Photo of Michael Finnegan, Counselor in Amherst, NY
Michael Finnegan
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Amherst, NY 14228
Congratulations for taking this initial step on the path of growth and healing. The counseling services I provide are meant to aid in the psychological, emotional and spiritual growth of adults who are suffering beyond their present ability to cope and who desire to move beyond merely coping, but to living more authentically and wholeheartedly. ​As a mental health clinician, I provide mental health assessment and individual psychotherapy services to those suffering from an array of mental health conditions from chronic stress, anxiety and mood disorder to PTSD or those struggling through an existential crisis.
Congratulations for taking this initial step on the path of growth and healing. The counseling services I provide are meant to aid in the psychological, emotional and spiritual growth of adults who are suffering beyond their present ability to cope and who desire to move beyond merely coping, but to living more authentically and wholeheartedly. ​As a mental health clinician, I provide mental health assessment and individual psychotherapy services to those suffering from an array of mental health conditions from chronic stress, anxiety and mood disorder to PTSD or those struggling through an existential crisis.
(833) 926-0981 View (833) 926-0981
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John Catalino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Amherst, NY 14226
Feeling overwhelmed and feel your thoughts and moods run your life? And do you feel this prevents you from living life to its fullest? I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (R), and have been a therapist since 2008. I can begin therapy within 1 week of your initial call! Often through sharing our thoughts and struggles with a skilled, empathetic professional, hope can be restored. Also, by learning a few key thinking strategies and other simple mental techniques, together we can reduce and eliminate the feelings of being powerless over how our minds automatically can work against us. NOTE: Couples sessions are cash only - $150.
Feeling overwhelmed and feel your thoughts and moods run your life? And do you feel this prevents you from living life to its fullest? I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (R), and have been a therapist since 2008. I can begin therapy within 1 week of your initial call! Often through sharing our thoughts and struggles with a skilled, empathetic professional, hope can be restored. Also, by learning a few key thinking strategies and other simple mental techniques, together we can reduce and eliminate the feelings of being powerless over how our minds automatically can work against us. NOTE: Couples sessions are cash only - $150.
(716) 221-8728 View (716) 221-8728
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Valerie F Joyal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Amherst, NY 14226  (Online Only)
I really enjoy working with people who are motivated to build an understanding of the root cause of their concern and wish to learn how to make changes to improve their quality of life. People I work with are often struggling with depression, anxiety or trauma that has caused them to be unsatisfied with their relationships, their environment, or themselves. My clients often need to develop self compassion, confidence, and healthy boundaries to reach their goals of a life filled with pleasure and purpose.
I really enjoy working with people who are motivated to build an understanding of the root cause of their concern and wish to learn how to make changes to improve their quality of life. People I work with are often struggling with depression, anxiety or trauma that has caused them to be unsatisfied with their relationships, their environment, or themselves. My clients often need to develop self compassion, confidence, and healthy boundaries to reach their goals of a life filled with pleasure and purpose.
(716) 687-0524 View (716) 687-0524
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Seaghan Coleman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Amherst, NY 14228
Note: I am transitioning to ketamine assisted psychedelic (KAP) and MDMA once that becomes available. I am a master therapist and trainer. I love exploring how people have become distorted from their true nature and lose touch with what matters most to them. The work is to help us all clear the distortions so we can return to who we are: awake, kind, free. I often practice using EMDR, Buddhist Psychology, spiritual practice, exploring the nature of satisfaction/dissatisfaction and the nature of self, as well as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Note: I am transitioning to ketamine assisted psychedelic (KAP) and MDMA once that becomes available. I am a master therapist and trainer. I love exploring how people have become distorted from their true nature and lose touch with what matters most to them. The work is to help us all clear the distortions so we can return to who we are: awake, kind, free. I often practice using EMDR, Buddhist Psychology, spiritual practice, exploring the nature of satisfaction/dissatisfaction and the nature of self, as well as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
(716) 710-8854 View (716) 710-8854
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Carla R Kuhl
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Amherst, NY 14228
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Buffalo, practicing as a therapist and life-style coach. I work with my clients to provide them with tailored treatment plans that can be integrated into their daily lives. I have extensive experience and training in empirically-based treatments, such as DBT, ACT, EMDR, Schema therapy, IFS and have worked in a complex trauma clinic getting experience in many areas impacting the adult community. My practice provides treatment to adults 18 or older. Offering TELEHEALTH (PHONE and/or WEBCAM SESSIONS).
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Buffalo, practicing as a therapist and life-style coach. I work with my clients to provide them with tailored treatment plans that can be integrated into their daily lives. I have extensive experience and training in empirically-based treatments, such as DBT, ACT, EMDR, Schema therapy, IFS and have worked in a complex trauma clinic getting experience in many areas impacting the adult community. My practice provides treatment to adults 18 or older. Offering TELEHEALTH (PHONE and/or WEBCAM SESSIONS).
(716) 953-3570 View (716) 953-3570
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Paula J Ruefli-Spears
Counselor, MA, LMHC, MFT
Verified Verified
