Therapists in Browncroft, Rochester, NY
April Aycock
Counselor, EdD, LMHC, CASAC
Verified Verified
Browncroft, Rochester, NY 14610 (Online Only)
As a therapist, my goal is to help my clients become mindful of who they are & uncover their true potential to foster a life that is worth embracing. When we work together we can't change difficult situations of the past, but we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life to prevent reoccurring patterns of negative family dynamic, stress-related struggles, self-esteem, addictions, trauma, & fears that may be holding you back from experiencing a meaningful life. If you're looking for support or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you.
As a therapist, my goal is to help my clients become mindful of who they are & uncover their true potential to foster a life that is worth embracing. When we work together we can't change difficult situations of the past, but we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life to prevent reoccurring patterns of negative family dynamic, stress-related struggles, self-esteem, addictions, trauma, & fears that may be holding you back from experiencing a meaningful life. If you're looking for support or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you.
Lisa K. Willis
Psychologist, PhD, CGP
Verified Verified
Browncroft, Rochester, NY 14610
Attachment & relationship concerns are a focus of my work as are identity questions: sexuality, gender, career, family roles; sexual dysfunction ; codependency, trauma/abuse.
The basis of any good counseling relationship is finding someone you connect with & who seems to "get you". I strive to provide an environment that facilitates trust, respect, compassion & understanding for your uniqueness. I work in a proactive, collaborative, flexible & transparent way. I am direct & open, offer honest feedback & insightful challenges. I help you search for maladaptive patterns & work with you on trying intentional new approaches. I believe everyone has core strengths that with the right support & guidance will serve as a foundation for more self-confidence, healthier relationships & increased self-fulfillment.
Attachment & relationship concerns are a focus of my work as are identity questions: sexuality, gender, career, family roles; sexual dysfunction ; codependency, trauma/abuse.
The basis of any good counseling relationship is finding someone you connect with & who seems to "get you". I strive to provide an environment that facilitates trust, respect, compassion & understanding for your uniqueness. I work in a proactive, collaborative, flexible & transparent way. I am direct & open, offer honest feedback & insightful challenges. I help you search for maladaptive patterns & work with you on trying intentional new approaches. I believe everyone has core strengths that with the right support & guidance will serve as a foundation for more self-confidence, healthier relationships & increased self-fulfillment.
RocCity Mental Health Counseling PLLC
Counselor, LMHC, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Browncroft, Rochester, NY 14610
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!
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!
McKenzie Smallcomb
Counselor, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Browncroft, Rochester, NY 14610
Are you having difficulty sorting through life's many challenges? Taking this step can feel overwhelming and I'd like to offer you a safe space where you can truly express yourself to begin finding ways to cope with this stress. I provide support to adolescents, their family members, and adults to address a variety of challenges. I offer a trusted environment for individuals to be themselves and help to foster change by supporting you in feeling your challenges are more manageable. It takes a great deal of courage to seek this support and I'm so glad you are here!
Are you having difficulty sorting through life's many challenges? Taking this step can feel overwhelming and I'd like to offer you a safe space where you can truly express yourself to begin finding ways to cope with this stress. I provide support to adolescents, their family members, and adults to address a variety of challenges. I offer a trusted environment for individuals to be themselves and help to foster change by supporting you in feeling your challenges are more manageable. It takes a great deal of courage to seek this support and I'm so glad you are here!
Paula Fitzgerald
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Browncroft, Rochester, NY 14610
When I first became a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist 19 years ago, our understanding of how past traumas and attachment wounds affected us in the present, and how to effectively treat trauma and attachment wounds was very minimal. Since that time, extensive research, studies, theories and practices have broadened our knowledge of trauma's impact on the mind and body and expanded the variety of tools and resources available to support therapists. I can honestly say I have never loved my work as a trauma/attachment-focused therapist more than I do right now.
When I first became a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist 19 years ago, our understanding of how past traumas and attachment wounds affected us in the present, and how to effectively treat trauma and attachment wounds was very minimal. Since that time, extensive research, studies, theories and practices have broadened our knowledge of trauma's impact on the mind and body and expanded the variety of tools and resources available to support therapists. I can honestly say I have never loved my work as a trauma/attachment-focused therapist more than I do right now.
