Therapists in Rochester, NY
If you are in a crisis and need healing, I would like to help! Crisis is an opportunity for change! An emotional crisis can be a prolonged struggle or an unfortunate event which brings pain, anger and sorrow. I have worked with adolescents, adults, families and veterans in mental health and addiction for 25 years. I focus on your core beliefs related to insecure attachment which can positively or negatively effect our outlook on life.
If you are in a crisis and need healing, I would like to help! Crisis is an opportunity for change! An emotional crisis can be a prolonged struggle or an unfortunate event which brings pain, anger and sorrow. I have worked with adolescents, adults, families and veterans in mental health and addiction for 25 years. I focus on your core beliefs related to insecure attachment which can positively or negatively effect our outlook on life.
It's tough to be your best self when your relationship is struggling. You might start to feel depressed, hopeless, on edge. But there's hope. Triggers don't have to escalate into giant fights that ruin your entire night. You can communicate without misunderstanding so that you both feel heard and understood. Your relationship can once again feel stronger than ever if you're willing to put in some hard work. The process is sometimes painful and difficult. But it's also often fun. You will communicate in better ways, learn new skills for compromise, and get to know each other on a deeper level.
It's tough to be your best self when your relationship is struggling. You might start to feel depressed, hopeless, on edge. But there's hope. Triggers don't have to escalate into giant fights that ruin your entire night. You can communicate without misunderstanding so that you both feel heard and understood. Your relationship can once again feel stronger than ever if you're willing to put in some hard work. The process is sometimes painful and difficult. But it's also often fun. You will communicate in better ways, learn new skills for compromise, and get to know each other on a deeper level.
Dr. Justin Russotti
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Rochester, NY 14625
Stress is a normal part of the human condition and it comes in many forms: difficult childhoods, trauma, interpersonal challenges, school-related problems, work troubles, grief/loss, parenting struggles—just to name a few. The reality is that life places obstacles in our way, but how we manage and cope with them affects their impact on our mental and physical health. Sometimes, the scale between struggling and coping tips towards struggling and we need support. Whether you or your child is struggling with something specific (e.g., anxiety or depression), or you just want to make a simple behavioral change, I am here to help!
Stress is a normal part of the human condition and it comes in many forms: difficult childhoods, trauma, interpersonal challenges, school-related problems, work troubles, grief/loss, parenting struggles—just to name a few. The reality is that life places obstacles in our way, but how we manage and cope with them affects their impact on our mental and physical health. Sometimes, the scale between struggling and coping tips towards struggling and we need support. Whether you or your child is struggling with something specific (e.g., anxiety or depression), or you just want to make a simple behavioral change, I am here to help!
You have the incredible ability to self-heal. I'm here to support you through identifying and letting go of the old habits or patterns that cast you into a narrative that no longer fits the self you want to be in this world. My role as a therapist is to hold a welcoming, safe space and to provide knowledgeable, dependable support as you discover who you are underneath all those layers of self that you’ve created in order to survive. More and more people are beginning to trust it is safe to relinquish the old identity they cling to, the life which they carry so much conflict around.
You have the incredible ability to self-heal. I'm here to support you through identifying and letting go of the old habits or patterns that cast you into a narrative that no longer fits the self you want to be in this world. My role as a therapist is to hold a welcoming, safe space and to provide knowledgeable, dependable support as you discover who you are underneath all those layers of self that you’ve created in order to survive. More and more people are beginning to trust it is safe to relinquish the old identity they cling to, the life which they carry so much conflict around.
I have experienced the healing that comes from having the space to explore, grow, and understand new parts of yourself, while also being held and accepted for exactly who you are right now. This doesn’t mean that I won’t challenge you to grow and adapt at times, but my hope is that you will also know you are fully accepted just as you are. I believe that a therapeutic relationship based on trust and collaboration is the foundation of this work and that counseling can not, and should not, look the same for everybody. In my practice, I structure the therapy around you, your needs, and identities.
I have experienced the healing that comes from having the space to explore, grow, and understand new parts of yourself, while also being held and accepted for exactly who you are right now. This doesn’t mean that I won’t challenge you to grow and adapt at times, but my hope is that you will also know you are fully accepted just as you are. I believe that a therapeutic relationship based on trust and collaboration is the foundation of this work and that counseling can not, and should not, look the same for everybody. In my practice, I structure the therapy around you, your needs, and identities.
