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Off-Campus Referral Resources

Geneseo Area | Outside of Geneseo

Geneseo-Area Providers

Below is a list of off-campus therapists located in the Geneseo area, many of whom are within walking distance of campus (as indicated). The list below is only a partial selection of area providers; if you would like to speak with a counselor about additional options within the Greater Rochester area, please give our office a call at 585-245-5716.  For more information about the different types of professionals listed, you might also want to visit our What Do Those Degrees Mean? page.

When contacting these providers, keep in mind that you might reach voice mail; be prepared to leave a message. When you speak with the therapist, be prepared to say a little about your concerns. You may also want to ask about fees and about what kinds of health insurance they will accept if you are planning to use insurance. (It is hepful to consult ahead of time with your parent, partner, or employer about the name of your health insurance and whether there are specific procedures you must use to get mental health treatment--e.g., do you need "prior approval"?). If you do not have insurance and will need to pay for this yourself, some providers have a "sliding fee scale" which sets a fee based upon your income and other variables.

Therapists

Kayla Bernheim, Ph.D.
585-346-9424
5995 Big Tree Road, Lakeville, NY 14480

Cindy Griffing, LMHC, NCC*
585-245-TREE (8733)
TreeHawks Counseling, 29 Main Street, Geneseo, NY 14454
out-of-network provider for most insurances

Anne Hoier, Psy.D.
585-243-2394
4828 Lakeville Road (PO Box 356), Geneseo, NY 14454

Sheri Kreher, LCSW*
www.sherikreher.com
585-447-8349
150 Court Street, Geneseo, NY 14454
Runs several groups:  Stress & Anxiety Management (Mondays, 7:30-8:45 p.m.) and Anger Management (Mondays, 6-7:15 p.m.)

Cindy Pond, LCSW, PLLC*
www.cpond.com
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585-786-0150
106 Main Street, Geneseo, NY 14454

Patricia Prinzi, MS Ed*
519-1044
150 Court Street, Suite #1, Geneseo, NY 14454

Tera Storms, Psy.D.*
585-301-7483
150 Court Street, Suite #1, Geneseo, NY 14454

Linda Struble, RCSW*
585-733-3291
106 Main Street, Geneseo, NY 14454

*within walking distance from campus

Psychiatrists

For information on psychiatric referrals, go to our Local Psychiatrists page.

Local Agencies

Livingston County Mental Health
585-243-7250
4223 Lakeville Road, Geneseo, NY 14454
offers both counseling and psychiatric treatment

CASA (Council for Alcoholism and Substance Abuse) of Livingston County
585-991-5012
4612 Millennium Drive, Geneseo, NY, 14454
located on the Geneseo campus; provides intervention for alcohol and other drug problems
-->click for information on local Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon meetings

Mental Health Association of Rochester-Monroe County
Self-Help Drop in Clinic
539 South Ave., Rochester, NY 14620 (5-9 p.m., 7 days a week; no appointment necessary)

Strong Sleep Disorders Center
585-341-7575
2337 South Clinton Avenue
Rochester, NY 14618

 

AD/HD (a.k.a. ADD) and other Learning Disabilities Testing*

Richard Arnold, Ph.D.
585-263-3323
940 Westfall Road, Suite 2, Rochester, NY 14618; RArnoldphd@aol.com

Leon Schofield, Ph.D.
585-425-2480
645 Cross Keys Office Park, Fairport, NY 14450

Ronald Schworm, Ph.D.
585-266-7277
Encompass Resources for Learning, 200 Meridian Centre Blvd, Rochester, NY 14618

Peter Sorman, Ph.D.
585-385-8728
20 Office Parkway, Pittsford, NY 14534; drsorman@frontiernet.net


*Please note that obtaining these assessments can be expensive, ranging from several hundred dollars or more.  We suggest that you contact your health insurance company to inquire whether you have any coverage for the assessment.  Although our department does work with students who have AD/HD and related concerns, Health & Counseling does NOT conduct any formal AD/HD or LD testing.


Grief Support Groups

Saint Timothy's Lutheran Church
585-243-7290 (for more information about groups)
Route 20A, Geneseo, NY
Wednesdays and 2nd/4th Tuesdays of each month


Alternative Treatments

For information on alternative treatments and therapies (e.g., acupuncture, chiropractors, massage therapists, etc.), visit our Alternate Treatment Approaches page.


Finding a Therapist Outside of Geneseo

If you are looking for a therapist outside of the Geneseo area (e.g., in your hometown for over the summer), here are some suggestions for connecting with appropriate mental health services:

  1. Ask your family doctor/primary care physician for recommendations.
  2. If there is a college nearby, call the counseling center and ask who they refer to in the local area.
  3. Solicit recommendations from family members and friends.
  4. Look in your local yellow pages under “Counselors - Personal,” “Counselors – Marriage and Family,” “Psychotherapists,” “Psychologists,” or "Physicians - Psychiatrists" (for medication).
  5. Visit the American Psychological Association's psychologist locator page: http://locator.apa.org/.
  6. Visit New York State's Office of Mental Health web site to search for a mental health program in your community:  http://bi.omh.state.ny.us/bridges/index.

Other factors to consider:
  1. Availability.  When is the therapist available to meet with you?  Does he or she have current openings?  If you do not own a vehicle, is he or she close to campus or accessible via the LATS bus?  When could you begin?
  2. Training.  What is the therapist’s training and experience with your area of concern?  Is he or she licensed?  You may describe what you are looking for and ask how the therapist might work with you.  Pay attention to how comfortable you feel with the responses you receive.
  3. Fees. What is the charge per visit?  Does the therapist have a sliding fee, and if so, how does it work?  (“Sliding scale” means that fees are reduced for a certain percentage of clients who would have trouble paying the full fee.)  Is the therapist eligible for payment under your current insurance plan?


Keep in mind that when seeking off-campus mental health services, you will be responsible for all costs involved.  Check with your health care provider to determine the extent of your coverage and whether a referral from your primary care physician is required in order to access services.