Michelle Tirella Ventura

I provide therapy for children and their families as well as adults. You’ll find me to be a warm, non-judgmental listener who is always curious about your experience and eager to help. For the last several years I have enjoyed working with children and families, including children and adolescents on the Autism Spectrum. I also enjoy supporting adults dealing with chronic pain and health conditions. I use a strengths-based perspective and draw from several clinical approaches depending on presenting issues, individual’s needs and preferences and age. In addition to traditional therapeutic approaches, I utilize play, mindfulness and expressive arts therapy in working with clients. I currently work at the Child Therapy Institute working with children, adolescents, families and adults at our Albany office and at Washington Elementary School. I strive to create a space where clients feel emotionally safe, understood, and unconditionally accepted. I welcome people of all cultures and identities.