Welcome to Quiet Mind Therapy Services!
We have all been through times in our lives where we could benefit from talking to someone. At Quiet Mind Therapy Services, we are honored to be that person to you. We truly believe you can get over the difficult time you are having, and gain skills to better manage. Maybe you have been in therapy or counseling before, and are tired of focusing on the past? Our goal at Quiet Mind Therapy Services is helping you to move forward and solve the issues, not just talk about them. At Quiet Mind Therapy Services, the therapists and clients all work through and believe in ACCEPT: Acceptance, Commitment, Compassion, Empathy, Perseverance, and Tolerance. These are the core values that make for a strong therapeutic relationship, and allow people to move towards overall wellness. Asking for help is the hardest part, we have all been there. But you deserve it, we all deserve it. We really look forward to meeting you!!
Who Do We Help?
At Quiet Mind Therapy Services, we are a multi-specialist group of therapists who are trained in helping adults, couples and adolescents with various issues. Our staff have a specific niche that they are very passionate about and extensively trained in. We work with trauma, anxiety, life transition, depression, grief and loss, marital strain, coping with chronic illnesses, etc. Our staff are all licensed to provide you services to help you get well! All new clients coming into care will be able to speak to our New Client Specialist about your goals, to ensure that you receive the most qualified therapist within the practice to help with your issue.
Our Services
Meet Our Staff, All 10 of Us
Gia Lioi, Master’s of Social Work Intern
Gia is a graduate student at Ohio State University where she is studying clinical social work. Gia brings over 20 years of experience working in the health and wellness industry as a coach, yoga instructor, LMT, and strength and conditioning specialist. While at Quiet Mind Therapy Services, Gia will be under the supervision of Erin Weingart, LCSW-R. Gia will be able to walk with you on your journey of healing, and will implement effective treatment interventions, in an environment that is open, caring and truly believes you can achieve your goal.LEARN MORE
Matthew Guilfoil, LCSW
Matthew is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who graduated with his Master’s degree from The Greater Rochester Colaborative MSW Program. Matthew has extensive experience in working with a variety of adult individuals with various concerns or struggles. Matt strongly believes in destigmatizing mental health treatment and believes that all people can benefit if they are willing to engage in care. Matthew is well versed in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused and is DBT informed (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy). Matt’s approach to care is one filled with compassion and is client centered and focused, starting where YOU are at. When Matt is not working, he enjoys time with his wife, cats and taking on projects.LEARN MORE
Natalie Neil, LCSW-R
Natalie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and graduated with her Master's in Social work from SUNY at Brockport. She has a passion in working with those who suffer with depression and anxiety. Additionally, Natalie is trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), skilled and trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Problem Solving Therapy (PST), and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and uses an eclectic approach to meet individual needs. Natalie enjoys offering her services to both adults and adolescents, and has an extra interest in working with younger and more mature women. When she is not working, Natalie loves to spend time with her family, friends, and continue her learning as a therapist.LEARN MORE
Sara Adams (Maurer), LCSW
Sara is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who has a passion and specialty in trauma work and working with adolescents and teens. Sara is intensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing). In addition, Sara is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Internal Family Systems. Sara graduated from Tulane University where she obtained her Masters Degree in Social Work. Her style is one of warmth, compassion and holistic in nature. When Sara is not working, she loves to travel, read, write, photography, playing with her pitbull and cat. She enjoys spending time with her family and volunteers to educate and advocate for people living with diabetes. Sara is looking forward to working along side of you on your journey to wellness.LEARN MORE
Emily Heider, New Client Specialist
Emily comes to us with a background in mental health counseling, and knows the courage it takes to get started with therapy. Emily enjoys helping people to get started, and thrives on limiting any barriers to care. Emily is an excellent listener, a compassionate person, and holds dear our core values of ACCEPT (Acceptance, Compassion, Commitment, Empathy, Perseverance and Tolerance). When she is not working with QMTS, Emily enjoys time with her family, including her 3 kids and husband. Emily is a wonderful addition to our “family”, and can be a great help to you!LEARN MORE
Erin Goodness (Sweeney), LCSW
**NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS**** Erin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and graduated with her Master's in Social work from the Greater Rochester Collaborative with Nazareth and Brockport. She has a true passion and successfully treats Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, panic disorder and various other anxiety related symptoms. Additionally, Erin is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Problem Solving Therapy (PST), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and uses an eclectic approach to meet individual needs. Erin enjoys offering her services to both adults and adolescents. When she is not working, Erin loves to spend time with her family, friends, her animals, and loves reading, practicing yoga and running.LEARN MORE
Lorrie Johnson, LCSW
Lorrie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who graduated from the University of Buffalo with her Master's in Social Work. Lorrie's passion and specialty is working with adults who have experienced trauma in their lives. Lorrie is certified in EMDR, treating and targeting various types of trauma, helping people heal. She is also intensively trained in DBT, which helps those who struggle with emotional regulation, interpersonal relationships and distress tolerance. When Lorrie isn't working to help people heal, she enjoys spending time with her family, her dog Frankie, and her ferrets.LEARN MORE
Stephen Haramis, LCSW
Stephen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who completed graduate training at Greater Rochester Collaborative MSW Program of SUNY Brockport and Nazareth College. During this time he completed clinical training with the Rochester Institute of Technology Psychotherapy Training Program. Additionally, he has completed focused post-graduate training in group psychotherapy from University of Rochester. Stephen specializes in working with adults with a wide range of issues including obsessive compulsive disorder, depression and relationship difficulties. He is passionate about group therapy and working with couples. Stephen is trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Problem-solving Therapy (PST), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Integrative Couples Behavioral Therapy (ICBT), Modern Analytic Group Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy. When Stephen is out of the office, he enjoys restoring himself through either spending time in nature while camping with his wife and dog or spending time playing guitar.LEARN MORE
Erin Weingart, LCSW-R
Erin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with over 20 years of experience working with adults. Erin graduated with a Master's Degree from Case Western Reserve University with a special concentration in Adult Mental Health. Erin specializes in ages 18 and up, with a focus on anxiety, but also many different issues. She uses a variety of therapeutic and evidence-based interventions to meet her clients needs and their desired goals/outcomes. Erin is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Problem Solving Therapy (PST), Exposure Response Prevention Therapy (ERP) and mindfulness practices, as well as Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT). When Erin is not working, she loves spending time with her 3 kids, husband, and their 3 Beagles.LEARN MORE
Diane Maurer, Group Therapy Coordinator
Diane retired after 42 years in education, she set a goal of being open to new possibilities. “Life will find you,” one of her colleagues said, and in November 2018 she happily joined the staff of Quiet Mind Therapy Services. As Group Therapy Coordinator, she blends life experiences and a quest for learning by serving those who inquire about our practice, understanding that reaching out is often the hardest part. It takes courage to ask. With this in mind, Diane strives to listen well, understand your story, provide helpful information and get you linked up with a group that can help you. Diane holds both a Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Education from the State University of New York, Buffalo and Geneseo respectively. She relishes time with her husband, family and friends, traveling, a healthy lifestyle, having fun and being open to those new possibilities. You can reach Diane at newclient@quietmindtherapyservices.com.LEARN MORE
Frequently Asked Questions
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