About Thelma A Costello

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About

Offering Groups for personal losses and growth in understanding how to let go and improve the quality of your life with connections to Spirituality….

counseling@thelmacostello.com


Thelma Costello is a Licensed Mental Health Therapist specializing in individual therapy, addiction therapy and relapse prevention, and maintains a private practice in Albany, New York.

With over [35] years experience as a Mental Health Specialist and Substance Abuse Professional (SAP), and as a graduate of Capella University specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, she is currently serving as private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. Among her areas of expertise are mental health, depression, anxiety, PTSD, behavioral cognitive restructuring, relapse prevention, DWI evaluations, alcohol and drug education, women’s issues, grief/loss issues, nutritional education and supplements.

My Education & Experience

In addition to being a prominent relationship therapist, Thelma Costello has presented at Local conferences and to general audiences speaking on the topics of Women’s Issues and relapse prevention.

Thelma Costello is an interactive, solution-focused therapist. Her therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. She integrates complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. With compassion and understanding, she works with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing. My signature is .. Because talking about life is as important as living it.

Education

  • Rhode Island College- BA degree- Sociology
  • Capella University- Psychology and Addictions Specialist

License, Certifications & Awards

  • Licenced Mental Health Specialist (LMHC)
  • Certified Relapse Prevention Specialist
  • Masters in Addictions Counselor (MAC)
  • Masters Degree in Psychology and Addictions

Additional Training

  • Professional Activities and Memberships
  • American Redcross
  • Medical Reserve Corps
  • American Counseling Assoc. (ACA)
  • NCC AP– Nat’l Certification Commission for Addiction Prof.
  • NAADAC- National Assoc. for Addiction Prof.

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Membership Benefits

Capella University

We are excited to announce our partnership with Capella University, offering exclusive benefits to our members, staff, and their families, including spouses, and children under 30. Through this partnership, members enjoy the following benefits:

  • A 10% tuition discount
  • A 50% discount on their first 12-week FlexPath session
  • Scholarships between $5,000 and 20,000 for select undergraduate and graduate GuidedPath programs
  • Access to free continuing education courses

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Degrees offered that our members may be interested in include:

  • BS in Psychology (Applied Behavior Analysis)
  • Bachelor of Social Work
  • Master of Social Work
  • MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
  • MS in Marriage & Family Therapy
  • MS in Applied Behavior Analysis
  • PhD in Behavior Analysis

Other degree programs are listed on Capella University's website.

To start the process, please visit www.capella.edu/ccdirectory and complete an inquiry form.

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