Counseling provides individual, couples, family, and group counseling for adolescents and adults in the greater Syracuse community.
Our counseling approach is both relational and solution-focused, and we draw from numerous theoretical backgrounds. We strive to create a challenging yet supportive relationship through which our clients are able to develop the courage and strength to explore and change problematic ways of being and heal current and past wounds, while also becoming empowered to reach personal potential. Dr. Melissa Carman has over 20 years of experience counseling individuals of all ages, ranging from 4 to 95, with a wide array of presenting issues. Her specialties include: Adolescence and the Adolescent-Parent Relationship, Emerging Adulthood and Identity Concerns, Eating Disorders and Eating Issues Including Obesity, Substance Abuse, Co-Parenting Through Divorce and Helping Children Cope Through Divorce, Sexual Orientation Issues, Grief, and Coping with Injury or Illness.
In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, We offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each of our clients individual needs to help attain the personal growth they’re striving for.
Working with Children and Adolescents
According to the American Association of Pediatrics, twenty-one percent of American children and adolescents meet the diagnostic criteria for a mental health disorder. However, due to a lack of pediatric mental health treatment providers, only one-fifth of them receive treatment. As a therapist working in the Syracuse community for the past 20 years, I am well aware of the need for pediatric and adolescent mental health resources in Central New York. Because I am not a play therapist, I rely on the children and adolescents that I see to be verbally expressive. I seek to provide comprehensive mental health services, working alongside parents, pediatricians, and school counselors in a treatment team approach.
Intensive Therapy Programming
At CNYMHC, we are excited to offer a new option for clients seeking more in-depth therapeutic work: Intensive Therapy Sessions. Unlike traditional therapy, which typically involves one-hour sessions each week, our intensives are designed to provide a concentrated 4-hour block of time. This format allows us to dive deeper into your unique challenges and goals, offering an opportunity for more comprehensive exploration and progress. CLICK HERE for more information and learn if Intensive Therapy is right for you!
Neurofeedback
Neurofeedback is a non-invasive technique that helps optimize brain function by training the brain to operate more efficiently. At CNYMHC, we are excited to offer neurofeedback using the innovative pIR HEG (Passive Infrared Hemoencephalography) technology. This advanced method allows us to enhance brain function by measuring and improving blood flow and oxygenation in specific brain areas, promoting better mental health and cognitive performance. CLICK HERE for more information!
