Therapists in 14610
![Photo of April Aycock, EdD, LMHC, CASAC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/16a4dbb1-0265-4592-ae87-36e6014b2bb4/2/320x400.jpeg)
As a therapist, my goal is to help my clients become mindful of who they are & uncover their true potential to foster a life that is worth embracing. When we work together we can't change difficult situations of the past, but we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life to prevent reoccurring patterns of negative family dynamic, stress-related struggles, self-esteem, addictions, trauma, & fears that may be holding you back from experiencing a meaningful life. If you're looking for support or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you.
As a therapist, my goal is to help my clients become mindful of who they are & uncover their true potential to foster a life that is worth embracing. When we work together we can't change difficult situations of the past, but we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life to prevent reoccurring patterns of negative family dynamic, stress-related struggles, self-esteem, addictions, trauma, & fears that may be holding you back from experiencing a meaningful life. If you're looking for support or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you.
![Photo of Kerry Spinosa, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/9dbb08e7-b82e-43de-8f7d-269a82a9e9a0/2/320x400.jpeg)
My expertise is in the areas of eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and trauma, and I am certified in Cognitive Processing Therapy for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Hello and welcome! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who believes in a person-centered approach to therapy. I see therapy as a process of self-exploration, and my role is to help my clients gain insight into themselves and their ways of being in the world. Using a strength-based approach, clients will feel empowered to make the changes they want to make in their lives. As of June 27, 2023, I am out on maternity leave. I will be returning in November.
My expertise is in the areas of eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and trauma, and I am certified in Cognitive Processing Therapy for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Hello and welcome! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who believes in a person-centered approach to therapy. I see therapy as a process of self-exploration, and my role is to help my clients gain insight into themselves and their ways of being in the world. Using a strength-based approach, clients will feel empowered to make the changes they want to make in their lives. As of June 27, 2023, I am out on maternity leave. I will be returning in November.
![Photo of Colleen Ignatowski - Cattail Creative Arts Therapy, LCAT, Art Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/30baff13-8043-4f35-a22a-f7a5423b273c/1/320x400.jpeg)
Colleen Ignatowski - Cattail Creative Arts Therapy
Art Therapist, LCAT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Rochester, NY 14610
Feeling stuck? Stressed? Generally unhappy? Are you struggling with your emotions and ignoring them until they overflow? This can impact your relationships, your work, and your ability to just enjoy life. Overwhelm and discontent don’t have to define this time in your life. It's ok to take space and time for yourself; to heal, to not accept what is or go back to what was, to instead move through into a better future for yourself and your family. Whether you want to address stress, depression, anxiety, life changes, trauma, burnout, messy relationships, anger, grief, or something else…you don't need to keep doing it alone.
Feeling stuck? Stressed? Generally unhappy? Are you struggling with your emotions and ignoring them until they overflow? This can impact your relationships, your work, and your ability to just enjoy life. Overwhelm and discontent don’t have to define this time in your life. It's ok to take space and time for yourself; to heal, to not accept what is or go back to what was, to instead move through into a better future for yourself and your family. Whether you want to address stress, depression, anxiety, life changes, trauma, burnout, messy relationships, anger, grief, or something else…you don't need to keep doing it alone.
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Many people experience problems with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, loneliness or work stress.
It is important to establish an open and respectful environment so that client needs and strengths are both understood. Working together we can clarify your needs and goals at this time in your life. Depending on your needs we can use ideas and techniques from a number of different approaches. We might focus on understanding feelings about relationships in your life, look at how ideas and beliefs affect your problems, focus on making decisions to help you with problem solving, look at past and current struggles as part of understanding your life path or "life story", or specific ways to cope with intense feelings and thoughts.
Many people experience problems with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, loneliness or work stress.
It is important to establish an open and respectful environment so that client needs and strengths are both understood. Working together we can clarify your needs and goals at this time in your life. Depending on your needs we can use ideas and techniques from a number of different approaches. We might focus on understanding feelings about relationships in your life, look at how ideas and beliefs affect your problems, focus on making decisions to help you with problem solving, look at past and current struggles as part of understanding your life path or "life story", or specific ways to cope with intense feelings and thoughts.
