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Hello and welcome! If you’ve landed here, you’ve taken the first step in seeking support for yourself or a loved one, and that effort should be celebrated. The idea of sharing details about personal lives with a stranger can be scary. Many people make the choice to connect with a trained therapist and end up finding value in having an unbiased person outside of their friend/family group listen, validate, and share helpful strategies. I have been practicing as a licensed therapist since 2016 and I find great meaning in being able to partner with people as they move closer towards healing and growth.

Oh hi! You have landed on another therapist profile to sift through. You are struggling with anxiety, disordered eating, body image and identity concerns, relational distress, and/or the messiness that is everything in between. I am here for you. I am the founder and creative director of FUEL therapy. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in the treatment of eating disorders and anxiety disorders in Rochester, New York. My therapeutic work is rooted in both a biopsychosocial and social-ecological model of health. I am ready to partner with you as you take back your life and move towards the life you envision!

The alarm clock goes off every morning and the mind begins racing. Are there enough hours in the day to tackle your to-do list, balance a relationship/family, and get ahead in school or your career? It sure doesn’t feel like it right now. Being human means being susceptible to life’s challenges. You’ve probably tried many ways to manage your stressors like talking to friends or family, buying self-help books, Googling ways to get it all together. It doesn’t feel like enough. Here’s where therapy can help!

Welcome! Therapy can be scary and bring up a multitude of thoughts and emotions. It is a step towards personal growth and healing as well as increased vulnerability. I have experience working in the areas of life transitions, depression, anxiety, co-occurring disorders, and family members/loved ones struggling with addiction. I have a passion working with individuals who are questioning or struggling with their relationships with substances, and LGBTQA and TGNC individuals. I am happy to provide the process for Gender Affirmation letters. Things can get better, please reach out!

Have you reviewed multiple write ups on Psychology Today looking for the right therapist? Do you feel confused because there are so many individuals listed that are willing and ready to help? The right "fit" is so important to me and I hope that you might consider my holistic and uplifting approach to treatment. I am so honored and humbled to help people on their path to healing and I strive to keep therapy relevant and comfortable. Most clients tell me, "You are not like any therapist that I have ever met before!". I always take this as a compliment.

Are you hoping to renew or deepen passion and joy in your relationship? Wondering how to reconnect and feel alive together? Desiring more harmony in your home or family? Searching for greater clarity, purpose or to calm inner conflict? Thinking about divorce and wondering if you have "tried everything"? When you need a relationship specialist, I offer guidance, support and mediation that builds upon trust, respect and dignity. I welcome couples who wish to strengthen their relationships, families experiencing conflict, and people seeking to resolve conflict within themselves, in congregations, and within extended families.

My therapeutic style is based on the belief that good rapport is essential to accomplish our therapeutic goals. While I think in terms of family of origin issues, I intervene through many diverse approaches depending on the needs of the person.These approaches include thoughts, bodily sensations, feelings, and the experiences of childhood. I follow the lead of whom I am working with and tailor my psychotherapeutic work to fit where they are at in their psychological development. A primary focus is to help one become at ease with oneself.

I am eager to work with you to make things better in your life! I have over 20 years of experience working with adult, child/adolescent and family issues. Many people suffer unnecessarily prior to treatment with problems such as mood disruption, anxiety, relationship stress, difficult life changes, school issues, family problems, and work stress, to name a few. We can work together to help you cope better and move forward in ways that are best for you (and/or your child/family).

As a psychologist in private practice, I have the opportunity to work with people in order to optimize their emotional well-being. I work collaboratively with individuals to assist their identifying factors which have caused distress. Together we work to discover the obstacles to feeling better. We consider patterns that have developed over time to understand their adaptive benefits and maladaptive consequences. This approach provides opportunities to evaluate and to chart better ways to respond to life's challenges. I utilize a psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral approach with an emphasis on increasing awareness of one's reactions and experiences.

I love working with high performing and Motivated clients/couples with trauma who use therapy as an avenue for healing. I'm a holistic therapist that has a balance between being client centered and personally guiding the individual towards self. I enjoy helping clients explore relationship patterns that are no longer serving them. Working with children and adolescents, I include the entire family. I have experience with kids and teens. This work requires commitment and motivation to change current patterns of thought, emotion, and behavior. I believe accountability is paramount to change I provide a safe space.

I feel grateful for my job as a therapist everyday. Adolescents, adults, couples, families and parents come to me because they are experiencing depression, anxiety, hopelessness, ongoing family conflict, low self-esteem and other difficulties. If something is not right in your life you can expect me to initially listen intently as we work together to clarify your goals, so that your vision for a different life informs everything we do.

Are you finding a variety of life stressors is making happiness and hope difficult? Do you have a teen who is self harming or struggling with depression? I have a passion and extensive experience working with youth, adults, and families in a variety of settings and can provide specialized, client-centered and strength focused therapeutic treatments that work. Recognizing that this can impact the family unit, I offer family support when working with youth clients. I also find supporting women who are going through challenging situations such as life changes, health concerns, and career transitions to be a passion of mine.

Find peace and balance from within. I will work with you during whatever life situations you are struggling with, including relationships, codependency, anxiety, depression, procrastination, transitions, family concerns, addictions, and trauma. Maybe you are wanting to move on from a significant loss, ready to heal from emotional pain, looking for greater satisfaction in your relationships or in need of more balance in your life. I honor your process at all times and together we will embark on the journey to wholehearted healing.

FYI: Limited daytime availability for new clients (April, 2024). Welcome! Therapy can offer you support when life presents challenges such as relationship concerns, illness, anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, and other stressors. You are the expert in your life, and I will collaborate with you to help you identify what you want to change and gain insights about how to make progress toward your goals.

Perhaps you feel out of balance, are struggling with a transition, or are seeking to find a state of wellness in your life; or maybe your child is struggling emotionally and/or behaviorally, is going through a big life change, or you're wanting them to have space to explore and express themselves with a professional. However you or your family came to need support, I would be honored to help. My therapeutic philosophy is relationally and psychodynamically driven, trauma-informed and flexible; we will work together to tailor support that's right for you.

The journey of therapy should be something you are drawn toward, not something you have to convince yourself to do. I want my clients to look forward to coming to their sessions, especially when what we're working through is tough. Therapy is a serious and powerful undertaking, but it doesn't have to be ominous. I think being down-to-earth and as lighthearted as possible about the institution of therapy helps to make it feel more accessible and fight any stigma attached to it. I look forward to working with you, you and your partner, or your family!

Finding the right therapist is the first step to your 'New Beginning'. As a licensed clinical psychologist, I provide a caring, professional environment informed by 20 years of experience with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I look forward to meeting with you.

Hi, I’m Erin! While life can be absolutely beautiful, it can also be difficult to feel contentment and notice the joy when you are overwhelmed with anxiety, doubt, and negative beliefs about yourself. It can feel comfortable to stay stuck in a pattern that is not serving you, but I’m betting that you’re becoming more uncomfortable with staying the same than you have in the past. While working together, you will learn how to navigate difficult thoughts that promote hard feelings. You will obtain skills to self regulate and accept things outside of your control, while becoming familiar with healthy boundaries that promote balance.

Life can be so stressful and difficult to manage, especially if you feel anxious, depressed, have suffered a loss or just feel unsatisfied in life. Having these emotions and feelings can impact work, relationships and have you feeling disconnected. Things can get better. I have worked for over 30 years helping people find a “life worth living”, supporting and helping people to learn different ways of thinking and coping. I know you want to feel better and more connected… you deserve it!