Therapists in Highland, Rochester, NY
I'm here to support clients who are looking to strengthen their mental health, relationships, and adaptability. Every day we face challenges and stress; whether it is neurobiologically based, interpersonal, a trauma response, or the result of systemic stressors of an unjust society. While I use a variety of approaches and techniques based on client needs, my foundation is person centered. You deserve a safe, nonjudgmental space to break down or build back up. I believe my clients have all the answers within them and are capable of great things. My role is to use my education, training, and empathy to help you reach your goals.
I'm here to support clients who are looking to strengthen their mental health, relationships, and adaptability. Every day we face challenges and stress; whether it is neurobiologically based, interpersonal, a trauma response, or the result of systemic stressors of an unjust society. While I use a variety of approaches and techniques based on client needs, my foundation is person centered. You deserve a safe, nonjudgmental space to break down or build back up. I believe my clients have all the answers within them and are capable of great things. My role is to use my education, training, and empathy to help you reach your goals.
Debbie Murtha
Counselor, LMHC, NCC, CASAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Highland, Rochester, NY 14620
Thank you for taking time to read by profile. For the last 13 years I have worked in an outpatient mental health setting meeting with adults dealing with a wide range of mental health symptoms using a variety of interventions. I am a licensed mental health counselor, a nationally certified counselor, and a CASAC (certified alcohol and substance abuse counselor). I know there are times when everyday life can be challenging and overwhelming. Sometimes we need someone to listen and hear what we have to say in a caring, non-judgmental way.
Thank you for taking time to read by profile. For the last 13 years I have worked in an outpatient mental health setting meeting with adults dealing with a wide range of mental health symptoms using a variety of interventions. I am a licensed mental health counselor, a nationally certified counselor, and a CASAC (certified alcohol and substance abuse counselor). I know there are times when everyday life can be challenging and overwhelming. Sometimes we need someone to listen and hear what we have to say in a caring, non-judgmental way.
Ângela Richeson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Highland, Rochester, NY 14620
Waitlist for new clients
You’ve reached a point where it has become too difficult to manage all the worry, sadness, and the stress alone. Maybe you've been trying to adjust to recent transitions such as dislocation, divorce, career decisions, becoming a parent, starting college, or health issues. You might have tried strategies to cope but you feel stuck in the same patterns and they are impacting your ability to find joy in your relationships and life. You are ready for a change and decided it’s time to seek a supportive space to process the challenges you’ve been experiencing.
You’ve reached a point where it has become too difficult to manage all the worry, sadness, and the stress alone. Maybe you've been trying to adjust to recent transitions such as dislocation, divorce, career decisions, becoming a parent, starting college, or health issues. You might have tried strategies to cope but you feel stuck in the same patterns and they are impacting your ability to find joy in your relationships and life. You are ready for a change and decided it’s time to seek a supportive space to process the challenges you’ve been experiencing.
Molly Kocher
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Highland, Rochester, NY 14620 (Online Only)
Have you ever felt that most things in your life are going well, but one or two issues seem to be holding you back? Or maybe you've questioned why you think or respond in certain ways? Perhaps you simply want things to be "better," even if you're not entirely sure what that looks like. Therapy offers a safe, reliable, and non-judgmental space to explore these questions and more. As your therapist, I'm here to support you in developing greater insight and self-awareness, helping you uncover who you are and what you truly want out of life.
Have you ever felt that most things in your life are going well, but one or two issues seem to be holding you back? Or maybe you've questioned why you think or respond in certain ways? Perhaps you simply want things to be "better," even if you're not entirely sure what that looks like. Therapy offers a safe, reliable, and non-judgmental space to explore these questions and more. As your therapist, I'm here to support you in developing greater insight and self-awareness, helping you uncover who you are and what you truly want out of life.
Jillian G Velekkakan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Highland, Rochester, NY 14620
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome! Taking the first steps towards finding a therapist you "click" with can be intimidating (and exhausting) so I give you tons of credit for getting this far. I feel honored to work with my clients because I know how hard it can be to open up about personal things. I believe in the healing power of a strong therapeutic relationship, a relationship where you feel truly "seen" and understood.
Welcome! Taking the first steps towards finding a therapist you "click" with can be intimidating (and exhausting) so I give you tons of credit for getting this far. I feel honored to work with my clients because I know how hard it can be to open up about personal things. I believe in the healing power of a strong therapeutic relationship, a relationship where you feel truly "seen" and understood.
Finding the right therapist to open up to can be challenging. I have been in this field for over 15 years and am looking forward to helping you explore how to improve your life. I am skilled in cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing. I have worked with the substance use disorder population for over a decade and am passionate about supporting those with infertility difficulties. Although I specialize in these areas, I am a general mental health practitioner and am happy to partner with you on your journey for self-care and wellness.
Finding the right therapist to open up to can be challenging. I have been in this field for over 15 years and am looking forward to helping you explore how to improve your life. I am skilled in cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing. I have worked with the substance use disorder population for over a decade and am passionate about supporting those with infertility difficulties. Although I specialize in these areas, I am a general mental health practitioner and am happy to partner with you on your journey for self-care and wellness.
Michelle Janine Squicciarini
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Highland, Rochester, NY 14627 (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.
