I work with clients on the root cause of their issues. Instead of putting a bandaid on the symptom, my work is focused on transformational healing. That leads to my clients experiencing new levels of clarity, freedom, and hopefulness about their options and potential.
- Lucy Cesnik
training
I have completed hundreds of hours of advanced training alongside senior therapists and experts in Family Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Psychodrama, and experiential therapy models. This extensive training allows me to draw from a diverse set of approaches tailored to each client’s unique needs. Continual learning and supervision with experienced clinicians ensure I provide skilled and thoughtful care.
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The IFS Institute’s official training programs are highly selective, comprehensive courses designed by the founder, Dr. Richard Schwartz, to rigorously prepare therapists in the most effective, research-backed methods of Internal Family Systems therapy.
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The Onsite Workshops psychodrama training is a prestigious, immersive program recognized for its depth and excellence in experiential therapy, led by seasoned experts dedicated to cultivating skilled practitioners in this powerful therapeutic approach.
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I earned my Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, specializing in systemic therapy, through a rigorous graduate program that provided comprehensive training in understanding and treating complex relational dynamics within families and systems.
influences
My work and life have been deeply influenced by the teachings of therapists such as Terry Real, Richard Schwartz, Virginia Satir, and Pia Mellody, alongside foundational principles from attachment theory and 12-step programs. I also incorporate insights from Eastern thought and mindfulness, social justice and feminism, as well as advances in psychology, developmental psychology, and neuroscience to provide comprehensive, compassionate care. Additionally, my years working in the music industry with incredible artists and performers have given me unique insight into the pressures and challenges faced by creative professionals.