Therapists in Rochester, NY
Family & Personal Counseling
Counselor, MS, LMHC, ASAC, CCH
Verified Verified
Rochester, NY 14618
We are by your side! No matter the issue that you are facing... anxiety, depression, life issues, family issues, grief, couples therapy, stress relief, etc... we are ready to help. In this widely acclaimed practice, Ron Villano, M.S., LMHC, ASAC, CCH has assembled an elite team of over 35 providers. Our decades of success in talk therapy comes from creating a customized approach designed to encourage you to face your challenges with new life skills and professional support. You are here looking for that fresh start...and we will answer your call TODAY. We have 5 locations on Long Island and offer Telehealth to all of New York State.
We are by your side! No matter the issue that you are facing... anxiety, depression, life issues, family issues, grief, couples therapy, stress relief, etc... we are ready to help. In this widely acclaimed practice, Ron Villano, M.S., LMHC, ASAC, CCH has assembled an elite team of over 35 providers. Our decades of success in talk therapy comes from creating a customized approach designed to encourage you to face your challenges with new life skills and professional support. You are here looking for that fresh start...and we will answer your call TODAY. We have 5 locations on Long Island and offer Telehealth to all of New York State.
Dr. Nina Ruffin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Rochester, NY 14626
I am at capacity and unable to accept new clients at this time. My private practice group - Life Strategies Counseling Services - is currently accepting clients using Fidelis, MVP, Aetna and Private Pay. Visit the Life Strategies Counseling Services profile page on Psychology Today OR the website at www.lifestrategiescounselingservices.com for more info and to book a therapy intake session.
I am at capacity and unable to accept new clients at this time. My private practice group - Life Strategies Counseling Services - is currently accepting clients using Fidelis, MVP, Aetna and Private Pay. Visit the Life Strategies Counseling Services profile page on Psychology Today OR the website at www.lifestrategiescounselingservices.com for more info and to book a therapy intake session.
Janie Kleinberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Rochester, NY 14622 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Talking about sex can be a liberating and empowering experience. You might be experiencing a decrease in sexual desire, struggling with sexual function, or wanting to explore what sexuality looks like for you. These topics and the entire spectrum of sexual concerns and questions are valid and deserve to be heard. Many folks avoid addressing sexual wellness concerns because of the shame, fear, and anxiety they feel around sex and their bodies. Working towards more fulfilling sexual connections with ourselves and others can spark deep reflection and growth in our lives. I work best with individuals who are eager to explore and learn.
Talking about sex can be a liberating and empowering experience. You might be experiencing a decrease in sexual desire, struggling with sexual function, or wanting to explore what sexuality looks like for you. These topics and the entire spectrum of sexual concerns and questions are valid and deserve to be heard. Many folks avoid addressing sexual wellness concerns because of the shame, fear, and anxiety they feel around sex and their bodies. Working towards more fulfilling sexual connections with ourselves and others can spark deep reflection and growth in our lives. I work best with individuals who are eager to explore and learn.
Clarissa Williams
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
Rochester, NY 14619 (Online Only)
Hello! I am happy you are taking the next step to care for yourself and start therapy. Caring for our mental health is an essential part of our overall wellness. When you are ready to reach out and start therapy, my intention is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can talk about your life and the struggles you may be facing. I will provide an empathetic listening ear while encouraging you to reflect on your goals and changes you would like to make.
Hello! I am happy you are taking the next step to care for yourself and start therapy. Caring for our mental health is an essential part of our overall wellness. When you are ready to reach out and start therapy, my intention is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can talk about your life and the struggles you may be facing. I will provide an empathetic listening ear while encouraging you to reflect on your goals and changes you would like to make.
Emily Weber
Pre-Licensed Professional, MPH, MFT-LP
Verified Verified
Rochester, NY 14620
Many of us find ourselves at transition points in our lives, or feeling stuck and not sure what to do next. Although life may seem pretty normal, maybe you often feel afraid, numb, agitated, or deeply sad. You may consider your problems as not that bad compared to others. If you feel stuck or lost, I am here to explore the dark spaces with you and to look for the light. I will be a witness and a compassionate guide on the journey to deeper self-knowledge and relationship satisfaction.
