Business Details
Your Trusted Counseling Services in Syracuse, NY
EastSide Counseling Services is a dedicated group counseling practice committed to providing compassionate and professional therapeutic support. Our team of experienced therapists specializes in individual, family, and couples counseling for clients across all age groups. Utilizing evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and mindfulness-based interventions, we create a safe, nonjudgmental environment tailored to each client's unique needs. With expertise in addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions, we prioritize personalized care to help clients achieve emotional wellness and sustainable growth. Our collaborative approach ensures clients feel heard and supported while developing practical coping strategies.By integrating trauma-informed and strength-based methodologies, we empower individuals to navigate challenges and build healthier relationships. Our therapists bring decades of combined experience in mental health, serving diverse populations including LGBTQ+ communities and individuals with neurodiverse conditions. We are committed to fostering resilience and self-awareness through client-centered care that respects each person's journey. Located in Syracuse, NY, we serve clients seeking meaningful change through accessible, high-quality counseling services.
Services
Individual Therapy
Family Counseling
Couples Therapy
Child & Teen Counseling
Trauma Treatment
Anxiety Management
Depression Support
LGBTQ+ Affirmative Therapy
ADHD Treatment
Grief Counseling
Highlights and features
- We offer tailored therapy plans for individual healing journeys
- Our team includes specialists in trauma and LGBTQ+ support
- We utilize evidence-based modalities like CBT and DBT
- Our therapists have decades of combined clinical experience
- We provide age-specific counseling for children through adults
Services
Individual Therapy
Our individual therapy sessions provide personalized mental health treatment for adults and adolescents. Therapists use evidence-based approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness techniques to address anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Sessions focus on building coping skills and promoting emotional wellness through client-centered care tailored to each person's unique needs and goals.
Family Counseling
Family counseling helps improve communication and resolve conflicts within households. Our therapists work with families to address relationship dynamics, behavioral challenges, and intergenerational patterns. Using systemic approaches, we help members develop healthier interaction patterns and strengthen family bonds through structured sessions focused on creating lasting positive change in home environments.
Couples Therapy
Couples therapy focuses on improving communication and connection between partners. Our specialists address relationship conflicts, intimacy issues, and life transitions affecting partnerships. Using evidence-based modalities, we help couples develop conflict resolution skills and rebuild trust through structured sessions that promote mutual understanding and collaborative problem-solving.
Child & Teen Counseling
Specialized counseling services for children and adolescents address anxiety, depression, ADHD, and behavioral challenges. Our therapists use age-appropriate techniques including play therapy and cognitive behavioral interventions to help young clients develop emotional regulation skills. We work closely with families to support healthy development and improve coping strategies for school, social, and family-related stressors.
Trauma Treatment
Our trauma-informed specialists provide targeted treatment for individuals experiencing trauma-related symptoms. Using evidence-based approaches like EMDR and trauma-focused CBT, we help clients process traumatic experiences and develop grounding techniques. Treatment focuses on restoring emotional stability and building resilience while creating a safe space for healing from past experiences.
People
Meghan Kresge
Owner/Director
Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience treating anxiety, depression, and trauma in adults and teens using cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness techniques.
Sarah Bowers
Therapist
Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10+ years of experience helping clients manage mental health challenges through cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy approaches.
Katherine Dishaw
Therapist
Licensed Mental Health Counselor specializing in anxiety, depression, and substance abuse treatment using cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing techniques with adolescents and adults.
Sara Obrist
Therapist
Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 5+ years of experience providing trauma-informed care for children, adolescents, and adults using strength-based therapeutic approaches.
Allison Dabback
Therapist
Licensed Clinical Social Worker trained in DBT and PCIT, specializing in trauma treatment and emotion regulation for individuals and families with 4 years of clinical experience.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We provide individual, family, and couples therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, LGBTQ+ support, ADHD, and life transitions using evidence-based approaches like CBT and DBT.
Do you specialize in working with specific age groups?
Our therapists treat children, teens, and adults, offering age-appropriate interventions including play therapy for children and specialized care for mid-life transitions.
How do I start therapy with your practice?
Contact us to speak with an intake coordinator who will match you with a therapist based on your needs and schedule your initial session.
Are your therapists licensed professionals?
All our clinicians are state-licensed mental health professionals with specialized training in evidence-based therapeutic modalities and decades of combined clinical experience.
Do you offer telehealth counseling options?
Yes, we provide virtual therapy sessions for clients who prefer remote access to counseling services while maintaining the same quality of care.
