Therapists in Rochester, NY

Welcome! I am dedicated to helping you through personal, family, and health difficulties with empathy and expertise. At WHOLE, guiding you to your "best self" is our absolute priority. My style of mentoring is client centered and solution focused, giving my clients the opportunity to explore their struggles, find their strengths, and get what they want out of life. We can't wait to offer you hope for the future that can change your life and health long term. Call 585-524-0008 to book your first session within 7 days!

I believe psychotherapy can be transformative. Over and over again, I have been deeply impressed by people's capacity for personal growth and change. And, I have been moved by the courage and strength people have shown by their entering therapy in the first place, and by the trust they have placed in me and in the work we do together. I strive to create an atmosphere of trust, respect, and compassion that allows people to become more self-aware, to find healing, and to living a more fulfilling life.

I see my role as a counselor is one of an assistant or facilitator. I believe we all have the ability to help ourselves but we sometimes need a little help. As we go about our daily lives, we encounter stress which can affect us in different ways; showing up as depression, anxiety, health problems, or relationship problems. Sometimes we need someone to listen and give us a different perspective on our problems and insight as to how to deal effectively with them. I am familiar with cognitive-behavioral techniques and incorporate family systems and personality theories as needed.

Are you unhappy with your present quality of life? Are you experiencing feelings of overwhelming anxiety or anger? Is a daily feeling of sadness or grief taking all of your energy? Have you been coping with medical concerns for yourself or family members? Perhaps you are coping with physical pain or medical concerns that contribute to emotional distress and a reduced quality of life? Illness, job loss, divorce and relationship concerns can keep you from living your best life. Take the challenge and meet with me to see if counseling can change your life. All my appointments utilize secure encrypted Telehealth/Video.

The biggest compliment clients have given me is: "Kelly, you're not a typical therapist and that is so refreshing!" I am somewhat unique in my approach offering a combination of coaching, motivating, problem-solving, and goal formation. I tend to see myself as a guide (or passenger) while the client takes the driver's seat – together, we look at the map and find the most productive route to take towards the destination. I tend to have a lot of energy and am extremely active in and out of the therapy session.

Relationships can be one of the biggest blessings and also one of the biggest stresses in your life. It's amazing how quickly life can get in the way of our relationships and cause chaos in our lives. We have obligations, responsibilities and demands that we have to keep up with, while putting in work to create a successful relationship. It can be exhausting at times and things can fall apart quickly. Therapy can be helpful for not just the couple or family, but the individual.

Hey there! If you're reading this, I want to commend you for taking the first step! My name is Alicia and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My approach to therapy is collaborative, so I fully welcome your input in the session. I believe in meeting you where you are so we can get to where you need to be. I utilize a systemic viewpoint, meaning that together, we consider all the aspects and/or environments in which you interact, to understand how you're affected and how I can best help you.

Accepting new clients! Available Weekdays (9AM - 4PM); evenings full. Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, burn out, stress, or loneliness? Unfortunately, this is quite common for many people in today's world. Some feel as if they are drifting through life, without a deeper sense of meaning, or purpose. Sometimes, we numb the pain; other times, we just accept it and don't realize how to manage it. It is also common for people to struggle with having deeper relationships, whether with family, friends or romantic. If you would like to identify and explore the roots of these, or other issues, you have come to the right place.

I am a Licenced Mental Health Counselor who has worked extensively with the treatment of trauma, anxiety, college mental health, depression, grief and loss, relationship and family issues, and gender identity and sexual orientation. I believe in cultivating a trusting, collaborative, and affirming therapeutic relationship. I will help you to achieve your goals by improving your self-understanding, processing difficult feelings and experiences, and decreasing self-doubt. I am passionate about working with you through difficult life transitions and helping you navigate life's ups and downs.

I primarily work with children and adolescents who struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD, school avoidance, and sports performance challenges. I also provide parenting strategies and techniques through parent-only sessions. I have 2 years of experience working as a mental health counselor, but I have worked for almost a decade supporting children, adolescents and their caregivers as a sports coach, behavior technician, and nanny. I strive to create a safe and nonjudgmental environment for emotions and thoughts to be explored by children, adolescents and their parents and/or guardians.

Everyone can benefit from therapy! We all have a story to tell, and life just feels hard sometimes. It's never just one thing that causes us to begin looking for help and it can be easy to lose sight of our strength and resilience when we are overcome with stress, shame, or doubt. Whether you are anxious, depressed, experiencing a major life transition, or struggling in a relationship, therapy can provide a wonderful opportunity to find meaning and relief as you cope with life's challenges. It takes courage to ask for help. Regardless of what brought you here, together we can work to solve the problems you feel are holding you back.

I personally don't believe there is an "ideal" client. My "ideal" client is any amazing person who had the courage to walk through the doors, share their story, and work collaboratively to find healing and happiness. That is the ideal client in my humble opinion!

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.

I have been working with people for over ten years in different variations of counseling including trauma, substance abuse, mental health, eating disorders, and grief and loss to name a few. I also have extensive experience working with persons with developmental disabilities. and using the Trauma Informed Care approach. I truly enjoy working with diverse populations of people including persons of color as this is my strength.

I conduct CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy), TF-CBT (trauma-focused CBT), ABA (behavioral therapy), solution-focused therapy, and structural and strategic family therapy. I love learning about neurobiology and the effects that stress has on the brain. A client can expect to encounter a warm, compassionate, and encouraging soul who has a dry sense of humor and tends to address problems in a straightforward manner.

Jessica is certified in Family Therapy & Couples Therapy; I am a supportive and kink-affirming therapist and I love helping couples (and individuals) learn to effectively communicate, create intimacy and connection, reignite chemistry and provide sex education; because the sexual life you desire doesn't have to be out of reach! I am comfortable hearing about those spicy desires so that I can empower you to share them with your partner(s) in a safe and non-judgmental way. I specialize in couples counseling & sex therapy. There is nothing taboo or off limits to anything you share with me, as your psychological safety is my priority.

I would like to first start with saying Congratulations to making the first step in prioritizing your mental health! It is a courageous decision to work on ourselves! Therapy can be the beginning of a life changing endeavor for many and it all begins with you. HI! My name is Erin and I, too, have made that same decision in my life to seek better understanding of myself as well as working through challenges that have gotten me “stuck” at times in my life. I share this because I feel it important for my patients to know that my own personal journey allows me to be empathetic and compassionate to patient’s needs and struggles.

Life can be complex, messy, and difficult to function in. Working with both individuals and couples/families, there is no limit to what kind of issues or goals you can have for therapy. Anxiety, eating disorders, work/school stress, depression, transitional stress, and family trauma don't even begin to scratch the surface of what you can bring to the session when you meet with me.

Congratulations! I know deciding to come to therapy is not an easy step, but I want to applaud you for making the decision to make your life better. My name is Taralee and I have been New York State Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for 12 years working with individuals, couples, families, children, and military. No two experiences are ever the same and I believe that YOU are the expert of you. Understanding that you are in control, you deserve to be treated in a way that helps you to feel respected, heard, comforted and hopeful. You deserve to live your best life.