![Photo of Marilyn Sydlo Guadagnino, LCAT, MT-BC](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/fffc0fb3-a76d-49f4-b296-b2115a6762ec/1/320x400.jpeg)
Marilyn Sydlo Guadagnino
Creative Arts Therapist, LCAT, MT-BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rochester, NY 14610
A warm welcome to you. If you struggle with anxiety, depression or overwhelming stress, you will find my holistic approach to counseling, focusing on mind/body/spirit healing very helpful. I offer out-of-the-box tips to feel less stress and I use creative techniques such as music therapy to help you heal. I include eastern spirituality in my work with people as a tool for finding more fulfillment and meaning in life. If you have already tried the traditional methods of therapy for anxiety, trauma and depression and are looking for something deeper, this combination of therapy & spirituality may be exactly what you need. Contact me.
A warm welcome to you. If you struggle with anxiety, depression or overwhelming stress, you will find my holistic approach to counseling, focusing on mind/body/spirit healing very helpful. I offer out-of-the-box tips to feel less stress and I use creative techniques such as music therapy to help you heal. I include eastern spirituality in my work with people as a tool for finding more fulfillment and meaning in life. If you have already tried the traditional methods of therapy for anxiety, trauma and depression and are looking for something deeper, this combination of therapy & spirituality may be exactly what you need. Contact me.
![Photo of Bonnie J White, MS, Psy, LMHC, EAS-C, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3c90437b-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/5/320x400.jpeg)
Member-The National Center for Crisis Management, board certified the American Academy in Experts in Traumatic Stress and as a Fellow in 4/05 for making outstanding contributions to the field of trauma research & treatment.
Bonnie J. White LMHC has 37 yrs experience/training providing assessment and evaluation of issues related to traumatic loss which includes the death of a loved one including suicide or accidental death, workplace bullying/employment loss, life threatening illness, impending loss of life issues, pet loss, anxiety issues and phobias. Experience in psychological therapies including client centered, brief solution focused, cognitive, somatic stress relief, and energy therapies including Emotional Freedom Techniques. Please note COMPLEX PTSD IS NOT included in my specialities, training or experience.
Member-The National Center for Crisis Management, board certified the American Academy in Experts in Traumatic Stress and as a Fellow in 4/05 for making outstanding contributions to the field of trauma research & treatment.
Bonnie J. White LMHC has 37 yrs experience/training providing assessment and evaluation of issues related to traumatic loss which includes the death of a loved one including suicide or accidental death, workplace bullying/employment loss, life threatening illness, impending loss of life issues, pet loss, anxiety issues and phobias. Experience in psychological therapies including client centered, brief solution focused, cognitive, somatic stress relief, and energy therapies including Emotional Freedom Techniques. Please note COMPLEX PTSD IS NOT included in my specialities, training or experience.
![Photo of Lenka Schroeder, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/aadb013b-42f0-4e01-89b0-582e4b1228fc/1/320x400.jpeg)
Lenka Schroeder
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Brighton, NY 14610
Waitlist for new clients
Life can get really tough sometimes and I think we all need a place to come and just BE REAL with another person. Vent feelings, share thoughts that one is not really comfortable sharing with close friends and family, just lay it all out however messy. ABOUT ME: I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in both California and New York with over 15 years in the field. I got my Masters degree in Integral Counseling Psychology at California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco, CA in 2008. My areas of study was Gestalt Therapy, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and Creative Arts Therapy.
Life can get really tough sometimes and I think we all need a place to come and just BE REAL with another person. Vent feelings, share thoughts that one is not really comfortable sharing with close friends and family, just lay it all out however messy. ABOUT ME: I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in both California and New York with over 15 years in the field. I got my Masters degree in Integral Counseling Psychology at California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco, CA in 2008. My areas of study was Gestalt Therapy, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and Creative Arts Therapy.
![Photo of Corinna Hayes, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/00b1356b-4571-4a0f-be71-e2ad5cacbc1c/2/320x400.jpeg)
I specialize in anxiety in its various forms, stress related to life transitions, trauma related symptoms, parenting/relationship issues (including parent guidance/support re: a child's struggles), compulsive/addictive behaviors, & women's issues.
I have 2 current openings for therapy! Therapy means we’re going to intentionally get in touch with the difficulties going on in your life. If you are looking for a genuine & engaged person to be your ally & guide, I am passionate about helping my clients face & process their current struggles to find growth on the other side. Therapy starts with me giving you the space & support to share your story. By doing so & receiving from me the understanding and validation you may have been needing, you may start to feel more understanding for yourself & may begin to experience greater choice in the behaviors you’d like to change.
