Description
This group is for women who have been diagnosed with Genital Herpes. This is for those in all stages of the virus; newly diagnosed and those that have been living with Herpes for a while.
This group is a place to come for support where you can feel free to lay all of your concerns to get and give support to women who know just how you feel. We will discuss dating, sex, disclosure, ambivalence, worry, anxiety, and any other emotions that come up. This is a safe place.
We will meet weekly on Tuesday afternoons at 1pm. Please reach out to Drew if you are interested and Drew will be meeting with potential group members to see if it's a good fit for you.
Group Therapist
Drew Rabidoux Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York and Texas. Many of Drew’s clients come in to address past relationship or dating issues or trauma that is impacting being in a new healthy relationship.
Drew is trained in Gestalt, mindfulness, CBT, in which we examine patterns and beliefs and how they are impacting the way you live in the world. In session, Drew focuses on grounding exercises for panic, awareness of thoughts/patterns, homework, and journaling.. This approach supports clients to feel more confident in relationships and with yourself. They will feel more confident to identify unhealthy patterns and address them themselves. Drew is certified in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) and offers it remotely individually or in groups.
Drew's style is active, engaging, warm, humor infused, and goal oriented. . When clients first start therapy, she will establish a strong relationship and work to understand your history and how it impacts your current challenges. After getting to know you, Drew is not a sit and nod therapist. Drew is committed to you living your best life and honoring yourself and your desires. Drew will help you figure out the patterns that are holding you back and will call you out on your stuff. She knows you are going to therapy to improve your life, so she wants to get to work!
Drew has been in the social service field for almost 30 years and participated in a 2 year Clinical fellowship at Gestalt Associates for Psychotherapy. Previously she was a Peace Corps Volunteer in the Dominican Republic. Outside of private practice, she enjoys karaoke, brunch with friends, and trips with her family. Drew is providing virtual counseling for people located in NY and TX and in person in Rochester, NY.
