HelpPRO: Darlene Stiffler, LCSW-R

Darlene Stiffler, LCSW-R	Last Updated: 05/01/2007


Office and Contact Information

Geyser Springs Counseling & Wellness 419 Geyser Rd. Ballston Spa, NY 12020	Phone: (518) 587-8810 Fax: (518) 587-8487 This provider offers a free brief telephone consultation. Email: Click Here Contact: Darlene Stiffler

Gender: Female

Office Hours:

Monday: 12pm - 7pm
Tuesday: 9am - 7pm
Wednesday: 9am - 7pm
Thursday: 9am - 11pm
Friday: N/A
Saturday: N/A
Sunday: N/A

Response Time to Call:

Weekdays: 6 Hours
Weekends: 12 Hours

Accessibility:

Are Accessible by Wheelchair

Are Near Public Transportation

Offer Evening Office Hours


Qualifications

Years of Experience: 10

Licensing:

NY - LCSW-R [070141]

Degrees:

MSW

Credentials and Certifications:

Certified Social Worker (CSW)

Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), Certified in


Fees and Payment Options

Individual: $80
Group: $20
Family: $80

Sliding Scale: Yes

Medicare: Yes

Private Insurance or Out of Network: Yes

Free Services:

Information & Referral

Insurance:

Blue Shield of Northeastern NY (Medicare PPO)	United Behavioral Health (UBH)
Capital District Physicians Health Plan, Inc. (CDPHP)	Value Options
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield (Empire HealthChoice HMO, Inc.)


Problems Served (focus areas are bold)

Addictions/Other (gambling, sex, etc.)	Depression	Obsessive/Compulsive Disorder
Addictions/Substance	Domestic Violence	Parenting Issues
Adoption/Foster Care	Dual Diagnosis	Personality Disorders
Aging	Eating Disorders	Phobias
Anger Management	Education/Personal Development	Self Abuse
Anxiety/Panic Disorders	Family Dysfunction	Sexual Abuse/Rape
Attachment Disorders	Grief/Loss	Sexuality Issues
Behavioral Problems	Infertility	Spiritual/Religious Concerns
Bipolar Disorders	Interpersonal Relationships	Stress
Career/Employment Concerns	Learning Disabilities	Trauma/PTSD
Child Abuse and Neglect	Life Transitions	Women's Issues
Couple or Marital Issues


Populations Served (focus areas are bold)

Age Groups:

Adolescents (13-17)	Children (6-12)	Young Adults (18-25)
Adults (26-59)	Seniors (60 +)

Specific Populations:

ACOA (Adult Children of Alcoholics)	Children of Divorce	Step Families
AIDS/HIV+


Treatment Methods and Approaches (focus areas are bold)

Theoretical Approach:

Behavioral	Gestalt	Psychoanalysis
Body Centered Psychotherapy	Home Study	Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
Coaching	Information and Referral	Psychodynamic
Cognitive/Behavioral	Internal Family Systems (IFS)	Schema Therapy
Crisis Intervention	Intervention (Alcohol, Drug, Gambling Addiction, etc.)	Short-Term (Brief Treatment)
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)	Long-Term	Social Support
Education Consultation	Meditation/Relaxation	Systemic
EMDR	Prevention	Thought Field Therapy (TFT)
Ericksonian

Methods Used:

Couple/Marital	Group	Peer Support
Educational or Psycho-Educational	Individual	Supervision/Consultation
Family Systems


Religious and Multi-cultural Experience (focus areas are bold)

Religious Experience:

Christian

Multi-cultural Experience:

Asian


Professional Associations

National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

Groups


Women's Healing Circles

An opportunity for women recovering from divorce, seperataion, domestic violence or trauma to share common concerns, as well as to learn healthy ways to cope.

Group Focus:

Women's Issues
Stress
Domestic Violence - Survivors

Group Status:
Group Type:

Active
Support

Member Age:

Adults (26-59)

Member Gender:

Female

Location:	Geyser Springs Counselieng and Wellness Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Phone:	(518) 587-8810

Meeting Day:	Wednesday
Meeting Time:	Evening
Meeting Frequency:	Monthly


Women's Healing Circles