Substance Use Therapists in Rochester, NY

Life is full of pain but suffering is optional. Starting Therapy is a brave step toward becoming the person you have always wanted to be. You don't have to struggle alone anymore. Together, we will work through whatever trials you've been battling in both past and present such as worry, stress, anxiety, grief and loss, depression, trauma (emotional, physical, sexual), change, intrusive thoughts, rumination, loneliness, relationship issues, breaking old habits, moral injury, substance use , and cognitive distortions (stuck points). I honor your process at all times and am grateful to be included in your journey! This is your time!

Substance use and emotional stressors can affect individuals and families without discrimination. I believe that the most successful path to healing is one that treats the whole person, not just the symptoms. I understand that addiction, depression, anxiety, and stress can affect every aspect of your life and it is my hope that, together, we can overcome whatever barriers you may be experiencing to physical, mental, and emotional wellness.

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

Whether this is your first experience in therapy or you've attempted many times before, there is always a chance for internal growth. I have been providing therapy for individuals for the past 9 years and continue to feel honored to walk beside clients as they make the most incredible life changes. We all have something that is preventing us from becoming the best version of ourselves. The important piece is not what is keeping you stuck, but what are you willing to do to make a change.

Over the last 25 years I have been granted the opportunity to provide supportive counseling with amazing individuals, couples and families who were searching for well-being. As we attempt to balance our personal and professional lives it is so very important to have a supportive and nurturing guide. I specialize in working with those living with anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, traumatic brain injury, grief, loss and end of life evolution. Those I have worked with say I am caring, compassionate, open-minded and that I am able to create an inclusive and safe environment for growth and reflection.

Life changes and transitions can be challenging. Your ability to manage the change and/or transition effectively can be daunting for you. Together, we will identify/enhance your ability to manage the challenges associated with the change and/or transition.

Struggling with substance use disorders can often be lonely, isolating and confusing. There is a lot of help offered out there, but so often what's being offered can be confusing and conflicting. Is addiction a behavior? A spiritual malady? A disease? Or is it something more? My own path of recovery took me many attempts and eventually led me to school to seek the science behind substance use disorders, to recovery rooms, to many therapists for personal recovery, and to lots of different religious avenues in search of meaning and understanding. What I found has illuminated my own path and practice. I love to pass these insights on.

Do you have life of heart ache from conflicts such as relationship/family issues, or struggles with substance use or family that struggle with addiction? Do you struggle to find a purpose, or are just unhappy, possible struggling with anxiety, depression or trauma? Then you have take the first step, celebrate, your on the road to healing. Lets explore it together.

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).

Establishing yourself, and your identity, is a lifelong process. You are not alone when you face questions including: Who am I? What is my purpose? Who do I want in my life? What do I stand for? Why am I here? When we consider these questions, along with countless others branching from these, you might find yourself overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or frustrated. Attempting to navigate this process, you may face societal expectations, dysfunctional family dynamics, economic challenges or other stressors operating against you. While desire to be stable, authentic, and true to self is shared, your story will always be unique.

Dr. Allison Mauro at the Rochester DBT Institute- serves teens and adults who are experiencing emotional dysregulation (anger, depression, anxiety, mood swings), impulsivity (self-harm, suicidality, substance use , disordered eating, verbal or physical acting out, etc.), rigid or pervasive thinking patterns, and issues with interpersonal relationships. The comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy program is scientifically-based and incorporates skills training, individual therapy, and skills coaching to help patients and their families more effectively manage their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors and build a “life worth living.”

Therapy is a journey that begins with a single step. Although difficult at times, the result can be rewarding, empowering, validating, and ultimately life changing. Therapy can be used to cover a variety of areas. Are you feeling stuck in a revolving cycle? Are setting and maintaining boundaries difficult? Do you need to develop or improve the use of coping skills? Is alcohol or substance use an issue for you? Maybe you are looking to talk with someone to sort through your emotions and experiences. I'll help you take that next step, and we'll navigate this together.

I am committed to working with individuals who have a wide range of mental health issues. With thirty years experience I am committed to the fields of anger management and domestic violence helping clients discover and alter dysfunctional thought and belief patterns that support and justify acts of anger and domestic violence. In addition I also work with couples and individuals who have a wide variety of emotional issues including loss, grief, depression, anxiety and substance abuse. I have a cognitive behavioral orientation and work with the strengths of each individual to sustain behavioral changes in thinking, feelings and actions.

As unique individuals, our life journeys take us through many wonderful and unpleasant experiences. Our experiences can result in feelings of displeasure, depression, anxiety, and stress that can impact us individually and our relationships with others. Talk therapy is a non-judgmental atmosphere that can help you express your thoughts and feelings in a welcoming and safe environment. Therapy can help individuals look more closely at the repetitive patterns in their feelings and behaviors and learn through reflection, self-discovery, insight, and how to re-frame and rebuild their lives positively.

Do you feel alone? Are you having a hard time lately? Has it been some time since you felt like yourself? Is something going on at work, or home? Are there people in your life that frustrate you? Are there challenging thoughts or feelings that you are struggling with sorting out? Regardless the problem or concern, my goal is to offer space to find a happier and healthier way to live. My approach to therapy is down to earth, compassionate, and honest. I am unique in my approach as I often use self-disclosure as a way to relate to someone’s experience.