Amherst, NY 14226
Waitlist for new clients
Attollo Counseling Services was born from a passion for promoting satisfying relationships, healthy families, meaningful marriages, and strong resilient individuals as they pursue their hopes, dreams, and happiness. While we all want these things, nothing is guaranteed except life will present challenges to take us off-course. Whether you are going through a major life adjustment, experiencing grief/loss, struggling to decide what steps to take towards your future, experiencing relationship challenges, or embarking on a new journey in life; you don't have to do it alone. We believe in compassion, collaboration, and creativity.
Attollo Counseling Services was born from a passion for promoting satisfying relationships, healthy families, meaningful marriages, and strong resilient individuals as they pursue their hopes, dreams, and happiness. While we all want these things, nothing is guaranteed except life will present challenges to take us off-course. Whether you are going through a major life adjustment, experiencing grief/loss, struggling to decide what steps to take towards your future, experiencing relationship challenges, or embarking on a new journey in life; you don't have to do it alone. We believe in compassion, collaboration, and creativity.
(716) 226-5130 View (716) 226-5130
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WNY Psychotherapy Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Amherst, NY 14226
Joseph P. Zannoni is the Executive Director of W.N.Y Psychotherapy Services. As an owner since 1988, he works diligently to select private practitioners who are interested in providing high quality, cost effective services utilizing a wide range of treatment modalities for families and individuals in the advancement of emotional health. Our network of providers consists of over twenty independent practitioners with various areas of expertise. Our licensed practitioners include; Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Psychologists, and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners. With diverse backgrounds and specializations we address most patient needs, and provide comprehensive services for children, adults, families and seniors.
Joseph P. Zannoni is the Executive Director of W.N.Y Psychotherapy Services. As an owner since 1988, he works diligently to select private practitioners who are interested in providing high quality, cost effective services utilizing a wide range of treatment modalities for families and individuals in the advancement of emotional health. Our network of providers consists of over twenty independent practitioners with various areas of expertise. Our licensed practitioners include; Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Psychologists, and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners. With diverse backgrounds and specializations we address most patient needs, and provide comprehensive services for children, adults, families and seniors.
(716) 508-4568 View (716) 508-4568
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Peter Meglin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Amherst, NY 14226
I am a licensed and seasoned clinical social worker (LCSW-R) in practice for 30+ years, specializing in couples and individual therapy. My academic training was at the University at Buffalo; my post-graduate and continuing education was at The Marriage Counseling Center, where I mentored new therapists and developed a strong word-of-mouth following. Couples work included, but was not limited to, these critical issues: emotionally focused communication, destructive conflict patterns, emotional and physical intimacy, infidelity and trust repair, pre-marital assessment, commitment, and discernment of ultimate relationship habitability.
I am a licensed and seasoned clinical social worker (LCSW-R) in practice for 30+ years, specializing in couples and individual therapy. My academic training was at the University at Buffalo; my post-graduate and continuing education was at The Marriage Counseling Center, where I mentored new therapists and developed a strong word-of-mouth following. Couples work included, but was not limited to, these critical issues: emotionally focused communication, destructive conflict patterns, emotional and physical intimacy, infidelity and trust repair, pre-marital assessment, commitment, and discernment of ultimate relationship habitability.
(716) 638-2185 View (716) 638-2185
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Allison Plunkett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Amherst, NY 14228
Allison Plunkett is a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a sincere empathy for others, and passion for helping clients heal from many types of mental health struggles, especially anxiety, trauma, and depression. With a background in serving clients with various needs in multiple settings as well as an EMDR certification, Allison brings a holistic perspective to her practice. With over five years of hands-on experience in the field, Allison has built upon her skills in providing care that is both person-centered and trauma-informed. She is committed to helping her clients learn, heal, and thrive. ​
Allison Plunkett is a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a sincere empathy for others, and passion for helping clients heal from many types of mental health struggles, especially anxiety, trauma, and depression. With a background in serving clients with various needs in multiple settings as well as an EMDR certification, Allison brings a holistic perspective to her practice. With over five years of hands-on experience in the field, Allison has built upon her skills in providing care that is both person-centered and trauma-informed. She is committed to helping her clients learn, heal, and thrive. ​
(716) 340-4213 View (716) 340-4213
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Mindi Lobuzzetta
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Amherst, NY 14228  (Online Only)
Do you feel as though life has been full of struggles? Have you had experience with situations that are preventing you from staying on your desired life path? Did you experience a loss or something stressful that you just can’t seem to move past? Sometimes what brings us to counseling isn’t the only thing we need help with. Stress and unaddressed difficult situations can create a perfect storm for maladaptive coping skills and uncontrollable and uncomfortable emotions. Mindi can teach you skills, strategies and tools to better deal with your problems. Therapy is a way to feel empowered to take hold of all that life throws your way.
