Therapists in Park Avenue, Rochester, NY
Emotions can really suck. Due to our individual histories, we develop means to reduce intense emotional experiences that have been inexplicitly linked to anxiety. This can lead to behaviors and means of relating that lead to perpetual anxiety and destructive relationships with ourselves and others. In therapy, we can work together to recognize unconscious patterns and resolve unconscious emotional conflicts; the goal is an increase in happiness and quality of life.
Emotions can really suck. Due to our individual histories, we develop means to reduce intense emotional experiences that have been inexplicitly linked to anxiety. This can lead to behaviors and means of relating that lead to perpetual anxiety and destructive relationships with ourselves and others. In therapy, we can work together to recognize unconscious patterns and resolve unconscious emotional conflicts; the goal is an increase in happiness and quality of life.
Do you feel stuck in patterns of panic, fear, and hopelessness and wonder what you could possibly do to change things? Whether you are struggling with anxiety, stress, trauma, depression, or challenges within relationships, you have the ability to heal and break free from old patterns that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
Do you feel stuck in patterns of panic, fear, and hopelessness and wonder what you could possibly do to change things? Whether you are struggling with anxiety, stress, trauma, depression, or challenges within relationships, you have the ability to heal and break free from old patterns that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
You are the expert of your own experience and know best what supports you and what may no longer be serving you. In our work together, I will seek to highlight and validate how the social environment and systems have impacted your relationship with yourself and others, and to use the therapy space as an opportunity to dismantle hierarchies. To do this, I use an integrated, person-centered psychodynamic approach grounded in compassion.
You are the expert of your own experience and know best what supports you and what may no longer be serving you. In our work together, I will seek to highlight and validate how the social environment and systems have impacted your relationship with yourself and others, and to use the therapy space as an opportunity to dismantle hierarchies. To do this, I use an integrated, person-centered psychodynamic approach grounded in compassion.
Hello and welcome! All of us encounter times when our lives don't look like we expected they would. My passion for the last 19 years has been helping adults heal from past pain/trauma & live into their courage and freedom. I specialize in assisting people with re-discovering joy and wholeheartedness following life transitions. Your journey MATTERS and the way that you walk through this difficult season matters. I offer online psychotherapy to Clients in NY, TN, VA & FL, & DC.
Hello and welcome! All of us encounter times when our lives don't look like we expected they would. My passion for the last 19 years has been helping adults heal from past pain/trauma & live into their courage and freedom. I specialize in assisting people with re-discovering joy and wholeheartedness following life transitions. Your journey MATTERS and the way that you walk through this difficult season matters. I offer online psychotherapy to Clients in NY, TN, VA & FL, & DC.
Have you reviewed multiple write ups on Psychology Today looking for the right therapist? Do you feel confused because there are so many individuals listed that are willing and ready to help? The right "fit" is so important to me and I hope that you might consider my holistic and uplifting approach to treatment. I am so honored and humbled to help people on their path to healing and I strive to keep therapy relevant and comfortable. Most clients tell me, "You are not like any therapist that I have ever met before!". I always take this as a compliment.
Have you reviewed multiple write ups on Psychology Today looking for the right therapist? Do you feel confused because there are so many individuals listed that are willing and ready to help? The right "fit" is so important to me and I hope that you might consider my holistic and uplifting approach to treatment. I am so honored and humbled to help people on their path to healing and I strive to keep therapy relevant and comfortable. Most clients tell me, "You are not like any therapist that I have ever met before!". I always take this as a compliment.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the problems in your life? When life gets to be challenging, we often lose our sense of joy and hope. We might feel that we are just barely able to get ourselves through the day. You might be struggling with worry, sadness, a short fuse, concerns about a family member, the loss of a loved one or a life change. If you are overwhelmed and are not sure how to regain the life you enjoy, I hope you will give me a call.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the problems in your life? When life gets to be challenging, we often lose our sense of joy and hope. We might feel that we are just barely able to get ourselves through the day. You might be struggling with worry, sadness, a short fuse, concerns about a family member, the loss of a loved one or a life change. If you are overwhelmed and are not sure how to regain the life you enjoy, I hope you will give me a call.
