Female Therapists in 14603
Kelly Gulling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Rochester, NY 14603 (Online Only)
The biggest compliment clients have given me is: "Kelly, you're not a typical therapist and that is so refreshing!" I am somewhat unique in my approach offering a combination of coaching, motivating, problem-solving, and goal formation. I tend to see myself as a guide (or passenger) while the client takes the driver's seat – together, we look at the map and find the most productive route to take towards the destination. I tend to have a lot of energy and am extremely active in and out of the therapy session.
The biggest compliment clients have given me is: "Kelly, you're not a typical therapist and that is so refreshing!" I am somewhat unique in my approach offering a combination of coaching, motivating, problem-solving, and goal formation. I tend to see myself as a guide (or passenger) while the client takes the driver's seat – together, we look at the map and find the most productive route to take towards the destination. I tend to have a lot of energy and am extremely active in and out of the therapy session.
Cindy S. Bowers
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
Rochester, NY 14603 (Online Only)
I am a licensed mental health counselor and licensed professional counselor in NY, NJ, and CT, a national certified counselor, and approved clinical supervisor with a master's degree in Community Counseling and Marriage/Family Therapy. I have 11 years experience in providing mental health treatment to clients with mood , anxiety and trauma related , psychosis , behavior, and substance disorders. I have engaged adult and elderly clients in varying forms of counseling consisting of individual, family, couples', group, crisis, grief, substance, anger management, and vocational counseling in traditional and non-traditional settings.
I am a licensed mental health counselor and licensed professional counselor in NY, NJ, and CT, a national certified counselor, and approved clinical supervisor with a master's degree in Community Counseling and Marriage/Family Therapy. I have 11 years experience in providing mental health treatment to clients with mood , anxiety and trauma related , psychosis , behavior, and substance disorders. I have engaged adult and elderly clients in varying forms of counseling consisting of individual, family, couples', group, crisis, grief, substance, anger management, and vocational counseling in traditional and non-traditional settings.
Bobbi L. Petranchuk, LCSW, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Rochester, NY 14603
Overwhelmed? Start rebuilding today from the comfort of your home, office or through Telehealth. Our team is comprised of clinicians who are fully licensed and either clinical or masters level social workers or mental health counselors. With over 40 clinicians in the group, we are able to help with a variety of different topics to help clients achieve their goals.
Overwhelmed? Start rebuilding today from the comfort of your home, office or through Telehealth. Our team is comprised of clinicians who are fully licensed and either clinical or masters level social workers or mental health counselors. With over 40 clinicians in the group, we are able to help with a variety of different topics to help clients achieve their goals.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.