Alissa DeFini
Counselor, LMHC-D
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (716) 245-6378

Do you find it difficult to control your worry and anxiety or do you find that you are worried all the time? Do you experience thoughts that you find are difficult to control? Are you often overwhelmed by intense emotions and feel like you’re on a roller coaster? Do you find yourself feeling depressed and having a hard time enjoying the things that you once enjoyed? You are not alone and therapy can help.
I utilize a person-centered, non-judgmental, culturally sensitive and empathic approach to therapy. As your therapist, I will focus on your strengths and help you achieve greater insight. I can assist you by increasing your tolerance of negative emotions, help you stay grounded in the here and now and move toward self-acceptance.
I believe that the therapeutic process can promote positive changes and growth and I look forward to accompanying you on your journey toward self-discovery, recovery and overall wellness. Contact me today to complete a brief consultation and schedule an appointment.
Call or Email Alissa DeFini now for a free 15 minute consultation - (716) 245-6378
Let's Connect (716) 245-6378

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Highmark BCBS of Western New York
- Independent Health
- Optum
- Out of Network
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Alissa DeFini
Counselor, LMHC-D
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (716) 245-6378
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 009926 Alissa DeFini
- In Practice for 9 years
- Attended Canisius College , Graduated 2017
Education and Years In Practice
Alissa DeFini
Counselor, LMHC-D
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (716) 245-6378
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Anxiety
- Depression
Expertise
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Body Image
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Polyamory & ENM
- Self Esteem
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Gestalt
- Gottman Method
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
- Reality Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
Alissa DeFini
Counselor, LMHC-D
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (716) 245-6378