I specialize in anxiety in its various forms, stress related to life transitions, trauma related symptoms, parenting/relationship issues (including parent guidance/support re: a child's struggles), compulsive/addictive behaviors, & women's issues.
I have 2 current openings for therapy! Therapy means we’re going to intentionally get in touch with the difficulties going on in your life. If you are looking for a genuine & engaged person to be your ally & guide, I am passionate about helping my clients face & process their current struggles to find growth on the other side. Therapy starts with me giving you the space & support to share your story. By doing so & receiving from me the understanding and validation you may have been needing, you may start to feel more understanding for yourself & may begin to experience greater choice in the behaviors you’d like to change.
![Photo of Amy Ricotta, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b2356871-9cd9-4d5c-b109-8bdeb9af8d7c/1/320x400.jpeg)
I have experience working with individuals struggling with anxiety, grief, trauma and depression. I also enjoy working with clients who are struggling in their relationships. I’m passionate about sexual wellbeing and believe that all consensual relationships are valid. I have a deep appreciation for the mind-body connection and use my fitness background to help clients develop anxiety and stress reduction strategies as part of their therapeutic journeys. I work at a trauma-based group practice where we take a holistic approach to mental health and healing.
I have experience working with individuals struggling with anxiety, grief, trauma and depression. I also enjoy working with clients who are struggling in their relationships. I’m passionate about sexual wellbeing and believe that all consensual relationships are valid. I have a deep appreciation for the mind-body connection and use my fitness background to help clients develop anxiety and stress reduction strategies as part of their therapeutic journeys. I work at a trauma-based group practice where we take a holistic approach to mental health and healing.
![Photo of Kaitlyn Berube, LCSW-R, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/665d7d15-9ba2-47a1-aa69-617afcd7867b/1/320x400.jpeg)
Kaitlyn Berube
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Rochester, NY 14610 (Online Only)
She has extensive experience working with both acute and chronic mental health issues relating to anxiety, chronic and/or terminal illness, bereavement/grief, loss including relationships, careers, and other life changes, as well as stress management and overall wellness.
Loss, trauma, and other life changes can completely shift the path in which we’d imagined for ourselves leading to feelings of despair, isolation, and hopelessness. You may be wondering how you'll ever feel like yourself again or how you'll navigate this new terrain. We will develop a plan to navigate through what is and what that which was and through the darkness and despair we can also find glimmers of light, hope, and goodness. Life can be truly bittersweet as we how hold both sorrow and joy simultaneously to create a rich, meaningful life, remaining connected to those we love and that which is truly important to us.
She has extensive experience working with both acute and chronic mental health issues relating to anxiety, chronic and/or terminal illness, bereavement/grief, loss including relationships, careers, and other life changes, as well as stress management and overall wellness.
Loss, trauma, and other life changes can completely shift the path in which we’d imagined for ourselves leading to feelings of despair, isolation, and hopelessness. You may be wondering how you'll ever feel like yourself again or how you'll navigate this new terrain. We will develop a plan to navigate through what is and what that which was and through the darkness and despair we can also find glimmers of light, hope, and goodness. Life can be truly bittersweet as we how hold both sorrow and joy simultaneously to create a rich, meaningful life, remaining connected to those we love and that which is truly important to us.
![Photo of Dr. Amy Pacos Martinez, PsyD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/6df72fae-f60c-4eac-bfa4-2897d88438c1/1/320x400.jpeg)
However, I have a special interest in working with working professionals often in high stress positions who have an open, reflective mindset, a desire to be challenged, and an interest in personal growth.
Welcome! My private practice highlights an evidence-based approach to care, dedication to the provision of quality therapy, and a clinical emphasis on working with today’s modern professionals dealing with life (and all that comes with it). I understand that your time is valuable and offer an integrated approach (incorporating aspects of cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-oriented therapy, behavior theory, client centered therapy, and mindfulness techniques). I work collaboratively with my clients and am dedicated to their increased well-being. My approach to therapy is to be genuine, supportive, curious, and challenging.
However, I have a special interest in working with working professionals often in high stress positions who have an open, reflective mindset, a desire to be challenged, and an interest in personal growth.
