Compassion Focused Therapists in Honeoye Falls, NY

Sherpa is the name for the person in Nepal who carries your baggage when you are climbing up a high mountain. That image fits with my vision of therapy or counseling. I see myself as your servant. I enjoy helping people carry the baggage you bring on the trip. The usefulness of what we do together is dependent on the quality of the relationship we can develop. Do you think that I can help you carry your baggage until you get back on the trail or are high enough on the mountain to see where you want to go?

Do you, your college student, or teen struggle with painful feelings about your body, appearance, or eating habits? Perhaps you experience related anxiety or depression - or maybe you have spent years caring for others to the neglect of your own needs. I can help you build skills to become healthier, improve relationships, and develop resilience. I'm devoted to helping individuals heal from negative body image, harsh societal standards, and harmful patterns of behavior.

You have now taken a positive step on a path toward well-being and healing. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve present day challenges. If you're looking for guidance from an experienced clinician on this path toward healing, I look forward to working with you in achieving your goals. You don’t need to face challenges in your life alone and in silence. We all need support at some point. In addition , I am also a certified life coach. Saturday and Evening Hours available for your convenience.

Immediate Openings! Get scheduled in 7 days. Most insurances accepted. We have over 60 clinicians with all different specialities so we are confident that we can find the right fit for you! "I have been referring patients to Jeff Young for more than a decade. He is professional, caring, and insightful. Patients comment back to me how much their time with Jeff has been both helpful and healing. He is a gifted therapist!" - Michael Brennan, Doctor Nurse Practitioner (DNP)

Feeling stuck? Stressed? Generally unhappy? Are you struggling with your emotions and ignoring them until they overflow? This can impact your relationships, your work, and your ability to just enjoy life. Overwhelm and discontent don’t have to define this time in your life. It's ok to take space and time for yourself; to heal, to not accept what is or go back to what was, to instead move through into a better future for yourself and your family. Whether you want to address stress, depression, anxiety, life changes, trauma, burnout, messy relationships, anger, grief, or something else…you don't need to keep doing it alone.

Has life has put a lot of challenges in your way recently and you are feeling depressed & anxious? Not feeling like yourself? I provide you with a non-judgmental place to process your concerns and gain coping skills as you embrace your authentic self & strengthen your relationships. I have 20+ years of experience & my practice focuses on older teens, college students & adults (individuals & couples). I can effectively help with a wide range of issues. Areas of specialty include LGBTQ concerns, women's issues, emotional regulation/mood disorders, coping with life changes & identity development focusing on the whole person.

Are you looking for an experienced therapist to help you feel better and live better? Are you hoping to improve communication with your partner or in your family relationships? I'd like to help you find a pathway to lasting change. I have more than 20 years of experience working with people across the lifespan, across genders and orientations, and facing varied stressors.

Is anxiety and stress overwhelming your life? Are you struggling to find peace and balance? You're not alone, and I'm here to help. Anxiety can be so debilitating; showing up in all aspects of our lives making it difficult for us to reach our personal and professional goals. Anxiety can manifest in various forms including generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), panic disorder, social anxiety, phobias, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

Reaching out for professional support when life becomes difficult is a vital step in the right direction. I am here to provide the support and guidance needed to improve relationships, work towards a healthier and happier you and ultimately help you live your best life. If you are looking for a therapist that is easy to talk to, supportive and will work with you in an interactive style, please reach out to me via phone or email. They say that a problem shared is a problem halved. Even the greatest challenges in life can be overcome with the support of a mental health therapist.

Are you a parent or caregiver navigating the complexities of raising a child with behavioral challenges while also coping with your own experiences of trauma? You are not alone. As a licensed mental health counselor with years of experience working with children and families, learning about child development, trauma, and relational neuroscience, I specialize in supporting caregivers like you who are feeling stressed, burned out, and overwhelmed, offering a compassionate and understanding space where you can find healing, empowerment, and practical solutions without judgement.

You have found your way here to feel better about the unique individual that is "you." Maybe you would like to see yourself in a more positive light. You could want to be less stuck or stressed with a relationship. Or perhaps you are tired of feeling afraid while it seems like anxiety runs your life. During times of uncertainty or change, It's normal for individuals to feel isolated. You are not alone. It takes courage to reach out for help, especially in the middle of struggle.

Accepting new clients through Courage to Change Coaching! As we navigate a path that helps you to “wake up” and create the necessary shifts to create new results in your own life. You are reading this because you are ready enough to start looking for answers to your frustration with repeating patterns, self-sabotage, and self-doubt. Visualize overcoming personal hurdles, taking brave steps to creating the life you are excited to wake up for every day. Change is a process and that is where my experience as a supportive, challenging & creative serves to assist you in developing self-worth, self-confidence, and self-direction.

There are times in most people’s lives when we get stuck in patterns of behavior or feelings that weigh us down and hold us back. During those times, the compassionate support and guidance from a therapist may be what we need to get to the root of what hinders us, work though it, and grow past it.

Accepting new clients! I specialize working with children and adolescents who are experiencing emotional, behavioral, and/or academic issues in school and/or at home, and I also offer parent consultations and coaching. I believe parents are an integral part of a child's healing, and I work closely with parents regarding parenting challenges and finding optimal ways to help your child. Together we can help your child recognize the emotions they are feeling, increase their self-control, and help them develop regulation skills.

I believe each of us has the ability to heal from emotional wounds and the resulting damage to our sense of self worth. In order to heal, the source of the “original wound/s” must be identified and how these wounds are currently affecting our feelings, choices, and behaviors today. Personal boundaries are often affected and people pleasing/codependent relationships are also common. A willingness to put up with unacceptable and abusive behaviors as well. The first step in healing is in recognizing there is a problem. The next is the willingness to do the hard work. The best work one could ever do.

A cancer diagnosis is life-changing. It disrupts so many things about our everyday lives. And the stress can be overwhelming for even the most resilient among us. People coping with cancer often experience heightened levels of fear, worry, pain and uncertainty. As the founder of River Birch Therapy, I help children, teens, adults and families coping with cancer to build a life and thrive beyond cancer. During sessions, I work from a whole-person, strengths-based, relational and embodied approach to health.

I provide a safe, supportive therapeutic experience for adults and teens with the goals of feeling better, growing as a person and enhancing communication. If you are seeking therapy due to feeling overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, struggling with your relationships or your work, I can help. I have over 30 years of experience in the field of mental health.