Attachment-based Therapists in Rochester, NY

Have you been feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed? At times, we all feel unseen, unheard, and alone in our suffering. We are a group of licensed therapists providing psychotherapy via telehealth (only) to clients throughout New York State. We offer a client-centered, goal-oriented, and culturally competent approach to mental health treatment. Our multicultural approach to psychotherapy helps create an open and safe space for members of all communities. At Comisar Psychotherapy Group, our clinicians have demonstrated their competency and ability to have a meaningful impact on the lives of the people they treat.

Welcome! I am so glad that you have landed here. The needs of children and adolescents can be overwhelming at times, and support is critical to our health and wellbeing. I am honored to be a resource to families looking to support their child’s mental health needs. I specialize in partnering with children experiencing life transitions, behavioral and social difficulties, anxiety, grief and trauma. I have worked in children’s behavioral health and the education system for the past seven years. I am happy to collaborate with school staff and other providers to ensure the most comprehensive care for your child.

I practice therapy through the lens of Health at Every Size/body neutrality, sex positivity, and harm reduction. I believe that liberation from shame is imperative in a strong therapeutic partnership. I am invested in destigmatizing all experiences of mental health, and allying myself with any and everything a client may be experiencing. Authenticity is liberation, and each feeling is held with sanctity and great care. I traditionally work with folks experiencing substance abuse, depression, anxiety, identity struggles, and interpersonal challenges.

Life can be filled with a large variety of issues and stressors that can make finding happiness and hope difficult. But help is available. I have over 14 years of experience working with youth, adults and families in a variety of settings, and I can provide specialized, client-centered and strength focused therapeutic treatments to meet my client’s needs. I have extensive experience of supporting people who are experiencing anxiety, depression, chronic pain, life changes, self harming/suicidal ideation, and career transitions. No matter what your story may be, I am confident that together you can find growth and healing.

I’m a licensed mental health counselor with 25 years of Critical Care nursing experience, mostly cardiac, nursing leadership, and nursing wellness experience. Through my work with critically ill patients and their families, I have met many people during their worst, hardest days. Through helping my patients’ progress and, listening to their stories, I have realized that in many cases the individual’s mind set and emotional intelligence played the most important role in their recovery. Seeing people’s resilience across difficult situations made me believe in the “mind over matter” concept.

Welcome to my practice. Therapy with children is a specialized area of focus and requires unique skills and specific training. I have spent the last fifteen years gaining expertise with children of all ages and have done extensive work with preschool children. Child therapy requires creativity, flexibility, developmental knowledge, and the ability to partner with parents. As your child's therapist, I will share my expertise and provide you with the tools you need to ensure your child's success.

Here you are, searching amongst professional strangers to choose someone to dig into your “stuff” with. What a weird world. Welcome. I’m Michelle. ---- My professional journey has included being with adults/kids/families struggling with life shaking trauma’s as well as those working through the struggles with anxiety/depression/daily life striving for general wellness. My own role models had ways of “being” that allowed people around them to slow down and deepen. Take a break from the chaos. Wherever you are, I’m here and look forward to working together in whichever way you need at this point in time.

You are obviously here looking for a therapist, but it can be hard to know where to start! After a while, all the profiles seem to blend together. This is where Groundwork comes in. When you reach out, you will get a call or email back from me, Clinical Director Crystal Foster, to determine which of our therapists will be the best fit. I'll walk you through the process of getting started.

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 at the moment. My clients include adults, adolescents, and children struggling with mental health disorders, as well as individuals and families with profound histories of abuse, addiction, and trauma. I am a strong proponent of including children impacted by adult behaviors in the conversation and healing process.

Seeking help can be hard, but you do not have to do it alone. If you or a family member are suffering from anxiety, depressed moods, or past experiences of trauma, know that healing can happen. For those who are looking for positive ways to better manage negative emotions and improve coping skills, please do not hesitate to reach out. I have had great success partnering with individuals and their families in order to reduce the intensity and frequency of negative emotions.

