Experience grounded in curiosity, care, and connection.

Clinical work with a wider view.

Dr. Eaton-Wolkiewicz specializes in therapy and psychological, educational, and personality assessment. Her work draws on cognitive, behavioral, and relational models using evidence-based interventions.

She has experience supporting people with attention concerns, anxiety, depression, learning challenges, developmental disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, disruptive behavior, divorce and separation, and parent support needs.

Her perspective has been shaped by diverse work with individuals and families in community-based and clinic-based settings, adolescent corrections, statewide service quality improvement, and research. She has also provided statewide training to clinic-based therapists and doctoral-level training for emerging clinicians.

Education and professional leadership.

Dr. Eaton-Wolkiewicz earned a doctoral degree and master's degree in school psychology from Alfred University, and a master's degree in clinical psychology from West Chester University of Pennsylvania.

She previously served as Clinical Assistant Professor in Medaille College's Doctoral Program of Clinical Psychology and as adjunct faculty in St. Bonaventure University's Graduate Program in Counseling Education. She is a current member of the Aspire of WNY Foundation Board of Directors and previously served on the Buffalo Autism Project Executive Board.

Understanding therapy credentials in New York.

Therapy may be provided by several licensed professions. Licensed clinical social workers, licensed mental health counselors, and licensed marriage and family therapists each bring valuable graduate training and supervised experience within their areas of practice.

Licensed psychologists complete doctoral-level education in psychology and, in New York, two years of supervised professional experience before meeting licensing requirements. Their preparation includes assessment and diagnosis, evidence-based intervention, consultation, research, ethics, and professional practice.

Other commonly recognized therapy credentials follow different training paths. Licensed clinical social workers complete a Master of Social Work and supervised clinical experience. Licensed mental health counselors and licensed marriage and family therapists complete master's or doctoral-level training focused on counseling or family therapy, supervised experience, and their licensing examinations.

Dr. Eaton-Wolkiewicz brings doctoral preparation in psychology alongside extensive experience in therapy, psychological and educational assessment, research, quality improvement, and professional training. This breadth can be particularly valuable when treatment needs are connected with learning, cognitive, developmental, or emotional questions.

When choosing a therapist, it is helpful to consider licensure, specialized training, experience, and personal fit. New York State's online license verification service can help you confirm a clinician's registration.