Female Therapists in Livingston County, NY
If you are seeking secure, private, and confidential counseling, you have come to the right place. My higher education and professional experience equip me to guide you in exploring the root causes of your challenges rather than simply managing symptoms. Together, we will work collaboratively, focusing on your specific goals and developing strategies that yield lasting results. My compassionate approach allows for a deeper understanding of your experiences empowering you to have meaningful change and improving your mental health and well-being. I am here to support you every step of the way on this transformative journey.
If you are seeking secure, private, and confidential counseling, you have come to the right place. My higher education and professional experience equip me to guide you in exploring the root causes of your challenges rather than simply managing symptoms. Together, we will work collaboratively, focusing on your specific goals and developing strategies that yield lasting results. My compassionate approach allows for a deeper understanding of your experiences empowering you to have meaningful change and improving your mental health and well-being. I am here to support you every step of the way on this transformative journey.
Laura Bligh LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Avon, NY 14414 (Online Only)
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.
Cindy Pond
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, PLLC
Verified Verified
Geneseo, NY 14454 (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.
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.
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.
Sylvia Bryant
Counselor, LMHC, CAS, NCC, MSEd
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Geneseo, NY 14454
Waitlist for new clients
From a collaborative, person-centered, and strengths-based perspective, I will work with you to tap into strengths, confront challenges, and build resilience in the face of change, unpacking and understanding the life experiences that have shaped you in order to foster emotional growth and well-being.
From a collaborative, person-centered, and strengths-based perspective, I will work with you to tap into strengths, confront challenges, and build resilience in the face of change, unpacking and understanding the life experiences that have shaped you in order to foster emotional growth and well-being.
My approach is unique, just like each person I meet! Together, we navigate your current and past feelings and circumstances. You will discover how your thoughts and perspectives form and how this guides your behaviors and relationships with yourself and others. You will develop a new or deeper understanding of how you process your experiences. We explore new tools to lean on and clearer understandings of feeling better on your journey and improving your quality of life.
My approach is unique, just like each person I meet! Together, we navigate your current and past feelings and circumstances. You will discover how your thoughts and perspectives form and how this guides your behaviors and relationships with yourself and others. You will develop a new or deeper understanding of how you process your experiences. We explore new tools to lean on and clearer understandings of feeling better on your journey and improving your quality of life.
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 and accept insurance on Headway and Octave.
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 and accept insurance on Headway and Octave.
I believe that people are capable of healing, and that life's challenges can offer an opportunity for growth. Whether you are struggling to cope, trying to navigate a transitional period in your life, or are looking to improve relationships, therapy can help. I offer a supportive and collaborative approach to help you navigate stressors and create meaningful change in your life.
I believe that people are capable of healing, and that life's challenges can offer an opportunity for growth. Whether you are struggling to cope, trying to navigate a transitional period in your life, or are looking to improve relationships, therapy can help. I offer a supportive and collaborative approach to help you navigate stressors and create meaningful change in your life.
Welcome! In a tough spot? My approach with clients is engaging and interactive; I am invested in the collaborative process, which I believe is inherent to the therapeutic relationship. I aim to provide a safe, non-judgmental environment finding balance between active listening, empathy, support, and behavioral interventions. I will help you identify and better understand choices, ways of thinking about situations, and behavioral patterns that may be getting in the way of living your life to the fullest. We will focus on thought patterns, symptom reduction, improvement in mood and functioning and improved ways of relating to other.
Welcome! In a tough spot? My approach with clients is engaging and interactive; I am invested in the collaborative process, which I believe is inherent to the therapeutic relationship. I aim to provide a safe, non-judgmental environment finding balance between active listening, empathy, support, and behavioral interventions. I will help you identify and better understand choices, ways of thinking about situations, and behavioral patterns that may be getting in the way of living your life to the fullest. We will focus on thought patterns, symptom reduction, improvement in mood and functioning and improved ways of relating to other.
Hello, my name is Seneca Hendrickson and I am a licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT) in New York. I received my Masters Degree at Nazareth College and have 6 years experience in the field. I have worked mostly in an outpatient setting with a wide range of individuals, groups, and communities. I have found a great connection working with teen girls, young adults, new mothers, or mothers of small children, those with chronic illness, and those simply working toward improving their quality of life.
Hello, my name is Seneca Hendrickson and I am a licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT) in New York. I received my Masters Degree at Nazareth College and have 6 years experience in the field. I have worked mostly in an outpatient setting with a wide range of individuals, groups, and communities. I have found a great connection working with teen girls, young adults, new mothers, or mothers of small children, those with chronic illness, and those simply working toward improving their quality of life.
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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.
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.
Life is a journey filled with moments of beauty but also with trials and tribulations that we must navigate. At times, walking through the challenges alone can leave us with fear, sadness, doubt, and insurmountable anxiety that others cannot seem to understand. I would be honored to walk beside you on your journey and offer assistance in dealing with the obstacles in your path. My compassion and empathy drive me to work hard for you while at the same time challenging you to consider new ideas and ways to approach issues in your life. It is my pleasure to help others find freedom and peace within the daily chaos of everyday life.
Life is a journey filled with moments of beauty but also with trials and tribulations that we must navigate. At times, walking through the challenges alone can leave us with fear, sadness, doubt, and insurmountable anxiety that others cannot seem to understand. I would be honored to walk beside you on your journey and offer assistance in dealing with the obstacles in your path. My compassion and empathy drive me to work hard for you while at the same time challenging you to consider new ideas and ways to approach issues in your life. It is my pleasure to help others find freedom and peace within the daily chaos of everyday life.
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!
Hi, I'm Chantal Amoussou, a bilingual (English & French) Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of New York. My current practice focuses on supporting adults and teens navigating grief and loss, depression, anxiety, trauma, Bipolar, anticipatory loss, substance abuse, life transitions, and relationships. Using various evidence-based techniques, I'll help you reconnect to existing strengths and cultivate additional resources that support progress toward the changes you wish to make.
Hi, I'm Chantal Amoussou, a bilingual (English & French) Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of New York. My current practice focuses on supporting adults and teens navigating grief and loss, depression, anxiety, trauma, Bipolar, anticipatory loss, substance abuse, life transitions, and relationships. Using various evidence-based techniques, I'll help you reconnect to existing strengths and cultivate additional resources that support progress toward the changes you wish to make.
Deborah A Lynch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dansville, NY 14437 (Online Only)
I understand that life is stressful and that it is easy to feel overwhelmed by its demands. In my practice, I offer a warm, caring, and safe place to address a wide range of challenging issues and experiences. I can help you to identify your own strengths, values, and goals, so that you can live a more fulfilling life.
I understand that life is stressful and that it is easy to feel overwhelmed by its demands. In my practice, I offer a warm, caring, and safe place to address a wide range of challenging issues and experiences. I can help you to identify your own strengths, values, and goals, so that you can live a more fulfilling life.
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.
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.
Angela Mang
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Caledonia, NY 14423 (Online Only)
The conditions that I am most comfortable treating are anxiety, depression, trauma disorders, relationship issues, life transitions, occupational stress, family issues, grief and loss, career counseling, emotional disturbance, self-esteem, and women's issues.
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.
The conditions that I am most comfortable treating are anxiety, depression, trauma disorders, relationship issues, life transitions, occupational stress, family issues, grief and loss, career counseling, emotional disturbance, self-esteem, and women's issues.
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.
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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.