Person-Centered Therapists in New York

Thank you for considering me as part of your community of care. I am eager to collaborate with you with compassion and presence as we consider the complexities you are navigating, while we get curious about ways to build nourishment, healing, and regeneration in your life. Affirming your sense of agency and identity, and your capacity to thrive is paramount to my approach. I specialize in working with queer and trans individuals, couples, and families. Other areas of expertise include neurodivergence, relationship diversity and sex therapy, life transitions and adjustment, perinatal support, and grief and loss.

I am a holistic therapist who takes into account all areas in life with an emphasis on improving overall mental health symptoms. It is my pleasure to accompany you on your journey to reducing symptoms related to anxiety and depression, conquering the overwhelm that arises from challenging life events and helping you learn new ways to relate to the world around you.

Has life thrown a curveball at you and/or your family? Or do you continuously struggle with depression and anxiety? Maybe you feel like your life is a viscous cycle of not being able to find what makes you truly happy or constantly critiquing your self-worth. Whatever the circumstances are, you want to improve your overall quality of life and effectively cope with negative life events and/or circumstances. Maybe you have suffered a significant trauma that you would like to process more in-depth or re-build parts of yourself that need to be re-discovered as a result of that trauma.

We are a culturally responsive practice catered to individuals and family therapy dealing with anxiety, depression, and stress. If you at in a point in life, where you are ready to recognize and address the patterns in your life that are not working the best, it’s time to say YES to YOU! Step into your divine infinite wisdom. You are the expert of your life, and as such, together, we can discover your truest essence: the most awesome version of you. Welcome to the journey of therapy.

It’s my belief that every person has the innate capacity for healing and growth, but change can be difficult. My goal as a therapist is to join you along this journey and to support you at every step of the way. I’m here to create a safe and nonjudgmental environment where you can explore your emotions and guide you toward self-acceptance.

I've had experience working primarily with anxiety related challenges, including relationship issues, communication and assertiveness skills, as well as navigating life-transitions. I work best with clients who are looking to connect their behaviors and actions to the beliefs and narratives they hold about themselves and the world around them. We'll then work together to use this acceptance and compassionate understanding for where you're coming from to challenge and motivate you to find more helpful approaches and techniques in the future.

Getting started in therapy can be hard. I understand that making the choice of taking care of you may be feel overwhelming or even intimidating. With this in mind, I believe in a holistic and person centered approach to therapy, simply because there is no one size fits all when it comes to wellness. Together we can explore issues that have led you to therapy, using creative intervention that suits your individual need.

I specialize in anxiety, depression, work stress, life transitions, and parenthood. I offer evidence-based, strengths-based, person-centered therapy approaches to help clients achieve their goals and find hope and healing. I strive to provide a safe, caring & collaborative environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings, while learning new skills to help navigate the challenges of life.

It is my passion to normalize mental health treatment and improve accessibility to mental health care for all, by listening to the individual’s needs and wants, assisting them to reach their unique goals. Every person experiences the world in a different way depending on their history and intersectionality. I believe it's important to go into your world as much as possible and work with you on the things you face and see them from your perspective.

All persons engage in life better with feeling capable and having flourishing connections with others. However sometimes current or previous life experiences create disconnection, friction and isolation. Are you struggling with personal behaviors, relationship challenges or coping with stress? Not feeling like you are the best version of yourself? Do your emotions overwhelm you at times? I hope to support you in understanding your unique experiences and developing a healthy path for healing and coping. I want to empower you to move from surviving life to thriving.

Throughout my career, I have been dedicated to supporting my clients through their mental health this has equipped me with the skills to navigate and address a wide range of mental health challenges. My commitment to patient well-being is evident in my ability to create a supportive and healing atmosphere.

Rebecca Kalinowski earned her Master's Degree in Social Work through Nazareth College and The College at Brockport. She is dedicated to the Rochester community and has been practicing in this region since earning her degree. She has experience working in outpatient settings with families, couples and adults. She is a trained psychotherapist and has experience working with individuals with a wide variety of mental health challenges. Her person-centered approach has helped her in forming strong relationships with her clients in an effort to improve their lives and help them better understand the sources of emotional suffering.

I specialize in working with people who have substance use disorders. I have worked with clients in all stages of their addiction treatment such as detox, inpatient and outpatient rehab, as well as sober living homes in NYC. I have also conducted multiple interventions to help clients enter inpatient treatment programs. My ambition is to help people recover and lead productive and fulfilling lives.

Michelle believes in the power of a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship where individuals can come as they are. Michelle meets clients with empathy, compassion, and acceptance while encouraging a journey towards self-actualization, growth, and empowerment. Implementing an eclectic range of interventions unique to the client's needs, she navigates sessions through a person-centered, multicultural, and psychoanalytic approach.

Are you thinking about starting or getting back into therapy but not sure where to begin? Welcome! I am a licensed therapist specialized in working with Asians and Asian Americans struggling with relationship problems, cultural conflicts, identity issues, past traumas, and self-esteem struggles. Having grown up in two different cultures, I understand these challenges can feel even more overwhelming for individuals belonging to the second or 1.5 generation immigrants. The pressure to succeed as a child of immigrants, coupled with generational traumas and adherence to cultural norms, often intensifies these difficulties.

I believe therapy is a gift you give yourself. It is the space for healing, growing and change. As a therapist, I strive to connect with individuals to help achieve greater self-awareness and strength to overcome adversity. I help adults and adolescents who struggle with anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and life transitions that can be overbearing. With experience in both outpatient and inpatient treatment settings, I aspire to assist individuals by using a person- centered approach to live a healthier and happier life.

Working outside of my comfort zone and intervening compassionately with clients who are ready to explore their emotions and personal growth, is something I look forward to each day . I enjoy the opportunity to see the world from her clients’ point of view and offer reflections and support that help clients work towards emotional and mental wellbeing.

Beginning a therapy journey can feel overwhelming, but ultimately the goal is to help you feel better and acquire more adaptive coping skills to lead a more fulfilling life. This process is unique to each individual. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, or are a parent looking for extra support for your child, your needs and issues will be discussed with empathy and care. Together, we will build attainable goals to help you express yourself in empowering, healing and transformative ways.

Life is a journey of self discovery. It can sometimes surprise us, throw us a bit of a curveball, and leave us feeling overwhelmed, stuck, and lost. These feelings can cause depression, anxiety, or both. If this resonates with you, I can help. I strongly believe that therapy and the therapeutic relationship between a client and their therapist can lead the way to the progress and change that you are looking for.