Feminist Therapists in Wyoming County, NY
Alana Winnert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Arcade, NY 14009
Not accepting new clients
My name is Alana and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I work from a trauma-informed lens, and aim to provide my clients a safe, non-judgmental, supportive, inclusive and confidential setting. I offer office-based therapy at my new office location at the Wellness Suites on Main in East Aurora, telehealth therapy, as well as walk-and-talk therapy typically within the Town of East Aurora.
My name is Alana and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I work from a trauma-informed lens, and aim to provide my clients a safe, non-judgmental, supportive, inclusive and confidential setting. I offer office-based therapy at my new office location at the Wellness Suites on Main in East Aurora, telehealth therapy, as well as walk-and-talk therapy typically within the Town of East Aurora.
Online Therapists
Denise Litterer
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cato, NY 13033 (Online Only)
Hi! My name is Denise Litterer and I am a psychologist who has successfully worked with clients with a range of presenting issues and from diverse backgrounds for over 25 years. I am highly collaborative and active in therapy, utilizing an interpersonal, feminist, and multicultural approach to combine your life experiences and identities with my professional knowledge. I am also trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and often incorporate these techniques into my therapy as well as use them in my own life! On a personal note, I live with my wife, three children, dogs and cats and spend my free time cooking, baking, and reading.
Hi! My name is Denise Litterer and I am a psychologist who has successfully worked with clients with a range of presenting issues and from diverse backgrounds for over 25 years. I am highly collaborative and active in therapy, utilizing an interpersonal, feminist, and multicultural approach to combine your life experiences and identities with my professional knowledge. I am also trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and often incorporate these techniques into my therapy as well as use them in my own life! On a personal note, I live with my wife, three children, dogs and cats and spend my free time cooking, baking, and reading.
Narina C Schulz
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Rochester, NY 14618
Waitlist for new clients
I use client-centered, feminist empowerment, and cognitive-behavioral methods.
Therapy is a place to feel heard, understood, and to collaborate with a professional who can help you reach your wellness goals! My office in Brighton is a safe, welcoming space where you can process some of life's most important events. Through talking and processing, you can gain new insight and make meaning out of life's struggles. Therapy is a great place to find those aha moments! It is also a place to heal from circumstances that are not your fault, and to learn and practice healthier coping skills that can move you forward.
I use client-centered, feminist empowerment, and cognitive-behavioral methods.
Therapy is a place to feel heard, understood, and to collaborate with a professional who can help you reach your wellness goals! My office in Brighton is a safe, welcoming space where you can process some of life's most important events. Through talking and processing, you can gain new insight and make meaning out of life's struggles. Therapy is a great place to find those aha moments! It is also a place to heal from circumstances that are not your fault, and to learn and practice healthier coping skills that can move you forward.
Gigi Gaczewski
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Buffalo, NY 14226
Are you part of the LGBTQIA+/kink/BDSM/ENM communities or seeking to explore this part of your identity? Have you ever felt judgment upon bringing this up? Have you ever just not felt comfortable bringing this up? Well, as a queer kink-identified therapist I understand that this is part of your identity and not a pathology. Does this mean I am going to try to move you towards ethical non monogamy or kink/BDSM? Nope! It means that this is a safe space to be you or explore those ideas. And if that’s not you? I welcome you as well.
Are you part of the LGBTQIA+/kink/BDSM/ENM communities or seeking to explore this part of your identity? Have you ever felt judgment upon bringing this up? Have you ever just not felt comfortable bringing this up? Well, as a queer kink-identified therapist I understand that this is part of your identity and not a pathology. Does this mean I am going to try to move you towards ethical non monogamy or kink/BDSM? Nope! It means that this is a safe space to be you or explore those ideas. And if that’s not you? I welcome you as well.
Sylvia Bryant
Counselor, LMHC, CAS, NCC, MSEd
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Geneseo, NY 14454
Waitlist for new clients
Counseling is a process of building relationships, and for the past 30+ years, I have been building relationships across a wealth of life-experiences: as a teacher and life-long learner, an administrator in higher education and healthcare, a parent of adult children, a daughter with a complex upbringing.
