Welcome!

My name is Katie Ackley, and I am licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) working in the Rochester, NY area. I primarily see children, teens & their families struggling with a variety of mental health & behavioral challenges.

With over a decade of experience working as a school counselor, I’m especially comfortable helping when school stress, behavior, and emotions start to overlap—whether that looks like school avoidance, frequent meltdowns or social struggles.

I focus on building trust so kids & teens feel safe, understood, and supported. I tailor sessions using various approaches including CBT, DBT, solution-focused brief therapy, and play-based interventions. I also have experience with exposure and response prevention (ERP), an effective treatment for OCD & other anxiety disorders.

I believe parents & families are an essential part of the therapeutic process. I work closely with caregivers to provide guidance, support, and practical strategies that can be used at home. My goal is to help families feel more connected and equipped to navigate challenges together. I offer & encourage parent/family sessions to support the work being

My Areas of Focus:

• Anxiety & excessive worries

• OCD

• Depression

• School stressors

• ADHD/executive functioning challenges

• Autism Spectrum Disorder

• Life & family transitions

• Social skills & peer relationships

• Behavioral difficulties