Nurturing Connections Marriage and Family Therapy

03/09/2026

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03/04/2026

Hello, I’m Patty Sager, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I recently joined Nurturing Connections Marriage and Family Therapy, and have immediate openings at the Marcellus and Skaneateles offices!

A little about me, I specialize in EMDR therapy for people who want to move through old patterns, process painful experiences, and build relationships that feel grounded and authentic.

My style is warm, collaborative, and attuned. I see therapy as a partnership: you bring your lived experience, and I bring tools, insight, and a steady presence. Together, we’ll clarify what’s getting in the way and create a path forward that feels empowering.

Alongside EMDR, I offer LGBTQ+ affirming care and couples counseling. My work focuses on trauma, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorders, identity exploration, communication challenges, and relationship repair—all within a safe, supportive space.

Finding the right therapist matters. I offer a brief consultation so we can connect and see whether we’re a good fit.

03/04/2026

True misbehavior occurs when a child chooses to behave inappropriately. Before you take action, consider these points about discipline:

Is the child really doing something wrong?
Is there a real problem, or are you just tired and out of patience?

If there is no real problem, release your stress away from the child.
If there is a problem, go to the next question.

Think for a moment about whether your child is actually capable of doing what you expect.
If you are not being realistic, re-evaluate your expectations.
If your expectations are fair, go to the next question.

Did your child know at the time that they were doing something wrong?
If your child did not realize they were doing something wrong, help them understand what you expect them to do and how they can do that. Offer to help.
If your child knew what they were doing was wrong and intentionally disregarded a reasonable expectation, they misbehaved.

If the behavior was an accident, like wetting their pants while sleeping, it was not a misbehavior. If the behavior was not an accident, ask your child to tell you their reasons for doing what they did. If your child is old enough, ask how they might solve the problem or correct the situation. Children develop by thinking through a situation and developing possible solutions.

03/03/2026

Curious about therapy and what it’s really all about? 🤍

Or maybe you’re a provider who wants to refer clients but would love to meet the therapists and see the space first?

Come hang out with us at one of our THREE open houses!

It’s a great chance to:
✨ Tour the space
✨ Meet our clinicians
✨ Network and connect
✨ Learn more about what therapy looks like in our practice

02/25/2026

When families walk through our doors, our hope is that they feel one thing first: safe

Safe to be honest.
Safe to feel.
Safe to heal.

A place to pause.
A place to process.
A place to reconnect — with yourself and with each other.

A nurturing space for healing and therapeutic connection.

Created with intention.
Held with care. 🤍

02/21/2026

Hello! I’m Hannah Eng, a pre-licensed marriage and family therapist at Nurturing Connections,
where I work with children, families, and couples to build stronger communication and
emotional regulation skills. My therapeutic approach integrates Narrative Therapy,
Emotionally Focused Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and Play Therapy to
foster a safe and collaborative space for support and treatment. I have experience
working with couples healing from infidelity, single parent families, and clients in
different family life stages. I am passionate about empowering clients to create a space
where they feel heard and can highlight their strengths for support, change, and healing.

02/17/2026

✨ You’re Invited! ✨

Join us for an Open House at Nurturing Connections Marriage and Family Therapy 🏡

Come tour our office spaces, meet the therapists, and learn more about the services we offer to support individuals, couples, and families in our community.

🤍 Light refreshments
🤍 Therapists meet & greet
🤍 Questions welcome

📅 3/21 - Camillus | 4/11 - Skaneateles | 5/3 - Marcellus
⏰ 9am - 12pm
📍 Camillus Office - 5711 W. Genesee St. | Skaneateles Office - 29 Fennell St. | Marcellus Office - 19 South St. Suite C

Whether you’re a current client, referral partner, or simply curious about therapy, we’d love to see you! Free to attend, registration required.

Camillus Open House Registration:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nurturing-connections-open-house-camillus-tickets-1983320796893?aff=oddtdtcreator

Skaneateles Open House Registration:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nurturing-connections-open-house-skaneateles-tickets-1983366696179?aff=oddtdtcreator

Marcellus Open House Registration:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nurturing-connections-open-house-marcellus-tickets-1983391110202?aff=oddtdtcreator

02/06/2026

Are you or someone you love living with chronic illness and could use additional support? Perhaps need a community in solidarity? Then we hope you will consider joining this group on Wednesdays @ 6pm at our Marcellus office.

For more info and to join, please contact Izzy:
315-217-1270
igeraghty@ncmft.com

02/06/2026

We have a new group opportunity for children ages 8-11 years old, working on social skills! This group will be covering self regulation, problem solving, conversation skills, how to make new friends and so much more! This will be at NCMFT’s Marcellus office on Mondays, 5pm to 6pm.

For more information and to sign up, contact Kayla Weaver:
315-216-7553
kweaver@ncmft.com

02/06/2026

Setting boundaries and giving your children emotional support are simply two different things.

Strong emotional health helps children to develop socially and learn new skills. In addition, having good friends, receiving reassurance, and positive encouragement from adults, helps children develop self-confidence, high self-esteem, and a healthy emotional outlook on life.

02/05/2026

We had to try it. Michelle and Thane, healing through therapeutic connection even as caricatures!

02/02/2026

Being emotionally and actively engaged with kids can have a significant impact on their well-being.
A parent’s presence, attention, and support contribute to a child’s sense of security, self-esteem, and overall development. It’s about creating meaningful connections and fostering a positive environment for their growth.