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My name is Amanda Regan, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor in Rochester, NY. Choosing the right therapist may feel overwhelming and scary. The importance of finding a good match is an important aspect of success in therapy. As your therapist, I will assist you in determining what is best for you as a unique individual. I will serve as a catalyst for growth on your journey of betterment and understanding of your authentic self. I will provide a safe, supportive, non-judgmental space for you to share your story and explore your emotions. Together, we will identify barriers to your personal success and life satisfaction, and begin the process of healing by helping you to create the life you choose. I treat adults who are coping with any life change or challenge that may be causing distress. I work with those struggling with anxiety, depression, phobias, self-esteem/confidence issues, anger management, substance use disorders, and borderline personality disorder. My treatment approaches include standard person-centered practices, cognitive-behavioral techniques, interpersonal and dialectical-behavior therapies. I provide a free 20 minute phone consultation and I would love for you to give me a call and we will talk about how I can help you feel better and achieve your goals. [Read More]

In 1984, I completed my Masters of Social Work degree from State University of New York (SUNY) College at Albany. As a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with more than 34 years experience working with anxiety, excessive worry, stress management, childhood abuse and dissociation, I am trained in psychotherapy to help individuals deal with mental health issues and daily living issues, as well as mental skills training for athletes and performers. Over the years, I have worked continually to expand my expertise to include working with athletes and performers in the field of performance enhancement through mental skills training. This emerging science focuses on helping athletes and performers improve their performance on the field through mental conditioning. I have received training on performance psychology through both the Association of Applied Sport Psychology, American Society for Clinical Hypnosis and the Harvard Medical School. My clinical clients have benefited from the mental skills work used with athletes/performers, and athletes/performers have benefited from my extensive clinical experience. In 2008, I earned certification through the American Society for Clinical Hypnosis —an achievement attained upon completion of more than two hundred hours of training and supervised experience. Along with other tools, hypnosis can help clients overcome problems such as trauma, depression, concentration, sleeping disorders and improve athletic and artistic performance. My philosophy has always been to look at the total client with the goal of understanding first the issue at hand and then developing an approach that fits. Our work begins with a thorough assessment. For those seeking counseling services, this is explained more under counseling. For those seeking anxiety coaching, more information can be found under mental skills training and anxiety coaching. The services I provide are guided by proven treatment protocols. I have obtained training in several therapeutic and performance psychology approaches, which are blended based upon each client’s unique needs. As a serious recreational athlete, I understand the needs of athletes. As a youth, I competed in baseball and tennis. As an adult, I am an avid trail runner. I have also competed in multi-sport races (trail running, mountain biking and paddling), duathlons, endurance mountain biking and numerous trail and road 10K, 20K, half-marathons and one marathon. [Read More]

I became a licensed marriage and family therapist the first year New York State awarded it. Prior to that moment, I had met the requirements of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists for Clinical Membership and later to be an approved supervisor of marriage and family therapists in training. These credentials were awarded after I had completed my Doctorate in Counselor Education from The Pennsylvania State University in 1968. While I am no longer credentialed as an approved supervisor, I did devote 30 years to teaching counseling to graduate students at SUNY Brockport from which I retired as Professor Emeritus. Along the way, I managed to co-author five books in group counseling and therapy and have written numerous articles in the field of counseling. I feel I have been most fortunate to have had a career in the fields that I love: teaching counseling to others and to continue practicing it for over 40 years. It has been like having my cake and eating it too. In addition to all this, there have been colleagues along the way who thought I deserved to be the recipient of a couple of awards such as the Eminent Career Award and becoming a Fellow in the Association for Specialists in Group Work. It is also the organization in which I am a Charter Member. [Read More]

Isaac Jacobs has been working with individuals and families across the Rochester region since 2011. His work has included persons affected by mental health, addiction, developmental/intellectual challenges, divorce, trauma, poverty, and other challenges. He approaches his work in a collaborative mindset; recognizing the importance of aligning with people to determine the best path through the challenges they face. He is an open-minded therapist, who seeks to understand others in order to provide support and guidance in the best way possible. ​ Isaac enjoys working with transitional age youth, such as tweens, adolescents, and young adults. There are many challenges that can occur during these phases in addition to the typical developmental changes and they can have an impact on getting through daily life successfully. Of course, this also includes parents who struggle with how to best support their kids through these challenging times in addition to juggling the rest of life. Isaac recognizes the reality of these challenges for all involved and how important it is to have a place where parents and kids can share what’s going on without fear of judgment and where an outside perspective can make a difference. Isaac has also worked with many youth and adults who have been through traumatic experiences, particularly various types of abuse and other experiences which have the potential to negatively alter the course of one’s life. In particular, he has worked with adolescent and adult men who have been impacted by these experiences and are at risk of repeating these same patterns with those they care about most. Isaac offers a safe space where you can begin the recovery and healing process that will lead to lasting, positive change and realizing your full potential. [Read More]

