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Anne Marie Pegg , LCSW-R

Anne Marie Pegg , LCSW-R

Williamsville,NY

Summary

Dedicated mental health professional with extensive experience in crisis response and therapeutic intervention. Known for strong advocacy and the ability to empower individuals and families through culturally responsive practices and comprehensive support.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

School Social Worker

Buffalo Public Schools
Buffalo, New York
04.2022 - Current

Project Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education (A.W.A.R.E): Increased mental health awareness, promoted resilience, and connected students and families with needed mental health services.

Crisis Prevention and Response Team: Provided immediate, temporary support to stabilize the situation and manage the immediate crisis.

School-Based Social Worker: Provides counseling, support, and crisis intervention. Acts as a liaison between students, families, school staff, and the community to improve student success, connect families with community resources, and advocate for students' needs. Serves as a member of the committee on special education and provides Individual Educational Plan services.

Private Practice Therapist

Nickel City Counseling
Williamsville, New York
07.2021 - Current

Delivers diagnostic assessment and therapeutic interventions for mental health disorders across individual, family, and group settings; develops individualized treatment plans, and performs continuous evaluation to monitor progress and inform care.

Field Educator/Field Mentor

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, New York
08.2014 - 05.2022

Evaluated student intern performance through assessments and feedback mechanisms.

Identified weaknesses and strengths to create strategic student intern improvement plans.

Provided appropriate feedback on work, behavior, and attitude towards learning.

Provided 1:1 supervision to the student intern.

Special Education Social Worker

Erie 1 Boces
West Seneca, New York
10.2014 - 04.2022

Supported students with disabilities by delivering mandated services outlined in their Individualized Education Plans (IEPs); addressed social, emotional, and behavioral needs and connected students with appropriate school and community resources.

Clinical Team Leader

Ivy Sky
Denver, Colorado
04.2020 - 03.2022

Oversaw the development of a cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) app by guiding clinical content creation, ensuring evidence-based interventions, and coordinating collaboration between clinicians, designers, and developers.

Mental Health Therapist

Aspire Of Western New York
Cheektowaga, New York
10.2018 - 10.2021

Performed assessment, diagnostic formulation, and delivery of evidence-based therapies for diverse client populations, including individuals with developmental disabilities.

Mental Health Specialist

Niagara County Jail
Lockport, New York
06.2014 - 09.2014

Conducted mental health assessments for inmates to identify treatment needs.

School Social Worker

Cheektowaga Central School District
Cheektowaga, New York
02.2014 - 06.2014

Provided counseling, support, and crisis intervention. Acted as a liaison between students, families, school staff, and the community to improve student success, connect families with community resources, and advocate for students' needs. Served as a member of the committee on special education and provided Individual Educational Plan services.

Mental Health Therapist

Mid-Erie (Endeavor Health)
Cheektowaga, New York
08.2009 - 02.2014

Child Mental Health Counselor: Performed clinical assessment, diagnostic evaluation, and therapeutic intervention for pediatric clients.

Supervising Counselor: Provided clinical supervision to mental health staff, ensured quality and adherence to evidence-based practices; oversaw assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning; supported staff development through training and consultation; monitors clinical documentation; and helped maintain compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.

Education

Master of Social Work -

The State University At Buffalo
Buffalo, N.Y.
05-2009

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

The State University College At Buffalo
Buffalo, N.Y.
05-2007

Skills

  • Ability to conduct psychosocial assessments
  • Skilled in culturally responsive assessment and treatment
  • Proficiency in delivering evidence-based interventions
  • Proficiency in delivering trauma-informed practices
  • Advocate for social justice
  • Crisis de-escalation and response
  • Suicidality risk assessment and safety planning

Accomplishments

Phi Alpha, Kappa Omega Honor Society. (2006–2007)

Creative Works

Bordonaro-Pegg, A. (2025). Mental Emotional Learning: Growing positive mental health. Nickel City Publishing.

Certificates & Training

  • New York State Education Department. (2010, September). School social worker certification. New York State Education Department.
  • PESI Foundation. (2019, February). ADHD: Moving beyond medication: Certificate course. PESI Foundation.
  • PESI Foundation. (2023, January). Nutrition for mental health . PESI Foundation.
  • Suicide Prevention Center of NY. (2023, October). Suicide safety for teachers & school staff: Train the trainer workshop. Suicide Prevention Center of NY.
  • PESI Foundation. (2025, November). Dialectical behavior therapy certification: Practical clinical applications for trauma, comorbidities, addiction and more. PESI Foundation.

Timeline

School Social Worker

Buffalo Public Schools
04.2022 - Current

Private Practice Therapist

Nickel City Counseling
07.2021 - Current

Clinical Team Leader

Ivy Sky
04.2020 - 03.2022

Mental Health Therapist

Aspire Of Western New York
10.2018 - 10.2021

Special Education Social Worker

Erie 1 Boces
10.2014 - 04.2022

Field Educator/Field Mentor

University at Buffalo
08.2014 - 05.2022

Mental Health Specialist

Niagara County Jail
06.2014 - 09.2014

School Social Worker

Cheektowaga Central School District
02.2014 - 06.2014

Mental Health Therapist

Mid-Erie (Endeavor Health)
08.2009 - 02.2014

Master of Social Work -

The State University At Buffalo

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

The State University College At Buffalo