Bessie Fitzgerald
Counselor, LMHC (she, her)
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1 Endorsed
300 International Drive, Suite 100, Buffalo, NY 14221
Let's Connect (716) 325-6141
From
the outside it looks like things are going well, but you know that isn’t the whole story. Inside you're struggling with worry and feelings of unease and insecurity. Maybe you feel sad or on edge, and can’t focus on the things you love. Perhaps it feels like the world is caving in on you as others look on. These are just a few symptoms that are familiar to clients who seek therapy with me. Although I enjoy working with a diverse range of clients, I specialize in working with adults who have experienced traumatic events such as childhood dysfunction, abuse, violence, and other severely distressing events.
I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for the treatment of trauma. When providing therapy, I use an integrative approach to treatment, including approaches from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Mindfulness.
I believe in a warm, collaborative, and encouraging approach to therapy. While I bring my experience and therapeutic expertise to sessions, the focus of treatment is largely client determined. My goal is to empower clients to reclaim their sense of safety and self, fostering resilience and lasting change.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Discover, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, ZelleInsurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Highmark
- Highmark BCBS of Western New York
- Independent Health
- Medicaid
- MultiPlan
- NYSHIP | NY State Empire Plan
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Univera
Bessie Fitzgerald
Counselor, LMHC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (716) 325-6141
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 012320 Bessie Fitzgerald
- In Practice for 5 years
- Attended Walden University, M.S. Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2020
Education and Years In Practice
Bessie Fitzgerald
Counselor, LMHC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (716) 325-6141
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Self Esteem
- Women's Issues
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Family Conflict
- Infidelity
- Life Transitions
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Veterans
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- EMDR
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Schema Therapy
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Bessie Fitzgerald
Counselor, LMHC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (716) 325-6141