Domestic Abuse therapists in Rochester, New York NY
Browse Domestic Abuse therapists in Rochester. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Staci Des Rault
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC. M.Div
I have over 18 years of experience in counseling around issues of domestic violence and/or abuse.
14 Years Experience
Online in Rochester, NY New York (Online Only)
Dr. L A McCrae
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCADC, FOT, CCTP, CCTSA
For those surviving Domestic Abuse or Violence, our first priority is the establishment of a tangible and somatic sense of safety. We move with extreme care, utilizing anti-carceral safety planning and trauma-informed support to help you reclaim your agency. This is a non-judgmental sanctuary where your protection and your testimony are held as sacred.
7 Years Experience
Online in Rochester, NY New York
Adrian Pinckney
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I provide a safe, supportive environment where clients can heal from abuse, rebuild self-esteem, and develop a path toward safety and empowerment.
4 Years Experience
Online in Rochester, NY New York (Online Only)
Dr. Christopher Lowery, DHSc, CLCP
Clinical Health Practitioner, Board-Certified Life Care Planner
This component provide compassionate, evidence-informed care to individuals affected by domestic abuse and violence, focusing on safety planning, trauma recovery, emotional empowerment, and rebuilding healthy relationships.
24 Years Experience
Online in Rochester, NY New York
Alexis Smith
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
I provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space for individuals impacted by domestic abuse or violence to process their experiences at a pace that feels right for them. Together, we focus on establishing safety, understanding the emotional impact of what you’ve been through, and gently rebuilding self-trust and stability. My approach is trauma-informed and client-led, meaning your needs, comfort, and readiness guide the work at every step. We also work on strengthening coping strategies and identifying supportive resources and relationships that can help you feel more grounded and secure moving forward. If you’re looking for a compassionate space to begin healing, I invite you to reach out or explore my profile to learn more.
2 Years Experience
Online in Rochester, NY New York (Online Only)
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.
Domestic Abuse therapists in Rochester, New York Statistics
Domestic Abuse therapists in Rochester, New York average 14 years of experience and charge around $211 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (75%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (54%), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (54%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$211
Accept insurance
61%
Offer sliding scale
68%
Gender ID
| 52% |
Female |
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| 29% |
Male |
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| 11% |
Non-Binary |
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| 8% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 61% |
In Person and Online |
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| 39% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 75% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 54% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 54% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 46% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 43% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 43% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 39% | Behavioral Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 86% | Young Adult |
| 64% | Senior |
| 54% | Teen |
| 39% | Children |
Client Focus
| 79% | Women |
| 68% | Men |
| 61% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 54% | Christian |
| 54% | Military / Veterans |