Emotions can really suck. Due to our individual histories, we develop means to reduce intense emotional experiences that have been inexplicitly linked to anxiety. This can lead to behaviors and means of relating that lead to perpetual anxiety and destructive relationships with ourselves and others. In therapy, we can work together to recognize unconscious patterns and resolve unconscious emotional conflicts; the goal is an increase in happiness and quality of life.
Emotions can really suck. Due to our individual histories, we develop means to reduce intense emotional experiences that have been inexplicitly linked to anxiety. This can lead to behaviors and means of relating that lead to perpetual anxiety and destructive relationships with ourselves and others. In therapy, we can work together to recognize unconscious patterns and resolve unconscious emotional conflicts; the goal is an increase in happiness and quality of life.
I repeatedly have been impressed and moved by the process and experience that is psychotherapy. With each new person that I meet, I endeavor to foster a relationship through which healing, self-awareness, and personal growth can take place. I aim to help people identify their own emotional truths and live a more fulfilling life. If you are unhappy with the direction your life is going, dissatisfied with the quality of your relationships, or experiencing distressing symptoms that make it difficult to get through your days, please call for an initial consultation.
I repeatedly have been impressed and moved by the process and experience that is psychotherapy. With each new person that I meet, I endeavor to foster a relationship through which healing, self-awareness, and personal growth can take place. I aim to help people identify their own emotional truths and live a more fulfilling life. If you are unhappy with the direction your life is going, dissatisfied with the quality of your relationships, or experiencing distressing symptoms that make it difficult to get through your days, please call for an initial consultation.
If you or your child have experienced a stressful or overwhelming life event, or are looking for space to process day-to-day struggles, you deserve support. Therapy should be a place to explore and heal, and I am honored to hold space for this process. You are the expert of your own life and experience, and I want to work together with you and/or your child to formulate a plan of support that feels right.
If you or your child have experienced a stressful or overwhelming life event, or are looking for space to process day-to-day struggles, you deserve support. Therapy should be a place to explore and heal, and I am honored to hold space for this process. You are the expert of your own life and experience, and I want to work together with you and/or your child to formulate a plan of support that feels right.
Holly K. Vollink-Lent
Licensed Psychoanalyst, MDiv, NCPsyA, LP
Verified Verified
Rochester, NY 14618
I am a Jungian-oriented psychoanalyst in Western NY. Psychoanalytic psychotherapy can help get to the root of your problems instead of creating temporary fixes. We will use dreams, archetypes and synchronicities in your life to help create your own unique path toward healing. If you have made your life decisions based on what others want for you, that may have lead you astray from your own innate purpose in the world. When we become awakened to this insight, change becomes possible and your symptoms begin to subside.
I am a Jungian-oriented psychoanalyst in Western NY. Psychoanalytic psychotherapy can help get to the root of your problems instead of creating temporary fixes. We will use dreams, archetypes and synchronicities in your life to help create your own unique path toward healing. If you have made your life decisions based on what others want for you, that may have lead you astray from your own innate purpose in the world. When we become awakened to this insight, change becomes possible and your symptoms begin to subside.
Here you are, searching amongst professional strangers to choose someone to dig into your “stuff” with. What a weird world. Welcome. I’m Michelle. - My professional journey has included being with adults/kids/families struggling with life shaking trauma’s as well as those working through the struggles with anxiety/depression/daily life striving for general wellness. My own role models had ways of “being” that allowed people around them to slow down and deepen. Take a break from the chaos. Wherever you are, I’m here and look forward to working together in whichever way you need at this point in time.
Here you are, searching amongst professional strangers to choose someone to dig into your “stuff” with. What a weird world. Welcome. I’m Michelle. - My professional journey has included being with adults/kids/families struggling with life shaking trauma’s as well as those working through the struggles with anxiety/depression/daily life striving for general wellness. My own role models had ways of “being” that allowed people around them to slow down and deepen. Take a break from the chaos. Wherever you are, I’m here and look forward to working together in whichever way you need at this point in time.