Jayme Abbott
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Browncroft, Rochester, NY 14610 (Online Only)
I enjoy working with individuals around issues of depression/anxiety, feelings of abandonment, adults impacted by adoption, relationships/family issues, adjustment/transitions, and trauma.
I am Now offering Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy.
I enjoy working with individuals around issues of depression/anxiety, feelings of abandonment, adults impacted by adoption, relationships/family issues, adjustment/transitions, and trauma.
I am Now offering Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy.
Kinga Kondor-Hine
Counselor, LMHC, NBCC, RYT-200
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Browncroft, Rochester, NY 14609 (Online Only)
I am passionate about helping my clients work through depression, anxiety, trauma, interpersonal struggles, and personal growth and development, while supporting them on their journey to live a more balanced life. My therapeutic approach is person centered and I work closely with clients to help them connect with their values, gain personal insight, understanding, and self compassion.
I am passionate about helping my clients work through depression, anxiety, trauma, interpersonal struggles, and personal growth and development, while supporting them on their journey to live a more balanced life. My therapeutic approach is person centered and I work closely with clients to help them connect with their values, gain personal insight, understanding, and self compassion.
Meaghan Confer
Counselor, LMHC, NCC, MS
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Browncroft, Rochester, NY 14610 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
We receive many messages from our loved ones and society about who we are and who we should be. These messages can make us feel stifled and pressured to conform to others' expectations to fit in or feel worthy. It is isolating and painful when our true selves don't align with others' expectations. This pain can cause us to hold negative beliefs about ourselves, isolate ourselves from others, and avoid trying new things. This pain keeps us from embracing our life, relationships, and ourselves. The path to embracing your authentic self starts here.
We receive many messages from our loved ones and society about who we are and who we should be. These messages can make us feel stifled and pressured to conform to others' expectations to fit in or feel worthy. It is isolating and painful when our true selves don't align with others' expectations. This pain can cause us to hold negative beliefs about ourselves, isolate ourselves from others, and avoid trying new things. This pain keeps us from embracing our life, relationships, and ourselves. The path to embracing your authentic self starts here.
John M Aceto
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Browncroft, Rochester, NY 14610
At some point in life most of us experience feeling lost, frustrated, sad, or anxious. When it gets to the point where you feel immobile or stuck, that's when counseling can be helpful. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to explore feelings and thoughts that keep you bogged down. I can help you develop new coping strategies so when you're faced with difficult challenges, you have the tools to overcome them. Whether your needs are short or long term, I firmly believe that counseling can improve the quality of your life.
At some point in life most of us experience feeling lost, frustrated, sad, or anxious. When it gets to the point where you feel immobile or stuck, that's when counseling can be helpful. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to explore feelings and thoughts that keep you bogged down. I can help you develop new coping strategies so when you're faced with difficult challenges, you have the tools to overcome them. Whether your needs are short or long term, I firmly believe that counseling can improve the quality of your life.
Andy Petronio
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Browncroft, Rochester, NY 14610
Waitlist for new clients
People decide to begin therapy for a variety of reasons. Many have had damaging experiences that they are unable to put behind them. Some feel stuck or make the same mistakes over and over and are unsure why. Others have chronic feelings of low self-worth. Others suffer from excessive worry or panic attacks.
People decide to begin therapy for a variety of reasons. Many have had damaging experiences that they are unable to put behind them. Some feel stuck or make the same mistakes over and over and are unsure why. Others have chronic feelings of low self-worth. Others suffer from excessive worry or panic attacks.
Frank Barone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, MSW, BCD
Verified Verified
Browncroft, Rochester, NY 14610 (Online Only)
I am a psychotherapist specializing in growth-oriented counseling with adults & couples. My clients typically work to increase awareness of their present life patterns which lead to various forms of emotional distress. This pain often causes significant disruption in their social, work, physical lives or intimate relationships. Early life experiences influence how we all experience our lives today. Insights and associations during talk therapy often bring previously unseen dynamics to light leading to healthier choices and increased fulfillment. Sessions take place weekly over the course of many months or more for lasting growth.
I am a psychotherapist specializing in growth-oriented counseling with adults & couples. My clients typically work to increase awareness of their present life patterns which lead to various forms of emotional distress. This pain often causes significant disruption in their social, work, physical lives or intimate relationships. Early life experiences influence how we all experience our lives today. Insights and associations during talk therapy often bring previously unseen dynamics to light leading to healthier choices and increased fulfillment. Sessions take place weekly over the course of many months or more for lasting growth.
