Female Therapists in Penfield, NY

With 12+ years of experience in the field, I am honored that you are considering me as your therapist. Good for you for taking the first step in searching for a therapist. Life can be challenging and quite often, unexpected, and it’s important and helpful you have someone to walk with you through whatever life may throw at you.

Many of my clients find me because they have tried "everything" and nothing seems to work. With long histories of challenging experiences, negative thought patterns, and emotional overload, it can be hard to know where to start. I help clients identify the root causes of their negative emotional states, learn skills to cope with current distress, and assist in processing through past traumas to find a place of healing. Paying equal attention to mind and body, I help bring a sense of calm to both. Not sure if I'm a good fit? Email & we'll chat to find out. I'll provide information and resources if we don't match.

"History, despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unlived; however, if faced with courage, need not be lived again". Facing pain and brokenness of the deepest kind requires amazing strength and courage! Counseling is a unique opportunity to connect w/ the overwhelming issues that can block one's most earnest efforts to "do it differently this time". I'd consider it an honor to work with you as you come to understand your story--whether anxiety, discouragement, addictions, relationships. I look forward to collaborating with you in this challenging, yet rewarding work, as you move toward freedom from any concern that holds you back.

Hi! Are you looking for the right therapist? Maybe you have a struggling teen? Puberty, anxiety , depression and other adolescent issues can leave a parent feeling very frustrated. Or maybe you’re a young adult with “what’s next” questions. Or as an adult, perhaps feeling sad. I’m a licensed Mental Health Counselor and was a School Counselor with 30+ years. I provide counseling through motivation, coaching, problem solving and forming goals together. My approach is eclectic, based in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy infused with energy work including EFT Tapping, breath work, manifesting through positive thought and mindfulness.

Announcement of my retirement as of August 31st, 2023: As an experienced and well-trained practitioner, over the past 35 years I have addressed a wide variety of emotional distress, including anxiety, depression, grief, indecision, work burnout and relationship difficulties and have been committed to providing a safe, serene, accepting and confidential setting conducive to healing and personal growth. However, the time has come for me to retire from my psychotherapy practice, having had the privilege of meeting and helping so many diverse individuals and couples over the years. Thank you!

I am Dr. LaVern Cole-Ristuccia. I received my doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Nova-Southeastern University (NSU). I am a NY State Licensed Psychologist and have been in the field for over 20 years. I completed my internship at the University of Rochester Department of Psychiatry in 1990. I specialize in working with Adolescents, Adults, Couples & Families. I am experienced in treating depression, anxiety, marital/relationship issues, divorce, sexual dysfunction, anger management & parenting strategies. I do a great deal of work with blended families. Therapy is goal oriented/insight oriented, utilizing a cognitive-behavioral approach with a psycho-educational emphasis.

Are you struggling with depression and/or anxiety? Are you feeling burned out? Are you not taking care of yourself? Are your relationships not what you want them to be? Do you dislike your job? Do want more meaning and purpose in life? Do you need to make a career shift or a job change? If your answer to any of these questions is yes, I can help you.

Are you trying to navigate relationship difficulties? Do your conflicts seem to repeat themselves over and over? Perhaps, you and your partner have simply grown distant from each other, or you are just looking for a more intimate bond and connection. Whether you are newly weds, having trouble conceiving, facing infidelity, or empty nesters, there is a tried and true way to navigate these experiences. Your relationship doesn't have to suffer any longer, there is a way through your unique circumstances. Let us help you find the connection that you truly desire in your relationship.

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.

Each person is unique and I tailor each session in a way that honors the individual’s lived experiences. My primary experience has been working with adolescents and adults struggling with eating disorders, body image, anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, life transitions, and interpersonal relationships.

I know you are struggling right now. Everything in life feels overwhelming. You've always been a high achiever, been really focused on your goals, and typically have met all of them. Lately, though, nothing ever feels clear. You feel stuck. Your relationships aren't where you'd like them to be. You are stretched too thin. You sometimes even wonder if the life you created is really the life you want. All of it, added up, is causing you to feel worn out, exhausted, and ready to throw in the towel. You just want to feel better and more engaged in the things you love.

I believe there are many components that make you who you are. Often we place aspects of ourselves in individual compartments, rejecting the parts we don’t like, or burying them deep in hopes to hide them forever. I want to help you learn to embrace all the parts of yourself. In other words, I want to help you feel comfortable in your own skin!

Seeking help can be hard, but you do not have to do it alone. If you or a family member are suffering from anxiety, depressed moods, or past experiences of trauma, know that healing can happen. For those who are looking for positive ways to better manage negative emotions, navigate life transitions and improve coping skills, do not hesitate to reach out. I have had great success partnering with individuals and their families in order to reduce the intensity and frequency of negative emotions. I can offer immediate availability for an intake appointment.

Welcome! Seeking therapy is a wise and adaptive choice that can help you build connection with self and others by enhancing your capacity to face stressful situations, the past, and relationships. Sometimes personal patterns can make it difficult to share and live life in a way that is meaningful and honors your values. In my practice, therapy is a collaborative partnership that helps identify stuck points, builds resilience in the face of adversity, and develops strategies to pursue the life you deserve. The process will guide you to better understand the deeper aspects of yourself.

My passion has always been working with adolescents and young adults who are dealing with life's challenges in the form of mood struggles, relationship challenges, life transitions, and substance abuse. If you haven't really been feeling like "you" lately and have struggled with any of these things, we can work together to begin to process these emotions and build the skills to manage them in a more comfortable way. I believe that you have capabilities and strengths within you that we can draw out and build on in order to help you move forward.

Accepting New Clients- I specialize in helping creative, sensitive, deep-thinking people to rediscover their sense of purpose, meaning and joy. You may find yourself longing for change. You may feel disconnected from what brings you joy. Perhaps you are feeling overwhelmed with life stressors and you just want to feel calm and centered again. You may be experiencing anxiety/depression or burnout. When we are feeling overwhelmed, stressed, depressed or anxious it can make it hard to feel like a good partner, parent, employee, family member or friend. The good news is that counseling can help with all of this!

Welcome! I have worked as a School Counselor for the past 9 years and have my Advanced Certificate in Mental Health Counseling. I work primarily with kids, adolescents and their families a few evenings after school in a private practice setting in East Rochester. I provide individual and family counseling services to address a variety of needs and concerns, including challenges associated with ADHD, anxiety, depression and other co-occurring disorders.

Current openings for new clients, in person or online! Working with a therapist is a unique opportunity to learn what it’s like to be in, learn, and grow within a healthy relationship. Healing can only begin when you feel comfortable and supported within the therapeutic relationship. You will be able to apply what you learn from the therapeutic relationship to all other relationships in your life. My willingness to disclose to you that I have suffered among you makes therapy with me moving; I am a fellow traveler. No one is exempt from struggling with mental health and majority of people will at some point.

Hi! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been practicing in the mental health field in the greater Rochester area for over 20 years. My experience is with youth, adults, and families. I have four primary specialty areas: trauma and resilience, sexuality and gender identity, early adulthood, and lastly, managing anxiety and depression.