Welcome! As a clinical psychologist, I help adults who are struggling with anxiety, social anxiety, insomnia, low self-esteem, and interpersonal difficulties. I also work with people who are experiencing significant loss or life transitions. I provide a confidential, safe, and compassionate setting where you can feel understood on your own terms. My eclectic approach to treatment includes psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and mindfulness perspectives, and I tailor my approach to meet the individual needs of each client.
Welcome! As a clinical psychologist, I help adults who are struggling with anxiety, social anxiety, insomnia, low self-esteem, and interpersonal difficulties. I also work with people who are experiencing significant loss or life transitions. I provide a confidential, safe, and compassionate setting where you can feel understood on your own terms. My eclectic approach to treatment includes psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and mindfulness perspectives, and I tailor my approach to meet the individual needs of each client.
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Making the choice to begin therapy can be a difficult one. I consider it a privilege to share in that journey with you. I firmly believe that an individual's process is unique to that person and that healing is possible when you are ready for change. My clients guide the process, while allowing me to be a collaborator. My style is to be direct and honest, while being supportive. I strive to tailor treatment to your individual needs, using an holistic and strength-based approach to treatment.
Making the choice to begin therapy can be a difficult one. I consider it a privilege to share in that journey with you. I firmly believe that an individual's process is unique to that person and that healing is possible when you are ready for change. My clients guide the process, while allowing me to be a collaborator. My style is to be direct and honest, while being supportive. I strive to tailor treatment to your individual needs, using an holistic and strength-based approach to treatment.
Clara Pitre-Chestnut
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Rochester, NY 14609 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Psychotherapist and I earned my masters in the Family Therapy Training Program at the University of Rochester School of Medicine. Since graduating, I have worked in community mental health, helping clients on issues including depression, anxiety, trauma and relationships. I specialize in grief work and am trained in Complicated Grief Treatment Level 2.
I am a Licensed Psychotherapist and I earned my masters in the Family Therapy Training Program at the University of Rochester School of Medicine. Since graduating, I have worked in community mental health, helping clients on issues including depression, anxiety, trauma and relationships. I specialize in grief work and am trained in Complicated Grief Treatment Level 2.
Some individuals and families need help handling scary situations. Psychological trauma is frequently misunderstood and can cause shame, guilt, and fear. I offer a space free of judgement in which to better understand behavior, trauma, family dynamics, attachment, pregnancy, birth, new parenthood, and sexuality. These issues effect family and relational functioning and can result in high-conflict family dynamics. If you have lost your sense of self or sense of family, I am here to help you chart a path back to yourself and each other.
Some individuals and families need help handling scary situations. Psychological trauma is frequently misunderstood and can cause shame, guilt, and fear. I offer a space free of judgement in which to better understand behavior, trauma, family dynamics, attachment, pregnancy, birth, new parenthood, and sexuality. These issues effect family and relational functioning and can result in high-conflict family dynamics. If you have lost your sense of self or sense of family, I am here to help you chart a path back to yourself and each other.
Relationship And Trauma Therapist Sarah Nunes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, NIC, LMSW
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Rochester, NY 14605
My practice focuses on relationships, attachment, and trauma. I work with individuals and couples who feel disconnected, unheard, and are struggling. I’m excellent at navigating complexity and co-creating a safer space with you to unpack painful experiences and overwhelming emotions while being compassionate, direct, and offering insight. I focus on looking for patterns in the past that are continuing to show up in the present that impact your relationships.
My practice focuses on relationships, attachment, and trauma. I work with individuals and couples who feel disconnected, unheard, and are struggling. I’m excellent at navigating complexity and co-creating a safer space with you to unpack painful experiences and overwhelming emotions while being compassionate, direct, and offering insight. I focus on looking for patterns in the past that are continuing to show up in the present that impact your relationships.
Meaghan Kathleen Barry
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Rochester, NY 14618 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Meaghan Barry (she/her) earned her Master’s of Science in Mental Health Counseling from St. John Fisher University. Her person-centered counseling style and humanistic theoretical orientation mean that her clients can expect a clinician who constantly believes in them and their growth process. She has a warm, encouraging, and empathic approach. She regularly collaborates with client family members to create systems of support in her clients’ lives. Meaghan uses a multicultural lens and takes an affirming stance as an ally to LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC persons.
