Hi, I’m Calisha.

I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and founder of Rooted Therapy Collective, a modern therapy practice rooted in clarity, connection, and meaningful growth. Based in Rochester, NY, I offer compassionate, personalized therapy both in person and virtually to clients throughout New York State.

In addition to private practice, I serve as a certified School Counselor and School Psychologist. For nearly 20 years, I've worked across educational, relational, and clinical settings, including as an adjunct professor in the School Counseling graduate program at Roberts Wesleyan University.

I work with individuals navigating anxiety, burnout, grief, relationship challenges, and major life transitions, especially those who feel overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or stuck in patterns they’re ready to understand differently.

My approach is trauma-informed, practical, and collaborative, integrating evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, attachment theory, and biofeedback to help you better understand yourself and create lasting change.

At its core, my work is about this:
Helping you understand your patterns so you can move through life with greater clarity, confidence, and intention.