Mental Health Services

I am providing information for an organization called Spiritus Christi Mental Health Center, which offers low- and no-cost mental health services (including individual counseling, groups, yoga, special events and training surrounding mental health) to the Rochester community. *licensed therapists provide counseling through this center; this is not religious-based therapy. Spiritus Christi Mental Health Center operates independently of the church; the church with whom they are associated is dedicated to anti-racist action and equity in our community. I am not the proprietor nor in charge of this organization.

Cost: Low/no cost mental health services

Location: Operates out of Spiritus Christi Church on church street in Rochester

I’m a queer therapist with six years of experience.

Here is a link to my Psychology Today page: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/jennifer-beaton-rochester-ny/1345708

Cost: I take most insurances.

Location: Virtually in New York

Adhd counseling/therapist licensed in GA and soon WA.

Cost: 100/60 min session. sliding scale available on discussion

Location: GA

Extra: LPCs are currently limited to practice by state licensing. consulting across state lines is perfectly fine.

I’m Carter (they/he) and I am a white, neurodivergent, queer, trans masculine, non-binary therapist.

Cost: Sliding scale ($100-250 per session)

Location: New York (office in Chinatown on Wednesday, see clients virtual Tuesday, Thursday, Friday)

I’m a queer therapist serving ages 10-110. I see individuals, couples, and families.

Cost: $110-$150. Sliding scale if needed.

Location: My office for in-person visits is in Penfield- Panorama Trail area. Telehealth (virtual) visits available for anyone living in NYS.

I’m a creative arts therapist who specializes in working with people/families who have experienced relational trauma.

Cost: I accept insurances (Excellus, Cigna, MVP) as well as working on a sliding scale for out of pocket services.

Location: I work out of an office in Bushnell’s Basin.

Phone: 5856284371

Amy is a queer-identified therapist with a long history of activism and community organizing for the LGBTQ+ community, bringing over two decades of experience advocating for inclusivity, equality, and social justice. As a licensed clinical therapist, Amy has dedicated several years to working with and within the LGBTQ+ community, providing trauma-informed, affirming, and culturally responsive care. In addition to her work as a therapist, Amy is an ordained minister through the Universal Life Church, offering her services to perform marriages and other ceremonies that celebrate love and authenticity. Her commitment to community support, healing, and empowerment makes her a compassionate and trusted advocate and ally.

Cost: No fee currently for ordained minister duties. Contact for therapy fees.

Location: I’m in Rochester and willing to drive within 2 hours

I am a disabled white trans guy with an LMSW who writes free gender affirming care letters. I can write anyone free gender affirming care letters - consults usually take about 30 minutes.

Cost: free

Location: I live in Missouri but all services take place over Zoom. I am licensed in NYC but will work with people anywhere in the US to make sure they can find someone who can write the letter.

Location:

currently working as a psychosocial specialist and have 8 years in the field of behavioral health with focus on addiction psychiatry, person centered trauma recovery and LGBTQ+ youth. trauma informed care, certified in recovery coaching (addiction and trauma recovery) death doula work, and casual nonclinical therapeutic support.

Cost: free

Location: currently in Rochester (Maplewood), am happy to travel within Monroe County and meet over Zoom

Hi there! I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and queer ally. I’d be happy to join you on your mental health journey.

Cost: $125/session, sliding scale available

Location: Virtual sessions only

I’m Alex Brumfield, a Black male licensed marriage and family therapist, and specialize working with young adults, adults, couples, and families. My approach is trauma informed, with specialties in CBT, ACT, narrative, and family-systems theories. I view the therapy space as a place to be authentic, and where we can collectively interrogate and work to shed unhelpful, unrealistic social expectations (particularly under late stage capitalism). Individual, couples, and family therapy (in-person and virtual).

Cost: Standard rate per session: $100 for individual, $120 for couples. Sliding scale per session: $40 individual, $60 couples Accept Aetna, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, and United Healthcare insurances through Headway, Excellus BCBS and MVP Healthcare (non Medicare and Medicaid plans)

Location: In-person in Rochester, NY at Frequency Wellness Space, virtual services for all of NYS

Note: Currently have a wait list in place, and anticipate being able to start scheduling with interested folks sometime mid-December/early January! Most availability on weekends during the morning and afternoon.

I’m a Black, Queer, Agender, Autistic, and Disabled person residing on Nisenan and Miwok land. I have chosen to divest from licensure and practice decolonized, trauma-informed, anti-racist, and anti-capitalist counseling. My specialty is in trauma, somatic, and parts work. I am also a Rootworker, Conjured, and Healer offering spiritual coaching. My formal education has been in predominantly white institutions, while my most important education has been through community.

Counseling/coaching, somatic work, parts/IFS counseling, integrative work, trauma processing/counseling, harm reduction, spiritual coaching/Chaplin, rootwork, racialized trauma processing, and educational/professional coaching.

Cost: Free/barter/trade/donation

Location: I am in Sacramento and willing to travel greater Sacramento. Or do telehealth services

Note: My practice is called “Speak Our United Liberation” my instagram is @speakourunitedliberation

Licensed mental health counselor specializing in LGBTQ+ affirming care with a trauma informed approach. Extensive experience writing letters of support for gender affirming care. Social justice aligned provider.

