Adults Therapists in Rochester, NY
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Stephanie Cicero
LMHCP, MSEd
Verified
Verified
I feel grateful for my job as a therapist everyday. Adolescents,
adults
, couples, families and parents come to me because they are experiencing depression, anxiety, hopelessness, ongoing family conflict, low self-esteem and other difficulties. If something is not right in your life you can expect me to initially listen intently as we work together to clarify your goals, so that your vision for a different life informs everything we do.

Margery F Rosen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I have considerable experience working with: teachers, adult children of aging parents, middle age and older
adults
.
Sometimes our problems and pain are too much for us to manage on our own. I can help people understand their relationships with others and manage the challenges in their lives. My clients find me easy to talk to: I believe I know when to be quiet and when people need my help to talk about their suffering and struggles. Together my clients and I identify the troublesome patterns in their relationships - professional and personal - and figure out how to change those patterns. Sometimes I am there just to be with people as they acknowledge and bear what cannot be changed.
Not accepting new clients

Rob Riechel
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
We all have stories that we do not read out loud. Yet, what we struggle to realize is that many of these stories we tell ourselves are not always written by us. Through our work together, we can put the pen back in your hands and re-author these stories. Individual Therapy for Preteens (Ages 9-12), Teens (Ages 13-19) and
Adults
(20+)

Leah Creary
LCAT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I work with adolescents and
adults
who are open to using music as a tool for healing. I've worked in a variety of settings, all which showed me how deeply traumatic experiences and relationships impact one's functioning. I currently work in an environment that focuses on a holistic approach to healing for those impacted by trauma. Music can provide a beautiful “back door” into feelings, particularly for those who have difficulty expressing or even experiencing their feelings due to dissociation or otherwise. Music has changed my own life, and I am moved to help others heal through the magic of music and relationships.

Erin A Pytlak
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Life can really suck at times! It can be scary, overwhelming, and really difficult. I hope that together, you and I can come together to draw on your inner strengths to cultivate the growth that you would like to see within yourself. I have experience working with kids, teens and
adults
struggling with feelings associated with anxiety, depression, challenging life transitions, trauma history and body image. I enjoy working with people who are dedicated to their well-being and want someone who will join them in their journey to feeling more confident.

Marianne Lane
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MS
Verified
Verified
I have over 20 years of experience helping children, teens,
adults
, and families improve their communication, interpersonal skills, self-esteem, and trauma.
Taking a step today and talking today will help you lead a better tomorrow. Managing daily life can be challenging and when those challenges are compounded by depression, anxiety, grief, or struggles past or present issues, life can become overwhelming. If you recognize this in your life, let me help. You are not alone.

Maria Barilla
LMHC
Verified
Verified
My specialties include helping children and
adults
work through conflicts, anxiety, depression, problems in relationships, problematic behaviors in school and home, and stressful life changes. I also help couples and families increase more effective ways of communicating with each other.

Rebecca Kalinowski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
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.

John M Aceto
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I enjoy working with
adults
of all ages, older teens and college students.
At some point in life most of us experience feeling lost, frustrated, sad, or anxious. When it gets to the point where you feel immobile or stuck, that's when counseling can be helpful. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to explore feelings and thoughts that keep you bogged down. I can help you develop new coping strategies so when you're faced with difficult challenges, you have the tools to overcome them. Whether your needs are short or long term, I firmly believe that counseling can improve the quality of your life.

William Schroeder
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSAT
Verified
Verified
I have a substantial capacity for being present with people working with extreme emotions and painful conflict and providing them with insight and compassion. Blending therapeutic approaches with mindfulness and grounding techniques, I focus on the here and now to help clients recognize and work on their patterns as they arise in the moment. My clients include
adults
and adolescents struggling with mental health disorders, as well as individuals and couples with profound histories of abuse, addiction, and trauma.
Rochester, NY 14620
& Online

Evergreen Counseling & Assessment Services
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
With her gentle directness and down-to-earth style, Tacianna provides counseling for late adolescents (17+),
adults
, those in the perinatal period, and couples to provide support.
https://www.evergreencas.com/about Tacianna believes that most problems were once solutions. Through her authenticity, easy rapport, and sense of humor, Tacianna works with you to identify patterns of thinking and behaving that may be making it difficult to be present, meet your goals, and connect with others around you.
Waitlist for new clients