Many of us find ourselves at transition points in our lives, or feeling stuck and not sure what to do next. Although life may seem pretty normal, maybe you often feel afraid, numb, agitated, or deeply sad. You may consider your problems as not that bad compared to others. If you feel stuck or lost, I am here to explore the dark spaces with you and to look for the light. I will be a witness and a compassionate guide on the journey to deeper self-knowledge and relationship satisfaction.
Julia Dorsey-Gehan
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rochester, NY 14610
I am accepting clients. Offering Tele-psych Sessions. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, mood, trauma, or sexual orientation, and you are ready to make a change in your life, Email me today and I will get back to you within 24 hours. As a therapist, I work hard to create a safe, non-judgmental place for people to honestly examine their problems and develop the skills and behaviors that help them move forward with their lives.
I am accepting clients. Offering Tele-psych Sessions. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, mood, trauma, or sexual orientation, and you are ready to make a change in your life, Email me today and I will get back to you within 24 hours. As a therapist, I work hard to create a safe, non-judgmental place for people to honestly examine their problems and develop the skills and behaviors that help them move forward with their lives.
Quiet Mind Therapy Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Rochester, NY 14618
You may be feeling worried, anxious or stressed, and are avoiding things because of your anxiety. Or maybe you're having panic attacks, or struggling with healing from a trauma. We want you to know you CAN feel better, and we can help. Maybe you've been in therapy and are tired of talking about the past. At Quiet Mind Therapy Services (QMTS), we are solution focused, and want to help you solve the current problem and move on. You will be supported in a non judgmental and compassionate way, working together to make positive changes in your life.
You may be feeling worried, anxious or stressed, and are avoiding things because of your anxiety. Or maybe you're having panic attacks, or struggling with healing from a trauma. We want you to know you CAN feel better, and we can help. Maybe you've been in therapy and are tired of talking about the past. At Quiet Mind Therapy Services (QMTS), we are solution focused, and want to help you solve the current problem and move on. You will be supported in a non judgmental and compassionate way, working together to make positive changes in your life.
William A Kelly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWR, DST
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rochester, NY 14625
Are you seeking help with sexual or relationship concerns? Some fear that sexual issues will isolate them from others or cause rifts in their relationships. Do you wish to connect with others in a more positive way? Are you seeking a richer connection with your own sexuality, either within yourself or within your relationships? If you have experienced isolation, anxiety, and depression related to sexual concerns, I am eager to help you move to a place of deeper intimacy and peace. My 40+ years in the mental health field has focused on helping clients in a variety of contexts with sexual issues as a Certified Sex Therapist
Are you seeking help with sexual or relationship concerns? Some fear that sexual issues will isolate them from others or cause rifts in their relationships. Do you wish to connect with others in a more positive way? Are you seeking a richer connection with your own sexuality, either within yourself or within your relationships? If you have experienced isolation, anxiety, and depression related to sexual concerns, I am eager to help you move to a place of deeper intimacy and peace. My 40+ years in the mental health field has focused on helping clients in a variety of contexts with sexual issues as a Certified Sex Therapist
Taylor Lee Spragge
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
Rochester, NY 14618
Life is an adventure. Sometimes there are high mountains to climb, rough waters swim, or dragons to tame, but you don’t have to face them alone. I’m here because I know what it’s like to feel like you’re drowning. My goal as a therapist is to provide a place where people can step out of the storm and breathe. Working with teens and adults, I use trauma-informed and a harm reduction framework, at a client led pace. This means I will not expect you to “dive right in” and share your deepest fears or darkest secrets minutes after meeting me. There’s no pressure here. Whatever your focus is, that is where we will start.
Life is an adventure. Sometimes there are high mountains to climb, rough waters swim, or dragons to tame, but you don’t have to face them alone. I’m here because I know what it’s like to feel like you’re drowning. My goal as a therapist is to provide a place where people can step out of the storm and breathe. Working with teens and adults, I use trauma-informed and a harm reduction framework, at a client led pace. This means I will not expect you to “dive right in” and share your deepest fears or darkest secrets minutes after meeting me. There’s no pressure here. Whatever your focus is, that is where we will start.
Andrea Witter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Rochester, NY 14624
I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults. The patients I see often come to me with issues such as anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, self harm and childhood trauma.
I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults. The patients I see often come to me with issues such as anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, self harm and childhood trauma.