Counseling is a process of building relationships, and for the past 30+ years, I have been building relationships across a wealth of life-experiences: as a teacher and life-long learner, an administrator in higher education and healthcare, a parent of adult children, a daughter with a complex upbringing.
Brittney J Colf
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Canandaigua, NY 14424
The focus of sessions is non-judgmental learning about oneself and the world around you. I am an empathetic and open-minded clinician, striving to meet my clients where they are, build trust, and maintain a safe environment. I am experienced and passionate about working with teens and adults with various forms of trauma, and understanding how this trauma is expressed through challenges such as anxiety, depression, personality disorders, addiction, etc. I additionally utilize SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) for families impacted by anxiety and OCD.
The focus of sessions is non-judgmental learning about oneself and the world around you. I am an empathetic and open-minded clinician, striving to meet my clients where they are, build trust, and maintain a safe environment. I am experienced and passionate about working with teens and adults with various forms of trauma, and understanding how this trauma is expressed through challenges such as anxiety, depression, personality disorders, addiction, etc. I additionally utilize SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) for families impacted by anxiety and OCD.
Inner Lakes Therapy LCSW, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ithaca, NY 14850 (Online Only)
Inner Lakes Therapy is a warm and welcoming virtual group practice. We specialize in working with ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, and trauma while prioritizing safety and affirming care. All of our clinicians are BIPOC allied and LGBTQIA+ and ND affirming, if not members of these groups themselves. We do our best to both align with strong social justice values and provide empowering and destigmatizing therapy. We are open, body-positive, sex-positive, kink-affirming, and non-judgmental.
Inner Lakes Therapy is a warm and welcoming virtual group practice. We specialize in working with ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, and trauma while prioritizing safety and affirming care. All of our clinicians are BIPOC allied and LGBTQIA+ and ND affirming, if not members of these groups themselves. We do our best to both align with strong social justice values and provide empowering and destigmatizing therapy. We are open, body-positive, sex-positive, kink-affirming, and non-judgmental.
Path Of Discovery Counseling Services, LCSW, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MPA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rochester, NY 14624 (Online Only)
The mission of Path of Discovery Counseling Services is to guide millennial women of color on a path of discovery, healing, and self-reflection by examining, envisioning, and exploring how they can live a more authentic and peaceful life. You may be booked and busy, find that you put other peoples needs over your own, labeled as a "Strong Black woman," or all three! Together we will take a holistic view of your life, and identify patterns that may contribute to your current state. From there I guide you through unlearning what isn't healthy and learn a new way of being that feels authentic to you.
The mission of Path of Discovery Counseling Services is to guide millennial women of color on a path of discovery, healing, and self-reflection by examining, envisioning, and exploring how they can live a more authentic and peaceful life. You may be booked and busy, find that you put other peoples needs over your own, labeled as a "Strong Black woman," or all three! Together we will take a holistic view of your life, and identify patterns that may contribute to your current state. From there I guide you through unlearning what isn't healthy and learn a new way of being that feels authentic to you.
Emily K Oliver
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pine City, NY 14871 (Online Only)
I am the owner of Inner Lakes Therapy, a group practice of talented, diverse therapists with a range of specialties and identities, dedicated to providing therapy through a social justice lens. We have immediate openings. I specialize in providing compassionate and effective treatment of trauma, as well as untangling and diagnosing ADHD and autism for trauma survivors, women, and people from marginalized communities. I practice from a neurodiversity affirming lens and am neurodivergent myself. I offer affordable diagnostic evaluations (no waitlist), long-term trauma treatment, and 3 and 6 hour EMDR trauma treatment intensives.
