Female Therapists in Gates, NY
It has been a joy to work as a therapist for the past 20 years. I have been witness to much resilience, strength, healing and growth. My passion is working with individuals, couples and families, helping them to feel supported and validated as they increase peace in their lives, resolve issues and manage stressors and mental health symptoms. I have worked in the settings of my private practice, residential mental health, outpatient mental health, psychiatric emergency department and as a school social worker.
It has been a joy to work as a therapist for the past 20 years. I have been witness to much resilience, strength, healing and growth. My passion is working with individuals, couples and families, helping them to feel supported and validated as they increase peace in their lives, resolve issues and manage stressors and mental health symptoms. I have worked in the settings of my private practice, residential mental health, outpatient mental health, psychiatric emergency department and as a school social worker.
Are you or a loved one struggling with life's challenges? I'm here to help. I offer compassionate and professional therapy services for both adolescents and adults through convenient telehealth sessions. Whether you prefer to communicate in English or Spanish, I am fluent in both languages and ready to support you on your journey to better mental health. Reach out today to schedule your first session and take the first step towards a brighter tomorrow.
Are you or a loved one struggling with life's challenges? I'm here to help. I offer compassionate and professional therapy services for both adolescents and adults through convenient telehealth sessions. Whether you prefer to communicate in English or Spanish, I am fluent in both languages and ready to support you on your journey to better mental health. Reach out today to schedule your first session and take the first step towards a brighter tomorrow.
“I’m so tired but I can’t sleep. I lie awake at night feeling paralyzed and unable to breathe…my body feels hot, my stomach hurts and my heart races. I replay every embarrassing or shameful moment of my day…of my life… on repeat in my mind; I feel like a failure. I’m convinced that everyone is judging me. ‘What if…’ thoughts consume me. I never feel good enough!” Sound familiar? If you are tired of avoiding things, people pleasing, numbing, striving for perfection, worrying about everything…you are in the right place. I can help.
“I’m so tired but I can’t sleep. I lie awake at night feeling paralyzed and unable to breathe…my body feels hot, my stomach hurts and my heart races. I replay every embarrassing or shameful moment of my day…of my life… on repeat in my mind; I feel like a failure. I’m convinced that everyone is judging me. ‘What if…’ thoughts consume me. I never feel good enough!” Sound familiar? If you are tired of avoiding things, people pleasing, numbing, striving for perfection, worrying about everything…you are in the right place. I can help.
American Elder Care Mental Health Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Gates, NY 14624
Getting older is part of every person's journey, and it comes with many rewards. But, we recognize that aging can bring unwanted burdens - new limitations, medical concerns, feeling overwhelmed and worried about day to day tasks. Maybe you're caregiving for a loved one, or maybe you are a loved one frustrated with the challenges aging can bring. At American Elder Care, we listen, we work to create realistic goals that improve mood, decrease anxiousness and sadness, while focusing on creating improved quality of life and connection, giving peace of mind.
Getting older is part of every person's journey, and it comes with many rewards. But, we recognize that aging can bring unwanted burdens - new limitations, medical concerns, feeling overwhelmed and worried about day to day tasks. Maybe you're caregiving for a loved one, or maybe you are a loved one frustrated with the challenges aging can bring. At American Elder Care, we listen, we work to create realistic goals that improve mood, decrease anxiousness and sadness, while focusing on creating improved quality of life and connection, giving peace of mind.
Yezenia (Jess) Hussey
Counselor, LMHC, NCC, CASAC-T
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Gates, NY 14624 (Online Only)
Thinking about starting therapy or getting your child started? I’m here to give you a little motivational nudge in the right direction. Let's get rid of the outdated stigma: seeking therapy is a sign of strength, not weakness. Therapy isn’t just for when things go wrong; it’s also about personal growth! Let’s be real, we all spend so much time scrolling through social media, comparing ourselves to curated lives. Therapy can help you tune out that noise and focus on what truly matters—your own well-being. You owe it to yourself to invest in your mental health. Trust me, your future self will thank you for it.