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Erin Wong
Counselor, EdD, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Browncroft, Rochester, NY 14610
You’ve been working so hard to keep it all together, yet life still feels messy and overwhelming. Anxiety keeps you up at night, and perfectionism destroys any sense of success you start to experience. You’re trying to balance a relationship, get ahead in school or your career, and all the while you’re trying to convince everyone that you’re in control and you know exactly what you’re doing. It’s exhausting, and it’s not getting you any closer to the life you thought you would have by now. You’re here because you are ready to make a change. Let me walk beside you through the process.
You’ve been working so hard to keep it all together, yet life still feels messy and overwhelming. Anxiety keeps you up at night, and perfectionism destroys any sense of success you start to experience. You’re trying to balance a relationship, get ahead in school or your career, and all the while you’re trying to convince everyone that you’re in control and you know exactly what you’re doing. It’s exhausting, and it’s not getting you any closer to the life you thought you would have by now. You’re here because you are ready to make a change. Let me walk beside you through the process.
Rachel Steiner
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Browncroft, Rochester, NY 14610
I am a child and adolescent therapist committed to helping children, adolescents, and emerging adults cope with what can be an incredibly stressful and confusing chapter of life. I recognize that this period of life is uniquely demanding and that support in coping with a variety of challenges can go a long way. I am passionate about helping kids, teens, and emerging adults process difficulties related to mental health, practice strategies, and learn how to build meaningful connections. My experience includes, but is not limited to, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma or adjusting to stressful life events, relationships.
I am a child and adolescent therapist committed to helping children, adolescents, and emerging adults cope with what can be an incredibly stressful and confusing chapter of life. I recognize that this period of life is uniquely demanding and that support in coping with a variety of challenges can go a long way. I am passionate about helping kids, teens, and emerging adults process difficulties related to mental health, practice strategies, and learn how to build meaningful connections. My experience includes, but is not limited to, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma or adjusting to stressful life events, relationships.
Tyler W Coon
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Browncroft, Rochester, NY 14610
Emotions can really suck and as we age we grow to have difficulty expressing and feeling them. An "affect phobia." In other words, we develop difficulty interacting, expressing, and feeling our emotions. This presents in a number of different methods; laughing when uncomfortable, lack of eye contact, verbal outbursts, restlessness, and many other ways. I help patients recognize the means used to relate to themselves and others to experience feelings and resolve unconscious conflicts. The goal being an elimination of depression, anxiety, and trauma responses in the shortest time possible.
Emotions can really suck and as we age we grow to have difficulty expressing and feeling them. An "affect phobia." In other words, we develop difficulty interacting, expressing, and feeling our emotions. This presents in a number of different methods; laughing when uncomfortable, lack of eye contact, verbal outbursts, restlessness, and many other ways. I help patients recognize the means used to relate to themselves and others to experience feelings and resolve unconscious conflicts. The goal being an elimination of depression, anxiety, and trauma responses in the shortest time possible.
The Queer Wellness Center: Channyn Quinn
LMHC
Verified Verified
Browncroft, Rochester, NY 14610
My name is Channyn (pronounced Shannon). Congratulations for starting (or restarting) your journey in taking care of yourself. My goal is to assist you with self-discovery, change, and improving your quality of life. I help my clients cope with the psychological and emotional difficulties that underlie unhealthy thoughts, patterns, and behaviors. I am anti-racist & committed to working with people regardless of gender identity, race, religion, or sexual orientation. My therapy style is warm, supportive, empowering, interactive, sometimes funny, and focused on assisting clients in developing mindful awareness.
My name is Channyn (pronounced Shannon). Congratulations for starting (or restarting) your journey in taking care of yourself. My goal is to assist you with self-discovery, change, and improving your quality of life. I help my clients cope with the psychological and emotional difficulties that underlie unhealthy thoughts, patterns, and behaviors. I am anti-racist & committed to working with people regardless of gender identity, race, religion, or sexual orientation. My therapy style is warm, supportive, empowering, interactive, sometimes funny, and focused on assisting clients in developing mindful awareness.