I am the owner of Inner Lakes Therapy, a group practice of talented, diverse therapists with a range of specialties and identities, dedicated to providing therapy through a social justice lens. We have immediate openings. I specialize in providing compassionate and effective treatment of trauma, as well as untangling and diagnosing ADHD and autism for trauma survivors, women, and people from marginalized communities. I practice from a neurodiversity affirming lens and am neurodivergent myself. I offer affordable diagnostic evaluations (no waitlist), long-term trauma treatment, and 3 and 6 hour EMDR trauma treatment intensives.
Lyrah Wallace
Creative Arts Therapist, LCAT
Verified Verified
Pittsford, NY 14534
As a queer and nonbinary individual, I am passionate about working with and advocating for the queer and neurodiverse communities. I strive to provide my clients a safe, sensory-friendly, and creative space to work through life’s challenges with a provider with whom they know has shared experiences and extensive experience in providing affirming care. I also have advanced training in systemic oppression and multicultural therapy, and provide gender-affirming services like letters of recommendation for HRT and gender affirming surgeries.
As a queer and nonbinary individual, I am passionate about working with and advocating for the queer and neurodiverse communities. I strive to provide my clients a safe, sensory-friendly, and creative space to work through life’s challenges with a provider with whom they know has shared experiences and extensive experience in providing affirming care. I also have advanced training in systemic oppression and multicultural therapy, and provide gender-affirming services like letters of recommendation for HRT and gender affirming surgeries.
Steven Sanfilippo
Counselor, MSEd, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rochester, NY 14618
You've come here and you're reading this because you need to make a change. Whether you are experiencing depression, anxiety, issues with self-doubt/self-confidence, existential difficulties, difficulties with relationships, or maybe life is great but you'd like it to be better by getting to deeper internal struggles, I am at your service. I'm looking forward to meeting you and getting to know you better. Let's walk your path together and create the life you want.
You've come here and you're reading this because you need to make a change. Whether you are experiencing depression, anxiety, issues with self-doubt/self-confidence, existential difficulties, difficulties with relationships, or maybe life is great but you'd like it to be better by getting to deeper internal struggles, I am at your service. I'm looking forward to meeting you and getting to know you better. Let's walk your path together and create the life you want.
Sarah Hilsman
Counselor, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Ithaca, NY 14850
I became a mental health counselor after many years working in student services in a university setting. I find (as the research continues to show) that the most important element of effective counseling is the connection between client and counselor—we will work collaboratively. I draw on many approaches including but not limited to client-centered, mindfulness, existential therapy, attachment theory, Buddhist psychology, solution-focused, trauma-informed, grief work, EMDR, and internal parts work.
I became a mental health counselor after many years working in student services in a university setting. I find (as the research continues to show) that the most important element of effective counseling is the connection between client and counselor—we will work collaboratively. I draw on many approaches including but not limited to client-centered, mindfulness, existential therapy, attachment theory, Buddhist psychology, solution-focused, trauma-informed, grief work, EMDR, and internal parts work.
Stephanie Palau
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Buffalo, NY 14214 (Online Only)
Navigating a toxic divorce and experiencing post separation abuse? Concerned about your children? I'm a licensed master social worker, psychotherapist, high conflict divorce coach, parenting coordinator and divorce/family mediator, with 25+ years of experience. I have trained at Columbia University School of Social Work , The International Trauma Studies Program, The Center for Mediation and Training and The High Conflict Divorce Coach Program. With a holistic, psychosocial approach, I utilize an attentive, reflective, and interactive therapeutic process enabling clients to gain deeper self-awareness, insight and strategy.
Navigating a toxic divorce and experiencing post separation abuse? Concerned about your children? I'm a licensed master social worker, psychotherapist, high conflict divorce coach, parenting coordinator and divorce/family mediator, with 25+ years of experience. I have trained at Columbia University School of Social Work , The International Trauma Studies Program, The Center for Mediation and Training and The High Conflict Divorce Coach Program. With a holistic, psychosocial approach, I utilize an attentive, reflective, and interactive therapeutic process enabling clients to gain deeper self-awareness, insight and strategy.