Cost: $130 initial assessment, $100 for ongoing sessions with sliding scale available for private pay. I take insurance through Headway: Aetna, Cigna, United, Optum, Oscar.

Location: Rochester, NY office for in-person sessions and telehealth for all of NY state

Hi! I’m Tanya, a psychotherapist based out of New York City. I feel deeply passionate about working with members of the BIPOC, queer, and immigrant communities. I also have extensive experience in supporting those experiencing eating disorders, disordered eating and challenges with body image, as well as survivors of trauma, including relational/attachment trauma.

Cost: I’m in-network with Aetna so the client is only responsible for their co-pay in that case. My full fee is $200 but I am able to offer sessions starting at $125 if needed.

Location: I offer in-person sessions in Williamsburg and virtual sessions for anyone residing in NY state

LCSW Rochester, NY. Yt cis bisexual, anti-racist, decolonizing self.

Cost: $50 cash only, sliding scale, does use Cerebral

Location: Rochester, remote work

Note: Weekday morning availability

We are a small, non profit mental health agency. We offer therapy to individuals 12 and up and accept most insurances. We specialize in eating disorders in our day program (PHP) and also offer outpatient mental health therapy for all needs.

Cost: Accepting insurance including Medicaid and Medicare.

Location: 1320 University Ave, Rochester 14607

Phone: 585-641-0281

I'm a trauma therapist in private practice. I specialize in working with queer and gender expansive folks, survivors of sexual violence, and folks who have experienced other forms of trauma. I am certified in EMDR and also utilize a strengths-based, trauma-informed, decolonized approach to therapy. After 12/31/24, I will no longer accept insurance.

Cost: My price is $150 / 60 minute session. I do have a few spots available at a lower rate, so folks can reach out if interested.

I am a therapist specializing in neurodivergent populations, queer populations, chronic illness, among other areas. I am technically located in Macedon but also provide online sessions. I just wanted to share my bio here: 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/kaylen-furr-macedon-ny/1141224

Local Rochesterian mental health counselor!

I’m a trans, intersex, and queer therapist who specializes in trauma work, particularly trauma caused by systemic oppression. This includes religious trauma caused by religious fundamentalism, including Christian nationalism. I’m accepting new clients, and am out of network with insurance companies to better protect folx private information. I do offer receipts of service for folx to send to their insurance company for reimbursement. This helps to provide coverage of services while also preventing insurance companies from reading what was discussed in therapy. I have a sliding fee scale for TGNCNB and intersex folx as well. All of my sessions are through a HIPAA secure video platform, and I keep paper notes as another protection measure for my clients. I have more information on my website and a blog for SOGI religious trauma education at theliberatedporch.com

Hi! I'm Patrice, a queer trauma therapist in Rochester, NY. I like to hike, rock climb, cook vegetarian and vegan food, read, and play with my puppy.

I have limited availability for my trauma therapy services, but do keep a waitlist too. I also have skills and services to offer like cooking, organizing, I'm belay certified at CRG, hikes / walks, some home improvement skills, and puppy play dates.

Cost: For therapy services, I accept Fidelis (accessible for lower income folks), excellus bc/bs, and cigna. All other support services are free.

Location: Rochester. Therapy services are available over telehealth in all of nys.

Hey there! I'm Dina Bdaiwi, your go-to girly for decolonizing therapy! I am a dual registered associate marriage and family therapist and professional clinical counselor 🌟 I'm all about supporting the ✨girls, gays, and theys✨ through the highs and lows of life. Whether it's addressing neurodivergence, body image, or navigating heavy traumas, I've got your back! If you’re looking for a therapist who you can share relatable memes and tiktoks with, I got you ✌🏼 I am a mix of Mexican and Syrian🧿, so I'm all about celebrating our diverse backgrounds. 🌈 Let's smash tje patriarchy, diet culture, and white supremacy in therapy together! My toolkit includes EMDR (for working through tough memories), feminist therapy for empowering chats, and art/mindfulness to keep balanced. Let’s explore connection with self and gently practice being in body! 💖 Schedule a free 15-minute chat to feel the vibes: tinyurl.com/Dinaschedule ✨

Cost: $155-$175

Location: Telehealth services, located in Irvine, CA

I have specialized over the past seven years in working with folks who have severe and persistent mental illness in a community-based setting as well as with folks in crisis and/or psychiatric emergency in inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. In my private practice Reflect & Restore Therapy, I have worked closely with adolescents, adults, older adults, and families supporting them with anxiety, depression, ADHD, addiction and recovery, emotion regulation, and trauma. I have an individualized, client-centered, strengths-based, trauma-informed approach. I honor and affirm all LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC clients and I am social justice oriented. Aside from my experience in psychotherapy, I am also a nurse and anticipating graduation with my psychiatric nurse practitioner degree in May—I am pleased to add these credentials to my experience to provide a more holistic approach as well.

