Amy Frisch- LCSW

01/29/2026

Have you ever gone to IGT and seen handprints on the walls or ceilings? Our handprint ritual is an IGT tradition! It’s something we do for group members to leave their mark and honor their time in group, as well as the generations of women+ that have come before. During last week’s life skills group, we did our handprint ritual and welcomed 3 new group members and shared encouraging words to each person 🩷

01/17/2026

In the spirit of the new year and aligning our focus, we recently set intentions in our Friday Life Skills group. Our group members want to practice their independence, saying no, calming their body, feeling prepared, asking for help, and and building their confidence in group. Aren’t those some awesome skills?!
What are some intentions or goals you are working towards this year?✨

01/16/2026

Meet our intern, Siobhan! 💜
Siobhan DuPont (she/her) is an intern at IGT who is earning her master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from New Paltz in May 2026. She gained ample experience working with youth from all different backgrounds at after school programs at community centers in high school. After earning her undergraduate degree from SUNY New Paltz in 2018, she worked as a youth advocatefor a non-profit in Kingston. Siobhan believes it is essential to cultivate healthy self-esteem in kids and young adults. She loves working with youth to strengthen their sense of self and develop healthy coping skills for the challenges that come with life. She embraces an integrative approach and is thrilled to be part of IGT. In her free time, Siobhan loves to travel, lift weights, and spend time with her loved ones.

12/04/2025

Community is built piece by piece and our Wednesday night Girls Group proved that yesterday. Each member decorated a puzzle piece reflecting their strengths and what they bring to the group. Together, they create something powerful.
Swipe to see what they made! 🧩🌈💜

11/25/2025

It’s ! Help us welcome our newest clinician, Sara! 🌸

Sara (she/her) is a Mental Health Counselor Limited Permit (MHC-LP) who received her Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Marist University. Originally from Westchester, NY, she completed her undergraduate degree at SUNY New Paltz, and is eager to give back to the New Paltz community. Sara has experience working with adults with substance abuse and college students navigating social and emotional challenges.

Sara’s approach is holistic and client-centered; she aims to empower each client with a safe space to find themselves and reach their fullest potential. In her free time, Sara can be found caring for her many plants or exploring hiking spots around the Hudson Valley.

Sara brings so much energy and excitement balanced with empathy and care. We’re so glad to have her on our team at IGT! 💜

11/18/2025

Guess what day it is?! 👋🏼 Allow us to introduce one of our new clinicians, ✨Ari ✨🥳

Ari (she/her) is a Mental Health Counselor Limited Permit (MHC-LP) who received her Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Marist University. Ari is originally from Argentina but grew up in Newburgh, NY. She is bilingual in Spanish and English and hopes to utilize her skills with the Hispanic community. Ari has clinical experience working with adults in substance use and college age students. She worked as a paraprofessional in an elementary school and is excited to continue working with adolescences at IGT. In her free time Ari enjoys reading, doing puzzles and spending time with her friends and family.

We’re so excited to have Ari at IGT. She brings so much warmth, care, and compassion to her work. Thank you for being a part of the team, Ari 💖 We are all about empowering and uplifting our girls. Feel free to show her some love in the comments! ☺️

11/15/2025

✨ Life Skills in Action! ✨
Yesterday our group turned the space into a cozy mini café — complete with a real barista (one of our amazing girls!) and plenty of hot chocolate. ☕️💛
We practiced conversation skills for those funny, awkward moments we all run into in life, and ended up learning so much about each other. We even got to celebrate a birthday! 🥳 So much joy, connection, and confidence-building in one afternoon. 💕

07/15/2025

😤 Big emotions? Big relief. 💥

Benefits of an outRAGEous room:
✨ Smash stress & walk out calmer 🧘‍♀️
✨ A healthy, supervised outlet for emotions 💪
✨ Release tension in a safe space (with all the safety gear!) 🥽
✨ Bond with friends & have a blast 🔨

07/14/2025

Strength written in symbols 🗯️🎨🖌️

07/11/2025

✨Kicking off a weekend of strength, courage, and empowerment —time to awaken your inner warrior! ✨

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There are still a few spots left for next weekends retreat! Don’t miss out - click the link in the bio to register today!

05/03/2025

Join Us for the Clergy Conference on Adult Addictions and Recovery!

📅 Date: Tuesday, May 13th, 2025
📍 Location: Lyall Community Church, Millbrook NY

The National Organization of Adult Addictions and Recovery and Mental Health America of Dutchess County are proud to present a comprehensive conference tailored for clergy, school counselors, and addiction counselors.

Event Highlights:

Insightful Sessions: Gain a high-level and practical overview of substance use disorders in our state.

Special Focus: Learn about the impact of addiction on aging individuals, an often overlooked and at-risk population.

Interactive Discussions: Participate in Q&A sessions and case examples from the audience.

Expert Speakers: Hear from professionals with extensive lived experience in recognizing and responding to substance use disorders.

To register or for more information, contact: acama@LyallCommunityChurch.org

05/01/2025