Therapists in Rochester, NY
Joe Russo
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Rochester, NY 14607
With 30 years of experience, Dr. Russo's psychotherapy practice serves adults in a comforting and confidential setting. Quality treatment is provided which is evidence based, time-effective, and based on your chosen treatment goals. Individual psychotherapy is available. Office hours are Monday through Friday 12:00- 8:00 pm. Together, we will strive for wellness, balance and recovery in your life. Dr. Russo is a member of the New York State Psychological Association as well as the Genesee Valley Psychological Association.
With 30 years of experience, Dr. Russo's psychotherapy practice serves adults in a comforting and confidential setting. Quality treatment is provided which is evidence based, time-effective, and based on your chosen treatment goals. Individual psychotherapy is available. Office hours are Monday through Friday 12:00- 8:00 pm. Together, we will strive for wellness, balance and recovery in your life. Dr. Russo is a member of the New York State Psychological Association as well as the Genesee Valley Psychological Association.
Amanda Martinez
Counselor, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Rochester, NY 14616 (Online Only)
Are you dealing with life stressors? Struggling with motivation? Trying to understand and cope with your anxiety? Well hello, you have come to the right place!
Are you dealing with life stressors? Struggling with motivation? Trying to understand and cope with your anxiety? Well hello, you have come to the right place!
Ronald E Follansbee Jr
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Rochester, NY 14618
Not accepting new clients
I hold the opinion that most challenges to our health come from things that have happened to us in the past. Sometimes people need help processing what has happened to them and understanding how it impacts their life today. I believe that people are generally good and are always striving to live their best life. I like to come alongside someone, in an accepting and curious manner, to help them figure out how to move forward in the most healthful way possible.
I hold the opinion that most challenges to our health come from things that have happened to us in the past. Sometimes people need help processing what has happened to them and understanding how it impacts their life today. I believe that people are generally good and are always striving to live their best life. I like to come alongside someone, in an accepting and curious manner, to help them figure out how to move forward in the most healthful way possible.
Steven Sanfilippo
Counselor, MSEd, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rochester, NY 14618
You've come here and you're reading this because you need to make a change. Whether you are experiencing depression, anxiety, issues with self-doubt/self-confidence, existential difficulties, difficulties with relationships, or maybe life is great but you'd like it to be better by getting to deeper internal struggles, I am at your service. I'm looking forward to meeting you and getting to know you better. Let's walk your path together and create the life you want.
You've come here and you're reading this because you need to make a change. Whether you are experiencing depression, anxiety, issues with self-doubt/self-confidence, existential difficulties, difficulties with relationships, or maybe life is great but you'd like it to be better by getting to deeper internal struggles, I am at your service. I'm looking forward to meeting you and getting to know you better. Let's walk your path together and create the life you want.
Allison S Fitzsimmons
Art Therapist, LCAT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rochester, NY 14616
As a clinical therapist with over a decade of dedicated experience, I believe the therapeutic journey should be centered around fostering a strong, collaborative partnership with my clients. Healing begins within the context of a safe and compassionate environment, where clients feel valued, heard, and empowered. Each person I work with is unique, and I am committed to tailoring my approach to meet their individual needs and aspirations.
As a clinical therapist with over a decade of dedicated experience, I believe the therapeutic journey should be centered around fostering a strong, collaborative partnership with my clients. Healing begins within the context of a safe and compassionate environment, where clients feel valued, heard, and empowered. Each person I work with is unique, and I am committed to tailoring my approach to meet their individual needs and aspirations.
S S Solutions Therapy —Sabrina Smith
MHC-P
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rochester, NY 14620
The ideal Client for S.S. Solutions Therapy may be struggling with past trauma, anxiety, depression, obsessive behaviors, unsatisfactory relationships, and/or their sense of purpose in life. Prospective Clients may have treatment goals such as building emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance skills, processing and coping with trauma, and/or feeling more comfortable addressing existential issues. Individuals may be seeking to reduce symptoms, get a better hold on their current situation, address deep-seeded childhood issues, and/or strive for general contentedness.
The ideal Client for S.S. Solutions Therapy may be struggling with past trauma, anxiety, depression, obsessive behaviors, unsatisfactory relationships, and/or their sense of purpose in life. Prospective Clients may have treatment goals such as building emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance skills, processing and coping with trauma, and/or feeling more comfortable addressing existential issues. Individuals may be seeking to reduce symptoms, get a better hold on their current situation, address deep-seeded childhood issues, and/or strive for general contentedness.
