Career Counseling Therapists in Chautauqua County, NY

Has mental health impacted your ability to perform your best at school, work, or in daily life? Have emotional difficulties caused you to struggle with reaching goals or maintaining relationships? Managing this alone is never easy. I am here to help you navigate difficult life transitions/stressors, while building upon your strengths. I offer a non-judgmental and collaborative approach, while encouraging you, (and sometimes challenging you), towards becoming your best self. Together, we can work on reaching your personal and professional goals while managing your mental health.

My clients come to me for a number of reasons, but one common theme throughout is a need for self-care and self-love. My job is to facilitate self-care and coping in a way that brings a client contentment and joy. I want clients to look forward to their sessions with me as a time to attend to their own emotional needs, learn, grow, and develop. They want a safe space with unconditional support to work through and - importantly - find feasible solutions to their unique problems. I am known for my blend of personalized, positive/strengths-based, creative, and feasible cognitive behavior therapies. (Check out my photos!)

Our minds are incredible tools for experiencing life- and yet , the mind can so easily slip into anxiety and overthinking. Our memories can bring us joy and a sense of identity, but we can also get "stuck" in past patterns & hurts. Therapy is a unique type of relationship focused on your empowerment and growth. We'll work together to create awareness around those mental, emotional, and behavioral patterns. From here, we'll seek ways to implement positive, conscious changes, based on your personal values and desires.

As a seasoned professional in the field of counseling, I bring over 27 years of comprehensive experience to the table.My journey in the realm of counseling has been enriched by a diverse range of roles and responsibilities, all of which have contributed to my proficiency in both English and Spanish. My career trajectory spans various esteemed organizations, including Erie County Child Adolescent Treatment Services, Gateway Longview, Buffalo Board of Education, New York State Senate, and my own thriving private practice. I' am a firm believer in the transformative power of counseling. My approach is collaborative and client-centered,

One of the hardest parts of therapy is doing just what you’re doing here- reaching out for help. I believe everyone is capable of healing and with a little empathy and guidance you can thrive. As a counselor it is my job to make sure your feel heard, safe, and respected during the time we work together.

Currently accepting clients with immediate openings! If there is one common human emotion, it is a feeling that we are doing the best we can. We like to feel we always make our best decisions. The struggle exists when we learn and understand that today’s decisions were informed by the many experiences of many yesterdays. We want today’s actions to provide tomorrow’s happiness, leveraged on yesterday's chaos. I have built a career on understanding that change is scary, but necessary. If you are here, then you have already done the hardest part: getting started.

I walk with my clients on their path towards optimal mental health and wellness, and help them work through transitions as they make important life-changing decisions. I have 15+ years of experience working with clients across the lifespan. If you are struggling with career or relationship issues, grief or loss, the after effects of trauma, anxiety or depression, or facing important changes in your life, please call me for a free telephone consultation. I see clients on Headway, Octave, CHE Behavioral Services, and BetterHelp.

Life often throws us curveballs. These could be relationship difficulties, death of a loved one, stress at work, or struggles related to past trauma, depression, anxiety or life transitions. Perhaps your little one is showing behavioral struggles and he is falling behind in school, or you need help navigating a new adoption, or foster child. I will tailor my therapeutic technique to you. It is my job to listen, learn about your individual situation and provide you with the tools, techniques or resources to help; whether through psychoeducation, dialogue, coaching, or homework.

This is the Year For You.. A LCSW licensed clinical social worker ; my passion is to assist clients with unwanted symptoms & increase coping skills through Teletherapy or coaching. I build trust & a therapeutic alliance; a safe space to easily share “tough stuff” & begin reaching goals! I offer 18+ yrs. in the field, (homes, schools, agencies private practice). In NYC, Bronx, Buffalo & suburbs. Now, you can gain self-awareness, visualize goals, build skills & foster change in your life as others have(students, parents, MD’s & writers). Once you begin, you may feel even more inspired & successful! It’s about motivation & inspiration!