Christie Noviello, BSW
A Safe Space for Real Conversations
Hi, I'm Christie and I'm here to support you on your journey!
I am a dedicated mental health professional with over a decade of experience supporting adolescents, young adults, and parents in the social work field. Additionally, I am a mother of two, a wife, and a student. I understand the balancing act many individuals and families navigate, and I bring that insight into every therapeutic relationship. My work is guided by a commitment to creating a safe, supportive space where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered to grow.
Currently, I am interning at Real Talk Therapy as I finish my Master's in Social Work at Keuka College. My background includes case management, school mental health counselor, and guidance counselor. I have primarily supported individuals dealing with anxiety, ADHD, and depression, and I have extensive experience in school-based mental health services.
I also lead the Hope Squad, a peer-to-peer suicide prevention program that empowers students to support one another and foster a culture of mental wellness. I place a strong emphasis on building rapport and establishing trust, as I believe these are foundational to meaningful therapeutic progress. I am committed to helping clients navigate life's challenges with empathy, insight, and evidence-based support.
My Specialties
Specialties
- Anxiety
- ADHD
- Depression
- School-based mental health
- Adolescent and young adult support
- Parent support and guidance
- Suicide prevention
- Peer support programs
Types of Treatment
- Evidence-based therapy
- Rapport-building approaches
- School mental health interventions
- Case management
- Crisis intervention
- Peer-to-peer support facilitation
How It Works At Real Talk therapy
Therapy Process
STEP 01:
Building Trust & Connection
We'll start by creating a safe, supportive environment where you feel truly seen and heard. I believe that building rapport and establishing trust are the foundation of any meaningful therapeutic progress.
STEP 02:
Understanding Your World
Together, we'll explore your unique challenges and strengths. Drawing from my experience as both a professional and a parent, I'll help you navigate the balancing acts and pressures you're facing.
STEP 03:
Empowered Growth & Support
Using evidence-based approaches and my extensive school-based mental health experience, we'll work together to develop practical strategies that empower you to grow and thrive in your daily life.
What We Do
We offer compassionate, evidence-based mental health support specifically designed for adolescents, young adults, and parents. With over a decade of experience in social work and school-based mental health services, I understand the unique challenges facing today's youth and families.
We provide a safe, supportive environment where clients feel genuinely seen, heard, and empowered to grow. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, ADHD, depression, or navigating the complex pressures of school and family life, we offer personalized support that meets you where you are.
Through my work leading the Hope Squad suicide prevention program and my extensive background in case management and guidance counseling, I bring both professional expertise and personal understanding to every therapeutic relationship. As a mother, wife, and student myself, I truly understand the balancing act many individuals and families face.
Why We Do It
We believe that every young person and family deserves to feel supported, understood, and empowered to overcome life's challenges.
Having spent over a decade supporting adolescents and young adults in various settings, from schools to community programs, I've witnessed firsthand the transformative power of feeling truly seen and heard. Through my work with the Hope Squad and school-based mental health services, I've seen how building trust and rapport can create lasting change in young lives.
My personal journey as a mother, wife, and continuing student gives me unique insight into the pressures and balancing acts that families navigate daily. I'm passionate about creating spaces where young people feel empowered to support one another and where families can find the tools they need to thrive together.