Welcome! My private practice highlights an evidence-based approach to care, dedication to the provision of quality therapy, and a clinical emphasis on working with today’s modern professionals dealing with life (and all that comes with it). I understand that your time is valuable and offer an integrated approach (incorporating aspects of cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-oriented therapy, behavior theory, client centered therapy, and mindfulness techniques). I work collaboratively with my clients and am dedicated to their increased well-being. My approach to therapy is to be genuine, supportive, curious, and challenging.
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I specialize in supporting individuals with anxiety, depression, and stress related to life's transitions.
Are you having difficulty sorting through life's many challenges? Taking this step can feel overwhelming and I'd like to offer you a safe space where you can truly express yourself to begin finding ways to cope with this stress. I provide support to adolescents, their family members, and adults to address a variety of challenges. I offer a trusted environment for individuals to be themselves and help to foster change by supporting you in feeling your challenges are more manageable. It takes a great deal of courage to seek this support and I'm so glad you are here!
I specialize in supporting individuals with anxiety, depression, and stress related to life's transitions.
Are you having difficulty sorting through life's many challenges? Taking this step can feel overwhelming and I'd like to offer you a safe space where you can truly express yourself to begin finding ways to cope with this stress. I provide support to adolescents, their family members, and adults to address a variety of challenges. I offer a trusted environment for individuals to be themselves and help to foster change by supporting you in feeling your challenges are more manageable. It takes a great deal of courage to seek this support and I'm so glad you are here!
![Photo of Christina Smalley, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/52672163-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
If you’re here, it might be because you feel off, not like yourself, maybe a little lost. Someone might be encouraging you to seek support, or maybe, no one knows how truly bad you feel. A major life change may be impacting you more than you thought, feelings of depression and loneliness are becoming unmanageable. Stress may be overwhelming and impacting many areas of your life. The journey into parenthood may have brought about feelings of doubt, memories of past trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and longing.
If you’re here, it might be because you feel off, not like yourself, maybe a little lost. Someone might be encouraging you to seek support, or maybe, no one knows how truly bad you feel. A major life change may be impacting you more than you thought, feelings of depression and loneliness are becoming unmanageable. Stress may be overwhelming and impacting many areas of your life. The journey into parenthood may have brought about feelings of doubt, memories of past trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and longing.
![Photo of Katie Dieter, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/c8206856-22b2-4308-bc55-672cbef2cf04/1/320x400.jpeg)
Katie Dieter
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brighton, NY 14610
Waitlist for new clients
Waitlist only for weekday availability before 3. Have you been feeling bogged down by life? Are past experiences controlling the way you think, feel, and act? Between work, school, relationships, and trying to find yourself, life can feel so stressful and overwhelming. Talking with someone who is open and non-judgmental can be a helpful way of releasing some stress, learning skills to get through these tough times, and better your relationship with yourself and others.
Waitlist only for weekday availability before 3. Have you been feeling bogged down by life? Are past experiences controlling the way you think, feel, and act? Between work, school, relationships, and trying to find yourself, life can feel so stressful and overwhelming. Talking with someone who is open and non-judgmental can be a helpful way of releasing some stress, learning skills to get through these tough times, and better your relationship with yourself and others.
![Photo of Chinh Huynh, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b3752de4-1e2e-4978-9588-9bd6f3466648/3/320x400.jpeg)
Chinh Huynh
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Rochester, NY 14610 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Are you feeling stuck? Do you bottle up your feelings? Do you feel misunderstood? Do you and your loved ones struggle to communicate? I offer a safe space to explore what is getting in your way, and what steps you'd like to take to change. I treat a wide range of individuals, couples, and families. I have the most experience with people seeking to resolve relationship issues, address their interpersonal trauma history, and work through transitions.
Are you feeling stuck? Do you bottle up your feelings? Do you feel misunderstood? Do you and your loved ones struggle to communicate? I offer a safe space to explore what is getting in your way, and what steps you'd like to take to change. I treat a wide range of individuals, couples, and families. I have the most experience with people seeking to resolve relationship issues, address their interpersonal trauma history, and work through transitions.
