A Modern Team Working For You
You deserve the best care available, and at Whole Wellness, you’ve found it. We believe in maintaining a multifacited team of clinicians who have pointed strengths and training that can be applied to their work with you, which results in better overall therapeutic outcomes. We truly excel at providing collaborative care in order to offer a client various paths to success by utilizing a full range of cutting edge service options. We invest in our staff’s ongoing education by providing them with high quality trainings and novel certifications as we work to discover the latest research based techniques, and we provide extensive clinical supervision opportunities to our team so that we can always “keep the discussion going” and continue to grow in our connection to one another and our connection to our clients. When choosing your clinical partner in mental health, it’s imperative to understand their philosophy on continued professional growth and education. At Whole Wellness, we believe clinical professionals work better together instead of “in a vacuum,” and that ongoing training is always needed as our field continues to evolve. By giving our clinicians the time and opportunity to work and learn together, we believe our clients get the very best.
Our goal is for you to feel cared for, focused upon, and anything but just a number. We will start by matching you to your primary therapist based on your individual needs, schedule, and what you’re seeking to achieve. Your therapist will have education and experience in the areas that you most need help with, as we go beyond simply matching for availability.
If at any time your treatment plan needs to change, you are interested in additional services, or you would like to involve your family, we will continuously assess and mediate the process to be sure we are providing the most effective therapeutic experience possible or adjust things as needed.
Note: All of our therapists & physicians are LGBTQ+ allies and have worked within this community therapeutically. We also support and work with all types of intimate relationship styles when providing couples and individual work. We are special population and BIPOC aligned.
Patricia Petrone, LMHC, NCC, CMHIMP, CNC
Clinical Therapist, MSO Owner
"I believe the power of positivity is unmatched. Through my work as a wellness mentor and psychotherapist, I've seen a shift in the hearts of hundreds of my clients as they begin to open up to new concepts and hope that can be life changing. Unhealthy habits fall away, relationships improve, fear no longer dictates actions, and overall health and wellbeing are no longer unattainable. I am so excited to hear your story, and share new ideas with you that can change your life and health completely."
Patricia acts as your mentor on your journey to wellness and has a passion for helping others to improve their lives. Patricia strives to offer our clients something different while working with a team of talented professionals who share her vision. Patricia founded the Whole Wellness Services organization ecosystem in 2015, which over the years has grown to include multiple service branches and has helped many thousands of clients.
Patricia is a New York State Licensed Mental Health Therapist, Certified Mental Health Integrative Medicine Practitioner, and Certified Nutrition Specialist with 15 years of experience working in residential, intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization, and outpatient levels of care. Patricia strives to treat the whole person, using an integrative approach that combines traditional coping strategies with more modern mindfulness work, and a deep analysis of the individual's history as well as physical state. She encourages a "care team" environment within the Whole Wellness Services organization that is tailored to the individual's therapeutic needs, and focuses on the use of specialized clinicians where appropriate as well as collaboration with client physicians to encourage the strongest outcome for each and every client.
Patricia has earned advanced degrees & nationally accredited training from St. John Fisher University, Nazareth College of Rochester, & Harvard Medical School, among others. Patricia’s education in holistic & integrative care allow her to design comprehensive, effective programming for clientele and to help her fellow therapists grow into more holistic practices. Patricia's therapeutic expertise is diverse, with a passion for incorporating the most current medical research into her therapeutic practice by examining all aspects of the individual's lifestyle, and the implications of said lifestyle on mental health. Patricia's goal is to bring WWS clients the most up to date techniques for changing their lives, giving clients the opportunity to explore their struggles, find their strengths, and build upon them over time. She is a passionate group & workshop facilitator, and truly believes in the support and accountability this experience provides. She has and will continue to help hundreds of clients to achieve personal balance and wellness.
Meet more talented WWS team members below!
