Neurology
Our Specialists
Movement and Inherited Neurological Disorders (MIND)
 Amy M. Chesire, LCSW, MSG
585-341-7519
Current Titles and Roles
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Clinical Researcher (Movement and Inherited Disorders Unit)
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Clinical
Social Worker (HDSA Center of Excellence, Huntington’s
Disease Family Center)
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Instructor in Psychiatry, School
of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Rochester
Degrees, Certifications and Licenses
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B.A, Social Work, California State Polytechnic University,
Pomona, CA., 1988
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M.S, Social Work, University of Southern
California, Los Angeles, CA., 1992
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M.S, Gerontology, University
of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA., 1992
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Licensed
Clinical Social Worker, New York State Board of Education,
1992
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Postgraduate Family Therapy Training Program, University
of Rochester, 1998
Prior Work History
1992-2000, Clinical Coordinator for Geriatric and Neuropsychiatry
Program, Department of Psychiatry, Strong Memorial Hospital,
University of Rochester
Clinical Specialties
Providing individual, couple and family therapy for movement
disorders, chronic illness and aging. Clinical research on caregiver
burden in Huntington’s disease.
Highlights
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National Association of Social Workers, Aging Coalition
Member
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American Society on Aging, mental health and aging coalition
member
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Member, Huntington’s Study Group
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Member, Gerontological Society of
America
Research
Ms. Chesire’s research activities include evaluating and
understanding the role of caregiver burden in Huntington’s
disease. She is also the study coordinator for the PREDICT-HD
and CO-HORT studies.
Academic Activities
Ms. Chesire provides educational training and workshops throughout
Upstate New York on Huntington’s disease, family and marriage
in chronic disease and caregiving issues.
Comments
I have a particular interest in helping families and couples
to live well with neurodegenerative diseases, in particular,
movement disorders.
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