Elders (65+) Therapists in Rochester, NY

Welcome - I'm so glad you're here! I know finding a therapist can be daunting, but it is so worth it when you find someone you can trust. Whether you are navigating a new challenge life has thrown at you or are choosing to tackle a longstanding problem, I would be honored to be part of your team. Clients from all walks of life are welcome. I value clients' diversity and aim to treat each individual as holistically as possible. If you are looking to grow yourself and your relationships into the best that they can be, I would love to meet with you and accompany you on that journey.

Life can be challenging for us all at some point. You are not alone! I have a genuine love for therapy and what it can do for each and every one of us who may find themselves a bit lost at times. I believe in building a genuine relationship through which the real work of therapy can be done in a space that is nonjudgmental and empathetic, while also challenging you to work hard with me to find your balance and peace. You are the expert in your life and I would love to have the honor to be part of your journey in reaching your goals for treatment.

Thank you for visiting my site and for your interest in professional counseling. If you are ready to feel better, please call me for a free telephone consultation and to talk about how therapy can help. If you want to strengthen your marriage, repair a damaged relationship, manage anxiety and depression more effectively, or change bad habits, and if you are motivated to change your life, then you are looking in the right place. After nearly 30 years of practice, I know that psychotherapy works and I encourage you to explore how therapy might work for you.

Welcome! As a clinical psychologist, I help adults who are struggling with anxiety, social anxiety, insomnia, low self-esteem, and interpersonal difficulties. I also work with people who are experiencing significant loss or life transitions. I provide a confidential, safe, and compassionate setting where you can feel understood on your own terms. My eclectic approach to treatment includes psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and mindfulness perspectives, and I tailor my approach to meet the individual needs of each client.

My specialty is bereavement. I help clients to cope with the loss of a loved one, physical illness, and anticipatory grief. I also help clients cope with life transitions such as: job loss, relocating, divorce, retirement and relationship issues. My belief is that we all hold the answers to help ourselves, we just need to uncover them. I use a combination of brief therapy, experiential therapy, and emotionally focused therapy to help clients reinvest and reinvent themselves after a traumatic life event such as the death of a loved one. I see individuals, couples, families, adults and adolescents 17 and older.

Having worked in the behavioral health and addictions for many years, I have counseled and advocated for numbers of individuals with diverse issues. Empathy and professionalism are my strong qualities along with up to date helping skills.

If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-worth, a tough inner critic, or preoccupied with unwanted urges, thoughts or behaviors, I'm here to help. I will assist you in getting to know yourself better and transform the parts of you that are currently getting in the way of your happiness and aspirations for a better life. Let's work together to relieve your fears, insecurities, depression, anxiety, and intimacy issues. In addition, I am certified to help those struggling with the disruptive impact of sex & pornography addiction and betrayal trauma. This too can be healed for both you and your partner.

I believe in working to understand people through listening, curiosity, empathy, and non-judgment. Gender, sex, and sexuality are all based on the individual bringing a uniqueness to what they might mean or how they show up. There may be a disconnect from who you want to or believe yourself to be and who you are right now. I am particularly interested in helping to close this gap, and gain a stronger understanding of the pieces in one’s life that influence and get in the way of discovering your authentic self. All your emotions serve a purpose and are trying to communicate something to you.

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.

Currently I have openings for Telehealth counseling only. Please reach out to me via email as it's the quickest way for me to get back to you: lisamaleklcsw gmail.com

Update: New client/evening hours beginning February 2023. Often our deepest wounds have relational origin. Despite our best efforts to create change, we can often feel overwhelmed and defeated amidst the demands of each day. By focusing on developing a healthy relationship between therapist and client, we can create a secure space to understand your concerns more fully. Over time, the hurt and pain can be found and even transformed.

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.

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.

I am honored to assist individuals in their personal journeys of change who are struggling to recover their ability to effectively respond to life’s challenges. I have over 25 years of experience helping individuals suffering from depression, anxiety, the aftermath of trauma, and relationship difficulties. I work within a framework of respect, warmth, and attention to the dignity and worth of every person. I am passionate about helping you learn tools that will empower you to become the person you truly want to be. I encourage you to continually evaluate the quality of our work together to ensure that I am meeting your needs.

It can be a hard decision to make to decide that you need to talk with someone, and be just as daunting to actually make that first appointment. You want someone who will be understanding and insightful, as well as challenging. You want someone who will be empathic and knowledgeable, with whom you can feel comfortable to talk, and know that you're speaking in confidence. I work with a wide range of challenges, including: Tension and stress, depression and mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, life changes, difficulties coping, panic, phobia, sleep problems, social phobia, and family stressors.