Meet The Team

Dr. Nina is the founder of Life Strategies Counseling Services. She has 10+ years of experience working with youth and adults, and specializes in treating trauma, self-esteem issues and grief/loss. Dr. Nina uses a blend of CBT, DBT, Mindfulness and Solution Focused therapies to help clients develop and achieve their goals. She provides in-person and virtual services and accepts most insurances. Visit www.ninaruffinlcw.com for more information.

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Zyeshia is an affiliate team member with 8+ years of years of experience working with youth and adults, and specializes in virtual individual and family counseling, and clinical supervision. Zyeshia uses CBT, DBT and Client Centered therapies, and accepts ​most insurances and private pay. She provides in-person and virtual services. Click HERE for more information and to book a therapy session or clinical supervision with Zyeshia.

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Frankie has 10 years of experience working with youth and adults. She specializes in anxiety, depression, and substance use disorders, and uses strength-based and client-centered talk therapy. Frankie provides virtual and in-person services and accepts Excellus BCBS, MVP, Fidelis and private pay. Call/Text (585) 318-8896 or click HERE for more information or to book a session with Frankie.

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Jamie has 7+ years of experience working with youth and adults. She specializes in anxiety, depression and familial stressors for adults, and uses CBT and Solution Focused therapies. Jamie accepts Fidelis, MVP and private pay at this time. Call/Text (585) 568-7418 or email for more information or to book a session with Jamie.  

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Davne' has nearly 10 years of experience working with youth and adults who struggle with school challenges, anxiety, depression, and various life stressors. She is a doctoral candidate in Traumatology, and specializes in trauma and PTSD treatment, utilizing strengths-based, somatic and trauma-focused approaches to care. Davne' provides in-person and virtual services to teenagers and adults, and accepts Excellus BCBS, MVP and private pay. Call/text (585)789-1679 for more information or to book a session with Davne'.

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Ebony has 3+ years working with adults and adolescents. She specializes in depression, anxiety, mood disorders and assisting caregivers facing serious illness. Ebony utilizes person-centered therapy, DBT and CBT, along with some holistic mindfulness and behavioral activation. She provides in-person and virtual services to adolescents and adults, and currently accepts Aetna, Excellus BCBS, Fidelis, MVP and private pay. Call/text (585) 236-2643 for more information or to book a session with Ebony.

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Regina is a newer therapist who holds a Gerontology certificate from Brockport University. She utilizes Task-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral and Solution Focused Therapy to help clients overcome a number of life's challenges. Regina specializes in treating anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and other life experiences. Regina provides in-person and virtual services to middle age and older adults, and currently accepts Excellus BCBS, Fidelis, MVP and private pay. Call/text 585-435-2239 for more information or to book a session with Regina.

Dominique has 2+ years working with children and adolescents. She specializes in depression, anxiety and assisting parent with child behaviors. Dominique utilizes solution-focused therapy, person-centered therapy and play therapy. She provides in-person and virtual services and currently accepts Excellus BCBS, Fidelis, MVP and private pay. Call/text (315) 313-5947 or email hopeandtransformation1@gmail.com for more information or to book a session with Dominique.

Nicole has 7+ years working with teen, adults and the elderly. She specializes in anxiety, depression and grief and offers individual and family counseling, and clinical supervision. Nicole uses eclectic and strengths-based therapies. She currently accepts Excellus BCBS, MVP and private pay, and provides virtual services only. Click HERE for more information and to book a therapy session or clinical supervision with Nicole. 

Jasmine has 10+ years working with both teens and adults with various mental health challenges. She focuses on anxiety, depression, life transitions and self-esteem issues. She uses CBT, DBT, and solution focused techniques and takes a client centered approach to helping clients develop skills to cope with life stressors. She sees clients in person and virtually and accepts MVP and private pay. To schedule an appointment with Jasmine, call/text (585) 484-9713.

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Brittany has 8+ years of providing individual, family, and couples therapy for depression, anxiety, major transitions, relationship issues, parenting difficulties, prenatal and postnatal concerns, sexual trauma, grief/loss, and school-related concerns. working with youth and adults. Brittany uses an eclectic treatment method that integrates CBT, solution-focused therapy, person-centered therapy, and DBT. She provides virtual services and accepts Fidelis, 

MVP and private pay. Call/Text (585) 476-1208 or click HERE for more information or to book a session with Brittany.  

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Christie has 5+ years working with youth and adults. She has experience with depression, anxiety, ADHD, mood, substance use, family conflict, school behaviors, aggression and/or behavioral issues. Christie uses a variety of evidence-based approaches to help explore issues related to irritability, anger, low mood, lack of motivation, self-harm, and/or aggression. Christie provides in-person and virtual services, and accepts Excellus BCBS, Fidelis, 

MVP and private pay. Call/Text (585) 513-2904 or click HERE for more information or to book a session with Christie.  

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Marvin has 10+ years working with at-risk youth and vulnerable adults. He specializes in anxiety disorders, as well as personality and mood disorders, and utilizes a person-centered and strengths-based approach to engage clients. Marvin also utilizes mindfulness, CBT, DBT, and ACT skills. Marvin works with teenagers and adults, sees clients virtually and in-person, and accepts private pay at this time. Call/text 347-885-9735 or email marvinjduncan01@gmail.com for more information or to book a session with Marvin.

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Karlee has 5+ years of experience working with youth and adults with trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, mood, family conflict, school behaviors, various life stressors, aggression and behavioral issues. Karlee uses a variety of evidence-based approaches such as DBT, CBT, and Trauma Focused CBT under the lens of the decolonization theory to offer a culturally sensitive approach that addresses both individual cognitive patterns and systemic influences. Karlee provides in-person and virtual services, and accepts private pay at this time. Call or text (585) 270-1733 for more information or to book a session with Karlee.​​

Mercy has 5+ years of experience working with youth and adults with trauma, family conflict, and life stressors. She is currently working on her Masters in Social Work degree at Columbia University School of Social Work. Mercy provides counseling utilizing a strengths-based, family-focused, and integrated approach under the direct supervision of Zyeshia Jenkins LCSW. She offers in-person & virtual 1:1 and group sessions, and accepts private pay at a reduced session fee. Call or text (315) 246-5343 for more information or to book a session with Mercy.

Telle has 5+ years of experience working with youth with trauma, mood disorders and behavioral issues. She is currently working on her Masters in Social Work degree at Roberst Wesleyan University. Telle provides counseling utilizing a strengths-based, family-focused, and integrated approach under the direct supervision of Nina Ruffin DSW, LCSW-R. She offers in-person & virtual 1:1 and group sessions, and accepts private pay at a reduced session fee. Call or text (585) 284-9257 for more information or to book a session with Telle.

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