Beverly Glass
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 35 years of practice working with adolescents and
adults
who experience challenges with depression, anxiety, relationship issues and life transitions. I value the vital role of trust and the therapeutic relationship in the process of healing and personal growth. My aim is to help individuals become more aware of those thoughts and emotions that underlie their distress. With new insights, unhelpful emotional and behavioral patterns can change, opening up new ways of experiencing oneself and others.
Not accepting new clients

Nicole Gibson
Psychologist, PhD, NCSP
Verified
Verified
Welcome! I am a licensed psychologist specializing in assessment and intervention with youth,
adults
, and families who exhibit defiant/challenging behaviors, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, trauma histories, interpersonal conflict, as well as other school and mental health-related problems. I love helping people of all ages improve their well-being and life satisfaction, increase their self-esteem and self-worth, further explore their true self and personal values, and learn to live a more mindful, connected, and meaningful life.
Not accepting new clients

Julie Saraceno
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
With 7+ years of experience working with
adults
, teens, children and infants I am well versed in several different therapeutic techniques that can be adapted to fit each person’s needs.
Reaching out for support can be hard, but you are not alone. Everyone has experienced their own life journey which can involve grief/loss, relational ruptures, parenting struggles or trauma. Sometimes this journey can leave
adults
in a place where it is hard to find the motivation to complete everyday tasks, manage life stress or have patience with our loved ones. This can be true for children too, which may cause them to struggle in school, have emotional outbursts or display signs of anxiety. No matter what is bringing you, your child, or family to this moment in time, I am honored to be a part of your journey.

Bruce D Horowitz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am a therapist with over 30 years experience working with clients. I use an informal eclectic approach that promotes client comfort and maximizes peoples potential to change. I am currently utilizing Motivational Interviewing techniques. I have extensive experience working with pre-teens, adolescents, young
adults
and
adults
. I am expert at working with clients of varied race, ethnicity, gender and varied socio-economic circumstances.

Susan Lea Chapel
Counselor, LMHC, MSEd, MA
Verified
Verified
I am committed to inclusion, fluent in ASL and welcome hearing, hard of hearing, and Deaf
adults
(18 and older) of all identities and orientations.
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.
Waitlist for new clients

Patrice Marie Ristuccia
Counselor, MS, CAS, LMHC
Verified
Verified
My thirty plus years of experience has been working with
adults
, couples, adolescents, and families in the areas of abuse, addictions, trauma, divorce, blended family and communication issues.
Therapy is an opportunity to share with an unbiased person the sorting through of life-issues that a person is experiencing. Together, the therapist and the client create manageable and realistic solutions, whether in an individual, couple or family setting, honoring confidentiality and building trust.

Sherry Z Schwartz
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
While a significant portion of my practice is focused on working with individual
adults
in psychotherapy, I have specialty training in child, adolescent and family psychology and work with many younger patients as well.
As a psychologist in private practice, I have the opportunity to work with people in order to optimize their emotional well-being. I work collaboratively with individuals to assist their identifying factors which have caused distress. Together we work to discover the obstacles to feeling better. We consider patterns that have developed over time to understand their adaptive benefits and maladaptive consequences. This approach provides opportunities to evaluate and to chart better ways to respond to life's challenges. I utilize a psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral approach with an emphasis on increasing awareness of one's reactions and experiences.

Cheryl J Woods
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CASAC, CSAT
Verified
Verified
I'm accepting
adults
for individual counseling and take Medicare.
I value providing you with a safe space and the freedom to open at your own pace, cultivating a healthy therapeutic relationship to support change and healing. As you reveal what's not working in your life and relationships, I select the best motivational therapeutic approach to help you effectively address these challenges. My guidance, while compassionate, is also honest and direct so you take responsibility for establishing and maintaining your emotional well-being. Doing so helps to reduce the impact of long-term emotional distress in your life.

Joseph Weber
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, MSW, MDiv
Verified
Verified
I am a psychotherapist specializing in growth-oriented counseling with
adults
& couples. My clients typically work to increase emotional awareness of their present choices or patterns which lead to various forms of distress. This pain often causes significant disruption in their social, work, physical lives or intimate relationships. Early childhood experiences influence how we all experience our lives today. Insights and associations during talk therapy often bring previously unseen options to light that lead to healthier choices and decreased stress and pain. These sessions take place weekly over the course of many months or more to provide the foundation of lasting growth.
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What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the United States, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
What type of therapist is right for me?
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist, psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors. Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.