Gavia LifeCare Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, EdD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Rochester, NY 14626
Living with symptoms of poor sleep, unhealthy relationships, challenges at work, or a critical internal voice that constantly beats you up leads to a poor quality of life. Left untreated, these situations will have a physical, emotional, spiritual and financial impact on you. When you need to improve your skills to cope with stress and challenges in life, Gavia Life Care Center is here to provide professional mental health counseling that is accessible and timely.
Living with symptoms of poor sleep, unhealthy relationships, challenges at work, or a critical internal voice that constantly beats you up leads to a poor quality of life. Left untreated, these situations will have a physical, emotional, spiritual and financial impact on you. When you need to improve your skills to cope with stress and challenges in life, Gavia Life Care Center is here to provide professional mental health counseling that is accessible and timely.
Christopher Dehon
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Rochester, NY 14618
I work with children between the ages of 5 and 22 who are having emotional and/or behavioral difficulties. I work closely with families in the treatment of their children. In addition to my private practice, I am the senior psychologist for Hillside Children's Center's residential program, where I have worked for the last 16 years.
I work with children between the ages of 5 and 22 who are having emotional and/or behavioral difficulties. I work closely with families in the treatment of their children. In addition to my private practice, I am the senior psychologist for Hillside Children's Center's residential program, where I have worked for the last 16 years.
Klaudia Zoto
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Rochester, NY 14607
Not accepting new clients
Seeking therapy services is a courageous step to improve your wellbeing and overall health. Life can be challenging and difficult to navigate at times, but I believe that every individual is unique, resilient, and can effectively manage life-stressors when they are empowered to maximize their potential. I provide a safe and therapeutic environment for adults, who are looking to navigate interpersonal problems, family dynamic issues, work-related stress, academic stress, and address emotional and behavioral challenges.
Seeking therapy services is a courageous step to improve your wellbeing and overall health. Life can be challenging and difficult to navigate at times, but I believe that every individual is unique, resilient, and can effectively manage life-stressors when they are empowered to maximize their potential. I provide a safe and therapeutic environment for adults, who are looking to navigate interpersonal problems, family dynamic issues, work-related stress, academic stress, and address emotional and behavioral challenges.
Dr. Justin Russotti
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 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!
Diane G Denning
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Rochester, NY 14625
Therapy can only work if there is a connection between you and your therapist. If you give me a call we can talk by phone or set a brief meeting to make sure you feel comfortable and connected before embarking on what can be a great journey.
Therapy can only work if there is a connection between you and your therapist. If you give me a call we can talk by phone or set a brief meeting to make sure you feel comfortable and connected before embarking on what can be a great journey.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MDiv
Verified Verified
Rochester, NY 14618
I build relationships which focus my clients on taking action to improve the quality of their lives. I guide guide inquiry and personal discovery to generate awareness and responsibility, and I provide clients with structure, support, and feedback. My clients tend to be capable of some measure of psychological insight and highly motivated to accomplish their goals, whether they be individual or relational.
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Johnston Psychology Associates
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Rochester, NY 14618 (Online Only)
My therapeutic style is based on the belief that good rapport is essential to accomplish our therapeutic goals. While I think in terms of family of origin issues, I intervene through many diverse approaches depending on the needs of the person.These approaches include thoughts, bodily sensations, feelings, and the experiences of childhood. I follow the lead of whom I am working with and tailor my psychotherapeutic work to fit where they are at in their psychological development. A primary focus is to help one become at ease with oneself.
My therapeutic style is based on the belief that good rapport is essential to accomplish our therapeutic goals. While I think in terms of family of origin issues, I intervene through many diverse approaches depending on the needs of the person.These approaches include thoughts, bodily sensations, feelings, and the experiences of childhood. I follow the lead of whom I am working with and tailor my psychotherapeutic work to fit where they are at in their psychological development. A primary focus is to help one become at ease with oneself.
Melissa Spooner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Rochester, NY 14618
Not accepting new clients
I work with individuals, couples, and families who are experiencing changes and life transitions. Coming from a systemic background, I encourage those with whom I work to examine how these changes will impact the relationships they have with others as well as themselves. These transitions, while they may seem difficult at the time, are opportunities for growth.
I also believe that lasting happiness in our relationships comes from focusing on enhancement and prevention as opposed to waiting for a problem to arise before one seeks help.
I work with individuals, couples, and families who are experiencing changes and life transitions. Coming from a systemic background, I encourage those with whom I work to examine how these changes will impact the relationships they have with others as well as themselves. These transitions, while they may seem difficult at the time, are opportunities for growth.