Thinking about starting therapy or getting your child started? I’m here to give you a little motivational nudge in the right direction. Let's get rid of the outdated stigma: seeking therapy is a sign of strength, not weakness. Therapy isn’t just for when things go wrong; it’s also about personal growth! Let’s be real, we all spend so much time scrolling through social media, comparing ourselves to curated lives. Therapy can help you tune out that noise and focus on what truly matters—your own well-being. You owe it to yourself to invest in your mental health. Trust me, your future self will thank you for it.
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Has the journey of life thrown you unexpected twists and turns presenting you with challenging circumstances, barriers and painful experiences? Your challenges can cause you to feel overwhelmed and out of balance. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I would be honored to work with you and or your family member to achieve your goals.
Has the journey of life thrown you unexpected twists and turns presenting you with challenging circumstances, barriers and painful experiences? Your challenges can cause you to feel overwhelmed and out of balance. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I would be honored to work with you and or your family member to achieve your goals.
Life is messy and unpredictable. This can cause anyone to feel overwhelmed, anxious, fearful, and scared as you struggle with feeling out of control. If your child has experienced trauma or is struggling to navigate the complexities of growing up, they need a safe space to express themselves and heal; a space to be fully seen and heard without judgment. Children are worthy of understanding and compassion especially in times of distress. Receiving support through an authentic relationship can help children work through their big feelings.
Life is messy and unpredictable. This can cause anyone to feel overwhelmed, anxious, fearful, and scared as you struggle with feeling out of control. If your child has experienced trauma or is struggling to navigate the complexities of growing up, they need a safe space to express themselves and heal; a space to be fully seen and heard without judgment. Children are worthy of understanding and compassion especially in times of distress. Receiving support through an authentic relationship can help children work through their big feelings.
Good fit is so important when choosing a counselor. Here are some things to know about me: I want to understand where you've been and where you want to go. I will not judge your life choices. I genuinely care about my clients and I'm a therapist because helping others is fulfilling and meaningful to me. I am a very approachable, available and responsive counselor, both during and outside of sessions. Please contact me for a free consultation so we can start to get to know one another!
Good fit is so important when choosing a counselor. Here are some things to know about me: I want to understand where you've been and where you want to go. I will not judge your life choices. I genuinely care about my clients and I'm a therapist because helping others is fulfilling and meaningful to me. I am a very approachable, available and responsive counselor, both during and outside of sessions. Please contact me for a free consultation so we can start to get to know one another!
Life can be challenging and difficult at times. Whether it is the daily stress of parenting, balancing work and home demands, family relationship issues, work problems, grief, anxiety, depression or a number of other stressors. I can help you look at how your past experiences and behaviors have impacted your current life situation. Therapy can help you sort through your thoughts and feelings and develop new coping strategies to allow you to become your most authentic self.
Life can be challenging and difficult at times. Whether it is the daily stress of parenting, balancing work and home demands, family relationship issues, work problems, grief, anxiety, depression or a number of other stressors. I can help you look at how your past experiences and behaviors have impacted your current life situation. Therapy can help you sort through your thoughts and feelings and develop new coping strategies to allow you to become your most authentic self.
On life’s journey we are constantly growing and developing. Whether young or old, life is a journey that usually entail efforts of trying to understand divine will. We often question our purpose in life, especially during challenging times. To keep it real, in many cultures/communities, such as the African American (Black) community, we might have been taught to either “pray” about our situations, issues, and emotions or “suck it up and keep it moving.” This can create negative energies such as anxiety, depression, anger, guilt, and other mental health issues that need to be addressed in a healthy manner.
