Narrative therapists in Rochester, New York NY
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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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Madeline Salerno
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Starting therapy can feel intimidating, but you do not have to navigate life’s challenges alone. Madeline Salerno provides a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore difficult emotions, strengthen coping skills, and build a deeper understanding of themselves. She works collaboratively with clients struggling with anxiety, stress, relationship issues, self-esteem, and life transitions, helping them move toward meaningful and lasting change.
10 Years Experience
Online in Rochester, NY New York
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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
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Merry Alijoski
Therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist -LMFT
My approach is insight oriented, trauma informed, and relational. Together, we explore how past experiences and relationship patterns continue to affect your present life. By processing emotions, increasing self awareness, and making meaning of difficult experiences, you can develop healthier relationships, greater self compassion, and lasting change.
3 Years Experience
Online in Rochester, NY New York (Online Only)
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Dr. David Amarel
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I have over 25 years experience working with individuals & couples of diverse backgrounds, ages, & sexual orientations. Our focus will be on removing psychological obstacles that prevent you from reaching your goals & improving your relationships.
32 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.
Narrative Therapy therapists in Rochester, New York Statistics
Narrative Therapy therapists in Rochester, New York average 13 years of experience and charge around $165 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (84%), Depression (77%), and Relationship and Marriage Counseling (64%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$165
Accept insurance
50%
Offer sliding scale
59%
Gender ID
| 65% |
Female |
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| 27% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 52% |
Online Only |
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| 48% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Specialties
| 84% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 77% | Depression |
| 64% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 64% | Stress |
| 59% | Self Esteem |
| 52% | Women's Issues |
| 50% | Trauma and PTSD |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 75% | Young Adult |
| 57% | Senior |
| 50% | Teen |
| 23% | Children |
Client Focus
| 64% | Women |
| 61% | LGBTQ+ |
| 50% | Men |
| 41% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 39% | Black / African American |