Meaghan Barry (she/her) earned her Master’s of Science in Mental Health Counseling from St. John Fisher University. Her person-centered counseling style and humanistic theoretical orientation mean that her clients can expect a clinician who constantly believes in them and their growth process. She has a warm, encouraging, and empathic approach. She regularly collaborates with client family members to create systems of support in her clients’ lives. Meaghan uses a multicultural lens and takes an affirming stance as an ally to LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC persons.
Life Coaching/Short-term Solution Focused Counseling- more than 20 years experience in HS, college, EAP settings providing support through school, career and life challenges. These include identifying and working toward goals, improving communication and navigating systems more effectively as well as finding additional resources that may be helpful.
Life Coaching/Short-term Solution Focused Counseling- more than 20 years experience in HS, college, EAP settings providing support through school, career and life challenges. These include identifying and working toward goals, improving communication and navigating systems more effectively as well as finding additional resources that may be helpful.
Kelly Mae McHargue
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Rochester, NY 14618 (Online Only)
My mission is to empower adolescents, families and young adults as they navigate the complexities of emotional well-being. We all experience struggles and challenges as a result of life’s ups and downs. I am able to offer support for a wide array of issues relating but not limited to, anxiety, depression, adjustment, anger management, artists & creatives struggles, attention deficit (ADHD), behavioral Issues, body image, burnout, career counseling, caregiver issues, stress, adolescent issues, codependency, communication problems, coping mechanisms, and couples/marriage/relationships issues.
My mission is to empower adolescents, families and young adults as they navigate the complexities of emotional well-being. We all experience struggles and challenges as a result of life’s ups and downs. I am able to offer support for a wide array of issues relating but not limited to, anxiety, depression, adjustment, anger management, artists & creatives struggles, attention deficit (ADHD), behavioral Issues, body image, burnout, career counseling, caregiver issues, stress, adolescent issues, codependency, communication problems, coping mechanisms, and couples/marriage/relationships issues.
Julia Dorsey-Gehan
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rochester, NY 14610
I am accepting clients. Offering Tele-psych Sessions. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, mood, trauma, or sexual orientation, and you are ready to make a change in your life, Email me today and I will get back to you within 24 hours. As a therapist, I work hard to create a safe, non-judgmental place for people to honestly examine their problems and develop the skills and behaviors that help them move forward with their lives.
I am accepting clients. Offering Tele-psych Sessions. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, mood, trauma, or sexual orientation, and you are ready to make a change in your life, Email me today and I will get back to you within 24 hours. As a therapist, I work hard to create a safe, non-judgmental place for people to honestly examine their problems and develop the skills and behaviors that help them move forward with their lives.
Making it to the “actively looking for a therapist” stage is a whole feat by itself- so let me begin by acknowledging what it takes to make it here. Therapy can require facing discomforts, and my goal is to help you approach what is uncomfortable in a way that is empowering and brings you closer in touch with your inner strength. My therapeutic style is warm and action oriented. I am passionate about using evidence-based treatments in order to help you reduce your symptoms, gain coping skills, and experience more freedom!
Making it to the “actively looking for a therapist” stage is a whole feat by itself- so let me begin by acknowledging what it takes to make it here. Therapy can require facing discomforts, and my goal is to help you approach what is uncomfortable in a way that is empowering and brings you closer in touch with your inner strength. My therapeutic style is warm and action oriented. I am passionate about using evidence-based treatments in order to help you reduce your symptoms, gain coping skills, and experience more freedom!
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Number of Therapists in Rochester, NY
1,000+
Average cost per session
$125
Therapists in Rochester, NY who prioritize treating:
| 93% | Anxiety |
| 85% | Depression |
| 78% | Relationship Issues |
| 76% | Self Esteem |
| 70% | Coping Skills |
| 70% | Stress |
| 67% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 82% | Aetna |
| 60% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 50% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Rochester, NY see their clients
| 65% | In Person and Online | |
| 35% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 81% | Female | |
| 18% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |