SERVICES

Working with adolescents (ages 12+) and adults of all ages!

Currently, I am offering all my sessions online.

Individual Therapy

I typically provide 50 minute individual sessions. We can determine the length and frequency of sessions together. We will initially need to meet weekly or bi-weekly to assess, establish goals and work on skills. We can later meet tri-weekly or monthly for continued support and maintenance of skills.

Group Therapy

I offer multiple group therapy options in the Rochester, NY area. You can check out my current group options listed below. 

For more information about any of the groups or to register, please Contact Gem.

Couples or Family Therapy

Working with couples or family typically requires 60 minute sessions. We can determine the length and frequency of sessions together. We will initially need to meet weekly or bi-weekly to assess, establish goals and work on skills. We can later meet tri-weekly or monthly for continued support and maintenance of skills.

Trainings & Panel Discussions

In the past, I have planned and hosted panels on Intimate Partner Violence. Currently, I offer parent DBT workshops and professional CEU trainings on Gender Dysphoria. If your organization would like a custom workshop, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

GROUPS:

ON PAUSE until Jan 2024 : Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Skills Group for LGBTQIA+ Teens (open to allies) ONLINE: Facilitated by Gem Korman, LCSW-R. This group is designed to help teens (ages 13 to 18) navigate interpersonal relationships, cope with strong feelings and difficult situations. Each week we will learn and discuss new skills. Teens will receive feedback from facilitator and support from their peers. There are 3 modules offered: Distress Tolerance,  Emotion Regulation and Interpersonal Effectiveness restarting Jan 2024. Mindfulness skills will be incorporated in each group. New participants must attend 1st session/orientation to join DBT group – only once when first joining. When: Tuesdays 5:30-6:45pm @ Tree of Hope Counseling (NOW Online) Cost: $50/group. (Reduced fee for payment in full for each module.) For more information or to register please contact Gem. (sliding scale available)

 
ACTIVE – Parent Group of LGBTQIA+ Youth and Young Adults – ONLINEThis group is to provide information and resources on all things LGBTQ+ for parents/guardians and allies of LGBTQ+ youth/young adults. We will address any related parenting stressors and find support so that you can better understand and support your LGBTQ+ loved ones. When: We will meet once a month on the second Saturday from 9-10am. NEXT MEETINGS ON: 12/9, 1/13, 2/10, 3/9, 4/13… Where: Online Cost: $20/group meeting. (Reduced fee for more than one person per family.) For more information or to attend please contact Gem for the link. (sliding scale available)

WORKSHOPS & CEU TRAININGS:

Parent Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Workshops – ONLINE
These workshops are for parents or family members of teens or adults who are in DBT skills group or individual therapy. Participants will learn the skills their loved ones are learning (i.e. to manage feelings effectively, to develop self-control over thoughts and actions, to learn to communicate in healthy ways and mindfulness).
You can register for one or all three:
Interpersonal Effectiveness + Mindfulness: 2024
Distress Tolerance + Mindfulness: 2024
Emotion Regulation + Mindfulness: 2024

When: Saturdays 10:00am to 12:00pm
Where: Online via Zoom
Cost: $80 per workshop for up to 2 per family (sliding scale available)

(All dates are subject to change based on enrollment/interest.)

Gender Dysphoria: Working with Gender Expansive Youth & Adults – In PERSON OR via ZOOM

Past trainings: 3/2022, 6/22, 10/22, 12/22, 3/2023, 5/23…

Date/Time: January 26, 2024
Location: IN PERSON – Tree of Hope Counseling, multipurpose room at 2300 East Ave Rochester NY 14610.  For more information or Register here:https://GenderDysphoriaCEU-1-26-24.eventbrite.com

SUPERVISION & CONSULTATION:

Individual and Group Supervision or Consultation – ONLINE or in person:

Providing individual clinical supervision/consultation and MSW interns. Please contact me if you are interested.

Providing consultation services to clinicians and organizations. Please contact me if you are interested.

NEW Gender Dysphoria & Working with Gender Diversity – Therapy Consultation Group – 2024 : We know that mental health professionals benefit from clinical consultation, and that a group format of skilled clinicians to learn with and from, can support ongoing professional development. Specifically, this consultation group will offer the opportunity to develop as a gender affirming care provider in the following ways (including, but not limited to): 

  • Assessment – Support with assessing physical/social gender dysphoria and euphoria.
  • Intervention – Explore integrating WPATH standards of gender affirming care into therapy and matching interventions to clients’ needs. 
  • Ethical Issues – Process ethical issues that accompany gender affirming care.
  • Therapist Role – Explore the role of the therapist in embodying inclusivity.
  • Case Presentation – Review of current cases to get group feedback and support, follow cases over time to learn together. 
  • Awareness of Self – Space to explore the clinicians’ gender training and how therapists’ identities impact the therapeutic process.
  • Intersecting identities – Exploring ways that race, sex, disability, neurodiversity, income, etc impact clients experience of gender. Activities and practices for identifying and safety planning around community safety, IPV, self-harm and suicidal ideation indicators in gender diverse populations and relationships.

 

 

Group Therapy

$45-50

Individual Therapy

$130

Intakes, Couples & Families

$150

Supervision & Consultation

$110

Schedule Your Session Today

  • My schedule:
    Mondays 9-4 pm
    Tuesdays 3-6 pm
    Wednesdays 9-4 pm
    Thursdays 3-6 pm
    Fridays 9-4 pm
    Saturdays 9-12 pm

 

  • Private pay at this time. I accept cash, checks, credit cards, and health savings accounts. Payment is due at the time of service or as soon as you receive your invoice. If you cancel with less than 24 hours notice or no show, there is a $50 fee. I am an out of network provider and not currently accepting insurance. However, I can provide you with a “super” bill to submit to your insurance company for out of network reimbursement when applicable. I encourage you to check with your insurance company. Sliding scale available based on need.