Welcome!
I’m Shelly, a compassionate and dedicated therapist here to support you on your journey toward healing and growth. My approach is warm, practical, and collaborative, with a focus on identifying the strengths you already have and using them to work through challenges. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, stress, relationship issues, or a life transition, I believe in creating a safe space where we can focus on your goals and develop actionable strategies that bring tangible results. Together, we’ll work to identify solutions, develop coping tools, and move toward the future you envision.
Welcome!
I’m Shelly, a compassionate and dedicated therapist here to support you on your journey toward healing and growth. My approach is warm, practical, and collaborative, with a focus on identifying the strengths you already have and using them to work through challenges. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, stress, relationship issues, or a life transition, I believe in creating a safe space where we can focus on your goals and develop actionable strategies that bring tangible results. Together, we’ll work to identify solutions, develop coping tools, and move toward the future you envision.
Evelyn Sokolowski
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, MS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
“Am I capable of overcoming this?” is a question those struggling with anxiety or grief may ask. You feel exhausted from carrying the weight of the world and cannot pull yourself out of the gravitational pull of habits, coping skills, or relationships that add more weight. If struggling with anxiety, this may be a familiar dance you wish to stop, or if dealing with grief related to the loss of a loved one, this may be a new dance you wish never started. Whichever is you, no wonder it seems impossible to overcome these obstacles continually thrown your way, yet there is a possibility – and I am here to support you in that discovery.
“Am I capable of overcoming this?” is a question those struggling with anxiety or grief may ask. You feel exhausted from carrying the weight of the world and cannot pull yourself out of the gravitational pull of habits, coping skills, or relationships that add more weight. If struggling with anxiety, this may be a familiar dance you wish to stop, or if dealing with grief related to the loss of a loved one, this may be a new dance you wish never started. Whichever is you, no wonder it seems impossible to overcome these obstacles continually thrown your way, yet there is a possibility – and I am here to support you in that discovery.
Each individual brings their own goals to the therapeutic platform and I aim to capitalize on unique strengths to collaboratively problem solve challenges in order to obtain healing and wholeness. Tailoring my counseling modality to your needs is an approach I value and I commit to building a safe and trusting dynamic throughout the therapy process. Whether you're seeking support for life stressors, wanting processing opportunities and coping skills development, or experiencing significant life events, we can work towards your recovery goals together.
Each individual brings their own goals to the therapeutic platform and I aim to capitalize on unique strengths to collaboratively problem solve challenges in order to obtain healing and wholeness. Tailoring my counseling modality to your needs is an approach I value and I commit to building a safe and trusting dynamic throughout the therapy process. Whether you're seeking support for life stressors, wanting processing opportunities and coping skills development, or experiencing significant life events, we can work towards your recovery goals together.
Healing from trauma shouldn’t feel like another battle! Many of my clients feel overwhelmed by medical trauma, assaults, abuse, chronic stress, grief, or generational adversity. They often struggle with anxiety, panic, or feeling “stuck,” even after trying therapy before. I know how frustrating it is when people say to “just think positive” or force a new perspective when some things just are what they are, so I help clients move toward acceptance in a way that doesn’t feel invalidating. Together, we can build flexibility in the face of challenges and refocus on what truly matters!
Healing from trauma shouldn’t feel like another battle! Many of my clients feel overwhelmed by medical trauma, assaults, abuse, chronic stress, grief, or generational adversity. They often struggle with anxiety, panic, or feeling “stuck,” even after trying therapy before. I know how frustrating it is when people say to “just think positive” or force a new perspective when some things just are what they are, so I help clients move toward acceptance in a way that doesn’t feel invalidating. Together, we can build flexibility in the face of challenges and refocus on what truly matters!
I specialize in navigating complex family and relationship dynamics and conflicts, women's needs; perinatal challenges (from preconception to postpartum to the evolution into motherhood), couples/sex therapy, and building resilience after trauma. Together, we’ll uncover insights, explore patterns, and navigate your journey with compassion in a safe and supportive space. Our work is about helping you connect with your true self and live in alignment with that part of you. My approach blends psychology, philosophy, and creative tools to help you cultivate awareness, self- compassion, and confidence for meaningful change.