Amy Ricotta
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Browncroft, Rochester, NY 14610
I have experience working with individuals struggling with anxiety, grief, trauma and depression. I also enjoy working with clients who are struggling in their relationships. I’m passionate about sexual wellbeing and believe that all consensual relationships are valid. I have a deep appreciation for the mind-body connection and use my fitness background to help clients develop anxiety and stress reduction strategies as part of their therapeutic journeys.
I have experience working with individuals struggling with anxiety, grief, trauma and depression. I also enjoy working with clients who are struggling in their relationships. I’m passionate about sexual wellbeing and believe that all consensual relationships are valid. I have a deep appreciation for the mind-body connection and use my fitness background to help clients develop anxiety and stress reduction strategies as part of their therapeutic journeys.
Johnny Sparrow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Browncroft, Rochester, NY 14610 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
One of the hardest things is to reach out for help and be vulnerable. I am hoping that we will be able to make that journey together. If you are struggling with self-esteem, anxiety, depression, seeking gender affirming care please consider me. My own personal journey has brought me to become a therapist. It has provided a unique perspective that sets myself apart from other professionals due to my personal experience with gender and sexual identity. As a person who identifies as part of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) community myself, I am proud to specialize in LGBTQ+ affirmative treatment.
One of the hardest things is to reach out for help and be vulnerable. I am hoping that we will be able to make that journey together. If you are struggling with self-esteem, anxiety, depression, seeking gender affirming care please consider me. My own personal journey has brought me to become a therapist. It has provided a unique perspective that sets myself apart from other professionals due to my personal experience with gender and sexual identity. As a person who identifies as part of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) community myself, I am proud to specialize in LGBTQ+ affirmative treatment.
Mary E Buono
LMHC
Verified Verified
Browncroft, Rochester, NY 14610 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with life’s demands and feeling alone and misunderstood? Maybe with limited or no support? This can often come with feelings of hopelessness, anxiety and or depression. A desire to change and unsure how to? You do not have to struggle in silence. Having a non-judgmental space to begin to uncover these feelings in a collaborative manner is validating, freeing and empowering. Working together we can create tools to cope with life’s obstacles that are thrown at us. This can help release the grief, anxiety, depression, self-doubt, and negative talk.
Are you struggling with life’s demands and feeling alone and misunderstood? Maybe with limited or no support? This can often come with feelings of hopelessness, anxiety and or depression. A desire to change and unsure how to? You do not have to struggle in silence. Having a non-judgmental space to begin to uncover these feelings in a collaborative manner is validating, freeing and empowering. Working together we can create tools to cope with life’s obstacles that are thrown at us. This can help release the grief, anxiety, depression, self-doubt, and negative talk.
Dr. Kristin Rabb
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Browncroft, Rochester, NY 14610
If you or your child have experienced a stressful or overwhelming life event, or are looking for space to process day-to-day struggles, you deserve support. Therapy should be a place to explore and heal, and I am honored to hold space for this process. You are the expert of your own life and experience, and I want to work together with you and/or your child to formulate a plan of support that feels right.
If you or your child have experienced a stressful or overwhelming life event, or are looking for space to process day-to-day struggles, you deserve support. Therapy should be a place to explore and heal, and I am honored to hold space for this process. You are the expert of your own life and experience, and I want to work together with you and/or your child to formulate a plan of support that feels right.
Jane Cottier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Browncroft, Rochester, NY 14610
At some point in most of our lives we go through challenging times in which we may feel lost, scared, lonely, anxious, or defeated. With me as your therapist, we work together to identify your best-fitting coping skills and build inner strength. We strive to uncover the barriers within that keep you from your best self and move you toward enjoying a rewarding sense of clarity. I recognize the difficulties individuals face as we begin to reach out and begin the healing process. I am motivated to walk with you at your pace to achieve the goals and aspirations that are most important to your personal growth and exploration.
At some point in most of our lives we go through challenging times in which we may feel lost, scared, lonely, anxious, or defeated. With me as your therapist, we work together to identify your best-fitting coping skills and build inner strength. We strive to uncover the barriers within that keep you from your best self and move you toward enjoying a rewarding sense of clarity. I recognize the difficulties individuals face as we begin to reach out and begin the healing process. I am motivated to walk with you at your pace to achieve the goals and aspirations that are most important to your personal growth and exploration.
Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.