Female Therapists in Avon, NY

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Michelle Janine Squicciarini
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Avon, NY 14414  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I hope this finds you in a mindset of prioritizing yourself with a fierce openness for change. I believe it is uniquely important to find the right fit when seeking a therapist. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and have experience working at a college campus counseling center and outpatient clinic in Rochester. I am currently only offering tele-mental health appointments. My therapy is grounded in unconditional positive regard and the perspective that everyone has the ability to discover and implement change.
I hope this finds you in a mindset of prioritizing yourself with a fierce openness for change. I believe it is uniquely important to find the right fit when seeking a therapist. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and have experience working at a college campus counseling center and outpatient clinic in Rochester. I am currently only offering tele-mental health appointments. My therapy is grounded in unconditional positive regard and the perspective that everyone has the ability to discover and implement change.
(585) 357-4933 View (585) 357-4933
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Irene R Garrick
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Avon, NY 14414  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I walk with my clients on their path towards optimal mental health and wellness, and help them work through transitions as they make important life-changing decisions. I have 15+ years of experience working with clients across the lifespan. If you are struggling with career or relationship issues, grief or loss, the after effects of trauma, anxiety or depression, or facing important changes in your life, please call me for a free telephone consultation. I see clients on Headway, Octave, CHE Behavioral Services, and BetterHelp.
I walk with my clients on their path towards optimal mental health and wellness, and help them work through transitions as they make important life-changing decisions. I have 15+ years of experience working with clients across the lifespan. If you are struggling with career or relationship issues, grief or loss, the after effects of trauma, anxiety or depression, or facing important changes in your life, please call me for a free telephone consultation. I see clients on Headway, Octave, CHE Behavioral Services, and BetterHelp.
(585) 302-2857 View (585) 302-2857
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Laura Bligh LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Avon, NY 14414
I believe each of us has the ability to heal from emotional wounds and the resulting damage to our sense of self worth. In order to heal, the source of the “original wound/s” must be identified and how these wounds are currently affecting our feelings, choices, and behaviors today. Personal boundaries are often affected and people pleasing/codependent relationships are also common. A willingness to put up with unacceptable and abusive behaviors as well. The first step in healing is in recognizing there is a problem. The next is the willingness to do the hard work. The best work one could ever do.
I believe each of us has the ability to heal from emotional wounds and the resulting damage to our sense of self worth. In order to heal, the source of the “original wound/s” must be identified and how these wounds are currently affecting our feelings, choices, and behaviors today. Personal boundaries are often affected and people pleasing/codependent relationships are also common. A willingness to put up with unacceptable and abusive behaviors as well. The first step in healing is in recognizing there is a problem. The next is the willingness to do the hard work. The best work one could ever do.
(585) 285-4349 View (585) 285-4349
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Heather Baker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Avon, NY 14414
No one understands you better than yourself, yet external influences can sow doubt. My mission is to help you rediscover your identity, embrace existing strengths, and apply them to your life. I'm dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive space where you can be your authentic self without judgment. Together, we'll form a team committed to achieving your goals and dismantling damaging beliefs, such as recognizing that your strength predates challenging events.
No one understands you better than yourself, yet external influences can sow doubt. My mission is to help you rediscover your identity, embrace existing strengths, and apply them to your life. I'm dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive space where you can be your authentic self without judgment. Together, we'll form a team committed to achieving your goals and dismantling damaging beliefs, such as recognizing that your strength predates challenging events.
(585) 531-5642 View (585) 531-5642
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Michaela Murphy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Avon, NY 14414  (Online Only)
Welcome! My name is Michaela Murphy, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have been practicing therapy for almost 5 years. I specialize in working with adolescents, families, parents, & adults who want to make a change, but need the guidance and skillset to take control of their lives. I use an empathetic and strength-based approach to prioritize building a strong therapeutic relationship with each client to navigate meeting each individualized goal. Change starts from within, and I'm here to help you along the way!