Kristen Wozniak, MS, L-CAT, BC-ART, EMDR, C-DBT
MSO Assistant Operations Manager, Clinical Therapist
“I believe in meeting you wherever you are in your life journey. I seek to explore your needs and to best support you in fostering positive growth. Utilizing a person-centered, strengths-based approach, I will be here to help you find your own path to wellness and well-being. With my Creative Art Therapist education, experience in an inpatient mental health level of care, and always ongoing training, I will employ creative and integrative approaches for self-discovery and leading a more meaningful, productive, fulfilling life.”
Kristen Wozniak, L-CAT, ART-BC serves as MSO Assistant Operations Manager as well as being a Master’s Level Therapist & Licensed/Board Certified Creative Arts Therapist, EMDR Therapist, & Gottman Level I + II Certified Therapist, and Certified DBT therapist. Her years of experience working in inpatient settings before joining WWS have provided her with invaluable experience working successfully with some of the most difficult populations to treat, including those suffering with acute Anxiety, Depression, Suicidal ideation, Personality disorders, Eating Disorders, PTSD, TBI & Stroke, Dependency Issues, Psychosis, & Abuse. Kristen is also a Level I and Level II certified Gottman couple’s therapist. The Gottman model is the gold standard of treatment for relational struggles. Kristen uses her breadth of knowledge & expertise to provide creative, holistic, and effective solutions that foster real progress toward wellness and emotional recovery.
Some of her chosen interventions include EMDR Trauma Therapy, CBT, Gottman Couple’s Methods, DBT, Coping Skill Development, Distress Tolerance Work, Mindfulness Based Practices, MB-CT, Poly-Vagal Work, Art Therapy Interventions, and Person-Centered Techniques. Kristen is LGBTQ+ Aligned and treats adults, teens, and children as young as 5 years old.
Kristen Mita, MS, LMHC, EMDR
Clinical Therapist
"Over the course of my career, I have learned that creating a shared safe space, mutual trust and respect, and having compatible senses of humor are integral to a productive and meaningful therapeutic relationship. I have a warm and collaborative approach to counseling, and believe that when we know better, we do better."
Kristen Mita is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and EMDR Therapist who received her Bachelor & Masters degrees from Pace University. Over the course of her career, she has worked in a wide range of settings, including inpatient psychiatric facilities, intensive outpatient programs, residential adolescent facilities, sensory-integration and educational centers, outpatient non-profit settings, substance abuse treatment programs, and as an independent private practice therapist.
Kristen utilizes a warm and holistic approach to counseling. Her therapeutic approach is a blend of existential, Jungian, and person-centered counseling, and she utilizes a variety of modalities including CBT, DBT, Expressive arts, EMDR, play therapy, mindfulness, and positive psychology. Her ability to warmly connect with her clients as well as providing tools & accountability leads her to excellent client outcomes consistently.
Erica Neufeld, MA, L-CAT
Licensed Creative Artist Therapist
“The lotus flower blooms most beautifully from the deepest and thickest mud.” Buddhist Proverb
Erica is a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist with over a decade of experience helping others navigate the labyrinth of trauma, grief, depression, self harm, anxiety, relationship issues, stress and overwhelm, and the myriad shades of the human experience. She received her Masters degree from Pratt Institute in 2010, and has worked in inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and residential treatment centers, and has worked with individuals spanning from youth to adults. Erica seeks to help her clients find solace within a safe, nurturing haven during their time in therapy. She listens with a mix of deep empathy, intentional humor, and genuine connection, committed to helping her clients reshape and rewrite the narratives that no longer serve them.
Erica uses an multifaceted and personalized mix of therapeutic techniques (Art Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, Polyvagal Theory, Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Attachment Theory, DBT, CBT, EFT Tapping, among others)-- always with an intent to bring out the very best version of her clients’ authentic selves.
Each client will have the option to receive homework in-between sessions to deepen their progress and growth. This could include: watching a helpful YouTube video, reading a relevant article, listening to a podcast/guided visualization, journaling to a specific writing or art therapy prompt, practicing meditative exercises, or honing certain coping skills learned in session.
