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Vicky Risis, LSW

Vicky Risis, LSW is a dedicated and experienced therapist with a strong background in working with children, adolescents, and adults across a variety of clinical settings.  She brings a compassionate, strength-based approach to therapy, integrating evidenced based modalities such as cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT.)  Vicky specializes in working with children and teens with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and anxiety disorders using exposure and response prevention treatment (ERP)- a gold standard in the treatment of these disorders.  Vicky has a special interest in working with children and brings her playful and warm spirit to her work.  She works closely with parents, teachers, and other treating health professionals and strives to create a team approach to her clinical work with her younger clients.

Clinician

NJ Lic. #44SL06367000

Vicky Risis

Education

Vicky received her undergraduate degree in Art Therapy from Bowling Green University, where she developed a deep understanding of the therapeutic benefits of creative expression. She went on to pursue a Master's in Social Work from Case Western University, where she honed her clinical skills. Vicky then completed additional training and supervision in cognitive (CT) and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to provide her clients with evidence-based care.

Bowling Green State University
Case Western Reserve University

Experience

  • Clinician, Anxiety Institute- Vicky is currently a part of the clinical team at this intensive outpatient program that specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression, and OCD in teens and young adults.  She practices intensive ERP therapy and continues to build her expertise in evidence-based approaches to complex mental health conditions.

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  • Clinician, Bellefaire Jewish Children’s Bureau- provided individual and group therapy to children in a residential treatment center.  In addition to her clinical work, Vicky helped create supportive and therapeutic environments to foster healing and growth.

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  • Social worker, Creative Adoptions- supporting families through the international adoption process.  This included guiding families before, during and after adoption, and helping families navigate the complex emotional and practical challenges that can arise.

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  • Clinician, Riverside Hospital- provided individual and family therapy to youths aged 5-21 in an inpatient psychiatric unit. 

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  • Therapist, Infant and Child Learning Center at SUNY Downstate- conducted evaluations and provided therapeutic services to children and their families going through the CPSE system.

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