Welcome! My name is Michaela Murphy, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have been practicing therapy for almost 5 years. I specialize in working with adolescents, families, parents, & adults who want to make a change, but need the guidance and skillset to take control of their lives. I use an empathetic and strength-based approach to prioritize building a strong therapeutic relationship with each client to navigate meeting each individualized goal. Change starts from within, and I'm here to help you along the way!
(845) 289-8139 View (845) 289-8139
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Pamela J Harwood
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR
Verified Verified
Avon, NY 14414
All people and families strive for happiness and loving connectedness. All of us have an innate capacity to heal. As a Child & Family Therapist and Art Therapist, I assist children and families in healing, enhancing growth, family cohesiveness, and increasing the family's ability to weather life's stressors. Through the use of cognitive behavioral techniques, art therapy and play therapy techniques, family members are able to expand their capacity for healing, and happiness. I see children ages 3 to 18 years of age, families, and adults. My work has been described as engaging, playful, interactive, humorous, and gentle.
All people and families strive for happiness and loving connectedness. All of us have an innate capacity to heal. As a Child & Family Therapist and Art Therapist, I assist children and families in healing, enhancing growth, family cohesiveness, and increasing the family's ability to weather life's stressors. Through the use of cognitive behavioral techniques, art therapy and play therapy techniques, family members are able to expand their capacity for healing, and happiness. I see children ages 3 to 18 years of age, families, and adults. My work has been described as engaging, playful, interactive, humorous, and gentle.
(585) 770-7215 View (585) 770-7215
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Laurie Walker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Avon, NY 14414
I offer informed therapy for people emerging or waking up from high demand groups and coercive relationships of all kinds. You will not spend months teaching your therapist about the way coercive groups promote isolation and fear. We can deal with the long-term effects of religious, cult or domestic violence indoctrination in how we think about the world and about ourselves.
I offer informed therapy for people emerging or waking up from high demand groups and coercive relationships of all kinds. You will not spend months teaching your therapist about the way coercive groups promote isolation and fear. We can deal with the long-term effects of religious, cult or domestic violence indoctrination in how we think about the world and about ourselves.
(585) 229-7083 View (585) 229-7083
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Cindy Pond
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, PLLC
Verified Verified
Avon, NY 14414  (Online Only)
The capacity for change is within us. Sometimes we feel stuck or stagnant--maybe it's with a close relationship or even with ourselves. Therapy clients who come to my sessions are often comfortable because I reflect calmness, compassion, creativity, and connectedness. This setting is a quiet place to talk, to explore, to be curious and to enjoy the connection of talking with a trained, reliable and ethical professional therapist with over 25 years experience.
The capacity for change is within us. Sometimes we feel stuck or stagnant--maybe it's with a close relationship or even with ourselves. Therapy clients who come to my sessions are often comfortable because I reflect calmness, compassion, creativity, and connectedness. This setting is a quiet place to talk, to explore, to be curious and to enjoy the connection of talking with a trained, reliable and ethical professional therapist with over 25 years experience.
(585) 412-4013 View (585) 412-4013
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Jessica Bougie Welch
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Avon, NY 14414
I work with clients to build a therapeutic space to explore their unique individual and relational needs. I draw on individual and family strengths as the foundation for growth and positive change. I strive to create a warm, non-judgmental environment for my clients regardless of their beliefs or life circumstances. I have experience helping children, adolescents, adults, couples and families from all walks of life with their journey of internal and relational healing.
I work with clients to build a therapeutic space to explore their unique individual and relational needs. I draw on individual and family strengths as the foundation for growth and positive change. I strive to create a warm, non-judgmental environment for my clients regardless of their beliefs or life circumstances. I have experience helping children, adolescents, adults, couples and families from all walks of life with their journey of internal and relational healing.
(585) 210-9565 View (585) 210-9565
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Jessica C Wilcox
MS, LMHC-P
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Avon, NY 14414
I am passionate about working with children and adolescents in a way that is developmentally responsive and engaging! My office has a full-size play therapy room with supplies for expressive arts and sand tray therapies as well, so your child has many options when it comes to how they want to express themselves. I work with children, adolescents, and families on a broad range of issues, from life transitions (e.g. divorce, moving) to trauma. Each patient's unique needs dictate the course of therapy, and frequent re-evaluation ensures we are on the right track.