Do you feel as though life has been full of struggles? Have you had experience with situations that are preventing you from staying on your desired life path? Did you experience a loss or something stressful that you just can’t seem to move past? Sometimes what brings us to counseling isn’t the only thing we need help with. Stress and unaddressed difficult situations can create a perfect storm for maladaptive coping skills and uncontrollable and uncomfortable emotions. Mindi can teach you skills, strategies and tools to better deal with your problems. Therapy is a way to feel empowered to take hold of all that life throws your way.
(716) 517-4014 View (716) 517-4014
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Joy Mary Mercer
Counselor, MEd, LMHC
Verified Verified
Amherst, NY 14228
When you are considering treatment for your mental health needs such as anxiety management or overcoming childhood trauma and self doubt, you need to consider who is out there that can empathize with you and provide insight and perspective that aligns with your future goals and aspirations. Whether you are a pre-teen of an elder adult you are looking for someone who has experience with multiple phases of life and will listen and validate your concerns and ideas.
When you are considering treatment for your mental health needs such as anxiety management or overcoming childhood trauma and self doubt, you need to consider who is out there that can empathize with you and provide insight and perspective that aligns with your future goals and aspirations. Whether you are a pre-teen of an elder adult you are looking for someone who has experience with multiple phases of life and will listen and validate your concerns and ideas.
(585) 617-0788 View (585) 617-0788
Photo of Nicole Mosey, Counselor in Amherst, NY
Nicole Mosey
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Amherst, NY 14226
Do you feel stuck? Are you having trouble regaining balance and moving forward? Sometimes feelings of worry and sadness can interfere with our daily lives. Depression can make going to work or school seem like an enormous task. You may have low energy, lack of motivation, overwhelming sadness or feelings of uncontrollable worry. Therapy can help! www.corementalhealthcounseling.com
Do you feel stuck? Are you having trouble regaining balance and moving forward? Sometimes feelings of worry and sadness can interfere with our daily lives. Depression can make going to work or school seem like an enormous task. You may have low energy, lack of motivation, overwhelming sadness or feelings of uncontrollable worry. Therapy can help! www.corementalhealthcounseling.com
(716) 247-6425 View (716) 247-6425
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Nancy Robin Krtek
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, ND, LCSW, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Amherst, NY 14226
Therapeutic interventions include integrative approaches along with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Schema Therapy, Psycho-Education, as well as Eastern philosophical tenets, and EMDR. If you deal with Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Addiction issues, a Trauma history, Dissociative Disorders or Personality Disorders, you will receive competent, compassionate and empathic care. Treatment needs can be met through individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy and/or group therapy. Other issues that I can help you with are Eating Disorders, Weight management, Pain management/somatic issues. as well as Grief/Loss issues. Check out my Facebook page "Nancy Krtek Mind/Body Practitioner."
Therapeutic interventions include integrative approaches along with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Schema Therapy, Psycho-Education, as well as Eastern philosophical tenets, and EMDR. If you deal with Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Addiction issues, a Trauma history, Dissociative Disorders or Personality Disorders, you will receive competent, compassionate and empathic care. Treatment needs can be met through individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy and/or group therapy. Other issues that I can help you with are Eating Disorders, Weight management, Pain management/somatic issues. as well as Grief/Loss issues. Check out my Facebook page "Nancy Krtek Mind/Body Practitioner."
(630) 282-6959 View (630) 282-6959
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David Gordon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, CCATP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Amherst, NY 14228
Making the choice to seek help can be extremely challenging and anxiety producing. Over the past 30 years, I have been committed and dedicated to helping individuals find positive ways to cope with a variety of stressors. We each experience life a little differently, and something that seems easy to handle for one person may be so difficult for another. Building a relationship is critical along with empowering you to dictate the areas that are most important for your growth and wellness. I strive to develop a nonjudgmental environment to help you best articulate how you are truly feeling.
Making the choice to seek help can be extremely challenging and anxiety producing. Over the past 30 years, I have been committed and dedicated to helping individuals find positive ways to cope with a variety of stressors. We each experience life a little differently, and something that seems easy to handle for one person may be so difficult for another. Building a relationship is critical along with empowering you to dictate the areas that are most important for your growth and wellness. I strive to develop a nonjudgmental environment to help you best articulate how you are truly feeling.
(716) 708-4644 View (716) 708-4644
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Family Counseling Associates
PhD, LCSW-R
Not Verified Not Verified
Amherst, NY 14221
Family Counseling Associates is a group of seasoned, knowledgeable, mental health professionals who provide mental health care services for children, adolescents, adults and their families in a private-practice setting. Psychologists and Licensed Clinical Social Workers combine efforts to provide the full range of mental health care services necessary to help children, adolescents, adults and their families feel and function at their best. See our Website at www.FamilyCounselingWNY.com
Family Counseling Associates is a group of seasoned, knowledgeable, mental health professionals who provide mental health care services for children, adolescents, adults and their families in a private-practice setting. Psychologists and Licensed Clinical Social Workers combine efforts to provide the full range of mental health care services necessary to help children, adolescents, adults and their families feel and function at their best. See our Website at www.FamilyCounselingWNY.com
(716) 245-7142 View (716) 245-7142
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Justin Higgins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Amherst, NY 14226
Current openings. www.jhigginscounseling.com/contact to request a free telephone consultation. Do you ever feel stuck? Find yourself worrying about the future? Or find yourself dwelling on or re-living events from the past? What about comparing yourself to others, or criticizing yourself or those around you? Maybe creating rules for yourself that feel limiting? You may have tried to solve these problems by getting rid of them, avoiding them, outsmarting them, or overpowering them. While natural, it's often unhelpful with thoughts, feelings, memories, sensations, and urges.
Current openings. www.jhigginscounseling.com/contact to request a free telephone consultation. Do you ever feel stuck? Find yourself worrying about the future? Or find yourself dwelling on or re-living events from the past? What about comparing yourself to others, or criticizing yourself or those around you? Maybe creating rules for yourself that feel limiting? You may have tried to solve these problems by getting rid of them, avoiding them, outsmarting them, or overpowering them. While natural, it's often unhelpful with thoughts, feelings, memories, sensations, and urges.
(716) 202-2900 View (716) 202-2900
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Be Embodied, LLC
Counselor, LMHC, PhD, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Amherst, NY 14228
From the moment you walk through our doors, you are welcomed into an atmosphere of soothing mindfulness and healing. You are invited to relax as you are greeted by our warm and welcoming staff. You are offered a space to be supported and empowered by the community of providers and teachers that await you. Since 2018, Be Embodied, LLC, has chosen to build a new paradigm. We are a holistic group practice that brings mental, physical and spiritual providers together under one roof to provide our community with the holistic, trauma informed, collaborative care they deserve.
From the moment you walk through our doors, you are welcomed into an atmosphere of soothing mindfulness and healing. You are invited to relax as you are greeted by our warm and welcoming staff. You are offered a space to be supported and empowered by the community of providers and teachers that await you. Since 2018, Be Embodied, LLC, has chosen to build a new paradigm. We are a holistic group practice that brings mental, physical and spiritual providers together under one roof to provide our community with the holistic, trauma informed, collaborative care they deserve.
(716) 557-4397 View (716) 557-4397
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Wellnite Medical Group PA
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Amherst, NY 14221
Do you feel lost in a situation? Struggling to have satisfying relationships? At the cross roads and do not know which way to turn? Ever wake up with the mood "why bother" and go back to sleep? Are you finding yourself taken advantage of, often? Do you find it a challenge to move on from old trauma? Are your thoughts racing so quickly making it impossible to get things done? Do you avoid situations because anxiety impacts you physically? We all have blocks in our life as we strive to attain a positive peaceful energy flow. My services are designed to identify, heal, plan, focus and execute those blocks while attaining goals
Do you feel lost in a situation? Struggling to have satisfying relationships? At the cross roads and do not know which way to turn? Ever wake up with the mood "why bother" and go back to sleep? Are you finding yourself taken advantage of, often? Do you find it a challenge to move on from old trauma? Are your thoughts racing so quickly making it impossible to get things done? Do you avoid situations because anxiety impacts you physically? We all have blocks in our life as we strive to attain a positive peaceful energy flow. My services are designed to identify, heal, plan, focus and execute those blocks while attaining goals
(716) 916-2002 View (716) 916-2002
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Megan Brautlacht
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Amherst, NY 14228
Admitting you need help is difficult, I'm glad you have found yourself here. I'm Megan, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the Buffalo area. Life brings us too much to do it alone - let me provide you with a safe and supportive place where we can work together on addressing your struggles and develop skills to move forward. In addition to addressing every day stressors, I am passionate about exploring how our past impacts our current and future selves.
Admitting you need help is difficult, I'm glad you have found yourself here. I'm Megan, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the Buffalo area. Life brings us too much to do it alone - let me provide you with a safe and supportive place where we can work together on addressing your struggles and develop skills to move forward. In addition to addressing every day stressors, I am passionate about exploring how our past impacts our current and future selves.
(716) 356-3916 View (716) 356-3916
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Jessica Durham
Counselor, LMHC, RYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Amherst, NY 14226
In this moment, you are whole and complete. However, as we experience life, we face challenges that leave emotional wounds. As a result, we can become distorted from our true nature. This can present as many struggles such as anxiety, depression, self-doubt, difficulty setting boundaries, lack of self worth, and negative thoughts. But you are enough and you deserve to heal. The inner work is in clearing these distortions and understand the true nature of yourself and change unhealthy patterns and coping mechanisms. Together we can explore and build the necessary tools and skills that are unique to you to improve your life!
In this moment, you are whole and complete. However, as we experience life, we face challenges that leave emotional wounds. As a result, we can become distorted from our true nature. This can present as many struggles such as anxiety, depression, self-doubt, difficulty setting boundaries, lack of self worth, and negative thoughts. But you are enough and you deserve to heal. The inner work is in clearing these distortions and understand the true nature of yourself and change unhealthy patterns and coping mechanisms. Together we can explore and build the necessary tools and skills that are unique to you to improve your life!
(716) 333-8292 View (716) 333-8292

