Joelle VanEtten
Joelle VanEtten obtained her bachelor’s degree from Houghton College in Houghton, NY. She worked for a few years at Youth For Christ and also began working at Alfred Counseling Associates. This led her to getting her master’s degree in mental health counseling from Alfred University, in Alfred, NY. Immediately following she gained supervision and took her exam to become licensed. She practiced for several years before taking some time off to raise her children and now is returning to begin seeing some clients.
Joelle works with people through a variety of concerns: anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief and loss, adoption and foster care issues, fertility, suicide, and faith issues. She takes most insurances and EAP’s and has a sliding scale for self-pay. She is an active member of Genesis Bible Church, previously on the worship team, and also volunteering for a nursery and being a Sunday School teacher. Joelle has been married to her husband for 14 years and has 4 children.
You may contact her at gloriousflower09@gmail.com or (607) 587-8390.
Judy Brazell
Judy is an Ordained Minister, who has been serving with her husband in ministry overseas and in the USA. She is a retired counselor with a career in Addictions, Mental Health Counseling, and Education for the last 30 years in NY, NC, GA and NJ. She enjoys working with people who are contemplating growing in their faith and pursuing a faith-based solution to theissues they are grappling with. She likes to focus on pastoral counseling, spiritual growth, and adjusting mindsets to bring about change.
Particular areas of Interest are: Recovery; Clergy and Spouses; Missionaries and Re-entry; Life and CareerTransitions; Forgiveness; Grief & Loss; Depression; Individual Spiritual Journeys and accountability.
Credentials: LCADC (Alcohol & Addiction, NJ) and LAC (Associate Mental Health, NJ), CADC (Addictions, NY) these three credentials have been retired. Member of American Association of Christian Counselors (active). Elim Fellowship, Ordained Minister (active).
Education: BA University of Maryland Baltimore County. MSCE: Counseling Psychology University of West Alabama.
Rachel Trudell
I’m a compassionate and dedicated therapist who believes that everyone deserves a safe, supportive, and judgment-free space to be heard and understood. Since 2015, I’ve helped individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges, manage mental health concerns, and work toward meaningful goals.
My approach is person-centered and strengths-based, drawing from CBT, SFBT, DBT, trauma-informed care, and other evidence-based approaches. I tailor therapy to your unique needs, with you at the center of your care.
I provide services for ages 5 and older, with in-person appointments available in Alfred Station, Wellsville, Wayland, and Dansville, NY.
Take the first step toward positive change. Let’s begin your journey together.
Free consultations: 607-203-2704 | selfcompassion26@outlook.com
Insurance: Highmark BCBS of Western NY, Optum, Independence BCBS of PA, Carelon Behavioral Health, and Aetna. Private-pay rates: $25–$85/session.