Counseling Services

Community Integration Counseling (CIC) and Community Psychiatric Support and Treatment (CPST)

At KIGI, we offer Community Integration Counseling (CIC) and Community Psychiatric Support and Treatment (CPST) to help individuals manage emotional difficulties after an illness or injury and cope with mental health or substance addiction challenges. These services are provided in homes and within the community, rather than in a clinic setting.

CIC is tailored for individuals in the NYS Department of Health Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Nursing Home Transition and Diversion (NHTD) waivers. It supports participants in adjusting to life changes, typically provided in the home.
CPST addresses mental health and addiction recovery through the Community Oriented Recovery Empowerment (CORE) program, offering counseling services for both participants and their significant others.

Both services may be provided on a one-to-one basis or involve family members. KIGI’s clinicians offer critical support for those dealing with recovery from substance addiction, mental health issues, injury, illness, or disabilities.

Service Providers

We are proud to have a dedicated team of licensed clinicians providing CIC and CPST services in homes and community settings:

Nicole Miceli, PhD, LMHC – Southern Regional Clinical Director
Brandon Barton, LMHC – Director
Michele Forte, PhD, LCSW – Clinician
Dana Smith, LMSW – Clinician/ HR & Compliance Manager
Heather V. Ault, LMSW – Clinician
Erin Smith – Clinician
Kailyn Clapper – Clinician
Lynn Hayslett – Clinician
Kate Miechkowski – Clinician
Rosemary Mills – Clinician
Karelyn Tischler – Clinician
Gwen Kilburn – Clinician

And, welcome to our new interns: Kathleen Neilson, Lauren Christensen, and Vanessa Bell!

How CIC and CPST Help

CIC Services assist individuals in coping with altered abilities, revising long-term expectations, and adjusting to new roles with significant others. Counseling sessions typically take place in the participant’s home and within the community.
CPST Services provide in-home and community-based counseling for individuals and their families dealing with mental illness or substance addiction through the CORE program.

Both services focus on helping individuals reintegrate into the community and manage emotional difficulties, offering a personalized approach to recovery.

Why Choose KIGI for Counseling?

At KIGI, our goal is to support our participants and their families as they navigate emotional and mental health challenges. Our licensed clinicians offer exceptional care, working one-on-one or with families to address the emotional aspects of recovery in home and community settings.

For more information or to schedule a consultation, contact KIGI today.

“I have received this service for about two years, and I have nothing but good things to say about this service.”

Kylie, CIC Client

“This CIC service helps me to define and accomplish activities and goals I set. I enjoy my time with Nicole and she helps me to remember and not repeat the mistakes I’ve made.”

Browyn, CIC Client