I am passionate about working with children and adolescents in a way that is developmentally responsive and engaging! My office has a full-size play therapy room with supplies for expressive arts and sand tray therapies as well, so your child has many options when it comes to how they want to express themselves. I work with children, adolescents, and families on a broad range of issues, from life transitions (e.g. divorce, moving) to trauma. Each patient's unique needs dictate the course of therapy, and frequent re-evaluation ensures we are on the right track.
(585) 534-3769 View (585) 534-3769
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Anna Lynah
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Avon, NY 14414
Not accepting new clients
You may be struggling to cope with the everyday hardships that life has thrown at you. We live in a complicated and ever changing world. I have seen first hand the troubles brought on through life transitions, relationship troubles, job loss, the loss of a loved one, stress, substance abuse or other issues. These problems can often become debilitating. In therapy, we can work together to identify coping skills, build inner strength and uncover potential barriers that are keeping you from becoming your best self.
You may be struggling to cope with the everyday hardships that life has thrown at you. We live in a complicated and ever changing world. I have seen first hand the troubles brought on through life transitions, relationship troubles, job loss, the loss of a loved one, stress, substance abuse or other issues. These problems can often become debilitating. In therapy, we can work together to identify coping skills, build inner strength and uncover potential barriers that are keeping you from becoming your best self.
(585) 440-6317 View (585) 440-6317
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Krista Lattuca
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, BS, CASAC-T, CRPA, NYSP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Avon, NY 14414
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 taken the first step, celebrate, your on the road to healing. Let’s explore it together.
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 taken the first step, celebrate, your on the road to healing. Let’s explore it together.
(585) 534-2781 View (585) 534-2781

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Denise Bondy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Geneseo, NY 14454  (Online Only)
I am glad that you took this step to care for your well-being. We all have times in our lives when we feel unhappy, unbalanced and/or overwhelmed. Or maybe you find yourself repeating the same patterns over and over and would like some guidance on how to do things differently.
I am glad that you took this step to care for your well-being. We all have times in our lives when we feel unhappy, unbalanced and/or overwhelmed. Or maybe you find yourself repeating the same patterns over and over and would like some guidance on how to do things differently.
(585) 536-0803 View (585) 536-0803
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Angela Mang
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Caledonia, NY 14423
My name is Angela Mang and I am a licensed mental health counselor in New York State. I take a person-centered approach to therapy and believe everyone is equipped with the tools already to solve their own problems, therapy can help to bring those to the surface. My areas of focus tend to be anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, and relationship issues. The most common theoretical approaches I use in my work are CBT, DBT, narrative therapy, and strength-based therapy.
My name is Angela Mang and I am a licensed mental health counselor in New York State. I take a person-centered approach to therapy and believe everyone is equipped with the tools already to solve their own problems, therapy can help to bring those to the surface. My areas of focus tend to be anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, and relationship issues. The most common theoretical approaches I use in my work are CBT, DBT, narrative therapy, and strength-based therapy.
(929) 383-6997 View (929) 383-6997
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Danielle Wolfson
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Livonia, NY 14487
I primarily work with children and adolescents who struggle with anxiety, ADHD, life transitions, sibling difficulties and parent-child relationship challenges. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor I have worked for almost a decade supporting children, adolescents and their caregivers. I strive to create a safe and nonjudgmental environment for emotions and thoughts to be explored by children, adolescents and their caregivers.
I primarily work with children and adolescents who struggle with anxiety, ADHD, life transitions, sibling difficulties and parent-child relationship challenges. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor I have worked for almost a decade supporting children, adolescents and their caregivers. I strive to create a safe and nonjudgmental environment for emotions and thoughts to be explored by children, adolescents and their caregivers.
(585) 568-7803 View (585) 568-7803
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Calm Connections Counseling
Counselor, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Geneseo, NY 14454
GRIEF: A natural response after a loved one dies, family separates, job loss/change, a newly blended family, retirement, caregiving for someone you love, dealing with a difficult diagnosis, an unexpected change or losing a beloved pet. I help clients to learn about the waves of grief and develop a path towards healing.