Amy Eisenhauer, MS, ACC, NBC-HWC
Triple Certified Health & Life Coach
“I believe in everyone’s ability to choose their own destiny and create a life they truly love. It Is common for all of us to have times where you just need some support and perspective to help you clear your path, focus, and navigate to your desired destination with a feeling of confidence and purpose. As a coach, I offer a heart-centered, solution-focused approach to help you understand what you want, why you want it, and assist you in closing the gap from where you are to where you want to be to live a healthier, happier, more fulfilling life! I look forward to the opportunity to work with you!
"Coaching works because it’s all about you. When you connect with what you really want and why – and take action – magical things can happen." Emma-Louise Elsey
The truth is that everyone needs accountability and encouragement! Change can be hard. Goals take commitment. Doing something new or scary is always better and more likely to happen with a partner or guide. As your coach, Amy will challenge you to see your true potential and to settle for nothing less than all that you are meant to be.
Amy’s purpose is to empower clients to improve the quality of their life by building self-awareness, self-confidence, self-esteem, and resilience which are key aspects of healthy living. Amy coaches her clients in a growth-promoting partnership that inspires and supports them to maximize their personal and professional potential. Amy believes that coaching is especially helpful in today’s uncertain, complex and challenging environment as the process helps people make lasting changes to health and overall well-being. Amy’s goal in working with you is that you will gain greater self-awareness and appreciation for a renewed sense of balance, health, wellness and vitality.
Amy holds a Masters Degree in Strategic Leadership. Amy is a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBHWC); a Certified Coach through the Institute of Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC); ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC), International Coaching Federation; a Certified Health Coach from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition; certified in DISC Emotional Intelligence and Motivator Assessments. Outside of her work with WHOLE, Amy is also a professor of leadership courses at Robert’s Wesleyan University.
Chelcy Babcock, LMHC, RYI
Clinical Therapist, Yoga Instructor, Reiki Practitioner
"My approach to therapy is holistic, interactive, and collaborative. We will work together as a team while you learn new ways of navigating life transitions and develop a deeper sense of self-awareness and connection. I believe that each individual faces their own unique experiences and challenges in life, so no two clients' experiences in therapy will look exactly alike. We will create a personalized plan designed to help you manage daily life stressors and overcome barriers along the way as you work to nurture a secure sense of personal identity and find a purpose and meaning in your life. I believe that healing is an integrated process and will often incorporate breathing techniques, mindfulness, and other yoga-based skills into my typical therapeutic process to assist in strengthening and healing the mind-body connection, further promoting healing and growth."
Chelcy is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who received her Master's Degree from Alfred University. She has worked in a variety of settings including mental health and substance abuse clinics, yoga studios, and schools. Chelcy has supported adult & adolescent clients in working with a variety of concerns, which include: depression, anxiety, career/life path concerns, gender identity/sexuality concerns, communication and relationship difficulties, substance abuse and other addictions, anger management, and trauma. She specializes in working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Chelcy's therapeutic interventions are based in existentialist, Jungian, and person-centered theories. She also has extensive training and experience with mindfulness-based stress reduction, motivational interviewing, career assessment, personality assessment, narrative therapy, attachment theory, inner child work/reparenting, and dialectical behavior therapy. She is a Registered Yoga Instructor & Reiki Practitioner, and will often incorporate yoga-based interventions in therapy sessions, such as breath-work, mindfulness, and movement. Her primary focus is to create a welcoming and safe environment where clients can feel safe to openly share their experiences and begin their healing processes. She strives to help clients find compassion for themselves while working through life's challenges, and describes her therapeutic style as warm and collaborative as she supports clients in meeting their growth edges with a sense of purpose and mastery.
Jennifer Beaton, MS, LMHC
Clinical Therapist
"I view every intake as the beginning of a new and exciting journey. I believe that every person has unique strengths and I love to find creative ways to use those strengths to empower my clients. The way that I approach one client, couple, or family may not always work for others. As such, my approach to therapy is very collaborative: you bring your expertise on your life experiences, feelings and needs, while I bring knowledge on therapeutic approaches on how we can align those needs. I also believe that therapy can be more than just talk; I like to incorporate art and activities as a way for clients to express themselves and go deeper. I look forward to meeting you and I hope that we can learn from each other."
