Therapists in Irondequoit, NY

I support individuals and all consensual relationships, who are struggling with anxiety, depression, the impact of trauma, and any relational concerns to create a meaningful way of being. I hope to work with you to question the expectations placed on you by society to enhance your lived experience. My work with you is person-centered, in that your goals and experiences are essential to our process. I believe deeply that I am guiding, witnessing, and holding space for you to grow. I am an ally to the LGBTQIA+ community and am Kink, BDSM, and Poly aware. All your expressions and relationship structures are welcome.

I love this work, because people's lives are so interesting! When people run into a snag, I can help. Working with individuals, couples, & families, I look at both the immediate concerns, as well as the 'big picture' of where it fits into their lives. Session one is a consultation opportunity to meet and learn a bit about each other. Do you feel comfortable with me as you tell me what's brought you here? As I listen, I think about how I can help. If it's a good match, we can make a plan for treatment.

Hi, I'm Griffin! I specialize in gender and sexuality, including gender transition, kink, and nonmonogamy. I work with adults, couples, and teens ages 14+. I take a non-pathologizing, interdisciplinary approach, blending tools and insights from behavioral economics, creative writing, and positive psychology. I meet my clients with gentle humor, professionalism, and curiosity.

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.

We are confidential, open-minded, comprehensive and whole-person centered. The spectrum of human sexuality is vast, and our goal is helping you find your own wellness regarding sexual issues. The Rochester Center for Sexual Wellness provides care for common and complex sexual, intimacy, and relationship issues in people of all genders and ages. The Center is comprised of a sexual medicine specialist as well as a team of certified sex therapists and sex therapists in training. In addition to medical evaluation and treatment of sexual issues, we offer individual, relational, and group therapy.

Megan received her Masters of Science in Family Therapy from Friends University in Wichita, Kansas. She has provided services in a private practice setting for the past 7 years specializing in sex and relational therapy. She is currently a Certified Sex Therapist through the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT).

Relationship infidelities due to sex addiction leave a partner feeling fractured and traumatized. I am a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) at Kavod Center for Addiction Recovery specializing in partner trauma. With compassion and understanding, I offer a proven way to achieve a thorough recovery. The core of my work is to help partners regain trust in their own intuition and judgment, reclaim their sense of self, and renew their self-esteem. I offer individual treatment sessions and group therapy, couples work, preparation for formal full disclosure, and advocacy for partners.

Life as you know it has changed. Whether it be suddenly or over time, everything that once was is no longer. You may be asking yourself; why me, how did this happen, am I the only one who feels this way, what, if anything could I do different, or can I actually feel better? Maybe you are telling yourself; I am all alone in this, no one will understand how I feel, I don't know where to begin and cannot imagine getting past all this. The feelings of sadness, anger, confusion, frustration or being scared are overwhelming. You're just trying to make sense of it all. It is a huge step to seek out support but you are here and not alone.

You have a complicated relationship with sex. There are many reasons for this, and you recognize the need to explore exactly how it all connects. You want to feel more confident as a sexual being, overcome anxiety around sex, and feel a deeper connection to yourself and your partner(s).

If you are overwhelmed, confused, hurt and/or just need support we are here for you. For over 20 years, we have helped couples, families & individuals achieve health & healing & it would be an honor to help you. Most clients are stuck in unhealthy patterns that create & maintain distance & emotional pain. Often communication is about defending instead of understanding. We work to create safety so clients can have the connection they desire. We help our clients heal the pain & resentment, while creating healthy patterns that allows each person to be their authentic self. We are open to all people who are seeking growth & stability.

If you are a woman who is the lower libido partner in your intimate relationship, you're likely stuck on the sexual anxiety hamster wheel. If you’re stuck here, then sex means stress. At least once or twice a week, you feel dread about when the next time might be that your partner will want to have sex because you are rarely in the mood for it. You avoid cuddling, hugging, and kissing your partner out of fear that if you do, they will think you are in the mood. You pull away when your partner tries to hug or kiss you and you look busy or say you are busy to avoid their affection turning into a request for sex. Sounds familiar?

Do you feel like everything on the outside is "perfect" but you are struggling on the inside? Does life seem great "on paper" but you aren't happy? Do you feel like all your friends are happy and you're a mess? These feelings are more common than you think and can come from all kinds of sources - family problems, transition/change, and just an overall uncertainty of who you are and what you want -including questions about sexuality and gender. Life doesn't come with a handbook. But the good news is that I don't think we need one!

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 work at a trauma-based group practice where we take a holistic approach to mental health and healing.

Are you seeking help with sexual or relationship concerns? Some fear that sexual issues will isolate them from others or cause rifts in their relationships. Do you wish to connect with others in a more positive way? Are you seeking a richer connection with your own sexuality, either within yourself or within your relationships? If you have experienced isolation, anxiety, and depression related to sexual concerns, I am eager to help you move to a place of deeper intimacy and peace. My 40+ years in the mental health field has focused on helping clients in a variety of contexts with sexual issues as a Certified Sex Therapist

I welcome you as you on your journey to attain your best self. I will hold space and support you to process, gain insight and make the changes you seek. I've been a dedicated therapist for 15 years and I love working with individuals and couples with a wide variety of issues. As I work towards AASECT certification as a Sex Therapist, I offer special expertise to help you achieve your ideal sexual/relationship functioning. I invite you to consider vulnerability as we work through your issues with an Attachment-oriented lens. Let's work to improve the way you relate and give/receive love.

Feeling stuck? Wishing for change? Fear of the future? We go through struggles that test our ability to find joy and experience pleasure. It is often our relationships with friends, family and especially our partners that take the brunt of these taxing times. It is common that our intimate relationships get tagged as the reason for our hurt and pain or are the most negatively impacted. Blame can drive a wedge and damage intimacy. Ironically, it is within our intimate relationships that we find the majority of our most meaningful experiences. Experiences that result in feeling that joy and pleasure we so desperately desire.

I strive to create an environment where you feel safe working through unresolved issues in an effort to expand your capacity for a fulfilling life. I will help you recognize personal strengths and resources and develop a stronger sense of resiliency. When we understand that most of our suffering doesn't come from feeling pain, but from all the ways we avoid confronting or dealing with our unresolved issues, we learn how to reduce our suffering.

I have experienced the healing that comes from having the space to explore, grow, and understand new parts of yourself, while also being held and accepted for exactly who you are right now. This doesn’t mean that I won’t challenge you to grow and adapt at times, but my hope is that you will also know you are fully accepted just as you are. I believe that a therapeutic relationship based on trust and collaboration is the foundation of this work and that counseling can not, and should not, look the same for everybody. In my practice, I structure the therapy around you, your needs, and identities.

If you are having anxiety or depression, if you have experienced trauma or loss, I can help you sort out the things that are missing to gain or restore meaning, energy and joy to your life and relationships. I believe in the potential for growth, that our lives can be better, that change is possible, that relationships can be deeply satisfying. If you are having difficulty in your life, relationships or work, you will find me a respectful, empathic listener. Connecting with your feelings, finding your voice and making the life and relationships you want are outcomes my individual and couple clients find in therapy with me.