I received my BS in Individual and Family Studies from Penn State in 1987 and graduated with my Masters in Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh in 1989 (yikes). I am licensed in the state of New York and have more than 25 years of experience providing individual, couples, family and group counseling services to adolescents and adults. Prior to opening my private practice and in addition to being a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have served as a Spanish and Theology teacher as well as Guidance Counselor for middle and high school students. In addition, I worked for 10 years providing therapy to those who have experienced Traumatic Brain Injury and their families. Although not limited to just one treatment modality, I have a strong foundation in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. [Read More]

I have always believed in people’s ability to improve their lives and live more happily. I strive to help people reach their fullest potential by focusing on strengths and utilizing their unique gifts and experiences to better their lives. I have been practicing for the past 11 years with both children and adults in a variety of contexts. I worked as an addictions, mental health counselor, and child development specialist at the Diagnostic and Rehabilitation Center in Philadelphia for two years. Following my return to Rochester, I was the Clinical Coordinator of school-age programs at Mt. Hope Family Center. Since 2000, I have also provided free counseling services through a volunteer therapist program at Spiritus Christi Mental Health Center for those who lack health insurance or the ability to pay for Mental Health assistance. I also do pro bono counseling for students in the Masters of Counseling program at the University of Rochester. [Read More]

Nancy E. Harris is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor specializing in individual, couples and group therapy. In addition to Nancy’s private counseling practice, she provides clinical supervision to mental health counselors and co-owns Prince Street Counseling. With 24 years of experience as a therapist, Nancy is currently working with a broad spectrum of clients. Her therapeutic approach is person-centered and she has trained in the Internal Family Systems Model of therapy. Nancy integrates complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. With compassion and understanding, she works with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing. [Read More]

As a cancer survivor, I understand the impact unexpected life changes can have on mental health and well-being. The life and future I had imaged was being pulled out from under me. The energy and problem-solving skills I had did not prepare me for my new reality. Counseling became a calling for me later in life. Dealing with my own mortality taught me that attending to my mental health was just as integral to my recovery as seeking medical treatment. After graduating from the College at Brockport with a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling, I worked in a clinic setting with men and women with both mental health and substance abuse disorders. My professional and life experience has formed my holistic approach to counseling. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, as well as a Nationally Certified Counselor. I also have a certification in counseling people with addictions (CASAC). In addition to having specialized training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), I integrate counseling approaches as needed by my client’s own situation. My focus is on the benefit of positive behavior and how that can be applied to other situations creates a safe space for discussion of a variety of issues. My practice is built on the premise that, in order to truly benefit from the counseling experience, a good therapeutic relationship requires that the client feels comfortable and has trust in the therapist they choose. Once this is established, the client is able to safely, and with confidence, explore a variety of issues which can help them identify coping strategies, develop resiliency, and better understand their purpose in life. I specialize in working with individuals who are facing challenges in their lives that are causing them distress and challenging them to re-imagine their future. People who are facing the daunting thought that the future that they once had looked forward to has been changed by a life event (cancer diagnosis, heart disease, chronic medical condition, divorce, etc.). Working together, we can identify the personal strengths you possess and apply these strengths to your current situation, as well as learn new coping skills. [Read More]

I was born and raised right here in Rochester, New York, and very much love this city. For the past thirteen years now I have worked with and provided therapy to young adults, adults, and seniors within our community. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who first graduated with a Master’s Degree in Psychology from SUNY Brockport, and then took additional coursework in Mental Health Counseling through both St. John Fisher and the University of Rochester in order to be able to become licensed. I have a deep love for being a therapist and for seeing the growth and change in each of the clients I’ve had the privilege of working with. My overall goal in my practice is to work with you to reduce suffering in your life, and to help build the skills to improve your overall mood and life outlook.   [Read More]

Stephen Demanchick, Ph.D., LMHC, RPT, is a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner and Registered Play Therapist. Dr. Demanchick earned his Ph.D. from the University of Rochester in 2007 and is currently an Associate Professor in the Creative Arts Therapy Department at Nazareth College. His work with Tree of Hope Counseling will focus on adult clients, specifically men, and developing a practice where men feel comfortable engaging in the therapeutic process. He employs a wide range of approaches to include Person Centered Therapy, Gestalt work, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Existential Therapy. Areas of interest include those clients dealing with life transition and adjustment issues, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, career concerns and personal growth. [Read More]