Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapists in Rochester, New York NY
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Creative Now Therapy, Cris Maria Fort Garcés
Registered Psychotherapist, LCAT, ATR-BC, Gestalt Psychotherapy Certified, Developmental Somatic Psychotherapy Certified, Hakomi Somatic Practitioner
You are not too sensitive. You are not failing at healing. Your body has just been running an old survival program for a long time, and it’s tired. I work with sensitive women and queer adults who are done performing “fine” while quietly falling apart.
18 Years Experience
Online in Rochester, NY New York (Online Only)
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Jennifer Bearden
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Hi, I’m Jennifer, a psychotherapist dedicated to helping adults move beyond anxiety, self-doubt, and self-criticism to reconnect with their innate capacity to heal and thrive. My approach goes beyond traditional talk therapy, integrating evidence-based methods that address both mind and body for deeper, lasting change. Together, we’ll identify the roots of your challenges, work through barriers, and develop practical tools that foster self-acceptance, emotional balance, and more fulfilling connections. Having personally experienced the transformative power of quality therapy, I bring not only expertise but genuine empathy and understanding to our work—so you can step confidently into a life of clarity, connection, and growth.
26 Years Experience
Online in Rochester, NY New York
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Elliot Paradis McCullough
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I am a trauma therapist who works with queer & trans communities; sex workers, poly / ENM, kink / BDSM communities, neurodiverse and disabled communities; and substance users. My approach is informed by my shared identities and experiences with these communities. I work with survivors of Intimate Partner Violence; childhood and adult sexual violence; attachment and complex trauma; hate violence; and police, state, and institutional violence.
8 Years Experience
Online in Rochester, NY New York (Online Only)
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Wayne Ayers
Psychologist, PhD
Psychotherapy can be challenging, but it is a rewarding process. Most people come in to discuss the problems in their lives. They often forget about what is going well, and what are their natural talents and abilities. I train and supervise psychologists at area hospitals. Because of this I am sensitive to ethical concerns: honesty, integrity and practicality. I strive to create a very kind and safe atmosphere where personal exploration is possible. Psychotherapy should be collaborative. I am active and vocal and give my clients ongoing feedback, inquiry and support.
33 Years Experience
Online in Rochester, NY New York
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Chrissie Chua- Ly van manh
Counselor/Therapist, LMHC-D, LPC
I’m a therapist with over 10 years of experience helping people work through anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and life challenges across many different settings and stages of life. I bring a warm, kind, and grounded approach to my work, and I use humor when it helps create ease and connection in the room.
I believe therapy should feel both safe and effective. My priority is building a strong, trusting relationship where you feel comfortable being yourself and talking about what’s really going on beneath the surface. I also value collaboration, and I welcome feedback from clients so we can shape the work together in a way that feels most helpful for you.
Together, we can explore the deeper history and past experiences you may still be carrying- especially the ones that continue to impact your stress, mood, relationships, and sense of self today. At the same time, I bring structure to our work so sessions feel focused, intentional, and productive, making sure your time is used in a meaningful and thoughtful way.
My goal is for you to feel more understood, supported, and connected to yourself as you move toward real and lasting change.
10 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.
Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapists in Rochester, New York Statistics
Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapists in Rochester, New York average 15 years of experience and charge around $185 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (80%), Depression (73%), and Trauma and PTSD (67%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$185
Accept insurance
45%
Offer sliding scale
65%
Gender ID
| 63% |
Female |
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| 20% |
Male |
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| 10% |
Non-Binary |
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| 7% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 62% |
Online Only |
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| 38% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Specialties
| 80% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 73% | Depression |
| 67% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 64% | Stress |
| 55% | Self Esteem |
| 49% | Codependency |
| 47% | Social Anxiety |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 73% | Young Adult |
| 56% | Senior |
| 45% | Teen |
| 16% | Children |
Client Focus
| 64% | Women |
| 53% | LGBTQ+ |
| 38% | Men |
| 36% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 29% | Asian |