Therapists in Irondequoit, NY

People seek out therapy for many different reasons. Unexpected changes in our lives can be overwhelming and stressful. Perhaps you are feeling alone, confused, misunderstood. Maybe you find yourself at a crossroad in your life and don’t know what direction to take. It takes courage to ask for help. Therapy is a pathway for hope, growth and healing. As a therapist for over 20 years, I have worked with a large age range of people with a multitude of mental health disorders. I honor and respect your individuality, life story and the unique circumstances that brought you here. I welcome the opportunity to guide you on this journey.

I love working empowered clients who want to use therapy as an avenue for deep healing. I offer a holistic practice, in which I work to find a balance between a client centered approach and personally guiding the individual toward becoming the person they would like to be. I really enjoy helping clients explore relationship patterns that are no longer serving them. In my work with children and adolescents, I use a systemic approach including the entire family. This work requires commitment and motivation to change current patterns of thought, emotion, and behavior. I enjoy work with caregivers who have custody of child relatives.

Congratulations! You have taken the first step into healing! Life is a constant learning experience to adapt to different cultures, situations, social groups and roles. Some times we may need somebody's insight, validation and support when walking in unknown territory. Whether the reason for seeking therapy is trauma, mental health issues or life changes, I believe we are all capable of resolving our own issues as long as there is awareness, understanding and willingness to face those challenges.

If you are world-weary or looking for a creative approach to healing, you are in the right place. As both a licensed mental health counselor and a licensed creative arts therapist, board certified in dance/movement therapy, I will encourage you to attend not just to your words, but to the messages that come from your body (includes your brain). I will introduce you to LivingDance(tm), to show you how to access and work with elements of dance and movement that relate to emotions, feelings of effectiveness, and identity development. You do not need talent or training to work with them.

My belief in the resilience of the human spirit is the source from which I draw my hope - the same hope that I offer to my clients. Whether you are experiencing a life change such as divorce or loss, substance abuse, family conflict, or are simply in need of support as you navigate through one of life's challenges, there is hope for you as well. I have guided and supported many people through these same challenges with compassion, professionalism, and humor.

I build relationships which focus my clients on taking action to improve the quality of their lives. I guide guide inquiry and personal discovery to generate awareness and responsibility, and I provide clients with structure, support, and feedback. My clients tend to be capable of some measure of psychological insight and highly motivated to accomplish their goals, whether they be individual or relational.

Often people interested in therapy are stuck or overwhelmed by a problem they have been trying to resolve. Sometimes the problem is not even clear. Yet, almost always the goal is relief from the struggle along with a sense of some mastery over the problem. Having studied both philosophy and psychology for many years, coupled with my history as an Executive Coach, my goal is to provide a broad range of tools and support so that the therapeutic experience brings about relief and a sense of success.

I have repeatedly been impressed and moved by the process and experience that is psychotherapy. With each new person that I meet, I endeavor to foster a relationship through which healing, self-awareness, and personal growth can take place. I aim to help people identify their own emotional truths and live a more fulfilling life. If you are unhappy with the direction your life is going, dissatisfied with the quality of your relationships, or experiencing distressing symptoms that make it difficult to get through your days, please call for an initial consultation.

"When I talk with Felicia, I leave feeling good about myself and others". Change occurs when people feel supported and comfortable enough to become aware, recognize their strengths and learn effective ways to deal with life's challenges. Now that you have made the first step let's work together to learn new life affirming skills, dispel negative beliefs, resolve painful issues and deepen your spiritual connection

I provide a safe, supportive therapeutic experience for adults and teens with the goals of feeling better, growing as a person and enhancing communication. If you are seeking therapy due to feeling overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, struggling with your relationships or your work, I can help. I have over 30 years of experience in the field of mental health.

I am a Couples Counselor specializing in the area of gender communications and reducing hostile conflict. One huge advantage is my office manager will call you back. My ideal client is someone who recognizes room for improvement in their communication and they are willing to do homework, watching a YouTube video of Gottman, filling out papers or reading articles/books. They would like to have confidence in their ability to get through conflict without hostility. They are willing to work to get there. Some are on the verge of divorce and want to determine if they should stay together. Others want to get the spark back.

If you are struggling with food, your weight, or how you feel about your body, I can help. Instead of continuing to feel out of control, we will work to put you back in charge. While I have been regarded as an authority in the field of eating disorders for over two decades, I also have extensive training and can offer effective treatment approaches for coping with depression, anxiety, and panic; posttraumatic stress; marital and family problems; the challenges of parenting; and infertility and adoption issues. It would be my pleasure to offer you Confidential, Compassionate Solutions for Fuller Living.

My ideal client is someone who is ready to do their work in a unique and different way, a way that is easier and quicker than traditional methods, and gives you a tool to use for life. Emotional Freedom Techniuqes (EFT) is evidence based, and can be used anytime, anywhere on anything that is bothering you, once you learn how to apply it to yourself. I have been using EFT since 1998. I also offer distance counseling sessions via VSee.

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.

Our minds and bodies are not "one size fits all" so our treatments can't be either. Mindful Psychology is a team of clinicians dedicated to providing the right mental health service for each individual, couple, or family that walks through the door. Even if it's not with us. At Mindful Psychology, you can expect a personalized approach, collaborating with your other treatment providers as needed, whether they are psychiatrists and physicians or acupuncturists and chiropractors. We like alternative methods of healing, focusing on how our bodies can best heal ourselves if given the right tools.