![Photo of Andrena Beard, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5cbe4007-27b5-4bf6-ae6a-8ee3f2085200/1/320x400.jpeg)
Hello there! If you are here it means you have taken the first step towards your therapeutic process. What concerns you. Are you having trouble connecting and communicating with others and/or managing your relationships? Are you having trouble with setting boundaries? Have you experienced a traumatic event and would like to process those feelings in a safe space? Are you looking to break the cycle of generational trauma? Have you been overwhelmed with life challenges? If you have answered "yes" to any of these questions, then I may be the match for you. So, let's connect!
Hello there! If you are here it means you have taken the first step towards your therapeutic process. What concerns you. Are you having trouble connecting and communicating with others and/or managing your relationships? Are you having trouble with setting boundaries? Have you experienced a traumatic event and would like to process those feelings in a safe space? Are you looking to break the cycle of generational trauma? Have you been overwhelmed with life challenges? If you have answered "yes" to any of these questions, then I may be the match for you. So, let's connect!
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Congratulations on taking this crucial step on your wellness journey! I respect your desire for improvement in your life satisfaction, and it is an honor and a privilege to partner with you. My approach is person-centered, holistic, and non-judgmental, and I work collaboratively to create trust and safety in our space and time together. In our sessions, you will develop coping strategies that will increase your confidence and resilience, and I will support you in becoming your authentic self, increasing your foundational self-esteem, exploring past trauma, and/or changing your thoughts or perspective.
Congratulations on taking this crucial step on your wellness journey! I respect your desire for improvement in your life satisfaction, and it is an honor and a privilege to partner with you. My approach is person-centered, holistic, and non-judgmental, and I work collaboratively to create trust and safety in our space and time together. In our sessions, you will develop coping strategies that will increase your confidence and resilience, and I will support you in becoming your authentic self, increasing your foundational self-esteem, exploring past trauma, and/or changing your thoughts or perspective.
![Photo of Jennifer Parr, LMHC, NCC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4cf9be07-5ab9-479b-a6a7-fb08ed13056a/1/320x400.jpeg)
Jennifer Parr
Counselor, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Rochester, NY 14610
Waitlist for new clients
Knowing how to support your child or adolescent when difficulties arise can feel overwhelming and daunting. Stressful life experiences and trauma can compound those feelings. Counseling can help children and their parents process these experiences and learn new ways to cope.
Knowing how to support your child or adolescent when difficulties arise can feel overwhelming and daunting. Stressful life experiences and trauma can compound those feelings. Counseling can help children and their parents process these experiences and learn new ways to cope.
![Photo of Lyn Parsons, LMHC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/6ee940f5-54be-4921-a143-82fcb2dd5c5f/1/320x400.jpeg)
Is anxiety preventing you from doing the things you want in your life? Is it keeping you from interacting with people, even those you love, in a free and open manner? Is anxiety sometimes even making it hard for you to get out of the house? Most of us need help getting our harsh inner critics to be quiet. Mindful self awareness, self acceptance and self compassion are crucial first steps in creating a calmer, more satisfying life. I believe that feeling better requires two things: learning new skills and gaining insight.
Is anxiety preventing you from doing the things you want in your life? Is it keeping you from interacting with people, even those you love, in a free and open manner? Is anxiety sometimes even making it hard for you to get out of the house? Most of us need help getting our harsh inner critics to be quiet. Mindful self awareness, self acceptance and self compassion are crucial first steps in creating a calmer, more satisfying life. I believe that feeling better requires two things: learning new skills and gaining insight.
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Madeleine Quercia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, RYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rochester, NY 14610 (Online Only)
You’re a millennial woman trying to juggle it all… relationships, career, family life, etc. You may feel burned out or find yourself in a “quarter life crisis.” Does this sound like you? If you’re looking to gain a little more clarity, find a little more peace, carve out time for yourself, I would be honored to work with you. If you’re feeling motivated to dive a little deeper and build a stronger relationship with yourself, you’ve found the therapist for you. While I work with a variety of people with a myriad of challenges, my passion is working with 20-something and 30-something women.
You’re a millennial woman trying to juggle it all… relationships, career, family life, etc. You may feel burned out or find yourself in a “quarter life crisis.” Does this sound like you? If you’re looking to gain a little more clarity, find a little more peace, carve out time for yourself, I would be honored to work with you. If you’re feeling motivated to dive a little deeper and build a stronger relationship with yourself, you’ve found the therapist for you. While I work with a variety of people with a myriad of challenges, my passion is working with 20-something and 30-something women.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.