Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Rochester, NY

I believe that every person can benefit from the support of a trusted helper. As we move through life and experience transitions, challenges and struggles, a person with tools, perspective, and confidence is well-equipped to move forward and to heal. While we cannot change what has happened to us, I believe in healing, growth and resilience. My clients present with a broad range of challenges and are ready to walk alongside a supportive therapist as they make changes in their lives, develop important skills and work towards becoming the best versions of themselves.

I have been helping individuals, couples and families for over 30 years. Clients & colleagues describe me as experienced, effective, direct, honest, kind, compassionate, genuine & caring. Strengths are my empathy & ability to connect with others in a therapeutic way as to help facilitate growth, change and movement in their lives & acceptance of self. I use an eclectic approach: cognitive-behavioral, experiential, relational, solution-focused, supportive, trauma informed, and insight-oriented psychotherapy. Expertise working with couples, families & adolescents. An Addiction Specialist and an OASAS-DMV Provider for drug & alcohol evaluations, assessment and treatment. I am also certified by EAPA as a Employee Assistance Specialist-Clinical(EAS-C).

I'm passionate about providing a safe and therapeutic space for those who have experienced childhood, sexual, race or gender based, or combat-related trauma. I'm trained in trauma-informed mental health care and developed my therapeutic approach working with a diverse population of individuals and families. I'm deeply sensitive to racial, cultural, occupational, economic, and social justice-related influences on how we experience and heal from trauma.

Working through your struggles can feel like an isolating experience. I create a supportive and collaborative environment to help you safely work through your personal challenges and achieve your goals. I am an experienced social worker who’s practiced clinical therapy in acute, medical, community, and outpatient settings. I work with diverse populations ranging from college students to active adults. I specialize in, but am not limited to, working with anxiety, depression, ADHD, and life transitions. Additionally, with a background in visual arts, I embrace your creative process and understand the importance of self-expression.

Everyone has challenges in life and sometimes having the support of a therapist can provide extra support, knowledge, and tools that can help ease the struggle. I think every person and every family is their own expert and I would like to partner with you to share what I've learned about approaching problems in ways that can feel more tolerable. Collaborating (with permission) with medical, school, community, family, and other supports ideally provides information and wisdom to support a child and family through change or challenge.

Now might be the right time to reach out for specialized psychological care. As a doctoral level practitioner, I have advanced training and experience in Clinical Psychology and Health Psychology. I offer psychotherapy, behavioral medicine, and coaching services for a wide spectrum of mind-body challenges that adolescents and adults often face, including mental disorders, physical illnesses, and barriers to peak performance and self-actualization. My style is practical and evidenced-based, integrating multiple techniques to facilitate a highly personalized collaboration. My theoretical approach is grounded primarily in CBT & ACT .

My passions are treating OCD and helping LGBTQ+ folks navigate identity processes. Many of my clients joke that I am "not a talk therapist, but a 'do' therapist," as sessions are often very active and skills focused. I view therapy as a supportive environment where I can help clients face their fears. I provide only evidence-based treatments, as my goal is to help people get results as soon as possible.

You may be feeling worried, anxious or stressed, and are avoiding things because of your anxiety. Or maybe you're having panic attacks, or struggling with healing from a trauma. We want you to know you CAN feel better, and we can help. Maybe you've been in therapy and are tired of talking about the past. At Quiet Mind Therapy Services (QMTS), we are solution focused, and want to help you solve the current problem and move on. You will be supported in a non judgmental and compassionate way, working together to make positive changes in your life.

We are a group of therapists at the Deaf Wellness Center in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Rochester Medical Center. We offer treatment to Deaf and hard of hearing individuals and their family members. We also see hearing individuals who are allied in some way with the Deaf community (e.g., CODAS, ASL interpreters). Our therapists are all fluent in American Sign Language and are either deaf or hard of hearing or hearing. Phone screens may be done by calling 585-273-5050 V. For questions, call me at 585-286-5085 VP. On-line requests for appointments at www.dwc.urmc.edu/schedule.

Therapy is a unique experience and I believe that we as humans are most balanced when we feel safe and understood, non-judgmentally. As a bilingual therapist (English and Spanish), I strive to ensure that clients are provided the space to effectively express themselves in a way that makes sense to them. I have experience working with children, teens, families, and couples who can be experiencing challenges with life transitions, anxiety, depression, stress, or simply would like a neutral person to talk to.

Therapy can be a supportive way to navigate life changes and find hope in moving forward. I can certainly assist you in identifying and managing the symptoms that maybe causing you some stress (ex: racing thoughts, not feeling like yourself, sadness, guilt, fear, or worry).

We have immediate openings! Finding that you are struggling with the same unwanted thoughts and feelings day after day? Looking for ways to get 'unstuck' with them? Lets find ways to change these 'ruts". All of our providers are highly qualified and are licensed to practice in NYS independently. Our team has a 100 years of combined experience helping people achieve mental wellness. Our intake specialist is ready to assist in helping you make choices related to who you would most benefit from seeing

Hello! If you struggle with thoughts that keep "recycling" and emotions (or emotional numbness) that keep you stuck in old patterns and unsatisfying relationships, you are not alone. Most of us have never learned how to deal with painful, insistent thoughts, memories and feelings. I have over 17 years of experience helping my clients learn and integrate ways to move beyond depression, anxiety, anger, shame, and trauma. You bring your longings, and I bring deep respect for your experience and values, as well as abiding hope (and a touch of humor). Together, we open a path to a life full of meaning and fulfilling relationships.

I'm a zen practicing therapist+musician who loves working with people on their journeys to healthier relationships and becoming their most authentic selves. I was raised fundamentalist and spent my childhood learning fire and brimstone theology and memorizing verses from the King James Bible. Needless to say I chose to leave the "sinners in the hands of an angry God" mentality behind when I grew up. The truth is, being hard on ourselves doesn't help us or anyone else. But compassion, love, acceptance and presence connect us to who we really are, and who we can become.

Anxiety can show up in so many different ways. Maybe you're feeling overwhelmed by worry or self-doubt. Constantly feel the need to be perfect but rarely feel good enough, or feel like an imposter no matter what success you achieve. Maybe you're struggling with OCD and experience upsetting intrusive thoughts and compulsions. Or maybe you're feeling socially anxious and have a persistent fear of being judged by others. Whether it's OCD, perfectionism, imposter syndrome, or other types of anxiety these experiences can be so painful and make it difficult to fully enjoy and thrive in your life. Well, I'd like to help.