Today you are one step closer to your life’s journey of health and well-being. As an interactive, trauma-informed therapist and transformational coach, I provide support and practical feedback to help you to effectively address your personal life challenges. By modeling compassion, validation, and a nonjudgmental stance. I am committed to working with you to help build your strengths and build a life that is worth celebrating as defined by you. If you’re looking for extra support and guidan...
Do you feel as though you are struggling with stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, or a variety of other concerns? Counseling may be an excellent opportunity for you to discuss and process these concerns in a safe and confidential environment. If you feel motivated towards making changes in your life, you may benefit from the empathetic ear and professional experience of a licensed mental health counselor. I believe that you have the strength and potential within you to overcome the challen...
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Feeling overwhelmed? Flooded with painful emotion? Out of touch with yourself? When we don't have the relational support to help us during times of distress, we tend to find other ways to cope with our suffering or to disconnect altogether. Although these coping strategies may have kept us alive and functioning in the past, they may not be serving our best interests. Therapy can be a place to learn more adaptive ways of coping and to use even difficult experiences to grow as a person. As a psych...
At the Counseling Center at JFS Rochester, we’re here to support your mental health and well-being, no matter what you’re facing. Whether for yourself, your child, or your family, our compassionate team provides personalized care across the lifespan—welcoming everyone, regardless of age, race, faith, or circumstance. You don’t have to go through it alone—we’re here to help....
*I am currently meeting with clients via telehealth or in person* My approach to therapy is client-centered at its core, providing a judgment-free zone to explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I trust my clients to know what they are looking for out of therapy, so we’ll collaborate and decide on goals together. You'll set the tone, pace, and agenda. I gently guide you as we talk through worries, learn new skills, or better understand what drives your habits, behaviors, and emotions. I lo...
You are the expert of your own experience and know best what supports you and what may no longer be serving you. In our work together, I will seek to highlight and validate how the social environment and systems have impacted your relationship with yourself and others, and to use the therapy space as an opportunity to dismantle hierarchies. To do this, I use an integrated, person-centered psychodynamic approach grounded in compassion. This includes using concepts from Internal Family Systems ...
My name is Tavajah Hunter, and I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor dedicated to creating a safe, supportive space where clients feel comfortable exploring their concerns. I’ve had the privilege of working in various clinical settings with individuals from all walks of life, helping people of all ages manage issues like anxiety, anger, stress, and life transitions. I value building strong, collaborative relationships with my clients and strive to make each session a space for open, nonjudgm...
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When things are difficult, it can isolate us, drain our emotional reserves, and limit our ability to look at things in new ways. I work to help clients appreciate the depth of their experience, and support them toward personal strength and healthier relationships. My style is open, collaborative, direct, and supportive. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years in private practice. I also served as adjunct faculty at the University of Rochester's Counseling Center for many years. ...
Hi, I’m Dr. Amanda Smith, a clinical psychologist licensed in New York, New Jersey, Illinois, Ohio, and Texas. With nearly 20 years of experience, I’ve worked extensively with specialized populations and complex mental health needs. Since joining WellQor in 2019, I’ve served as Lead Psychologist and a Clinical Director, overseeing a team that supports adults dealing with a wide range of mental health concerns from anxiety and depression to grief. My passion lies in helping people realize thei...
Psychotherapy is a profoundly personal and individualized process. It can foster a deeper understanding of self and others, promote healing and resilience, increase coping skills, change behaviors, instill hope, create meaning, and help individuals live their lives in more emotionally honest, authentic, and relationally connected ways. At the heart of the therapeutic process is a collaborative working relationship between therapist and client, and the best outcomes are achieved when there is ...
Are you feeling anxious, depressed, struggling with friendship conflict or complicated family dynamics? Maybe these feelings are new and unsettling or familiar and exhausting. It is perfectly normal to have difficult times in your life and you might need some additional support to ease the burden- being a college student is hard! In therapy, we can discuss your current concerns and explore your previous experiences in order for you increase your self understanding and feel a sense of choice ...
I believe in working with each individual and family based on their unique needs, resources and approaches to life. Most treatment can be brief and effective with a good relationship as the foundation of change....
Living with anxiety, trauma, or OCD can be isolating and overwhelming, and managing it on your own can feel incredibly difficult or even shameful. You don’t have to face this by yourself. Together, we will start from where you are and work toward the changes you want for yourself to move toward the life you deserve. I specialize in working with adults (18+) struggling with anxiety, OCD, and various forms of trauma, including childhood, adulthood, intergenerational, racial trauma, trauma from ...
Hi, I’m Dakota, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 10 years of experience supporting individuals through a variety of emotional and psychological challenges. I focus on working with people dealing with depression, anxiety, OCD, and stress-related issues, offering guidance as they work toward healing and personal development. My passion for helping others began early in life, and it led me to a career centered on providing support and understanding when it's most needed. I believe th...
Hey there! Welcome to taking the first step on your path to emotional wellness. I look forward to supporting you. As a former college student myself, I understand the stressors and expectations that come with pursuing a higher education. It can be difficult to navigate various obligations while still trying to stay afloat, both mentally and physically. I’m passionate about empowering my clients to overcome and work through their struggles with trauma, imposter syndrome, life stressors and transi...
Feeling stuck in a bad pattern and can't seem to find the way out? Let's talk! I work with unwanted habits and addictions of all kinds, from alcoholism to eating disorders to avoidant procrastination. Any behavior that can spiral out of control, I've probably worked with it. My goals are simple: to help you design and put into practice a life that you feel is balanced, healthy, and happy. We use small changes to get big outcomes that are - most importantly - maintainable long term. Message me or...
My work in the field of counseling began in 1992 and I have been a clinician in practice for over 25 years. I specialize in helping clients work through trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and supporting them on their journey to improved balance in life. My therapeutic approach is person centered. I work closely with clients to help them connect with their values, gain personal insight, understanding and self-compassion. With a trauma-informed mindset, I strive to create a safe and ther...
Hello! Intrusive and scary thoughts, over-analyzing, mental reviewing of events, repetitive behaviors, and skin-picking. These are all symptoms of anxiety. Anxiety is natural, but when severe, it can be hard to cope with — often getting in the way of things we want in our lives! My passion is to help others begin the journey of working through the anxiety, toward the life they want to have. I make use of a variety of therapeutic modalities, including ERP, ComB, ACT, and I-CBT, but I ultimately ...