The Mental Health Counselors of Greater Rochester, a Chapter of the New York State Mental Health Counselors Association, was established in 2003 to support the needs of local counselors, mental health providers and students. Since then, our membership has grown to include over 60 active members.

MHCGR hosts monthly trainings to support the professional development of its members and always looks within its membership for keynote presenters on topics such as Domestic Violence, Disasters and Mental Health Implications, State Licensure, Energy Psychology, Performance Under Pressure, Gerontology, Sexual Addictions, Obesity, and more.

Mission Statement
The Mental Health Counselors of Greater Rochester exists to advance the profession of Mental Health Counseling and clinical excellence through education, networking and peer support. We are committed to enhancing interdisciplinary relationships and wellness.

Leadership

President:
Kate Stanford, M.S. MHC, NCC, CIRS
Email: Kate Stanford

Past President:
Nancy E. Harris, MS.Ed., LMHC, NCC
Email: Nancy Harris
Phone: 585-248-3569

Treasurer:
Helena Boersma, M.S., LMHC, NCC
Email: Helena Boersma

Secretary:
Kathleen "Kitty" Fallon, Ph.D.
Email: Kathleen "Kitty" Fallon

Membership Chair:
April Aycock, MS, CASAC-T
Email: April Aycock

Professional Development Chair:
Paul Schwartzman, MS. Ed., LMHC, DAPA
Email: Paul Schwartzman
Phone: 585-377-2720

Public Relations Co-Chairs:
Joshua Maldonado, MS, LMHC, NCC
Email: Joshua Maldonado

Diane Fauth, LMHC, NCC, NCSC
Email: Diane Fauth

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