Kelly Harkness, LMSW

Therapist

Kelly is a Licensed Master Social Worker who is licensed to practice psychotherapy in the State of New York. Her educational background focused on Criminal Justice, Sociology and Life Coaching, until she graduated from the University of Southern California with a Master’s in Social Work, and a concentration in Military Counseling, in 2019. Prior to working for Clinical Associates, Kelly worked for Chemung County, Children and Family Services for over 11 years, supporting children placed outside of their birth parents home, in foster or a relative’s care, while working with the birth parents towards reunification. Kelly believes in meeting the client where they are at and follows a Rogerian style, in which she helps the client work out their own solutions. She is Trauma-informed, solution-focused and utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness based practices. Kelly is also a certified RYT-200 yoga instructor and serves in the US Navy Reserves. 

Holly McCormick, LCSW-R

Clinical Site Supervisor - Elmira

Holly graduated from Marywood University with her Master’s in Social Work in 2000. Since that time has worked with the Broome County Council of Churches and then Family Services of Chemung County until her transition to private practice in 2015. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has a variety of experience ranging from work with children to geriatric populations there are few areas of mental or behavioral health that she has not helped clients manage. Her youngest client has been four ranging up to mid-eighties, dealing with issues such as depression, anxiety including obsessive compulsive disorders, sexual abuse, bullying, relationship issues, health issues and beginning to process end of life discussions. Holly enjoys working with clients ages 4 and up with a variety of issues including care for self.

Vanessa Miller, LCSW-R

Psychotherapist

Vanessa Miller, LCSW-R, works with adolescents and adults and has special interest in change of life issues, grief, trauma and anxiety and depression. Vanessa uses a strengths and eclectic approach to meet clients where they are at and helps facilitate knowledge of coping skills.

Chloe Schroeder, LMSW

Psychotherapist

Chloe is an alumni of Fordham University who is licensed to practice psychotherapy. Chloe’s main focus is working with children to young adults struggling with an array of concerns such as relationship issues, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar, depression, and more. 

Chloe’s experience includes utilizing CBT and DBT approaches in individual and group counseling, school based counseling, substance abuse counseling, and family counseling.

Barbara Ann Stager, LCSW

Therapist

Barbara is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, licensed to practice in the state of New York. She began her career in mental health in 1987 working with children, adolescents, and families. She has experience working in case management, residential facilities, wrap-around foster care, and outpatient mental health facilities. She has training in trauma-informed care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Systems Theory, social skills, play therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Her clinical interest is in the treatment of adolescents and adults with a variety of issues, including: anxiety, depression, bipolar disorders, PTSD, life transition issues, job stress, relationship difficulties, sexual abuse, domestic violence, and parenting. Barb is located in our Elmira office.