On life’s journey we are constantly growing and developing. Whether young or old, life is a journey that usually entail efforts of trying to understand divine will. We often question our purpose in life, especially during challenging times. To keep it real, in many cultures/communities, such as the African American (Black) community, we might have been taught to either “pray” about our situations, issues, and emotions or “suck it up and keep it moving.” This can create negative energies such as anxiety, depression, anger, guilt, and other mental health issues that need to be addressed in a healthy manner.
I am a psychologist specializing in treating anxiety, including panic attacks and phobias, trauma, sleep issues, and perinatal mental health concerns. I create space in psychotherapy to process traumatic or difficult medical experiences through pregnancy and postpartum, unexpected loss and disappointments, and identity and self-esteem changes that come often along with motherhood. Other clinical areas of focus include depressed mood, ADHD, and obsessive compulsive disorder. Although I have training across the lifespan, I primarily work with adults and children ages 4 to 8.
I am a psychologist specializing in treating anxiety, including panic attacks and phobias, trauma, sleep issues, and perinatal mental health concerns. I create space in psychotherapy to process traumatic or difficult medical experiences through pregnancy and postpartum, unexpected loss and disappointments, and identity and self-esteem changes that come often along with motherhood. Other clinical areas of focus include depressed mood, ADHD, and obsessive compulsive disorder. Although I have training across the lifespan, I primarily work with adults and children ages 4 to 8.
A Licensed Social Worker with 13 years of experience in mental health counseling, crisis management and mental health assessments. I hold a Master’s Degree in Social Work with a concentration in Mental Health and School Social Work. I use a generalist practice approach, while incorporating solution focused therapy, client-centered therapy, cognitive behavior therapy and spiritual therapy. I believe, at least for most people, a deep-seated sense of meaning and purpose in life, together with a sense of belonging, is of foundational importance to psychological well-being and wholeness.
A Licensed Social Worker with 13 years of experience in mental health counseling, crisis management and mental health assessments. I hold a Master’s Degree in Social Work with a concentration in Mental Health and School Social Work. I use a generalist practice approach, while incorporating solution focused therapy, client-centered therapy, cognitive behavior therapy and spiritual therapy. I believe, at least for most people, a deep-seated sense of meaning and purpose in life, together with a sense of belonging, is of foundational importance to psychological well-being and wholeness.
Anne Marie Farage-Smith
Counselor, MSEd, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rochester, NY 14624 (Online Only)
We all have losses in our lives, and we need to grieve them. Change always brings about loss - sometimes even positive change. Whether you are grieving the loss of a loved one, a relationship, a job, or you are experiencing another kind of life change -- I can help.
We all have losses in our lives, and we need to grieve them. Change always brings about loss - sometimes even positive change. Whether you are grieving the loss of a loved one, a relationship, a job, or you are experiencing another kind of life change -- I can help.
I am offering Tele-Health Therapy through video and/or phone calls, along with in-office appointments for those who want to be seen. It is possible to make the kind of changes that will bring peace deep inside yourself and in your interactions with the people and the world around you! I provide support and feedback to help you with change of patterns in thought and behaviors that will help you identify your strengths and achieve your life goals.
I am offering Tele-Health Therapy through video and/or phone calls, along with in-office appointments for those who want to be seen. It is possible to make the kind of changes that will bring peace deep inside yourself and in your interactions with the people and the world around you! I provide support and feedback to help you with change of patterns in thought and behaviors that will help you identify your strengths and achieve your life goals.
Emily Anne Curtis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Rochester, NY 14624 (Online Only)
Here for a multitude of concerns, focused on improving communication with loved ones, self-advocacy at work, spirituality, and analysis of childhood and its impact on the present.
Here for a multitude of concerns, focused on improving communication with loved ones, self-advocacy at work, spirituality, and analysis of childhood and its impact on the present.
Life can be tough sometimes, and present challenges that just may feel like too much. If you are feeling stressed, overwhelmed, anxious, sad, going through life transitions, or having interpersonal struggles, it is important to find someone to provide a genuine safe space and the trusted support that you need.