Johanna Bond
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Rochester, NY 14607
Everyone needs a different perspective at one point or another. I invite you to bring your old strengths into a new perspective to improve current issues you face in your life. You may come to gain a viewpoint outside of your current network of friends and family, and to take a look at your own perspective. By gaining new insight, you will find ways to make positive change and cope with whatever it is you carry with you through the door. Together we can, through talk therapy, explore how you can become the healthiest you.
Everyone needs a different perspective at one point or another. I invite you to bring your old strengths into a new perspective to improve current issues you face in your life. You may come to gain a viewpoint outside of your current network of friends and family, and to take a look at your own perspective. By gaining new insight, you will find ways to make positive change and cope with whatever it is you carry with you through the door. Together we can, through talk therapy, explore how you can become the healthiest you.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Rochester, NY 14618
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who graduated from Nazareth College with my master's in social work in 2013. I have served in the human service field for 10+ years in a number of different settings from schools to hospitals and public non-for-profit agencies. In 2020 I became certified in Perinatal Mental Health. During my own motherhood journey, I felt pulled to find a way to support other moms in their journey. Motherhood is complex and complicated, and women deserve to feel like there is someone in their corner.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who graduated from Nazareth College with my master's in social work in 2013. I have served in the human service field for 10+ years in a number of different settings from schools to hospitals and public non-for-profit agencies. In 2020 I became certified in Perinatal Mental Health. During my own motherhood journey, I felt pulled to find a way to support other moms in their journey. Motherhood is complex and complicated, and women deserve to feel like there is someone in their corner.
Laura L Hagadorn
MHC, CASAC
Verified Verified
Rochester, NY 14622 (Online Only)
Finding the right therapist to open up to can be challenging. I have been in this field for over 15 years and am looking forward to helping you explore how to improve your life. I am skilled in cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing. I have worked with the substance use disorder population for over a decade and am passionate about supporting those with infertility difficulties. Although I specialize in these areas, I am a general mental health practitioner and am happy to partner with you on your journey for self-care and wellness.
Finding the right therapist to open up to can be challenging. I have been in this field for over 15 years and am looking forward to helping you explore how to improve your life. I am skilled in cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing. I have worked with the substance use disorder population for over a decade and am passionate about supporting those with infertility difficulties. Although I specialize in these areas, I am a general mental health practitioner and am happy to partner with you on your journey for self-care and wellness.
Carl Binger
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Rochester, NY 14625 (Online Only)
Thank you for visiting my page! My name is Carl Binger and I am New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I work with adults providing care for Clients who struggle with depression, anxiety, relationships, and spiritual abuse. I have extensive experience working with individuals, couples, and ministries and have been practicing counseling since 2014.
Thank you for visiting my page! My name is Carl Binger and I am New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I work with adults providing care for Clients who struggle with depression, anxiety, relationships, and spiritual abuse. I have extensive experience working with individuals, couples, and ministries and have been practicing counseling since 2014.
Howard E. Markus
Psychologist, PhD, CGP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Rochester, NY 14618
I have repeatedly been impressed and moved by the process and experience that is psychotherapy. With each new person that I meet, I endeavor to foster a relationship through which healing, self-awareness, and personal growth can take place. I aim to help people identify their own emotional truths and live a more fulfilling life. If you are unhappy with the direction your life is going, dissatisfied with the quality of your relationships, or experiencing distressing symptoms that make it difficult to get through your days, please call for an initial consultation.
I have repeatedly been impressed and moved by the process and experience that is psychotherapy. With each new person that I meet, I endeavor to foster a relationship through which healing, self-awareness, and personal growth can take place. I aim to help people identify their own emotional truths and live a more fulfilling life. If you are unhappy with the direction your life is going, dissatisfied with the quality of your relationships, or experiencing distressing symptoms that make it difficult to get through your days, please call for an initial consultation.
Julia Massay-Donato
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Rochester, NY 14607 (Online Only)
Hi there! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and have been practicing for over 9 years with individuals, couples, parents and children. I specialize in issues around anxiety, life transitions, relationships, self-esteem, trauma, women and families. I have most experience working with young adults and couples and always work to initially create trust and comfort, so clients can gain strength in their vulnerability. I feel strongly that all individuals deserve to feel and experience their best selves, no matter what has happened in their lives. We have one life, and I want everyone to feel like they can enjoy theirs.
