About Stephen Haramis
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Couples
Adults (25-64)
Groups
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Psychodynamic
Exposure Response Prevention
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Schema Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Hypnotherapy
Identity
Gender
MaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Stephen Haramis
I am a psychotherapist and board-certified clinical social worker (LCSW-R, BCD) providing psychotherapy for adults and couples navigating anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), relationship challenges, and the broader impact of stress and life transitions. My practice integrates evidence-based treatment with deeper psychodynamic work, allowing us to address both immediate symptoms and the underlying patterns that sustain them.
I specialize in the treatment of OCD using evidence-based approaches such as exposure and response prevention (ERP), helping clients reduce the grip of intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors while building greater tolerance for uncertainty. In addition to OCD-focused work, I provide individual therapy for anxiety, as well as couples therapy aimed at improving communication, resolving conflict, and strengthening relational stability.
My approach is collaborative and tailored to each client. Some individuals benefit from structured, skills-based strategies, while others seek a deeper exploration of longstanding emotional patterns, attachment dynamics, and internal conflicts. I work flexibly across these modalities, helping clients gain insight while also developing practical tools for change.
I also offer group therapy, which can be a powerful and often underutilized space for growth. Group work provides opportunities for connection, feedback, and shared experience, allowing clients to work through interpersonal patterns in a supportive and structured environment.
Across all areas of my practice, I aim to create a thoughtful, grounded therapeutic space where clients can engage meaningfully in the process of change. Treatment is goal-oriented, paced appropriately, and focused on helping clients move toward greater clarity, stability, and overall psychological well-being.
I offer both in-person sessions in Rochester, NY, and secure telehealth appointments to support accessibility and continuity of care.
What should a new client know about working with you?
My therapeutic style is professional, structured, and grounded in evidence-based practice, while maintaining a calm, nonjudgmental, and genuinely curious stance toward each client’s experience. I aim to create an environment where clients feel both supported and challenged in a way that promotes meaningful and lasting change.
I take a thoughtful and organized approach to treatment. Sessions are guided by clear goals and an understanding of what is maintaining current difficulties, allowing us to work in a focused and intentional way. At the same time, I remain flexible, adapting the structure of therapy to meet the needs of the individual or couple in front of me.
Curiosity is central to how I work. Rather than making assumptions, I prioritize understanding each client’s unique internal experience, patterns, and context. This includes exploring both present-day symptoms and the deeper emotional or relational dynamics that may contribute to them. I approach this process without judgment, creating space for clients to speak openly about thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that may be difficult to share elsewhere.
My work integrates evidence-based methods, including cognitive and behavioral strategies, with a broader appreciation for insight-oriented and psychodynamic approaches. This allows us to address both symptom relief and the underlying processes that shape long-term patterns.
I also place a strong emphasis on pacing. Therapy should feel productive, but not overwhelming. I work collaboratively with clients to ensure that progress is steady, manageable, and aligned with their capacity.
Overall, my goal is to provide a steady, grounded therapeutic presence while helping clients develop clarity, practical skills, and a deeper understanding of themselves.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
After initial registration, I work with each patient to schedule an intake evaluation. This is a diagnostic assessment conducted over one to two sessions, where we review current concerns, symptom patterns, relevant history, and treatment goals. The purpose of this phase is to develop a clear, shared understanding of what is bringing you to therapy and to ensure that treatment is appropriately tailored from the outset.
Following the evaluation, we move into a collaborative treatment planning process. Together, we identify specific goals and determine the most effective approach based on your needs, whether that involves structured, skills-based work, more insight-oriented exploration, or a combination of both. This stage helps establish direction and clarity, so therapy remains focused and purposeful.
The structure of ongoing therapy varies depending on the type of treatment. For OCD, therapy is typically more structured and follows evidence-based protocols such as exposure and response prevention (ERP). This involves identifying triggers, gradually engaging with feared situations, and reducing compulsive responses in a systematic and supported way.
For general individual therapy, sessions may be more flexible, integrating cognitive, behavioral, and psychodynamic approaches. This allows us to address both immediate symptoms and the deeper patterns that influence emotional and relational functioning.
Group therapy follows a distinct process, after an initial consultation, joining the group provides a structured environment where interpersonal patterns can be explored in real time. Group work emphasizes shared experience, feedback, and the development of relational awareness within a supportive setting.
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Office location
Stephen Haramis, LCSW-R, BCD also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Board certifications
- American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work
Education and training
- Nazareth University, Master's in Clinical Social Work
NPI number
1013564954
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What practice does Stephen Haramis work with?
Stephen Haramis works with Stephen Haramis, LCSW, PLLC.
Where is Stephen Haramis's office located?
Stephen Haramis has 2 office locations in Rochester, view full addresses on Stephen Haramis's profile.
Which board certifications does Stephen Haramis have?
Stephen Haramis is certified by American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work.
What are common reasons for patients to see Stephen Haramis?
Stephen Haramis frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Stephen Haramis on their profile.
What languages does Stephen Haramis speak?
Stephen Haramis speaks English.