Laura Illiano

Laura Illiano, LMSW, is a seasoned social worker currently serving at Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca since January 2019, focusing on psychiatric care within the Behavioral Services Unit. Laura provides individual and family therapy, community connections, and supportive referrals for transitions to appropriate levels of care. Previous roles include Senior Clinician at The Alcohol and Drug Council of Tompkins County, where responsibilities encompassed assessments, therapy, and case management, as well as serving as Clinician at the same organization and as Cottage Director at The William George Agency. Early career experiences include intern positions at Brownell Center Outpatient Mental Health Clinic and Family & Children's Services. Laura earned a Master of Social Work from Syracuse University and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing from Ithaca College.