Network
of Independent Mental Health
Care Providers
Laurie Lash, Ph.D.
Dr. Laurie Lash, a Rochester native, holds a Master’s Degree in Psychology from SUNY Brockport and a Ph.D. from Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Lash completed a Pediatric Psychology Internship at Columbus Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH followed by a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Primary Care Family Psychology (Pediatrics) through the University of Rochester Medical Center and Rochester General Hospital. Dr. Lash uses an integrated therapy approach that includes Cognitive, Behavioral, and Family Systems modalities.
Dr. Lash is proficient in the following Child, Adolescent, and Family Issues:
- ADHD
- Behavioral Issues (Tantrums, Toilet Training, Sleep Issues, Food Aversions)
- Parent Training on Behavioral Strategies (123 Magic, Behavioral Charts)
- Internalizing Disorders (Anxiety, Depression, School Avoidance)
- Externalizing Disorders (Oppositional Behavior, Aggression)
- Pediatric Chronic Illness (i.e. Asthma, Cancer, Diabetes)
- Family Conflict (Dynamics, Communication, Problem-solving)
- Families experiencing divorce: Blended families
- Grief/Loss
Jennifer Lukomski
Jennifer Lukomski, received her undergraduate degree in History from Williams College , her Masters degree in Rehabilitation Counseling for the Deaf and hard-of-hearing from Gallaudet University and her Doctoral degree in School Psychology from the University of Arizona . Her postdoctoral work was completed at the University of Tennessee Center for Developmental Disabilities. She is a licensed psychologist and nationally certified school psychologist who is recognized by the National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology. She has received Level 1 and Level II training in Eye Movement and Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR). Her counseling orientation is a combination of family systems, cognitive behavior therapy and solution focused therapy. She has expertise in working with adjustment issues, deaf and hard of hearing related issues, grief and loss, sexual abuse, anxiety and depression disorders. Her American Sign Language skills have been rated as Advanced on the Sign Competency Proficiency Interview (SCPI).
Caroline I. Magyar, Ph.D.
Dr. Magyar received her undergraduate psychology degree from Stony Brook University , her master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Delphi University , and her doctoral degree in clinical/school psychology from Hofstra University . Dr. Magyar completed a pre-doctoral internship and post-doctoral fellowship at the Institute for Behavior Therapy in New York City where she continued to practice until her relocation to Rochester in 1999. Dr. Magyar is a member of the American Psychological Association and Association for Behavior Analysis. Dr. Magyar works with older children, adolescents, and young adult with anxiety (particularly social anxiety) and depression. She has a special interest in working with female adolescents with pervasive developmental disorders including Asperger’s disorder.
Ernesto
Michelucci, Ph.D.
Dr.
Michelucci received his doctoral
degree in Clinical Psychology
from
The University of Toledo.
He completed his clinical
internship in the
Dept. of Psychiatry at the
Medical College of Ohio, where
he was
trained in Brief Cognitive
Behavior Psychotherapy (MRI
Model), Family
Therapy, and Hypnotherapy.
Dr. Michelucci has also conducted
research
in the areas of cross-cultural
psychology and ethnicity,
with focus on
worldviews and how they influence
relationship and coping styles,
and
hypnotic susceptibility with
emphasis on learning theory.
Dr.
Michelucci's approach in working
with clients focuses on the
existing
strengths of the individual
or couple as well as on developing
more
effective strategies or skills
for minimizing acute or recurring
difficulties. He has recently
been undertaking advanced
training in
the psychological management
of persistent pain with emphasis
on early
planned treatment and mindfulness.
Dr. Michelucci was born and
reared
in Florence, Italy and is
fluent in English, Italian,
and Spanish. He
is a member of the American
Psychological Association.
Dr. Michelucci's
areas of expertise and interest
include:
