Donna Smith

Donna Smith

Counselor (585) 271-2520

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About Me

Hi, welcome to Better Help.
My name is Donna Smith. I am a masters prepared licensed Mental Health Counselor in Rochester NY. I received my counselor training through the University of Rochester .
I have 30 plus years of experience working in a variety of mental health settings, however, my passion is to work one on one with individuals who are looking to enhance the quality of their life.
In addition to providing confidential, compassionate mental health therapy my other passion is creative writing. I see these two areas blending in beautiful ways. I believe we each have within us a collection of tales that together create a unique and colorful story of the life we’ve lived thus far as well as the dreams that we’ve laid before us.
I would be honored to travel with you for a time on your personal journey. I have always seen my myself as a ‘guide’ in this process. My role as therapist would be to join with you in partnership working together to realize the future you have imagined.
I will offer you the opportunity for a genuine, open, trusting and hope-filled connection should you choose me as your therapist and therapeutic partner.
The path we take will be of your choosing. I am committed to walking beside you and offering the experience gained through my own life as well as the skills I’ve learned throughout my career as a therapist.
Your decision to enter into this journey is a brave one – CONGRATULATIONS!
I look forward to accompanying you in a supportive, non-judgmental manner to your destination.
Of note: If you are looking at my availability to secure an appointment time and don’t see what you’re looking for please message me and I will do my best to accommodate your needs.

Orientation & Focus

Modalities

Couples, Families, Groups

Languages Spoken

English

Populations

LGBTQ+

Specialties

  • Addictions
  • ADHD
  • Anger management
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Compassion fatigue
  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Family conflicts
  • Grief
  • Intimacy-related issues
  • LGBT
  • Parenting issues
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse

Conditions Treated

  • Abandonment
  • Addiction & Substance Abuse
  • ADHD
  • Aging & Senior Issues
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Blended Families
  • Caregiver Stress
  • Codependency
  • Commitment Issues
  • Communication Problems
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce & Separation
  • Domestic Violence
  • Emptiness
  • Family Conflict
  • Family of Origin Issues
  • Forgiveness
  • Gender Dysphoria
  • Grief & Loss
  • Guilt & Shame
  • Impulsivity
  • Infidelity
  • Isolation & Loneliness
  • Jealousy
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Narcissism
  • OCD
  • Panic Attacks
  • Parenting
  • Personality Disorders
  • Prejudice & Discrimination
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
  • Self Esteem
  • Self Harm
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Health
  • Sexuality & Sexual Identity
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Women's Issues
  • Workplace Issues

Treatment Options

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Locations

Main Location

1000 Elmwood Ave
Rochester, New York 14620
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