As people, we often find ourselves feeling confined by the beliefs of friends, family, and society. It can be paralyzing trying to meet what are often conflicting expectations, leaving us with chronic feelings of anxiety, stress, and shame. It can feel as if you are compromising your true self to please other people, struggling to balance what you want for yourself and what others ask of you. Thinking about the person that you want to be can be challenging, but self-discovery is a crucial step towards leading a more fulfilled life.
As people, we often find ourselves feeling confined by the beliefs of friends, family, and society. It can be paralyzing trying to meet what are often conflicting expectations, leaving us with chronic feelings of anxiety, stress, and shame. It can feel as if you are compromising your true self to please other people, struggling to balance what you want for yourself and what others ask of you. Thinking about the person that you want to be can be challenging, but self-discovery is a crucial step towards leading a more fulfilled life.
Rebekah Balch Anxiety Relationship And Insomnia Specialist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Highland, Rochester, NY 14620
Are you feeling anxious, nervous, restless? Does it keep you up at night, keep you from doing the things you want, keep you from meaningful relationships? Does this cause you hopelessness, sadness, anger, loneliness or feeling left out? Do you notice long standing patterns of behaviors repeating in your life, which cause you to not have the relationships, or life you want? I am here to help you work through these concerns and support you to have a better understanding of yourself. You can have the relationships, career, social network, and overall emotional wellness to empower you to have a fulfilling life!
Are you feeling anxious, nervous, restless? Does it keep you up at night, keep you from doing the things you want, keep you from meaningful relationships? Does this cause you hopelessness, sadness, anger, loneliness or feeling left out? Do you notice long standing patterns of behaviors repeating in your life, which cause you to not have the relationships, or life you want? I am here to help you work through these concerns and support you to have a better understanding of yourself. You can have the relationships, career, social network, and overall emotional wellness to empower you to have a fulfilling life!
Alex Conway
Counselor, LMHC, MPsy
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Highland, Rochester, NY 14620 (Online Only)
As a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in New York City, I specialize in providing compassionate and evidence-based support for college students, LGBTQ+, neurodivergent individuals. My approach integrates the principles of positive psychology with mindfulness and self-compassion techniques to help clients build resilience, foster self-acceptance, and navigate life’s challenges with greater ease. With a focus on the LGBTQ+ community, I understand the unique experiences and challenges faced by individuals in this community.
As a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in New York City, I specialize in providing compassionate and evidence-based support for college students, LGBTQ+, neurodivergent individuals. My approach integrates the principles of positive psychology with mindfulness and self-compassion techniques to help clients build resilience, foster self-acceptance, and navigate life’s challenges with greater ease. With a focus on the LGBTQ+ community, I understand the unique experiences and challenges faced by individuals in this community.
Spotted Rabbit Creative Arts Therapy
Art Therapist, LCAT
Verified Verified
Highland, Rochester, NY 14620
Spotted Rabbit therapists aren’t here to “fix” you. We live for empowering neurodivergents, LGBTQ+ folx, and adults who’ve experienced emotional neglect (trauma) to be their true selves and live a life aligned with their own personal values. We specialize in helping teens and adults relax their nervous systems, better regulate their emotions, and develop healthier relationships with others. We are also experienced in treating related conditions such as anxiety, eating disorders, and dissociative identity disorder (DID). We use trauma informed and culturally sensitive practices and believe in an intuitive eating/HAES approach.
Spotted Rabbit therapists aren’t here to “fix” you. We live for empowering neurodivergents, LGBTQ+ folx, and adults who’ve experienced emotional neglect (trauma) to be their true selves and live a life aligned with their own personal values. We specialize in helping teens and adults relax their nervous systems, better regulate their emotions, and develop healthier relationships with others. We are also experienced in treating related conditions such as anxiety, eating disorders, and dissociative identity disorder (DID). We use trauma informed and culturally sensitive practices and believe in an intuitive eating/HAES approach.
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The basis of any good counseling relationship is finding someone you connect with & who seems to "get you". I strive to provide an environment that facilitates trust, respect, compassion & understanding for your uniqueness. I work in a proactive, collaborative, flexible & transparent way. I am direct & open, offer honest feedback & insightful challenges. I help you search for maladaptive patterns & work with you on trying intentional new approaches. I believe everyone has core strengths that with the right support & guidance will serve as a foundation for more self-confidence, healthier relationships & increased self-fulfillment.
The basis of any good counseling relationship is finding someone you connect with & who seems to "get you". I strive to provide an environment that facilitates trust, respect, compassion & understanding for your uniqueness. I work in a proactive, collaborative, flexible & transparent way. I am direct & open, offer honest feedback & insightful challenges. I help you search for maladaptive patterns & work with you on trying intentional new approaches. I believe everyone has core strengths that with the right support & guidance will serve as a foundation for more self-confidence, healthier relationships & increased self-fulfillment.
Anthony Monacelli
Psychologist, PhD, CGP
Verified Verified
Highland, Rochester, NY 14620
Not accepting new clients
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Number of Therapists in Highland, Rochester, NY
70+
Average cost per session
$125
Therapists in Highland, Rochester, NY who prioritize treating:
| 97% | Depression |
| 93% | Anxiety |
| 85% | Relationship Issues |
| 79% | Self Esteem |
| 71% | Life Transitions |
| 70% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 70% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 89% | Aetna |
| 47% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 47% | Excellus BlueCross BlueShield |
How Therapists in Highland, Rochester, NY see their clients
| 59% | In Person and Online | |
| 41% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 79% | Female | |
| 19% | Male | |
| 2% | Non-Binary |