Christina Polino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Buffalo, NY 14223
Waitlist for new clients
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It takes a tremendous amount of courage to seek help when you are feeling stuck. I'm glad that you took the first step. I believe that you already have everything that you need within you to reach a place of contentment, peace, and well being. It will be my honor to support you in drawing out your gifts as you work through that which is keeping you from living the life you've imagined. My approach is rooted in trust and mutual respect and I believe that together,we will find the most effective ways to get you 'unstuck'.
It is normal to feel deeply affected by your past life experiences, especially those experiences that have changed the way you see yourself and understand the world. As an EMDR therapist I have the tools to help you make peace with your past.
I utilize Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Schema Focused Therapy, Mindfulness and whole lot of humor to aid you in connecting with your best self. "These mountains you are carrying, you were only supposed to climb." N. Zebian.
Call or Email Christina Polino now for a free 15 minute consultation - (716) 638-2527
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
- Highmark
- Highmark BCBS of Western New York
- Independent Health
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- NYSHIP | NY State Empire Plan
- Optum
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Univera
- Wellpoint | Amerigroup
- Out of Network
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Christina Polino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 082402 Christina Polino
- In Practice for 24 Years
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (716) 638-2527
Christina Polino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Relationship Issues
- Anxiety
Expertise
- ADHD
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Body Positivity
- Cancer
- Career Counseling
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Divorce
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Personality Disorders
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Transgender
- Women's Issues
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (716) 638-2527
Christina Polino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Expressive Arts
- Feminist
- Humanistic
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Transpersonal
- Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (716) 638-2527
Christina Polino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Location
Nearby Areas
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Christina Polino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R