Jasmine Thorpe
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Buffalo, NY 14209
Being human comes with complexities of great loss, love, curiosities and questions. We may reach a point in their experience where they feel like they are not living as their best and most authentic self. This can leave some feeling depressed, anxious, angry and fearful. As well as having ruminating thoughts, social withdrawal and being overwhelmed by it all. While working alongside a therapist, I believe that you can create a healthier and deeper understanding of the self, learn/practice communication skills, and process trauma to navigate and gain depth and perspective on the complexities of life.
Being human comes with complexities of great loss, love, curiosities and questions. We may reach a point in their experience where they feel like they are not living as their best and most authentic self. This can leave some feeling depressed, anxious, angry and fearful. As well as having ruminating thoughts, social withdrawal and being overwhelmed by it all. While working alongside a therapist, I believe that you can create a healthier and deeper understanding of the self, learn/practice communication skills, and process trauma to navigate and gain depth and perspective on the complexities of life.
Janice Vitale
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Corning, NY 14830
Accepting New Clients: Do you find yourself longing for change? You may feel disconnected from what brings you joy or your sense of purpose. Perhaps you are feeling overwhelmed with life and the stresses that go with it and you just want to feel calm and centered again. You may be experiencing anxiety or depression and feel like it is time to get help. When we are feeling overwhelmed, stressed, depressed/anxious it can make it hard to feel like a good partner, spouse, parent, employee, family member or friend. When we are in the midst of an emotional storm it can be difficult to find the path out by ourselves.
Accepting New Clients: Do you find yourself longing for change? You may feel disconnected from what brings you joy or your sense of purpose. Perhaps you are feeling overwhelmed with life and the stresses that go with it and you just want to feel calm and centered again. You may be experiencing anxiety or depression and feel like it is time to get help. When we are feeling overwhelmed, stressed, depressed/anxious it can make it hard to feel like a good partner, spouse, parent, employee, family member or friend. When we are in the midst of an emotional storm it can be difficult to find the path out by ourselves.
Jacob Studioso
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Geneseo, NY 14454
I believe in a person’s innate ability to find meaningful change and growth in their lives. Sometimes this can come in the form of making changes, finding greater balance, or exploring ways to cope with life's stressors. Modern life can drive disconnect between where we find joy and our everyday lives. Therapy can be a safe place to explore who you are, what drives you, and how you can better cope with the stress life brings. I have experience working with individuals, families, and groups of all ages and diverse backgrounds, and have extensive experience treating depression, anxiety, grief, finding purpose, and life changes.
I believe in a person’s innate ability to find meaningful change and growth in their lives. Sometimes this can come in the form of making changes, finding greater balance, or exploring ways to cope with life's stressors. Modern life can drive disconnect between where we find joy and our everyday lives. Therapy can be a safe place to explore who you are, what drives you, and how you can better cope with the stress life brings. I have experience working with individuals, families, and groups of all ages and diverse backgrounds, and have extensive experience treating depression, anxiety, grief, finding purpose, and life changes.
Scott LaForce Coaching LLC
MA, MFA, Coach
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Rochester, NY 14615
I am currently accepting clients along the spectrum of issues revolving around relationships, intimacy, sexuality, and sexual identity. This includes individuals seeking a more full, balanced, and healthy relationship to self; as well as anyone seeking better relationships to others, including monogamous or polyamorous relationships, and communities.
I am currently accepting clients along the spectrum of issues revolving around relationships, intimacy, sexuality, and sexual identity. This includes individuals seeking a more full, balanced, and healthy relationship to self; as well as anyone seeking better relationships to others, including monogamous or polyamorous relationships, and communities.
Lisa Anllo
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
13 Endorsed
Buffalo, NY 14209
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who is highly experienced in treating adults with marital/relationship problems and problems related to sexuality and gender identity. I also specialize in treatment of emotional distress and sexual dysfunction in cancer survivors. My orientation is insight oriented and attachment based, and is focused on developmental issues in the individual and in the couple. I am particularly interested in assisting with existential crises that may affect intimate partnerships. In addition to my private practice I am available as an expert speaker on cancer survivorship and sexuality and cancer.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who is highly experienced in treating adults with marital/relationship problems and problems related to sexuality and gender identity. I also specialize in treatment of emotional distress and sexual dysfunction in cancer survivors. My orientation is insight oriented and attachment based, and is focused on developmental issues in the individual and in the couple. I am particularly interested in assisting with existential crises that may affect intimate partnerships. In addition to my private practice I am available as an expert speaker on cancer survivorship and sexuality and cancer.
