Holiday Wellness Challenge!

SPA is partnering with Sky Yoga & Wellness, Skaneateles Strength & Conditioning, and Farm Girl Juicery for the Holiday Wellness Challenge! This challenge aims to give people the opportunity for self-care during this busy and stressful time of the year.

Challenge participants must complete ALL of the following EACH WEEK in December:
💪 1 HIIT class at @skanstrength
🧘1 yoga class at @skyyogis
🥬 1 juice with the help of @farmgirljuicery
♥️ 1 act of self-love or mindfulness with the help of SPA

Participants that complete all of these will be entered into a raffle to win:
💵$50 off a 1 month membership to @skanstrength
💵 $50 off a 1 month membership to @skyyogis
🥤Free 4-pack of juice + $10 gift card from @farmgirljuicery

Join us for the kick-off event next Monday, 11/29, at 6:30 pm EST at Skaneateles Strength & Conditioning! We’re getting it started with a special workshop designed to motivate you to stay on track with your wellness through what is often a pretty stressful time of year.

In this workshop, we’ll hear from Dr. Audrey Van Voolen of Skaneateles Psychology Associates with tips for the season and then we’ll hit the ground with a circuit training practice & a juicy yoga session to get you ready for a send off meditation to carry you through the month with purpose!

Can’t make it to the workshop? That’s ok. You can still participate. Just pick up your card your first week at your challenge at Skan Strength or Sky.

Note: The cost of the kick-off event is $25 per person. The challenge is free to participate in, but classes are subject to drop-in fees.

For more information, check out @skanstrength’s Instagram account!

Welcome Louis Scuderi

I am very pleased to join Skaneateles Psychology Associates and begin helping patients. Whether you’re struggling with life, relationships, creative pursuits, coming to terms with your past, or just want to get to know yourself better, I believe that having a space to express and understand one’s self is essential. Talk therapy is a great way to address problems and begin taking steps towards living a more truthful and productive life. I recognize that seeking therapy requires courage, and it is with respect, curiosity, and dedication that I approach this important work.

I have helped many adults, young adults, and college students work through life's challenges, find meaning in their experience, and develop a sense of inner freedom. This includes people dealing with many issues, including: depression and anxiety, addiction, relationship problems, family issues, work stress, issues of identity, and life transitions.

My style is collaborative and empathic, and together we can develop new understandings of your past and present, overcome emotional roadblocks, improve relationships, and confidently meet life's challenges. With patience and curiosity, we can find ways to realize your potential.

If you are interested in therapy, please do not hesitate to reach out.

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Welcome Maia Kolchin-Miller

I am very happy to be joining Skaneateles Psychology Associates where I will be offering psychotherapy for teens and adults. I believe that therapy provides a unique opportunity to develop ways of responding more authentically and effectively to life’s challenges. In my practice, I work with people who are looking to develop a greater understanding of themselves and in doing so improve the quality of their lives. My patients say therapy has helped them feel more alive and in control, cope better with change and stressful life events, and have more fulfilling relationships with work, creativity, themselves, and other people.

I work well with people suffering from anxiety, depression, and mood issues, as well as relationship, career, and identity issues. I have particular experience in working with life transitions, including transition to college and post-college transitions. I look forward to being part of Skaneateles Psychology Associates and serving the needs of the community.

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Outdoor Therapy

Outdoor therapy is now available! Enjoy the scenery around our office while receiving your traditional consultation. Benefit from a breath of fresh air as we maintain a safe healing environment in our outdoor space. In addition to our onsite, outdoor therapy, we also offer walk and talk therapy. Walk and talk therapy harnesses the benefits of the outdoors and exercise by making traditional psychotherapy sessions active. If any of these two options sound interesting to you, please contact your clinician.

Online Therapy

Skaneateles Psychology Associates features a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform for online therapy sessions that is fully integrated into your patient portal. Our providers offer the full array of personalized, effective, and evidence-based behavioral health services that are available in-person through telehealth.  You can receive access to your provider from any device that connects to the internet.  

Our therapists are licensed to provide services to residents of New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

ONLINE THERAPY FAQ:

1. WHAT IS AN ONLINE APPOINTMENT LIKE?

An online appointment is just like a regular appointment. You sit in front of the camera on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) where you will be able to see yourself and your SPA provider. Once you have started your appointment, patients and providers will interact, just as they would for a traditional office appointment. 

2. I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT. HOW DO I PREPARE?

Make sure to check your internet connection 5-10 minutes before your scheduled appointment. You log into your patient portal and be sure you are ready to click on the link to access the session.

3. ARE ONLINE SESSIONS COVERED BY INSURANCE?

Most insurers currently cover online visits in the same way they would cover in-person visits.  Check with your insurer to inquire about your individual coverage.

4.  ARE THE APPOINTMENTS PRIVATE AND SECURE?

At SPA, patient privacy and protection is our top priority. Just like a visit to the office to see your provider, online services are entirely confidential and compliant with HIPAA regulations.  

5.  WHAT HAPPENS IF I AM NOT ABLE TO CONNECT?

As a result of the pandemic situation we are experiencing and the increased demand for online services occasionally our HIPAA compliant telehealth servers are overloaded.  State and federal regulations have been broadened during this time so that we are permitted to utilize other servers as a backup if necessary.

Walk and Talk Therapy

Walk and talk therapy harnesses the benefits of the outdoors and exercise by making traditional psychotherapy sessions active and moving them to an outdoor setting. Patients who have tried this rarely return to the traditional office couch. Please inquire if you are interested in trying a walk and talk session or want to learn more.

Women’s Group

We are excited to announce that we are offering weekly  group therapy sessions. This therapy group is available to women of all ages who are struggling with depression, anxiety, family challenges, stress, isolation, or relationships issues.