Native American Therapists in Pittsford, NY

I was born and raised in Queens New York. I currently reside in Brooklyn. I’m not really a fan of the term African American because my lineage is a bit more complex than that. So I will say I’m an Afro-Native American and extremely proud of it. I attended Queens Borough Community College where I earned an Associates Degree in Science with a concentration in Preforming Arts to pursue a career as a Music Therapist. I then attended Long Island University Brooklyn and earned a Bachelors Degree In Psychology with a Minor In Sociology and Anthropology. I received my Masters in Mental Health Counseling at Alfred University.

At Brain Works ROC, we're big believers of the "it's always darkest before dawn," philosophy. We emphasis solution focused therapies that provide opportunities to turn painful experiences into wisdom and strength, so you can achieve your goals, feel great about you and not just feel as though you're muddling through.

I specialize in helping clients of all ages, with a primary focus on pre-K to adolescent children. I offer virtual appointments for adults during the week and in-person sessions on weekends. My goal is to improve functioning in the home, at school, at the workplace, and in relationships. I use a brain-based approach with attachment-based, mindfulness, play, narrative, and art therapy to address barriers and promote mental wellness. In my practice, I prioritize collaboration with parents when working with children to improve overall family functioning.

Hello, my name is Dr. Brian Kelly (Ph.D.). I am a Licensed Psychologist in New York and Rhode Island. The most prominent component that comes to mind is rapport and therapeutic bond. If one cannot identify with their clinician, it can be quite difficult to open up and trust. Being vulnerable with your suffering and shortcomings is a difficult task but one worth undertaking. My focus is on assisting each individual with feeling accepted and supported while working to create change.

Effective therapy develops goals for change. Treatment also supports establishing new ways of experiencing life, behaviors and relationships. My private practice emphasizes making change through openness and trust, and building a personal plan that suits your unique life circumstance. There is no prescription for the length of therapy; some changes can occur with a few sessions and others may taken longer. Having realistic goals can help define when therapy is completed. Please call or email me learn more.

I treat issues of mood and anxiety as well as more complex issues involving substance use and trauma. I also have special expertise in personal goal-setting; cannabis dependence; and creative, gifted, and/or talented youth and adults with mood, underachievement, or multipotentiality issues. I work from a harm-reduction perspective and use a holistic lens to address problems. Using a mix of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and a systems view, I assess and address sleep hygiene, daily habits, personal relationships, and coping skills, and incorporate mindfulness and exercise into all treatment planning.

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I am a mental health counselor with a limited permit to practice in New York. I have additional training in EMDR, dissociation, and historical trauma, and years of experience working in crisis management, the hospital setting, and in community-based mental health and wellness centers. My practice focuses on working with children, teens, adults, couples and families, using an eclectic therapeutic approach. I received my M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and B.A. in Psychology/Sociology from St. Bonaventure University.

My clients come to me for a number of reasons, but one common theme throughout is a need for self-care and self-love. My job is to facilitate self-care and coping in a way that brings a client contentment and joy. I want clients to look forward to their sessions with me as a time to attend to their own emotional needs, learn, grow, and develop. They want a safe space with unconditional support to work through and - importantly - find feasible solutions to their unique problems. I am known for my blend of personalized, positive/strengths-based, creative, and feasible cognitive behavior therapies. (Check out my photos!)

We all want to live a good life; to be happy, active, engaged, to accomplish our goals. But for most of us the life we want is always just out of reach. Why? Because 95% of behavior is habit and habits are hard to change. Like driving a car, once we learn to do it, it becomes automatic and we just do it, without needing to think too much about it. It's true for other things too, like repetitive thoughts or troubling emotions. Over our lifetimes we "learn" ways of responding to life, not realizing these may not be the best responses. But once learned, they just continue to happen, no longer in our control.

My ideal client is a client that is motivated for change, and willing to be vulnerable, open, and honest. They are willing to put in the work and trust in the therapy process. It is my goal to assist the client in any way that I can and meet their needs in order to help them achieve their goals, gain a better balanced self, and improve their overall mental health.

It takes a tremendous amount of courage to seek help when you are feeling stuck. I'm glad that you took the first step. I believe that you already have everything that you need within you to reach a place of contentment, peace, and well being. It will be my honor to support you in drawing out your gifts as you work through that which is keeping you from living the life you've imagined. My approach is rooted in trust and mutual respect and I believe that together,we will find the most effective ways to get you 'unstuck'.

Clients often arrive at my door carrying it all on their backs wishing to make sense of their experiences, and their stories. They are uncertain of how they've gotten to be where they are. They wish to know themselves wholly. They wish to live deliberately and to know where they belong. They hope to trust themselves. They crave an authentic connection to self. They seek permission to rest. They long for freedom and to feel empowered when they look in the mirror. They have been through the thick of it, have had to become resilient and feel called to finally come home to themselves with love and gentleness.

Are you finding yourself in unproductive patterns within your life or within your relationship? Are struggling to have a satisfying sex life? I find that unhealed wounds and thought processes can keep people stuck. This may prevent you from being able to engage in ways you would prefer. With guidance, clients create a solid foundation for themselves enabling them to function from a place that promotes personal growth and healthier relationships.

Are you a college student, recent graduate, or prospective student struggling with anxiety or depression? At Sol Health, we understand how difficult it is to find a trustworthy therapist on a budget, which is why we offer therapy at $30 per session. We are a diverse team of qualified therapists-in-training and expert licensed clinical supervisors that are on a mission to make therapy more accessible in higher education.

My name is Autumn. I am a Mental Health Counselor at Restore and Renew Therapy Services located in Liverpool, NY. I have clinical experience providing care for adults, adolescents, children (8+), families, and groups. My approach emphasizes the therapeutic alliance, where we work together using evidence-based practices to achieve your goals. Together, we can identify and work towards the changes you would like to make in your life. We can confront unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, embrace self-love, express gratitude, and discover effective coping skills at your own pace.

I am passionate about helping people find healing, hope, and resilience that already lies within, just waiting to be uncovered. For many years I've resonated with the philosophy of Kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing broken objects with gold, believing that we are stronger and more beautiful for having been broken. That is how I approach my life and my work. The step to seek support when navigating life’s challenges, transitions, and losses is brave and courageous. That is why I offer an inclusive, trauma-informed, strengths based approach focused on holistic wellness.