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Attachment-based Therapists

Is attachment-based therapy the same as attachment therapy?

Attachment-based therapy may be confused with what is called “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy”), a discredited and dangerous approach to treating children with attachment disorders, autism, or other mental health concerns. Attachment therapy—not attachment-based therapy—may involve restraining a child, forcing eye contact, and other coercive or abusive techniques. None of these practices are used in attachment-based therapy and the two modalities are in no way related.

What should I expect from attachment-based therapy?

Attachment-based therapy is based on attachment theory, which posits that children’s early relationships with their caregivers strongly influence their ability to navigate the world later in life. Thus, adults who seek attachment-based therapy should expect to deeply explore their childhood, identifying the dynamics or experiences that disrupted their attachment and the steps necessary to overcome challenges that arose as a result. Parents and children should expect to explore the possible factors that disrupted the parent-child relationship and work toward restoring trust and connection.

How long does attachment-based therapy last?

Certain forms of attachment-based therapy, especially those designed for parents and children, last for a set number of sessions; for example, Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-Up, a specific attachment-based approach for young children who have undergone early adversity, unfolds over 10 one-hour sessions. When attachment-based therapy is practiced on adults or combined with other modalities, it may not last a specific length of time; clients may wish to ask prospective therapists how long they expect treatment to take.

Does attachment-based therapy work?

Most of the research on attachment-based therapy focuses on children and adolescents. Some of this research shows a positive effect, especially for attachment-based family therapy (ABFT). Other studies, however, have found that attachment-based therapy is no more effective than other approaches to childhood depression, anxiety, or suicidality. Less is known about the therapy’s efficacy on adult populations.