I also believe that lasting happiness in our relationships comes from focusing on enhancement and prevention as opposed to waiting for a problem to arise before one seeks help.
Carrie Medley
Counselor, LMHC, MEd
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Rochester, NY 14618
Are you tired of struggling? Ready for a different way to approach things? As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I partner with my clients to inspire change. My job is to help diagnose the issues and teach the tools so you can learn to cope and feel better. Let me help you live the best life for you! I am experienced at working with individuals, couples and families with a variety of mental health and relationship issues.
Are you tired of struggling? Ready for a different way to approach things? As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I partner with my clients to inspire change. My job is to help diagnose the issues and teach the tools so you can learn to cope and feel better. Let me help you live the best life for you! I am experienced at working with individuals, couples and families with a variety of mental health and relationship issues.
Maria R Hall
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rochester, NY 14618
Hello! My name is Maria R. Hall, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with many years of experience as a therapist. I am fluent both in English and Spanish, and take pride in my ability to relate to people from all walks of life in a caring and healing way. I encourage self compassion and mindfulness as part of self care.
Hello! My name is Maria R. Hall, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with many years of experience as a therapist. I am fluent both in English and Spanish, and take pride in my ability to relate to people from all walks of life in a caring and healing way. I encourage self compassion and mindfulness as part of self care.
Arjan Berkeljon
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Rochester, NY 14607
I am currently accepting new patients in my parenting group. Please call or email for more information.
I am currently accepting new patients in my parenting group. Please call or email for more information.
Lauren Ayres
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Rochester, NY 14618
Not accepting new clients
I enjoy working with people to help them find solutions and acceptance in their lives while working through grief, depression, anxiety, trauma, relational issues, and struggles with faith. My hope is that as we work together, you will find solutions to problems, healing for your mind, body, and emotions, and answers to questions for which you have been seeking. Whether or not you are a person of faith, life can be complex and having an outside perspective and tools based in truth can be helpful to most. I would be honored in helping you in your journey.
I enjoy working with people to help them find solutions and acceptance in their lives while working through grief, depression, anxiety, trauma, relational issues, and struggles with faith. My hope is that as we work together, you will find solutions to problems, healing for your mind, body, and emotions, and answers to questions for which you have been seeking. Whether or not you are a person of faith, life can be complex and having an outside perspective and tools based in truth can be helpful to most. I would be honored in helping you in your journey.
Justine Gregory
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Rochester, NY 14624
Waitlist for new clients
Therapy is not always an easy thing to seek out and I recognize the strength and vulnerability it can take. Whether you're just starting to explore therapy, or have tried it before, we will work together to help you get to where you want to be.
Therapy is not always an easy thing to seek out and I recognize the strength and vulnerability it can take. Whether you're just starting to explore therapy, or have tried it before, we will work together to help you get to where you want to be.
Grace Harlow Klein
PhD, RN, FAAN
Verified Verified
Rochester, NY 14607
If you are having anxiety or depression, if you have experienced trauma or loss, I can help you sort out the things that are missing to gain or restore meaning, energy and joy to your life and relationships. I believe in the potential for growth, that our lives can be better, that change is possible, that relationships can be deeply satisfying. If you are having difficulty in your life, relationships or work, you will find me a respectful, empathic listener. Connecting with your feelings, finding your voice and making the life and relationships you want are outcomes my individual and couple clients find in therapy with me.
If you are having anxiety or depression, if you have experienced trauma or loss, I can help you sort out the things that are missing to gain or restore meaning, energy and joy to your life and relationships. I believe in the potential for growth, that our lives can be better, that change is possible, that relationships can be deeply satisfying. If you are having difficulty in your life, relationships or work, you will find me a respectful, empathic listener. Connecting with your feelings, finding your voice and making the life and relationships you want are outcomes my individual and couple clients find in therapy with me.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Rochester, NY
900+
Average cost per session
$125
Therapists in Rochester, NY who prioritize treating:
93% | Anxiety |
86% | Depression |
81% | Relationship Issues |
76% | Self Esteem |
71% | Coping Skills |
71% | Stress |
69% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
79% | Aetna |
56% | Cigna and Evernorth |
51% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Rochester, NY see their clients
70% | In Person and Online | |
30% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
82% | Female | |
17% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Rochester?
Search for nearby therapists or counselors by inputting your city, town, or suburb; or zip code; or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or zip code into the search bar.
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.