Life can be tough sometimes, and present challenges that just may feel like too much. If you are feeling stressed, overwhelmed, anxious, sad, going through life transitions, or having interpersonal struggles, it is important to find someone to provide a genuine safe space and the trusted support that you need.
Welcome! I am passionate about working with children, adolescents, and families that are experiencing trauma symptoms and disruptive behaviors. I work in partnership with the client (and parents, if applicable) in order to meet therapeutic goals and live a more holistically healthy life. I strive to create a safe and supportive environment for my clients, where we work together to meet the goals you have set. I have worked in a variety of settings with children/families who have had traumatic experiences - I am passionate about working in tandem with my clients to help them thrive in life, despite past/current circumstances.
Welcome! I am passionate about working with children, adolescents, and families that are experiencing trauma symptoms and disruptive behaviors. I work in partnership with the client (and parents, if applicable) in order to meet therapeutic goals and live a more holistically healthy life. I strive to create a safe and supportive environment for my clients, where we work together to meet the goals you have set. I have worked in a variety of settings with children/families who have had traumatic experiences - I am passionate about working in tandem with my clients to help them thrive in life, despite past/current circumstances.
I work with children, adolescents, and parents, to help walk through concerns regarding: learning and cognitive difficulties, neurodevelopmental questions and skills (i.e. ADHD, Autism), mental health, behaviors, questions about previous testing, questions about parenting children with these concerns, etc. Clients seek my services in order to better understand concerns/questions about their child, to better understand labels/diagnoses given, and to seek mental health support and therapy for their child/teen. (Additional time/date flexibility for sessions is available during the summer months and school breaks)
I work with children, adolescents, and parents, to help walk through concerns regarding: learning and cognitive difficulties, neurodevelopmental questions and skills (i.e. ADHD, Autism), mental health, behaviors, questions about previous testing, questions about parenting children with these concerns, etc. Clients seek my services in order to better understand concerns/questions about their child, to better understand labels/diagnoses given, and to seek mental health support and therapy for their child/teen. (Additional time/date flexibility for sessions is available during the summer months and school breaks)
Welcome to Brooks Counseling, My name is Latoya Brooks, LMSW, Seeking therapy takes bravery and courage. You may have many questions or thoughts as you begin your journey to harmony. Take a moment to ask yourself the following question. Am I struggling with issues that are related to trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, or a major life change? If so, then you are in the right place. My style as a therapist is to meet you where you are in your journey to harmony. My role is to provide unconditional support and guidance as there comes a time when we all may need help with navigating all the challenges that life throws our way.
Welcome to Brooks Counseling, My name is Latoya Brooks, LMSW, Seeking therapy takes bravery and courage. You may have many questions or thoughts as you begin your journey to harmony. Take a moment to ask yourself the following question. Am I struggling with issues that are related to trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, or a major life change? If so, then you are in the right place. My style as a therapist is to meet you where you are in your journey to harmony. My role is to provide unconditional support and guidance as there comes a time when we all may need help with navigating all the challenges that life throws our way.
I have daytime availability right now. I work with clients from early childhood to adulthood across various life stages. We partner to address “big feelings” and behaviors, as well as symptoms of anxiety, depression, ADHD, self-harm, and low self-esteem. My foundational approach is rooted in person-centered and strengths-based principles. With younger clients, I leverage techniques from play and creative arts therapies, as well as mindfulness tools. For adolescents and adults, I employ an eclectic toolkit with methods from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Design Thinking.
I have daytime availability right now. I work with clients from early childhood to adulthood across various life stages. We partner to address “big feelings” and behaviors, as well as symptoms of anxiety, depression, ADHD, self-harm, and low self-esteem. My foundational approach is rooted in person-centered and strengths-based principles. With younger clients, I leverage techniques from play and creative arts therapies, as well as mindfulness tools. For adolescents and adults, I employ an eclectic toolkit with methods from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Design Thinking.
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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.