Existential / Humanistic therapists in Rochester, New York NY
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Anne Rodic
Counselor/Therapist, LMHC, Reiki Practitioner
Are you longing for greater peace, clarity, or a steadier sense of yourself? Many people seek therapy when they feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. Therapy offers a space to slow down, increase awareness of your inner experience, and gently explore patterns shaping your thoughts, emotions, and relationships.
I provide a thoughtful and compassionate therapeutic relationship grounded in presence, respect, and collaboration. Together, we create a steady space where insight can deepen, emotional resilience can strengthen, and a more grounded sense of self can emerge. My role is to walk alongside you as you reconnect with your own clarity and capacity for growth.
12 Years Experience
Online in Rochester, NY New York (Online Only)
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Patricia Petrone
Registered Psychotherapist, LMHC, NCC, CMHIMP, CNC
I am dedicated to helping you through mental health, family, and relationship concerns with empathy and expertise. Guiding you to your "best self" is my priority using an individualized approach. **NOTICE: Offering nationwide video and phone therapy due to COVID-19 emergency**
18 Years Experience
In-Person Near Rochester, NY
Online in Rochester, NY New York
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A Better High,LLC
Drug and Alcohol Counselor, C.A.R.C.
I am proudly and openly in long-term recovery myself from substance use disorders. Over the years I’ve learned that there are just many many ways to do this, and a lot of my job and specialty is helping people find and implement the path that works best for them. I offer a lot of “handholding” in the beginning, which seems really helpful for the people I work with. I’ve been told by others that I have a friendly, natural, casual and “organic” presence, which helps people relax and even have fun, which is really important to me.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near Rochester, NY
Online in Rochester, NY New York
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Staci Des Rault
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC. M.Div
One of my favorite things about being a therapist is being able to support people in reclaiming power in their lives. I value the privilege of holding a safe space for people to process their deepest fears, struggles, and pain, but also to bear witness to their celebrations and victories, no matter how big or small. Diagnoses and labels can be helpful flashlights to help us find our way, but ultimately, therapy should be about having a safe place to come where you can be your full authentic self.
14 Years Experience
Online in Rochester, NY New York (Online Only)
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Dr. L A McCrae
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCADC, FOT, CCTP, CCTSA
"Not everything that is faced can be changed. But nothing can be changed until it is faced." - James Baldwin
As a Black, queer, transmasculine, and neurodivergent scholar-practitioner, I view therapy as an act of radical liberation rather than social compliance. Grounded in the Black radical tradition, I partner with "Deep-Sea Divers"—scholars, activists, and survivors—to move beyond traditional talk therapy and into the realm of spiritual reclamation. My approach is direct and somatic, utilizing Sandplay, Somatic Focusing, and Bibliotherapy to map your internal geography and dismantle the "head trash" of carceral systems. Whether navigating neurodivergence, TBI recovery, or the cycles of dependency, we work collaboratively to honor your lived experience without moralistic shame. I do not sit as a detached observer, but as a witness to your evolution and a partner in your resistance against a broken world. My goal is your absolute autonomy, facilitating the heavy, holy work of unmasking and rewriting your testimony. If you are seeking a sanctuary where your identity is celebrated and your liberation is the priority, I am ready to dive with you.
7 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.
Existential / Humanistic Therapy therapists in Rochester, New York Statistics
Existential / Humanistic Therapy therapists in Rochester, New York average 15 years of experience and charge around $179 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (78%), Depression (74%), and Trauma and PTSD (74%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$179
Accept insurance
34%
Offer sliding scale
62%
Gender ID
| 60% |
Female |
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| 28% |
Male |
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| 7% |
Non-Binary |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 50% |
In Person and Online |
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| 50% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 78% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 74% | Depression |
| 74% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 60% | Stress |
| 54% | Self Esteem |
| 52% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 50% | Codependency |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 70% | Young Adult |
| 66% | Senior |
| 46% | Teen |
| 18% | Children |
Client Focus
| 58% | Women |
| 48% | Men |
| 46% | LGBTQ+ |
| 30% | Black / African American |
| 26% | Asian |