Cost: Free 15-minute consultation. Sliding scale $150-180/60 min session $130/45 min session for private pay. I also take insurance through Headway: Cigna, Aetna, United, Oscar, Oxford, Quest Behavioral Health, Horizon BCBS of New Jersey, and BCBS of Massachusetts.

Location: telehealth for all of NY state

I specialize in generational and complex trauma, relationships and parenting. I operate from a core belief that people are inherently good, capable and resilient. Now more than ever I believe we need to hold and support each other. It’s an honor as a therapist to hold space for people.

Cost: Sliding scale around $50 a session

Location: I live in Seattle and do telehealth only

I am a child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist that approaches mental health with a decolonial lens. I am a daughter of immigrants and feel passionately about working with and serving LGBTQ and BIPOC youth.

I offer an evidence based approach to psychiatric medication management and can blend various psychotherapeutic techniques for those who need therapy as well. I have a strength based, trauma informed approach that honors the diverse lived experiences of my patients. Common things I treat include ADHD, depression, anxiety, and OCD.

Cost: I offer a free 10-15min phone screen. I accept Excellus BCBS insurance (non Medicaid/Medicare plans). Out of pocket costs range from $200 up.

Location: Pittsford NY, near Schottland YMCA

Note: For more information please visit CarlaVelardeMD.org

I’m an LCSW-R with 20 years of experience practicing psychotherapy. I specialize in eating disorders, disordered eating, ADHD, Interpersonal conflict and Anxiety disorders. I practice from a HAES perspective and believe that every human is worthy of love, dignity and respect.

Individual and Family therapy

Cost: I am in network with Excellus, Aetna and Cigna. My self pay rate is $120/session.

Location: I have an office in Rochester, NY and offer telehealth to anyone residing in NY and VT

I offer authentic, compassionate, and individualized support to adults and couples/partners who are looking to ease anxiety and depression, navigate life transitions, explore from a neurodivergence-affirming lens (Autism, ADHD, c-PTSD, BPD, etc), and process trauma. I find it meaningful to support survivors of sexual assault and childhood trauma in finding long term recovery, healing, growth, and authenticity. I can provide eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy starting in December 2024. Some of my identities include being queer, non-binary, neurodivergent, and White. I focus on creating a strong and trusting therapeutic relationship where all parts of you are welcome to allow for authentic support tailored to you. Using trauma-sensitive, harm reduction, and neurodiversity-affirming DBT frameworks are all important parts of my work. I am happy to share resources and reading material, please ask me about this! Finding a therapist that is the right fit for you can be difficult! I do my best to create a space that is accepting and uplifting of all parts of you and your experiences. I believe that counseling is helpful for a wide variety of concerns and experiences. I would love to have a phone consultation and answer all of your questions, please reach out!

Cost: sliding scale $125-225 out of pocket, in network with Medicaid/Badgercare without HMO, Medicaid Quartz, and The Alliance

Location: I can see clients in person at our office in Madison WI or via telehealth throughout the state of Wisconsin

Healing Artist and Founder of I See You Wellness, an apothecary and a virtual sacred space for LGBTQ+ and communities or color to heal, rise and come back home to themselves.

Individual and community healing sessions and readings. (energy work, ancestral medicine, earth based healing).

Cost: Community gatherings are free or by donations. Individual sessions are $155+

Location: NYC / Brooklyn (Virtual everywhere)

Note: IG (@iseeyouwell)

Angelica Gehlich (she/they), LCSW is a queer licensed clinical social worker/ LGBTQIA+ / gender / neurodivergence identity -affirming therapist who specializes in working with people who have experienced traumatic events throughout their lives. Their professional background includes working at non-profit and private agencies local and internationally. They have worked with adults and youth in individual and group formats who have experienced trauma, gender violence, cult and manipulative involvement groups, challenging life transitions, general day to day stressors with a goal of developing a renewed sense of self. They value everyone's individual and collective experience and will honor each person at exactly where they are in their journey. Prince Kitty Co serves as an anti-capitalist avenue for embracing connection, collaboration, and support in our local communities while working towards making mental and physical health services accessible to all. Our overarching mission is improving accessibility for everyone to have access to resources/basic needs and to promote sharing/exchange over capitalism.

Mental Health Resources/ Groups/ Trainings; Therapy only in the state of VA

Cost: Sliding Scale/ Barter

Location: Richmond, VA and I can provide therapy for all in Virginia and general mental health groups/trainings virtually

Additional: In addition to the website for Prince Kitty Co, LLC, I created a virtual mental health resource space that gives a visual feel to those of us who want resources but have a tough time with the lists. Angelica’s Self Care Space is a virtual resource library including clickable/interactive activities and resources! The purpose is to provide access to helpful resources and therapeutic suggestions without having to be currently involved with mental health services/ having to pay for support already out there. The hope is to improve accessibility in a world that has been engulfed in capitalism and service/resource segregation based on levels of privilege. This Virtual Self Care Space was created by Angelica Gehlich, LCSW. The images and books are not original content by Angelica Gehlich and have been found online so accessible to all. Most of the images are clickable/interactive that will either pop up or open in a new window. You may need to download the Google Slides app in order to utilize the resources. www.tinyurl.com/AngelicasSelfCareSpace