Hi, I’m Calisha.

I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and founder of Rooted Therapy Studio, a modern therapy practice in Rochester, NY, offering in-person and virtual therapy throughout New York State.

For nearly 20 years, I’ve worked across educational, relational, and educational settings, including as a certified School Counselor and School Psychologist and an adjunct professor in the School Counseling graduate program at Roberts Wesleyan University. These experiences have shaped my understanding of how our relationships, experiences, and patterns influence the way we move through life.

I often work with people who are used to carrying a lot and being the ones others rely on. Beneath the surface, they may be navigating relationship struggles, betrayal, burnout, grief, changing family dynamics, or a life transition that has left them feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or uncertain about what comes next.

My approach is warm, collaborative, trauma-informed, and practical. Drawing from evidence-based approaches, including CBT, DBT, attachment theory, and biofeedback, I help clients understand the patterns that may be keeping them stuck, strengthen their relationships and boundaries, and make choices that align with their values.

I believe our patterns often began as ways of adapting, protecting ourselves, or maintaining connection. Understanding them isn't about placing blame; it's about creating the awareness and flexibility to respond differently.

At its core, my work is about this:

Helping you understand yourself and your relationships more deeply, so you can move forward with greater clarity, self-trust, and intention.

Ready for a different way forward? Reach out now-