I specialize in navigating complex family and relationship dynamics and conflicts, women's needs; perinatal challenges (from preconception to postpartum to the evolution into motherhood), couples/sex therapy, and building resilience after trauma. Together, we’ll uncover insights, explore patterns, and navigate your journey with compassion in a safe and supportive space. Our work is about helping you connect with your true self and live in alignment with that part of you. My approach blends psychology, philosophy, and creative tools to help you cultivate awareness, self- compassion, and confidence for meaningful change.
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Do you feel overwhelming pain? Do you have grief that is hard to express? Have you noticed yourself reacting to situations instead of responding to them? Are you navigating challenging relationships? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, I’m here to help. With my support, you can learn how to process pain, express grief, find meaning and joy, understand how your past affects your present, and nourish your relationships with healthy boundaries. After working with me, you'll see the hard and painful parts of your life as chapters rather than the defining theme of your story.
Do you feel overwhelming pain? Do you have grief that is hard to express? Have you noticed yourself reacting to situations instead of responding to them? Are you navigating challenging relationships? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, I’m here to help. With my support, you can learn how to process pain, express grief, find meaning and joy, understand how your past affects your present, and nourish your relationships with healthy boundaries. After working with me, you'll see the hard and painful parts of your life as chapters rather than the defining theme of your story.
Christina Cali
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
Life can be overwhelming and difficult to navigate, whether this is a new challenge or a long standing one. My hope is that, through our work together, you will feel empowered and confident to navigate difficult decisions. We will look at both past and present aspects of your life and utilize a humanistic approach to explore the relationship between you and your triggers, stressors and internal/external conflicts. I provide a safe, supportive, and accepting environment to evoke meaningful change, learn appropriate responses, shift distorted thinking, and develop self-respect.
Life can be overwhelming and difficult to navigate, whether this is a new challenge or a long standing one. My hope is that, through our work together, you will feel empowered and confident to navigate difficult decisions. We will look at both past and present aspects of your life and utilize a humanistic approach to explore the relationship between you and your triggers, stressors and internal/external conflicts. I provide a safe, supportive, and accepting environment to evoke meaningful change, learn appropriate responses, shift distorted thinking, and develop self-respect.
You are whole, you are not broken, and you do not need to be fixed. The challenges you've endured and the symptoms you experience are real, but they do not define who you are. As humans, we possess remarkable resilience and the ability to heal ourselves, if we choose to do so. Through my work with trauma survivors, I've found that many of their symptoms, habits, and reactions are simply adaptations - ways their nervous systems learned to cope with unsafe, chaotic, and unpredictable environments.
You are whole, you are not broken, and you do not need to be fixed. The challenges you've endured and the symptoms you experience are real, but they do not define who you are. As humans, we possess remarkable resilience and the ability to heal ourselves, if we choose to do so. Through my work with trauma survivors, I've found that many of their symptoms, habits, and reactions are simply adaptations - ways their nervous systems learned to cope with unsafe, chaotic, and unpredictable environments.
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.
Do you struggle with difficult emotions? Feel that something is missing? Unsatisfied with aspects of your life? Working together, I can help you learn to understand your feelings; untangle complicated emotions; increase positive experiences, improve communication and relationships; end cycles of depression and anxiety. Sometimes you feel the need or desire to initiate change. Other times change may present itself in a way that leaves you feeling that you have limited or no influence over your circumstances. I help people deal effectively with change.
Do you struggle with difficult emotions? Feel that something is missing? Unsatisfied with aspects of your life? Working together, I can help you learn to understand your feelings; untangle complicated emotions; increase positive experiences, improve communication and relationships; end cycles of depression and anxiety. Sometimes you feel the need or desire to initiate change. Other times change may present itself in a way that leaves you feeling that you have limited or no influence over your circumstances. I help people deal effectively with change.
