Network of Independent Mental Health Care Providers
Tom Andrews, Ph.D.
Tom Andrews, Ph.D. (Clinical Psychology) counsels adults for emotional, behavioral, and relationship problems. While a person’s personality and history are largely fixed, he or she can add to themselves new ways of dealing with problems. These ways are usually simple (though not necessarily easy). Some are already known and used in other parts of the person’s life; others are drawn from clinical practice and research. Successful use of the suggested techniques depends upon the person’s understanding and regularly practicing them. Dr. Andrews’ role in this work is to be a supportive coach.
Dr. Andrews has extensive experience in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and attention-management approaches to excessive worry, stress, anxiety, and fear, including Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Phobias, and Panic Disorder with or without Agoraphobia. He uses similar strategies and tactics in working with other excessive, disruptive emotions, such as depression and anger (limited to there being no danger to self or others). CBT and attention-management are compatible with and may be used instead of psychiatric medications.
In working with individuals and couples with relationship problems, Dr. Andrews coaches toward their recognizing and avoiding destructive patterns of interacting and their practicing more effective patterns. The long-term goal is a mutually satisfying relationship in which each person deeply appreciates their being together in life as friends, lovers, and partners. They work at reducing and recovering quickly from the inevitable negative moments and at making and maintaining positive moments. They are attentive and responsive to one another. This relationship work importantly includes managing one’s own negative emotions, language, and behavior, whether provoked by the other person or from within oneself. Dr. Andrews also works with adults transitioning from divorce.
Please visit TomAndrewsPhD.com for further information.
Dr. Decancq, a Rochester native, completed his undergraduate education at James Madison University in Virginia. He received his Master Degree from Boston University and his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Wright State University in Ohio. Dr. Decancq completed his residency at the Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center where he developed a special interest in treating survivors of trauma. He has participated in extensive research on treatment options for anxiety disorders and assisting rescue workers following devastating events such as 9-11. Dr. Decancq has been interviewed by the Democrat and Chronicle and has appeared several times on the local news discussing the symptoms and treatment of trauma. Dr. Decancq and his family reside in Fairport.
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
- Anxiety / Panic Disorder
- Anger Management
- Men’s Issues
- Domestic Violence (Perpetrators and Survivors)
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
Christine Jean-Jacques, Ph.D.
Dr. Jean-Jacques is a New York State licensed psychologist. After completing her doctoral training in Clinical Psychology at Michigan State University (East Lansing, Michigan), and a Clinical Internship at the Buffalo Veterans Affairs hospital where she specialized in neuropsychology and geropsychology (psychological services for older adults), Dr. Jean-Jacques returned to Rochester to complete a two-year postdoctoral fellowship at University of Rochester Medical Center.
The University of Rochester fellowship provided Dr. Jean-Jacques with in-depth training in individual and group psychotherapy with an ethnically and diagnostically diverse population. The fellowship also deepened Dr. Jean-Jacques’ interest in spiritual interventions as a means of promoting coping and healing. She developed a study to examine clients’ desire to have their spiritual beliefs incorporated into their treatment.
Dr. Jean-Jacques specializes in treating adults across the lifespan. She has expertise in the following areas:
- Women’s Mental Health Issues
- Crisis Interventions
- Anxiety Disorders
- Cognitive and Personality Assessment
- Depressive Disorders
- Problems Related to Major Life Transitions and Stressors
Dr. Jean-Jacques utilizes a range of clinical approaches that include Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, insight oriented therapy, and spiritual interventions. Dr. Jean-Jacques is a strong advocate of holistic care and is open to actively working with health care providers and clergy to help clients meet their mental health goals. Dr. Jean-Jacques is currently accepting new clients at our Greece office and offers daytime and evening appointments.
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