Jennifer is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who received her Master of Science from St. John Fisher University. She has supported clients in navigating a variety of issues, including substance abuse, depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders and relationship issues. She is open to exploring other areas and loves to learn from people with unique experiences and identities. Jennifer has worked with adolescents (12+), adults, people with developmental disabilities, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. She uses a broad range of methods to match clients' needs and personal preferences, including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Poly-Vagal Work, Motivational Interviewing, Biofeedback, Mindfulness, Gottman Therapy, and Journaling. Jennifer has also coached clients on using effective communication skills to improve their relationships. She is a Gottman Level II couples therapist and certified in Functional Family Therapy (FFT).
Jennifer believes that therapeutic relationships benefit when feedback goes both ways: when clients are open to hearing different perspectives and are also comfortable letting her know when they need therapy to go in a different direction. She strives to create an environment where clients can feel safe enough to communicate openly.
Rebecca Potter, MS, (L)MHC
Clinical Therapist
"I believe that the best way to overcome challenges, discomfort, and difficulties is to fully lean in, rather than pull away or avoid. With my clients, I provide a supportive presence as you travel through your experiences, not around them. My goal is to assist you in reaching your goals, big and small. Together, we will identify your strengths and keep them at the forefront of your journey towards your own unique definition of personal wellness."
Rebecca Potter is a Master’s Level Mental Health Counselor who earned her Master of Science from the University of Rochester. Becca has experience working with adults & college-age individuals presenting with various mental health and wellness concerns, including anxiety disorders, depression, eating concerns, personality disorders, and trauma. Becca primarily practices cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT,) with emphasis on relationship building, communication style analysis, and strengths-based approaches. Becca works diligently to make therapy sessions feel relevant and unique to client's own individual interests and passions. Becca's goal is for clients to leave sessions with tangible skills that they can utilize independently to promote their health and wellness in times of distress and discomfort. Becca's therapeutic style is warm yet direct, and is infused with humor, challenging, and encouragement.
Michelle Rush, MS, LMHC
Licensed Clinical Therapist
“I believe genuine happiness and living a fulfilling, balanced life is attainable for all people. As human beings, we are influenced by and learn from personal experiences, relationships, and the world around us. Self-exploration in a safe space can lead us to deeper insight of the challenges we face, as well as the discovery of personal strengths. In our sessions, my hope is to provide a safe space to join you in exploring and achieving your goals towards personal growth. Using a holistic person-centered approach that is solution focused, I will assist you in finding what tools work best for you in your journey towards living life to its fullest potential. I look forward to meeting you and hearing your story.”
Michelle Rush is a Master’s Level Mental Health Counselor who earned her Master of Science from St. John Fisher College. Michelle works with children, adolescents, and adults, providing individualized counseling. She has experience working with various presenting concerns including anxiety, developmental disabilities, dependency issues, trauma, eating disorders, interpersonal relationships, parental training, and severe mental illness. Michelle is an LGBTQ+ ally, supporting all intimate relationship types within the therapeutic relationship.
Michelle utilizes an integrative holistic approach, collaborating with the client to work towards their personal goals, incorporating aspects of mind, body, and social health. Some specific therapeutic modalities Michelle uses include DBT, CBT, Poly-Vagal Work, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, Trauma Informed Work and Person-Centered Therapy, & Play Therapy. Michelle’s goal is to create an empathetic, nonjudgmental environment in which an authentic therapeutic bond can be established to help clients move towards self-compassion, awareness, and growth.
Sarah Rose Waldron, MA, (L)MHC
Clinical Therapist
"Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks
outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes." -Carl Jung
Sarah Rose Waldron is a Master’s Level Mental Health Counselor, with a MA in
Counseling and Community Psychology from Sage Graduate School. She utilizes
humor, creativity, and empathy to foster a productive and comfortable client/therapist relationship. She has experience working with adults, pre-teens, young adults. Sarah Rose frequently works with individuals struggling with anxiety disorders, depression, attention deficit disorders (ADD/ADHD), social skills, LGBTQ+ issues, and personality disorders. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, she strives to provide a safe and welcoming place for all clients. Sarah Rose utilizes a “toolbox” of therapeutic approaches, tailored to individual strengths and needs. These approaches include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), positive psychology, mindfulness, person centered, art and creative writing, and holistic approaches.