Amy Lee Jacobs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Willseyville, NY 13864 (Online Only)
Hi and thanks for reading my profile. My name is Amy and I am a LCSW with almost 40 years of experience. I enjoy working with adults and couples who are experiencing trauma, adversity, anxiety, alienation and depression as there are many approaches and ways to heal. I use an integrative approach and tailor it based on what what you are comfortable with and willing to explore. I always encourage and respect your boundaries. Please email if you would like a free 15" phone consult to see if we are a good fit!
Hi and thanks for reading my profile. My name is Amy and I am a LCSW with almost 40 years of experience. I enjoy working with adults and couples who are experiencing trauma, adversity, anxiety, alienation and depression as there are many approaches and ways to heal. I use an integrative approach and tailor it based on what what you are comfortable with and willing to explore. I always encourage and respect your boundaries. Please email if you would like a free 15" phone consult to see if we are a good fit!
Caitlyn Eberle Brandt
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Rochester, NY 14618
Perhaps you're going through a transition or quarter life crisis and trying to cope with hard things that have happened in your life. You have tried everything you can think of to try to feel better and it is just not working. Are you overwhelmed and feeling stuck? Does your mind race? Are anxiety and sadness causing you to lose sleep and feel unmotivated? You may be saying to yourself "something has to change" but feel unsure of what to do. Some days you find it hard to function. Your relationships may suffer. And you long for healthier ways to cope with life.
Perhaps you're going through a transition or quarter life crisis and trying to cope with hard things that have happened in your life. You have tried everything you can think of to try to feel better and it is just not working. Are you overwhelmed and feeling stuck? Does your mind race? Are anxiety and sadness causing you to lose sleep and feel unmotivated? You may be saying to yourself "something has to change" but feel unsure of what to do. Some days you find it hard to function. Your relationships may suffer. And you long for healthier ways to cope with life.
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Feminist Therapists
How does feminist therapy work?
Feminist therapy sessions are not only personal but often cultural or political in nature, as the approach is based on the belief that people are affected by, and often struggle with, cultural and societal norms and biases, and need to move beyond those external pressures or stressors to tap their own confidence and engage more fully in their own identity. Sessions may therefore include discussions of sexism, diversity, and gender issues and talk of steps toward greater empowerment for patients who believe they have been silenced and seek to raise their voices.
What are examples of feminist therapy techniques?
Along with traditional talk therapy and analysis, a feminist therapist may employ techniques such as role-playing and assertiveness training to help clients build their self-esteem so that they feel they can act freely, and not based on cultural expectations or gender roles dictated by others. A feminist therapist may also engage in bibliotherapy, offering suggested readings on gender identity or social power inequities as they work toward viewing mental-health concerns through a broad cultural lens before focusing on how they affect the individual. Somatic therapy techniques, with an emphasis on body awareness, self-compassion, and mindfulness practices are also often part of feminist therapist practice.
How long does feminist therapy last?
As with most forms of talk therapy, there is no set duration or end point for feminist therapy; people who believe that they are making progress typically continue until they feel they’ve addressed the issues that had been holding them back. It may take some time to become comfortable discussing personal issues, but once a client feels they can do so, they could expect therapy to last for a number of months, typically including at least 12 sessions.
Does feminist therapy work?
As a relatively recent therapeutic technique, there is not yet a body of evidence proving the efficacy of feminist therapy. However, the approach is based on proven core principles of talk therapy, with a particular emphasis on developing a therapeutic relationship based on equality and authentic connection between therapist and client and discovering and building on clients’ personal strengths to help them gain a greater sense of personal power and agency.