Child therapists in Rochester, New York NY
Find experienced child therapists in Rochester who provide testing, counseling and support for children, and their families. Our directory features detailed therapist profiles so you can compare specialties, experience, and treatment approaches to find the provider that’s right for you.
Child/Teen
Patricia Petrone
Registered Psychotherapist, LMHC, NCC, CMHIMP, CNC
Do you have children that are acting out? Has your child or young loved one suffered from a trauma they are not fully able to understand? Or perhaps you have noticed a marked shift in your child's emotions. I am here to build a connection with your child that will foster change. Call or text today
18 Years Experience
In-Person Near Rochester, NY
Online in Rochester, NY New York
Child/Teen
PSYCHe, PLLC
Psychologist, PhD, DBT-LBC™, LPC, PsyD, MSW, Marriage and Family Counselor, LCSW
Teens need just the right fit when it comes to working with a therapist. They need someone who can make them feel comfortable enough to open up while also challenging them at a level that helps them to grow. We have therapists who work with adolescents struggling with a variety of issues such as social anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, addiction, self-harm, suicide, or just difficulty navigating everyday stressors.
12 Years Experience
Online in Rochester, NY New York
Child/Teen
Chrissie Chua- Ly van manh
Counselor/Therapist, LMHC-D, LPC
I have 5 years of experience working as a high school therapist in NYC supporting adolescents and their families, often in the context of complex trauma, abuse histories, and significant relational conflict at home and school. This work has given me a deep understanding of how overwhelming and misunderstood the adolescent experience can be, especially for young people who are struggling to manage intense emotions, behavioral challenges, or difficult environments.
I’ve worked closely with youth who were often labeled as “oppositional” or “defiant,” but I approach these behaviors through a more compassionate lens—seeing them as signals that a young person is struggling and needs support, safety, and an advocate. Developmentally, I understand how adolescent brain structures contribute to impulsivity, risk-taking, and difficulty with emotional regulation, and I use that framework to help both teens and caregivers make sense of behaviors that can otherwise feel confusing or frustrating.
A central part of my work involves bridging the gap between adolescents and their parents or caregivers. I focus on helping families improve communication, reduce misunderstanding, and rebuild trust in the relationship. By supporting both the young person and their family system, I aim to create more connection, stability, and mutual understanding at home, so that adolescents feel both supported and better able to navigate their emotions and challenges.
10 Years Experience
Online in Rochester, NY New York (Online Only)
Child/Teen
Abby Leefer, LCSW-R - Perspectives Counseling of LI
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW-R
Child and adolescent years can bring a range of emotional, behavioral, and social challenges. Young people may struggle with anxiety, mood changes, peer relationships, school stress, or difficulty expressing their needs. Our therapists offer a safe and supportive space for children and teens to build emotional awareness, develop coping skills, and feel understood. We also collaborate with caregivers to support healthy communication, strengthen relationships, and promote overall well-being.
22 Years Experience
Online in Rochester, NY New York
Child/Teen
Anna Stephenson
Therapist, MA, CCLS, RDT, LCAT
Adolescence today means navigating a digital world where everything feels recorded and public with no room for mistakes. Young people face collective anxiety about climate change, political division, social media, AI, and college applications—all while their brains are still developing.
Therapy gives kids and teens a trusted space with an adult who isn’t a parent or teacher. The coping skills and insights they develop now can become the foundation for their adult lives.
9 Years Experience
Online in Rochester, NY New York
Rochester's identity has been shaped by the legacy of companies like Kodak and Xerox — their rise defining the city's mid-20th-century prosperity and their decline leaving a post-industrial community grappling with poverty, population loss, and the psychological challenges of navigating a city in long-term contraction. The University of Rochester Medical Center provides a major institutional mental health anchor — including one of the country's leading psychiatry departments — alongside a private therapy community concentrated in Brighton, Pittsford, and the Park Avenue neighborhood. Rochester's large Black and Latino communities, concentrated in the city's urban core, experience significant mental health inequities, and culturally affirming therapists are an important but undersupplied part of the local landscape. Rochester Institute of Technology and the University of Rochester contribute academic energy to a city that holds significant intellectual capital despite its economic challenges.
Child therapists in Rochester, New York Statistics
Child therapists in Rochester, New York average 16 years of experience and charge around $189 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (69%), Family Systems Therapy (50%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (46%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$189
Accept insurance
56%
Offer sliding scale
65%
Gender ID
| 69% |
Female |
|
| 20% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 63% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 37% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 69% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 50% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 46% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 44% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 44% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 35% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 35% | Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) |
Ages Served
| 94% | Adult |
| 90% | Teen |
| 75% | Young Adult |
| 62% | Children |
| 56% | Senior |
Client Focus
| 62% | Women |
| 50% | LGBTQ+ |
| 48% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 48% | Men |
| 40% | Christian |