Amy Desimon, MS, LMHC
Clinical Therapist
“As a therapist living in Manhattan and working with highly successful clients regularly, quality of care and confidentiality are my highest priorities. I understand the lifestyle of the busy professional intimately, and my specialized experience in forensic psychology lends itself to deep interpersonal work with Whole Wellness clientele. My goal is always to help guide you to a happier life using evidenced based techniques, but those techniques would be utterly ineffective without a strong therapeutic connection preceding them. In addition to my specialized training, my ability connect with you and form a true bond that allows for openness and healthy challenging is what will make your experience with me exceptional. I look forward to hearing your story and moving toward your goals together.
Amy DeSimon, LMHC of Manhattan, NY is a Licensed Mental Health Clinician with a passion from improving the wellbeing of her clients. She works with Adults, Young Adults, & Teens, providing both individual and couples sessions. Her diverse training in Forensic Psychology as well as mental health have given her a keen eye for detail as far as presenting symptoms and how they manifest in everyday life for the average individual. Amy has worked with some of the most challenging populations in the country, and is well equipped to provide our clients with excellent strategies for symptom improvement and becoming happier, healthier people. Amy works exclusively via Telehealth at this time.
Amy utilizes an integrative and individualized approach with her clients that plays to their strengths. Some of her frequently used therapeutic modes are: Existentialism, Attachment Theory, Systems Theory, DBT, Mindfulness work, Person-Centered Therapy, and Trauma Informed Work. Her goal is to form deep, constructive bonds with her clients that allow her to understand them thoroughly and collaborate with them to help them reach their goals effectively. *Please note, Amy is only available via Telehealth sessions at this time.
Alyssa Budinock, Master Level Internist
St. John Fisher University Mental Health Counseling
Supporting people as they develop is my passion, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to intern at Whole Wellness. As you move towards your goals, I aim to create a supportive container for you as you bring forth and develop the wisdom and skills that are already within you, and learn some together along the way. I’m a firm believer in embracing the process versus striving for ‘perfection’, and I believe that sometimes, the deepest and most healing therapeutic work is infused with good humor and lightheartedness.
“Be patient towards all that is unsolved in your heart and try to love the questions themselves. Live the questions now. Perhaps you will find them gradually, without noticing it, live along some distant day into the answer.” - Rainer Maria Rilke
Alyssa is currently completing her Masters degree in Mental Health Counseling at St. John Fisher University. She previously worked as independently as a Life Coach and has experience working with clients that are navigating grief and loss, family and relationship conflict, career development, chronic illness and more. Dually trained as a Yoga teacher, Alyssa believes strongly in the mind-body connection, and incorporates mindfulness, meditation and movement into her work with clients as practical strategies tailored to each client’s unique journey.
With extensive study and ongoing interest in adaptive leadership and systems theory, Alyssa is passionate about helping people develop self trust and confidence as skills for navigating all of life’s challenges. Compassionate, yet directive, Alyssa creates a collaborative and engaging environment and an insightful therapeutic experience for her clients.
Skyler Adolfi, Master Level Internist
St. John Fisher University Mental Health Counseling
“Vulnerability sounds like truth and feels like courage. Truth and courage aren't always comfortable, but they're never weakness” -Brene Brown
Skyler is currently completing her Masters in Mental Health Counseling at St John Fisher University. Skyler previously worked as a fitness coach navigating her clients through positive outlets centered around her client’s mindset and goals. This was done through mindfulness exercises, reframing and movement uniquely tailored to every client. Her background in fitness has pushed her to pursue her MHC because of how strongly she believes in the importance of the mind-body connection.
With research, studying, and passion, Skyler helps clients to navigate grief, loss, and develop skills around all of life’s challenges with confidence. Skyler’s style is empathic, directive, and focuses on the client’s strengths while encouraging personal growth. Skyler is taking new clients now!