Psychodynamic Therapists in Batavia, NY

Are you grappling with themes of meaning and purpose? Feeling defined by your past, destined to repeat the same unfulfilling cycles for the unforeseeable future? Maybe it feels like the issue is your career, your relationship, or the city you’re living in. You may also be thinking that if you just lose some weight, get more sleep, make a little more money, or find some adventure, surely then you’d be happy. The truth is that you are not doomed to this kind of unending disconnection and dissatisfaction, nor are you destined to perpetuate the cycles of generations before you.

My theoretical orientation and practice combine current and research-based models that include Psychodynamic, Existential/ Humanistic, Family Systems, Behavioral, and Cognitive Behavioral foundations for case conceptualization, patient development, and the betterment of each person in their relation to others. My approach emphasizes a strength-based perspective that takes into consideration the biological, psychological, social, and spiritual factors that influence each patient and their relationships, as well as how the larger community or society impacts the presenting concern and situation.

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.

Therapy can allow individuals to heal, evolve and increase positive emotional states of self-worth. Given the opportunity to actively help young adults and families towards reducing barriers and communication errors, the therapeutic process can be very rewarding. As a therapist, offering therapeutic strategies and tasks can help support an individual's day to day. My demeanor is warm and welcoming while working collaboratively with my clients in order to help them to define their personal goals.

For those in search of secure, private, and confidential counseling, you have found the right place. My education and professional experience enable you to achieve your goals by delving into the root causes of issues, rather than merely managing symptoms. Collaboratively, we function as a team to gain your desired goals with lasting results.

The decision to start therapy is a very personal and courageous one. Therapy is a process of change, empowerment, and self-growth. I have worked with people from all age groups, ranging from children to older adults. I have a particular interest in the psychological adjustments of parenthood. It is through the struggles in life where we emerge stronger and more compassionate people.

I prioritize compassion, empathy, transparency, and unconditional support in the therapeutic alliance. I facilitate therapy with the understanding that our past may impact our present and believe that each person can achieve a meaningful and fulfilling life with the right tools and support. During your healing journey, I will support you in exploring and reducing negative emotions, triggers, and responses so that you can prove to yourself that you can be successful in reducing maladaptive behaviors, alleviating symptoms and functional limitations.

Rebecca Kalinowski earned her Master's Degree in Social Work through Nazareth College and The College at Brockport. She is dedicated to the Rochester community and has been practicing in this region since earning her degree. She has experience working in outpatient settings with families, couples and adults. She is a trained psychotherapist and has experience working with individuals with a wide variety of mental health challenges. Her person-centered approach has helped her in forming strong relationships with her clients in an effort to improve their lives and help them better understand the sources of emotional suffering.

I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 35 years of practice working with adolescents and adults who experience challenges with depression, anxiety, relationship issues and life transitions. I value the vital role of trust and the therapeutic relationship in the process of healing and personal growth. My aim is to help individuals become more aware of those thoughts and emotions that underlie their distress. With new insights, unhelpful emotional and behavioral patterns can change, opening up new ways of experiencing oneself and others.

I am honored to assist individuals in their personal journeys of change who are struggling to recover their ability to effectively respond to life’s challenges. I have over 25 years of experience helping individuals suffering from depression, anxiety, the aftermath of trauma, and relationship difficulties. I work within a framework of respect, warmth, and attention to the dignity and worth of every person. I am passionate about helping you learn tools that will empower you to become the person you truly want to be. I encourage you to continually evaluate the quality of our work together to ensure that I am meeting your needs.

Is your tank often on empty? Does something feel wrong? Maybe it's your relationships, depression, chronic burning out, or past events that continue to show up in your life— therapy can be valuable in building the life you want. My priority is to offer a helpful, honest, and respectful relationship. Meaningful treatment can lead to feeling more whole, a greater sense of one's own agency, and more at ease. Healing can be a powerful force when someone feels heard and seen.

Kristen DeBenedetto, LMHC, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with more than ten years of experience in counseling children, teens, and adults. She has worked in various settings, providing individual, couples, family, and group therapy. She specializes in working with clients struggling with depression or anxiety, trauma/PTSD, family conflict/marital issues, OCD, and substance abuse disorders, among many other issues. Kristen’s style is warm and genuine, and she strongly believes that the therapeutic relationship is one of the most important parts of making progress in therapy.

All appointments are currently offered online only via Skype or Zoom. I use an integrative approach to treatment including psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, person-centered, existential, and multicultural approaches to help adults and older adults with a variety of issues including anxiety and depression. I also have clinical knowledge of abnormal psychology, mood disturbances, and self harming behavior. I take a strength based approach to the work, and I work with patients for short-term therapy and for longer-term therapy. I focus on unconscious factors to help patients increase self-awareness and insight.

Life presents us with many challenges. Everyone experiences a degree of distress or worry along the way. Therapy provides a safe, supportive partnership in which you can begin to understand your experiences, identify areas you’d like to change, build on strengths, and ultimately make choices to create a greater sense of well-being. Many individuals I work with are intelligent, accomplished people who feel they could benefit from a deeper exploration of the questions they are encountering with respect to career, relationships or personal identity. My style is warm and collaborative.

I am a psychotherapist specializing in growth-oriented counseling with adults & couples. My clients typically work to increase awareness of their present life patterns which lead to various forms of emotional distress. This pain often causes significant disruption in their social, work, physical lives or intimate relationships. Early life experiences influence how we all experience our lives today. Insights and associations during talk therapy often bring previously unseen dynamics to light leading to healthier choices and increased fulfillment. Sessions take place weekly over the course of many months or more for lasting growth.

I graduated from Princeton University and completed my clinical education at Columbia University. I have extensive experience in both mental health and substance abuse modalities of treatment, and primarily work with adults and young adults. The most common focuses of therapy are depression, anxiety, difficulties with coping, panic disorders, sports performance, relationships, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and trauma.