Hi there! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and have been practicing for over 9 years with individuals, couples, parents and children. I specialize in issues around anxiety, life transitions, relationships, self-esteem, trauma, women and families. I have most experience working with young adults and couples and always work to initially create trust and comfort, so clients can gain strength in their vulnerability. I feel strongly that all individuals deserve to feel and experience their best selves, no matter what has happened in their lives. We have one life, and I want everyone to feel like they can enjoy theirs.
Jada N. Howcroft
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Rochester, NY 14607 (Online Only)
Often, painful experiences shake the very foundation of who we are. Perhaps you've been crafting narratives about yourself based on the most challenging experiences you’ve endured. These stories may leave you feeling misunderstood and struggling to forge a strong sense of self, especially when your lived experience doesn’t align with societal norms. This can manifest as debilitating symptoms, difficulty connecting with others, and damaging self-beliefs, causing you to question your inherent worth and identity. Despite what your inner critic may be telling you, it is possible to discover and embrace your authentic self.
Often, painful experiences shake the very foundation of who we are. Perhaps you've been crafting narratives about yourself based on the most challenging experiences you’ve endured. These stories may leave you feeling misunderstood and struggling to forge a strong sense of self, especially when your lived experience doesn’t align with societal norms. This can manifest as debilitating symptoms, difficulty connecting with others, and damaging self-beliefs, causing you to question your inherent worth and identity. Despite what your inner critic may be telling you, it is possible to discover and embrace your authentic self.
Kathleen Murtha
Counselor, LMHC, CGP
Verified Verified
Rochester, NY 14618 (Online Only)
Are you motivated for change but unsure how to get there? Are you yearning for better relationships with others as well as yourself? I consider it my privilege to help individuals work towards their goals by illuminating current patterns in their lives and curiously exploring them. We will work together to determine if these patterns suit you or if change would better enhance your life. From there, I will help you develop the skills you want to build a life worth living. Making change in one's life is brave and should be celebrated. Congratulations on taking the first step!
Are you motivated for change but unsure how to get there? Are you yearning for better relationships with others as well as yourself? I consider it my privilege to help individuals work towards their goals by illuminating current patterns in their lives and curiously exploring them. We will work together to determine if these patterns suit you or if change would better enhance your life. From there, I will help you develop the skills you want to build a life worth living. Making change in one's life is brave and should be celebrated. Congratulations on taking the first step!
Ivan A Matthew
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Rochester, NY 14619 (Online Only)
Greetings, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience helping individuals and families overcome life challenges. My goal is to assist individuals to explore choices for making changes in life that will enhance relationships and improve the overall quality of their lives. When working with clients, I utilize a comprehensive approach that focuses on interpersonal aspects of their lives. I specifically utilize strength-based and cognitive behavior therapies while integrating specific techniques tailored to the unique needs of the individual.
Greetings, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience helping individuals and families overcome life challenges. My goal is to assist individuals to explore choices for making changes in life that will enhance relationships and improve the overall quality of their lives. When working with clients, I utilize a comprehensive approach that focuses on interpersonal aspects of their lives. I specifically utilize strength-based and cognitive behavior therapies while integrating specific techniques tailored to the unique needs of the individual.
Amy Stolberg Lcsw P.c.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Rochester, NY 14618 (Online Only)
"ACCEPT WHAT IS", "LET GO OF WHAT WAS" AND "HAVE FAITH IN WHAT WILL BE". "LIVE WELL", "LAUGH OFTEN", "LOVE MUCH".
"ACCEPT WHAT IS", "LET GO OF WHAT WAS" AND "HAVE FAITH IN WHAT WILL BE". "LIVE WELL", "LAUGH OFTEN", "LOVE MUCH".
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Number of Therapists in Rochester, NY
800+
Average cost per session
$125
Therapists in Rochester, NY who prioritize treating:
93% | Anxiety |
86% | Depression |
81% | Relationship Issues |
76% | Self Esteem |
71% | Coping Skills |
71% | Stress |
69% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
78% | Aetna |
55% | Cigna and Evernorth |
52% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Rochester, NY see their clients
69% | In Person and Online | |
31% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
82% | Female | |
17% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Rochester?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.