Understanding ourselves allows us to make choices that otherwise might be out of our reach. Acknowledging how we feel opens the way to understanding. When we repress our feelings we can shut down not only how we experience ourselves but how we connect to others. Ignoring our feelings often leads to depression and anxiety and interferes with our ability to know ourselves and trust ourselves. We may feel at times that others are in control and that we are helpless. We are the ones responsible for the choices we make and recognizing this is empowering and builds self-esteem.

Have you been feeling more stuck lately? Feeling like you have an idea of where you should be, but finding yourself repeating a lot of the same tried and true patterns and change feels more than difficult? Has this, or any other variety of stressors you are under been making you feel as if you are not enough, or do you have a history of relationships that has been adding to a concept of self that doesn't seem like it's growing you? I love work in helping others feel the most like themselves - whether that is a version of themselves they have not met yet, or have not been in touch with for quite some time.

I welcome individuals, couples and adolescents with a variety of problems, including anxiety, depression, complex trauma and addiction. I specialize in couples and sex therapy - understanding personal sexual desires/diverse orientations, low desire for sex, pain with sex, ED/PE/DE, recovery from sexual trauma and compulsive/out-of-control sexual behaviors. I work with partners who experience disparate sexual desires, are attempting erotic recovery after infidelity and those who wish to establish consensual non-monogamous relationship structures. I am in training and clinical supervision to become and AASECT Certified Sex Therapist.

**Not accepting new clients** Take Care Counseling and Consultation Services is committed to your holistic wellness. Are you overwhelmed with life? Are you finding it hard to experience joy or satisfaction at work, home or with yourself? I believe that in order to truly take care this must be done with attention to the mind, body and spirit. I help clients to work through issues such as depression, anxiety, emotion dysregulation, anger issues, survivors of childhood abuse, survivors of sexual abuse, relationship issues, self-esteem issues, family conflicts, identity issues, and loss/grief. We offer Christian Counseling as well.

Welcome and thank you for considering our practice in your journey toward wellness. Choosing to start therapy is an important step, and we believe that finding the right therapist for you is essential in this process. Our hope is that you feel welcomed, valued, and safe to explore yourself in our calm and nurturing environment.

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.

Hi! I’m Shannon & I am honored to help people create the change they want in their lives. My clients often come to therapy because they are repeating patterns that are no longer working for them - both individually & in relationships. My job is to help you identify the patterns, to better understand yourself & to give you ways to adjust while staying true to you. I intigrate a variety of techniques that are geared towards your needs. Seeing the growth & awareness that happens in this process is truly remarkable & rewarding. Ultimately, my goal is to help you gain tools & skills so you no longer need me.

Emotions can really suck and as we age we grow to have difficulty expressing and feeling them. An "affect phobia." In other words, we develop difficulty interacting, expressing, and feeling our emotions. This presents in a number of different methods; laughing when uncomfortable, lack of eye contact, verbal outbursts, restlessness, and many other ways. I help clients recognize defenses, regulate the feeling, and experience it physically throughout our body. The goal being an elimination of depression, anxiety, and trauma responses in the shortest time possible.

Clients often arrive at my door carrying it all on their backs wishing to make sense of their experiences, and their stories. They are uncertain of how they've gotten to be where they are. They wish to know themselves wholly. They wish to live deliberately and to know where they belong. They hope to trust themselves. They crave an authentic connection to self. They seek permission to rest. They long for freedom and to feel empowered when they look in the mirror. They have been through the thick of it, have had to become resilient and feel called to finally come home to themselves with love and gentleness.

The decision to seek help for a problem is often a difficult one. People pursue therapy for a variety of reasons. Some may enter therapy to address major life changes, such as becoming a parent, and others may seek help in managing mental health conditions, like depression. Many people seek counseling because they have identified specific goals or issues that they wish to work on. Others may be encouraged by family, friends, or medical professionals to seek help. Whatever the motivation, it takes courage to attend therapy, and it takes dedication to see it through.