Penelope McBride

Penelope McBride

Clinical Social Worker (585) 278-4154

Medical Insurance Accepted
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About Me

As a licensed therapist in New York, I bring over two decades of compassionate, client-centered experience supporting individuals through life’s complex challenges. My approach is deeply rooted in understanding the unique experiences of each person who enters my practice, with specialized expertise in addressing stress, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and family dynamics.

I am committed to creating a supportive environment where clients can explore their deepest struggles, from social anxiety and isolation to workplace challenges and life transitions. My therapeutic style focuses on empowering individuals to develop self-love, improve communication, and navigate difficult emotional landscapes.

Drawing from extensive clinical experience, I offer nuanced support for a wide range of concerns, including mood disorders, relationship issues, midlife transitions, and personal growth. My goal is to help clients build resilience, understand their inner world, and develop meaningful strategies for healing and transformation.

I approach each therapeutic relationship with genuine empathy, respect, and a belief in every individual’s capacity for positive change. Together, we can work collaboratively to address your unique needs and support your journey toward greater well-being.

Payment Options

Insurance Options

  • Aetna
  • Anthem BlueCross Blue Shield New York
  • Cigna
  • Curative
  • Empire BlueCross BlueShield
  • GEHA
  • Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Optum
  • Oscar
  • UMR
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Student Resources
  • Veterans Affairs Community Care Network

Orientation & Focus

Modalities

Couples, Families, Groups

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

  • Addictions
  • ADHD
  • Anger management
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Career difficulties
  • Coaching
  • Compassion fatigue
  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorder
  • Family conflicts
  • Grief
  • Intimacy-related issues
  • Parenting issues
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Sex Addiction
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse

Conditions Treated

  • Abandonment
  • Addiction & Substance Abuse
  • ADHD
  • Aging & Senior Issues
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Blended Families
  • Body Image
  • Career Issues
  • Caregiver Stress
  • Codependency
  • Commitment Issues
  • Communication Problems
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce & Separation
  • Domestic Violence
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Family of Origin Issues
  • Forgiveness
  • Gambling
  • Grief & Loss
  • Guilt & Shame
  • Hoarding
  • Impulsivity
  • Infidelity
  • Isolation & Loneliness
  • Jealousy
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Midlife Crisis
  • Money & Financial Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • OCD
  • Panic Attacks
  • Paranoia
  • Parenting
  • Personality Disorders
  • Phobias
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex Addiction
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Health
  • Sexuality & Sexual Identity
  • Smoking & Vaping
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Women's Issues
  • Workplace Issues
  • Young Adult Issues

Treatment Options

  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Gottman Couples Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Trauma Focused

Locations

Main Location

14 Ewald Dr
Rochester, New York 14625
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