Professional Christian Counselors in the Ithaca Area
This list is intended to be a resource for persons looking for a Christian counselor. Inclusion is not an endorsement by Community Faith Partnership, but each has expressed the desire to be included as a Christian counselor. CFP hopes that this service will be helpful as we serve our friends who may need such services. We also acknowledge the list is not exhaustive or in any particular order and will gladly add more as recommended.
| Tracey Barlow |
| Practice Name: New Hope Counseling Services LCSW, PLLC Credentials : LCSW, RN Specialty/Focus: Women’s issues, parenting, relationships, anxiety, depression, grief Fees/Insurance: I accept most insurances. Visits: In-person and virtual Contact Information: email or 607-592-8569 Office address: 318 Johnson Rd. Freeville, NY 13068 |
| Sarah Cort |
| Credentials: LMFT, 10 years in practice Specialty/Focus: General Fees/Insurance: Aetna exclusively with information provided for reimbursement with all other insurance companies Visits: currently practicing virtually Contact Information: 607-288-2686 |
| Julie Everhart, MSC, Jeffrey Caris, LMHC |
| Practice Name: Journey of Hope Counseling Center Credentials: Specialty/Focus: general counseling Fees/Insurance: $90 a session. Not accepting insurance at this time. Visits: in person or virtual Contact Information: Email or 607-269-7171 Office Address: 2219 West Danby Road West Danby, NY 14883 |
| Mary Ellen Lourey |
| Practice Name: Mary Ellen Lourey, LCSW-R, Counseling Credentials: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, NY License # 076608 Specialty/Focus: See Psychology Today profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/mary-ellen-lourey-trumansburg-ny/258042 Fees/Insurance: Aetna, FidelisCare, Excellus BC/BS (Some other BC/BS plans pay me in network as well); otherwise I am an out of network provider. I also offer a sliding fee. Visits: Virtual only, Tues-Fri Contact Information: Email |
| Herb Masser |
| Practice Name: Fingerlakes Christian Counseling Center Credentials: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-R} Education: Master’s Degree in Social Work Syracuse University, Second Master’s Degree in Christian Counseling (Trinity College of the Bible), Doctor of Biblical Counseling (Andersonville Theological Seminary) Focus: Individual, Marital, and Family Counseling Fees/Insurance: I accept most insurance coverage Visit: In Person only Contact Information: 607-280-9975 (Preferred) Office Address: 1919 Mecklenburg Rd. Ithaca, NY 14850 |
| Tosha Woods Smith |
| Practice Name: Mindwell Credentials: PHD, Therapist Intern Specialty/Focus: Trauma, OCD, Eating Disorders Fees/Insurance: In-network with Aetna, provides reimbursable bills for others, lowered fee until May 1, 2026 Visits: in person or virtual Contact Information: (607) 260-3100 Office address: South Hill Business Campus, Ithaca |
| Sarah Widercrantz |
| Practice Name: Integrative Mental Wellness Credentials: MA, Clinical Mental Health Counseling Specialty/Focus: Complex Trauma, life transitions, aging, spirituality, getting un-stuck Fees/Insurance: Trust-based sliding scale $40-80 individual; $60-100 family/group Visits: In person primarily; virtual as needed for current clients and on a limited, case-specific basis Contact Information: Email or text 607-284-5013 to set up an initial phone consultation (no cost) Office Address: 109 S. Albany St., #204 Ithaca, NY 14850 |
| Michelle Woods |
| Practice Name: Streams of Mercy Counseling Credentials: CCEF Certificates, ABC Certified, NYS Crisis Rape Certificate, Christian Trauma Care Provider (CTCP) – Level 2 Specialty/Focus: Complex Trauma, Challenging Relational Dynamics, Nervous System Regulation, EMDR Fees/insurance: Trust based sliding scale $40-$100 per session. Visits: Primarily in person – virtual available for special circumstances. Contact Information: Email or 607-414-2696 Office address: 155 Campbell Hill Rd. Owego, NY 13827 |