Sister Conchetta LoPresti, OSF is a nationally certified counselor specializing in individual, couples and family therapy with the Deaf and their families in the Buffalo, NY area.

With over 20 years experience as a therapist, and as a graduate of Duquesne University specializing in Community counseling, she is currently serving as a pastoral counselor working with a broad spectrum of clients. Among her areas of expertise are challenges of Deafness and other disabilites; faith-based counseling; and children (ages 7 and up).

In addition to being a prominent relationship therapist, Sister Conchetta has presented at National conferences and to general audiences speaking on the topics of techniques for working with the Deaf in addictions therapy and in rural ministry.

Therapy is available in American Sign Language, English, or a combination including typed communication for adults who become hearing impaired and are not familiar with American Sign Language.

Education
BS in Elementary and Special Education from Califonia University of PA
M.Ed. in education of children with multiple disabilities from the University of Pittsburgh
M.S. in community counseling from Duquesne University.

License, Certifications & Awards
NCC -- Nationally Certified Counselor
LPC (PA) -- LIcensed Professional Counselor
CAC (PA) and CASAC (NY) --Certified Addiction Counselor (PA) and Certified Addiction and Substance Abuse Counselor (NY)
ICCDP -- Internationally Certified Co-Occurring Disorders Professional

Additional Training

Professional Activities and Memberships 
member of the Sisters of Saint Francis of the Neumann Communities
                             American Counseling Association 
                             National Catholic Office for the Deaf