GRIEF: A natural response after a loved one dies, family separates, job loss/change, a newly blended family, retirement, caregiving for someone you love, dealing with a difficult diagnosis, an unexpected change or losing a beloved pet. I help clients to learn about the waves of grief and develop a path towards healing.
(585) 302-2732 View (585) 302-2732
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Cindy Griffing
Counselor, LMHC, MSEd, NCC
Verified Verified
Geneseo, NY 14454
People seek counseling for many different reasons. Often it is a desire for a better, more meaningful and peaceful life. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with many years experience helping adults, adolescents, children, and families with a wide range of needs, including behavioral issues, emotional difficulties, relationship struggles, trauma, PTSD, substance abuse, etc. I have found a variety of therapeutic techniques integrated in a creative and flexible manner to be the most effective at facilitating growth.I have great respect for the counseling process and consider working with my clients an important privilege.
People seek counseling for many different reasons. Often it is a desire for a better, more meaningful and peaceful life. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with many years experience helping adults, adolescents, children, and families with a wide range of needs, including behavioral issues, emotional difficulties, relationship struggles, trauma, PTSD, substance abuse, etc. I have found a variety of therapeutic techniques integrated in a creative and flexible manner to be the most effective at facilitating growth.I have great respect for the counseling process and consider working with my clients an important privilege.
(585) 542-5726 View (585) 542-5726
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Alisha Ost
Counselor, MS Ed, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Geneseo, NY 14454  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Are you looking for a safe and supportive place to explore possibilities for change, growth, and healing in your life or in a relationship? Whether you're struggling to make sense of traumatic life experiences, navigating relationship, family, or parenting concerns, or simply want to improve your ability to prioritize and manage your own mental health and well-being, I'm here to help. Together, we will work to build a trusting and authentic relationship where you will feel validated, supported, and empowered as you work toward your counseling goals.
Are you looking for a safe and supportive place to explore possibilities for change, growth, and healing in your life or in a relationship? Whether you're struggling to make sense of traumatic life experiences, navigating relationship, family, or parenting concerns, or simply want to improve your ability to prioritize and manage your own mental health and well-being, I'm here to help. Together, we will work to build a trusting and authentic relationship where you will feel validated, supported, and empowered as you work toward your counseling goals.
(607) 600-9345 View (607) 600-9345
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Shirley L Wright
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Geneseo, NY 14454
I welcome the opportunity to work with couples who are experiencing relationship issues and/or family conflict to find creative ways to resolve the conflict and strengthen the relationship. I also enjoy working with individuals who have experienced negative life events. Exposure to trauma at an early age often affects our lives as adults in profound ways making it difficult for us to maintain healthy relationships, to cope with stressors in non-destructive ways and to experience a consistent positive self image.
I welcome the opportunity to work with couples who are experiencing relationship issues and/or family conflict to find creative ways to resolve the conflict and strengthen the relationship. I also enjoy working with individuals who have experienced negative life events. Exposure to trauma at an early age often affects our lives as adults in profound ways making it difficult for us to maintain healthy relationships, to cope with stressors in non-destructive ways and to experience a consistent positive self image.
(585) 302-2752 View (585) 302-2752
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Allison Campbell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Livonia, NY 14487
Allison Campbell, Licensed Certified Social Worker: I am a social worker with over 30 years of clinical experience in treating behavioral health disorders. In everyone's life, we all have challenges and experiences that result in the need to understand that we cannot change everything that happens to us. However, we can change how we react to such challenges and reexamine our values to move toward a more meaningful and fulfilling life.
Allison Campbell, Licensed Certified Social Worker: I am a social worker with over 30 years of clinical experience in treating behavioral health disorders. In everyone's life, we all have challenges and experiences that result in the need to understand that we cannot change everything that happens to us. However, we can change how we react to such challenges and reexamine our values to move toward a more meaningful and fulfilling life.
(914) 415-7159 View (914) 415-7159

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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.