Business Details
Your Mental Health Counseling Partner in Rochester, NY
At Counseling Connections, we specialize in providing compassionate mental health support to individuals navigating life's challenges. Our practice focuses on grief counseling, life transition support, and specialized pet loss services, helping clients harness their inner strengths to cope with change. With over two decades of experience in therapeutic counseling, we create a safe, client-centered environment where your well-being is our priority. Our approach combines evidence-based techniques with personalized care, ensuring each client receives tailored support for their unique journey. We offer both individual sessions and structured group programs, including our nationally recognized Pet Loss Support Group.Our team maintains active professional certifications and continually updates their skills to provide the highest quality mental health services in Rochester, NY. We are committed to ethical practice, maintaining strict confidentiality while fostering emotional growth and resilience. Our online counseling platform ensures accessibility for clients seeking flexible mental health support options. Through workshops and community outreach, we extend our expertise to educate organizations about grief management and emotional wellness. Our practice stands as a trusted resource for individuals seeking professional mental health guidance in upstate New York.
Services
Individual Counseling
Pet Loss Support
Grief Counseling
Life Transition Coaching
Online Therapy Sessions
Group Therapy Programs
Mental Health Workshops
Community Outreach Education
Highlights and features
- We specialize in grief counseling with 20+ years of clinical experience
- Our Pet Loss Support Group offers structured healing for animal companions
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor with specialized training in trauma recovery
- Secure online counseling platform for accessible mental health support
- Client-centered approach focusing on individual strengths and resilience
Services
Individual Counseling
One-on-one mental health sessions tailored to individual needs. Our licensed counselors help clients develop coping strategies for grief, anxiety, and life transitions. Sessions focus on building emotional resilience through evidence-based therapeutic techniques while maintaining strict confidentiality.
Pet Loss Support Group
Structured 4-week online program for pet loss recovery. Participants explore the human-animal bond, share experiences, and learn grief management techniques. Led by a licensed mental health professional with specialized training in animal companion loss counseling.
Grief Counseling
Specialized support for processing loss and change. Our approach addresses various types of grief including relationship endings, career transitions, and bereavement. We help clients transform grief into personal growth opportunities through structured therapeutic interventions.
Online Counseling
Secure telehealth mental health services accessible from any location. Our encrypted platform supports individual sessions and group programs with the same therapeutic quality as in-person visits. Available for all our counseling specialties.
Community Workshops
Professional presentations on grief management and emotional wellness for organizations. Customizable programs cover topics like coping with change, pet loss in the workplace, and building resilience. Delivered by experienced mental health professionals.
People
Anne Marie Farage-Smith
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
With over 20 years of clinical experience, Anne Marie specializes in grief counseling and trauma recovery. She holds a Master's degree in Special Education and is a licensed mental health counselor in New York State.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide individual counseling, grief therapy, life transition support, and specialized pet loss counseling. Our services include both one-on-one sessions and structured group programs.
How does the pet loss support group work?
Our 4-week online program explores the human-animal bond, grief processing, and memory honoring. Groups meet weekly via secure video platform with 2-5 participants per session.
Are counseling sessions available online?
Yes, all our counseling services are available through secure online platforms for client convenience and accessibility.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Contact Anne Marie Farage-Smith directly at 585-615-5492 to schedule individual sessions or register for group programs with advance payment.
What are your counseling fees?
Individual session rates and group program fees are discussed during initial consultation. Payment details are provided before service commencement.
Do you offer community mental health education?
Yes, we provide speaking engagements and workshops on grief management for organizations and community groups in the Rochester area.
