Our mission is to provide evidence-based psychological services to children, adolescents, adults, and families in the Rochester area, including assessment, therapy, and consultation; and to train the next generation of professional psychologists, through our affiliation with the clinical/school psychology doctoral program at Roberts Wesleyan University.
About Westside Psychological Services
Westside Psychological Services at Roberts Wesleyan University provides affordable, evidence-based assessment and therapy services for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Clinicians assess and treat clients with approaches validated by recent research and matched to clients' individual needs. Our clinicians include staff psychologists, faculty members in the RWU psychology department, and doctoral candidates in the RWU Clinical/School Psychology Doctoral program, working under the supervision of licensed faculty.
Our benefits include the following:
- Comprehensive psychological evaluations
- Evidence-based psychological treatments
- Consultation with schools, families, and other providers
- Respectful, culturally sensitive, welcoming environment
- Confidential, personalized services
- Low cost, sliding scale fees (as low as $30/session)*
- Supervision by faculty who are experts in their field
*though we don't accept insurance, we are pleased to offer competitive rates similar to insurance co-pays, with the added benefit of unlimited visits. Please contact your insurance company directly to inquire about Out-of-Network reimbursement. Contact the office for sliding scale eligibility.
Services We Offer
We provide evaluations and therapy for children, adolescents, and adults experiencing many common difficulties including, but not limited to*:
- Academic difficulties
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Conduct problems
- Defiance and oppositional behaviors
- Developmental disabilities
- Family and relationship issues
- Grief and loss
- Mental health/emotional concerns
- Obsessions and compulsions
- Phobias and fears
- Problems with attention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity
- Sadness and depression
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma-related problems
*As a training clinic, we do not have 24/7 or specialized support available and are unable to see those dealing with active suicidality, eating disorders, psychosis, and substance abuse issues at this time.
Diversity and Inclusion
Human diversity is not only respected but celebrated at Westside Psychological Services. We strive to embody a spirit of inclusion and engagement that honors the individual differences and socio-cultural identities of our staff, students, and clients alike. By continuously identifying and addressing our own personal biases, we remain devoted to the ongoing development of cultural humility. Our commitment to strengthening cultural competence within our team and our students allows us to explore with clients the impact of areas such as: socio-economic status or class, sexual orientation, gender identity, communication styles, race, ethnicity, country of origin, age, family roles and structure, health, areas of ability, religion and spirituality, culture, trauma, and politics on their daily lives.
Questions? Contact Westside Psychological Services