Persons with Disabilities therapists in Rochester, NY
Browse Persons with Disabilities therapists in Rochester, New York. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Serving Persons with Disabilities
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 (Online Only)
Serving Persons with Disabilities
Yuanfei Zhang
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
I became a therapist because I know what it means to be between worlds.
As someone who has navigated different cultures, languages, and identities, I understand the particular kind of loneliness that comes when your inner life doesn't quite have words yet — or when the words you have don't translate. That experience lives at the heart of everything I do.
I work primarily with women and individuals in the perinatal space — pregnancy, postpartum, fertility, and loss — as well as college students and immigrants standing at crossroads moments in their lives. These are the seasons when we most need someone who can hold complexity without rushing to fix it.
My training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) gives me a framework, but honestly, what guides me most is curiosity. I want to know what your life actually feels like from the inside — what you carry, what you've adapted to, what you've quietly set aside. I want to know how your culture shaped the way you love, grieve, and ask for help. And I want to sit with you in all of it, without judgment, without a predetermined destination.
Clients tell me our sessions feel like finally exhaling. My hope is that over time, that feeling stops being something you only find in a therapy room — and starts becoming something you carry with you.
4 Years Experience
Online in Rochester, NY (Online Only)
Serving Persons with Disabilities
Lisa Taylor-Austin
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC, LMHC, CFMHE, CFBA, LCPC, LCMHC
We all experience periods in our lives—whether moments, days, or even years—when additional support can be helpful. My approach is collaborative, and I work closely with clients to develop individualized treatment plans that align with their goals and support meaningful progress. I am Board Certified in Counseling and Forensics, and I integrate evidence-based approaches including EMDR, CBT, and traditional talk therapy to help clients move toward the changes they want to see in their lives. I am fully licensed to practice in Connecticut, Colorado, Florida, Maine, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
38 Years Experience
Online in Rochester, NY (Online Only)
Serving Persons with Disabilities
MERLYN HURD PHD QEEG D
Psychologist, PHD; QEEG D BCB, BCN
As a psychologist and neurotherapist for 30 years plus, I have worked with many clients with serious brain disorders and have been successful in assisting them in achieving good mental health. Each client is unique as well as their brains are unique and when the issues are pinpointed the journey to health can be achieved. I conduct a brain map analysis to pinpoint the dysregulations that are impeding the client and then construct protocols to address the issues. Clients have often commented that the work with myself and associates has provided them with quicker and more long lasting relief than many years of just talk therapy.
The best way to reach our office for questions or to schedule an appointment is via email rather than calling. Please email merlynh@nyneurofeedback.com
40 Years Experience
Online in Rochester, NY
Serving Persons with Disabilities
Jazmin Melendez
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW
I believe every person deserves to feel seen, heard, and respected for who they are and the experiences that have shaped them. As someone who identifies as queer and is part of the LGBTQ+ community, I understand the importance of having spaces where you can show up as your full self without judgment or the need to explain who you are. I value culturally responsive, LGBTQ+ affirming, and identity-affirming care, and recognize that culture, family, identity, and lived experience are important parts of each person’s story. I approach therapy with curiosity, compassion, honesty, and humanity, while honoring both the challenges you’re carrying and the strengths that have helped you navigate them. I also believe there should be room for humor and genuine connection in therapy. My hope is that our work helps you feel more understood, connected to yourself, and empowered to move forward in a way that feels authentic to you.
I work with children, teens, adults, and couples navigating anxiety, trauma, depression, grief, relationships, identity, stress, neurodivergence, and life transitions. You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or unsure of what comes next. My goal is to create a space where you can be honest about what’s happening, feel understood, and work together toward greater clarity, confidence, and meaningful change.
3 Years Experience
Online in Rochester, NY (Online Only)
Persons with Disabilities therapists in Rochester, NY Statistics
Persons with Disabilities therapists in Rochester, NY average 15 years of experience and charge around $218 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (79%), Depression (76%), and Trauma and PTSD (72%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$218
Accept insurance
43%
Offer sliding scale
63%
Gender ID
| 56% |
Female |
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| 29% |
Male |
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| 9% |
Non-Binary |
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| 6% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 54% |
In Person and Online |
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| 46% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 79% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 76% | Depression |
| 72% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 66% | Stress |
| 65% | Loss or Grief |
| 60% | ADHD |
| 57% | Self Esteem |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 74% | Young Adult |
| 68% | Senior |
| 49% | Teen |
| 32% | Children |
Client Focus
| 100% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 90% | Women |
| 84% | LGBTQ+ |
| 71% | Men |
| 62% | Black / African American |