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Caren R. Avery, MS
Licensed Mental Health Counselor

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Caren R. Avery is a New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor and certified Counselor Educator with over 25 years experience. She holds New York State certifications in both counseling and teaching.

Caren received a BME degree from Wheaton College, Il., and a MS in Counseling from Hofstra University, NY. In addition to her private practice, Caren has worked as a mental health counselor and adjunct professor in the Counseling Department, General Studies Department, and Human Services Department of SUNY OCC. Additionally, she has taught at SUNY Dutchess, SUNY Oswego, and Keuka College.


Her compassionate and caring demeanor, together with her analytical abilities to discern and problem solve, make her a highly competent mental health counselor in whom clients can trust and depend. 

Avery Counseling was established in 1991, and is fully insured to practice mental health services in the private sector.

Specialized Training

Assessing and Managing Depression and Suicidal Risk

New York State Mediation Training

Crisis Pregnancy Training

Assertiveness Training



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Caren has significant experience with diverse populations and dually diagnosed clients.

Clinical Experience

Clinical Diagnostic Assessments

Crisis Intervention

Depression/Bipolar
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Anxiety

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Panic Disorder

Suicidal Ideation

Substance Abuse Issues

Self injurious Behavior

Familial Dysfunction

Boundary Issues


Academic Career Concerns

Relationship Issues

Marriage/Family/Divorce

Spiritual Concerns

Parenting Issues

Complicated Grief/Bereavement Issues

Life Transition Issues

Academic and Career Concerns

Stress Issues

Anger Management
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College Courses Taught

Clinical Interviewing and Counseling

Adjustment Psychology

Career Exploration

Alcohol and Addiction and Family Systems

Introduction to Human Services

Assertiveness Training

College Seminar

Group and Organizational Dynamics
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Workshops Given

Obsessive Compulsion Disorder

Depression/Bipolar

Self Esteem

Suicide: Information and Prevention
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Group Counseling Facilitated

Anxiety Group

Depression/Bipolar Group

Drug/Alcohol Dependence

Relapse Prevention

Grief/Bereavement

Single Moms

Children of Divorce

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