Onward Counseling

01/30/2026

INTRODUCING ABBY ELSENPETER 👋🏼🤍

One of our newest providers — Abby works primarily with kids and loves bringing therapy to life through games, crafts, and even outdoor walks whenever possible. She’s always had a big heart for teaching (s/o to her mom 🫶🏽) and is obsessed with —

❕snowy, winter wonderland kind of days
❕but prefers an easy going summer wardrobe
❕the 😂 emoji (basically her signature)

Therapist by day, Swiftie by night — quotes Brooklyn 99 more than she should, is secretly very good at math (even if she still occasionally needs to count on her fingers), + finds peace in color coded calendars and a well organized space.

Equal parts energy, empathy, and emotional support ☁️🫖

Most of all — Abby loves being a part of a supportive team. Sharing the hard stuff, celebrating the wins, and growing alongside amazing clinicians who inspire her to be better everyday.

We’re lucky to have you, Abby!

01/22/2026

The Onward team is growing — guided by our same values of care & connection for our clients 🤍🌱

Cue the happy dance — we’ve added FIVE new providers to our team, all with so much heart & skill, ready to walk alongside our clients. Stay tuned as we introduce them one by one ✨

There’s still room for more! If you’re interested in JOINING OUR SQUAD, email your resume to — @onwardcounselingrochester.com // megan@onwardcounselingrochester.com ✉️👋🏼

01/21/2026

FIVE YEARS OF ONWARD 🥳✨

Onward has been our passion project — where inspiration, hard work, dedication, along with a hint of serendipity has grown into FIVE YEARS of compassionate care, meaningful healing and an effervescent DREAM.

And honestly — everyday feels like a (birthday) party around here. We celebrate the wins (big or small), the quiet breakthroughs, ‘glimmers’ AND we simply celebrate each other 🫶

None of this would be possible without our extraordinary squad of providers. Truly — if you could see even a glimpse of the healing that takes place at Onward every single day, it would take your breath away.

To our clients, our community and everyone who has supported, cheered us on, and trusted us along the way — thank you for helping us launch ONWARD. We’re just getting started 🤍🌱

12/12/2025

12/05/2025

✨WE’RE HIRING! ✨
As Onward’s new home develops & our wait list continues to overflow, we’re looking for fully licensed clinicians to join our squad!

At Onward Counseling, we offer:
✖️Full autonomy in your schedule and clinical approach
✖️Tons of support from a collaborative, encouraging, & rad team
✖️Meaningful connection & loads of fun with peers who genuinely love this work
✖️Competitive pay that honors your expertise
✖️An ability to achieve a level of work/life balance that feels like a dream come true (clinician testimonial👌🏼)

We’re passionate about creating a space where clinicians feel valued, trusted, and inspired—and we can’t wait to welcome someone who shares that heart.

📩 Apply today: brogan@onwardcounselingrochester.com
megan@onwardcounselingrochester.com

Come sit with us!

07/14/2025

We’ve been nominated for the 3rd year in a row for Post Bulletin’s BEST OF THE BEST!!! This continues to be SUCH an honor and we give all of the credit to this BOMB team full of AMAZING clinicians. Their hard work, expertise, and care for their clients continues to shine and be recognized as extraordinary in our community.

If you get a chance- feel free to vote for us every day until August 4th.

https://www.postbulletin.com/best-of-the-best/contest?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwLiAiVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHkBfCpjCUcdsMWZ4kd1jTtSgaf3utPSRT9SEMeIniQVccgrBOK9SqwTrruNI_aem_0F8gUj85PPpzBpw0hjK0uQ #/gallery/?group=514164

06/20/2025

Meet Allison Johnson! 🌾

Preferred Population: Adolescents, young adults, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, life transitions, and all the curveballs in between.

Coping “Go-To:” Fresh air and a long walk with loved ones (bonus points for sunshine ☀️).

Favorite thing about Onward: The authentic, supportive, and cozy environment.

Coffee Order: Creamer with a dash of coffee. Balance is everything. (But let’s be honest—she’d rather have a Dr. Pepper.🥤)

Office Quirk: Always has a cozy blanket on standby.

Welcome to the squad Allison!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

06/17/2025

Had an absolute blast supporting NAMI at their golf tournament fundraiser last week! Let’s just say we practiced a lot of distress tolerance, stress management, and acceptance that day 😉

06/05/2025

Only a few spots left! Don’t miss out on this opportunity!!! If you have a loved one between the ages of 11-14 who struggles with self esteem, confidence, relationships, etc.- this is the perfect summer group for her! Expect crafts, snacks, and connection✨

06/05/2025

Follow along while we build Onward a new home 🧠🙌🏼🪏👥

05/28/2025

Introducing Jenni Linnett 🌾

Preferred population: adolescents, adults-particularly women navigating midlife, couples, families, parenting, anxiety, depression, school challenges, relationships and overall mind, body, spirit wellness.

Coping “Go To”: Meditation, walking my dogs, yoga, cleaning/organizing, Gilmore Girls, humor, soulful conversations and exchanging funny memes with my girlfriends.

Favorite thing about Onward: Gorgeous aesthetics coupled with warmth, purpose and passion for helping others. I love the fresh and progressive approach to mental health and serving clients!

Coffee order: Hot caramel latte with almond milk

Office Quirk: I’m usually cold and have “office support sweaters.”

Jenni will be working virtually a majority of the time until our new building is open and we are THRILLED to have her aboard! Welcome Jenni~

05/27/2025

We have been reintroducing our providers & introducing new additions to our squad, yet we figure it’s time to reintroduce Onward Counseling!

If you’re new here, Welcome to Onward! We are a modern mental health collective, where our mission is to curate and provide a mental & emotional safe haven for the members of our community. We are passionate about making therapy look different and bringing fresh new ideas to promote healing & wellness.

We are going on 5 years in practice, have grown from 2 to 24 clinicians, and are currently building Onward a new home✨

Come sit with us, as we help move the community Onward!

www.onwardcounselingrochester.com