Rochester, New York Therapists

Guide to Mental health Resources in Rochester, New York

Located in western New York on the southern shore of Lake Ontario, Rochester is home to over 208,000 residents. While the area receives an estimated 90 inches of snow each year, the summers are considered glorious and not too hot. Employment in the city was focused on printing, film and medical products/services but now it is health systems, supermarkets, and higher education. A few of the top employers include the University of Rochester, Rochester Regional Health, and Wegmans Food Markets Inc. in which 10,000 or more residents are employed. Rochester is also home to the largest number of American Sign Language (ASL) users with an estimated deaf population of 10,000-15,000 people. For decades, the residents of Rochester have opted to live in the suburbs and commute into the city but now, there is a resurgence of developers to bring people back into Rochester to live, work, and play.

The site, 24/7 Wall St, labeled Rochester as the 34th worst city to live in based on crime, poverty, infrastructure, and housing among other things. Stress affects many that live within the city as it was ranked 8th most-stressed city in the United States and is ranked 4th for highest in the divorce rate. The city is also ranked 4th for the highest poverty rate causing financial stress as 32.8% of the population is in poverty. According to the Monroe County Community Health Report, 50% of Rochester’s children reside in poverty which is the highest for a city of similar size within the United States.

Mental Health has become a focus for residents of Rochester and the state of New York. The Mental Health Association in New York State found that half of chronic mental illness conditions begin at 14 years of age and half of the anxiety disorders begin as early as 8 years old. A law that requires mental health education for all grades – elementary, middle, and high school –  in New York as MHAHYS felt it was important to educate all children before symptoms start. Educators are trying to learn how to cope with individual’s students’ trauma, anxiety, depression, and stress.

Regardless of your age or race, one in two people will experience mental illness in their lifetime. According to research, one-third of adult health issues nationwide are due to mental health.  Many mental health issues can affect you, how you think and feel on a daily basis. Whether it is you or someone you know that is afflicted with suicidal thoughts or trying to end an addiction, understands that you are not alone.

Let us take care of you. The first step in finding inner peace is recognizing that you need help. It is a concern to take seriously when you notice ongoing signs that prohibit your ability to function within society and not having the ability for you to enjoy life.

Take a moment to determine the symptoms that affect your well-being as it will help you narrow down which therapist can help you properly. You will need to review potential therapist’s profiles and blogs to ensure that their specialties can meet your needs and consider the following questions:

•    Why am I seeking help?
•    What are my goals in therapy?
•    Am I more comfortable with a man or a woman?
•    Are there any personal aspects I’m not willing to discuss?
•    Do I want to be able to lead the discussion, or have it led?
•    How long do I plan to attend therapy?
•    Does my problem need extra specialization?

Engaging in effective treatments from one of our licensed therapists will help you on the path to living a successful and productive life. Decide how often you need to visit your therapist and make sure that their office is located near where you work or live. These sessions will help you build a relationship so take time to set-up a phone interview with them. It is important that you feel connected with your therapist. Learn their style during the phone call and see if they seem engaged in your conversation.

Mental health treatments provide the tools to help you cope with what is going on in your life. It will take time to find the right therapist to address your issues. Plan to ask plenty of questions and to get to know your practitioner. The time spent researching our Rochester professionals is an investment in you to help you thrive in the future!