You may be experiencing anxiety, irritability, brain fog, physical pain and exhaustion. This is keeping you from showing up for yourself and your family in the way you wish you could. I am a holistic mental health practitioner, passionate about the connection between the mind and the body. I take a warm and inquisitive approach to help you explore the aspects of your life that may not be aligned with what you truly want.
You may be experiencing anxiety, irritability, brain fog, physical pain and exhaustion. This is keeping you from showing up for yourself and your family in the way you wish you could. I am a holistic mental health practitioner, passionate about the connection between the mind and the body. I take a warm and inquisitive approach to help you explore the aspects of your life that may not be aligned with what you truly want.
Amanda Gaboriault
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
Find peace from within. That's my motto when working with clients and walking beside them during the most difficult moments in life. Life is often unfair and terrible things happen to us. However, we are still responsible for remedying these situations and creating our own happiness. I believe that you are capable of achieving inner peace and calm through processing your experiences and receiving honest empathy and feedback. I am here to help you take control of your life. Taking control of your life might mean making difficult decisions such as cutting out unhealthy thoughts, behaviors, and even people.
Find peace from within. That's my motto when working with clients and walking beside them during the most difficult moments in life. Life is often unfair and terrible things happen to us. However, we are still responsible for remedying these situations and creating our own happiness. I believe that you are capable of achieving inner peace and calm through processing your experiences and receiving honest empathy and feedback. I am here to help you take control of your life. Taking control of your life might mean making difficult decisions such as cutting out unhealthy thoughts, behaviors, and even people.
Living with ADHD, binge eating, LGBTQ+ troubles, and relationship issues often share a common thread: feeling out of touch with our desires and needs. ADHD can cause struggles with focus, completing tasks, or committing to projects. Binge eating offers fleeting relief, quickly replaced by guilt and shame. Being queer can impact self-esteem, and relationship issues add to the mix. We often long for consistent stability in our lives. Therapy can be transformative, offering the support needed to foster lasting growth and resilience. It provides a consistent space to reconnect with yourself and build a fulfilling life.
Living with ADHD, binge eating, LGBTQ+ troubles, and relationship issues often share a common thread: feeling out of touch with our desires and needs. ADHD can cause struggles with focus, completing tasks, or committing to projects. Binge eating offers fleeting relief, quickly replaced by guilt and shame. Being queer can impact self-esteem, and relationship issues add to the mix. We often long for consistent stability in our lives. Therapy can be transformative, offering the support needed to foster lasting growth and resilience. It provides a consistent space to reconnect with yourself and build a fulfilling life.
You might be reading this because you are trying to understand your pain, and what you can do about it. Perhaps you sometimes feel empty and numb, or feel flooded with overwhelming and confusing feelings. You may have attempted changes, but see the same problems again and again in your relationships. Maybe you long to find a sense of meaning, or to feel more fully alive. These are common, human, difficulties. Healing old wounds is a challenging, meaningful process. If you are committed to change, it will be helpful for you to find a supportive space to do this hard work. Together, we can make your healing and growth a priority.
You might be reading this because you are trying to understand your pain, and what you can do about it. Perhaps you sometimes feel empty and numb, or feel flooded with overwhelming and confusing feelings. You may have attempted changes, but see the same problems again and again in your relationships. Maybe you long to find a sense of meaning, or to feel more fully alive. These are common, human, difficulties. Healing old wounds is a challenging, meaningful process. If you are committed to change, it will be helpful for you to find a supportive space to do this hard work. Together, we can make your healing and growth a priority.
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Number of Therapists in Park Avenue, Rochester, NY
80+
Average cost per session
$130
Therapists in Park Avenue, Rochester, NY who prioritize treating:
| 96% | Anxiety |
| 91% | Relationship Issues |
| 88% | Depression |
| 81% | Self Esteem |
| 79% | Stress |
| 73% | Life Transitions |
| 65% | Grief |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 83% | Aetna |
| 56% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 44% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Park Avenue, Rochester, NY see their clients
| 68% | In Person and Online | |
| 32% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 77% | Female | |
| 20% | Male | |
| 3% | Non-Binary |