EMDR Therapists in Delaware-West Ferry, Buffalo, NY

Just another PT profile, right? Let's look closer. I see you've been trying to find a therapist and someone you can connect with. You may have experience in therapy and are looking to get back at it, or maybe this whole thing is confusing, and you don't know where to start. I am a licensed therapist that happens to be a flawed human. I help other humans address issues with addiction, trauma, duel-diagnosis, chronic pain and illness.

Talking about our problems and fears can be hard. As a NYS Licensed Creative Arts Therapist, I offer alternative techniques for people to express worries, concerns, and process past experiences that are difficult to talk about. I use a client-centered approach to address each client's individual needs. By working together in a healing process you are able to change negative thinking patterns and behaviors to live the life you or your family member deserve. I offer a non-judgmental space that combines traditional talk therapy techniques, art therapy and trauma-informed care to enhance my clients inner journey to a healthier life.

Life can be a tumultuous journey, full of ups, downs, and unpredictable twists and turns. Even when life begins to settle, our own minds can create upheaval and send us spinning into chaos once again. It can be like this for all of us, and no one should have to trudge through it on their own. At it's worst, we can feel completely broken, stuck, ashamed, lost, and we suffer. You are not alone, and you no longer need to feel alone in your struggle. Whether it is life transitions, relationships, the past, depression, anxieties, or whatever has you stuck or spiraling at this time, you have come to the right place.

In a world with so much suffering, our own struggles can feel overwhelming. Whether you're navigating challenging relationships, trying to break lifelong cycles, setting boundaries, or healing from the past, it takes courage to seek help. It's an honor to hold space for you as you pursue growth and healing. I'm here for the authentic, messy parts of you; offering not just coping but true healing from cycles of suffering. If you're ready to start this transformative journey together, I invite you to reach out. Let's work together towards a brighter, more fulfilling future. Healing and joy are ahead!

Everyone deserves time and space to explore and better understand their thoughts, feelings, reactions and behaviors, and to experience inner peace and joy. It is an honor to share space with someone interested in growth and healing. Once we can better understand our past experiences and how they affect us in the present, we have more choices and can make adjustments in our life as we see fit. I believe that you know what is best and have the answers. Through the therapy process, and safely delving into those hurt places, those answers will come to light and help you figure out the best way to care for yourself.

I am a licensed mental health counselor dedicated to providing the highest quality virtual counseling services to help individuals and families thrive. I utilize EMDR, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based CBT to empower my clients to break free from old patterns to lead healthy and fulfilling lives.

Creative approaches to mental health treatment can effectively engage children and teens, as well as adults, in this important work. I believe in customizing therapy to each unique individual and family, to bring about the shared discovery of methods that will best suit their needs and support the achievement of their personal goals. Within a therapeutic partnership, my clients build strength and skills for identifying, tolerating, expressing, and addressing what words alone often fail to, so they may better manage through all of life's challenges independently.

I find great fulfillment in collaborating with individuals who have endured trauma. Witnessing their progress, healing, and transformation through the therapeutic process is a profound and uplifting experience. Observing individuals reclaim their personal agency, develop healthier relationships with themselves and others, and regain a sense of empowerment is the ultimate objective, among other achievements. I understand that embarking on a journey of healing can be difficult, but it is also a courageous endeavor. You deserve to take that vital step towards your healing process, and I am here to support you.

In my work as a therapist, I have helped children, families, parents, and adults cope with and overcome a wide range of challenges such as PTSD, grief, depression, anxiety, anger and stress management, parenting and relationship challenges, and life transitions. In the process of doing so, I have learned that we all possess a tremendous capacity for healing and growth.

I understand that it takes a great deal of courage to be vulnerable to others. Some of our life experiences can leave us with feelings of depression, anxiety, low self-esteem and self-doubt.  Our responses to suffering and how we try to protect ourselves to avoid future pain can leave us feeling stuck. Despite our best efforts to change, obstacles can be difficult to overcome. I am dedicated to helping you heal, replace harsh self-talk with self-compassion, and connect to the internal strength you already have.

I have 40+ years of experience treating a variety of clients and problems. I value the therapeutic relationship and will work with my clients to establish rapport and a clear sense of goals and expectations for our work together. I am committed to persevering with my clients during the process of working though the problems that brought them to my office. I encourage feedback and questions about this process to effect the best outcomes and feel that this is an essential part of our work together.

Dr. Wert has been in practice and licensed as a psychologist for over 20 years. She has considerable training and experience in working with people experiencing depression, anxiety disorders including phobias and obsessive-compulsive disorder, relationship problems, women's issues and workplace stress. She utilizes mindfulness and relaxation strategies where useful. Working with people experiencing behavioral "addictions" or habits such as excessive eating, spending, gambling, internet use, etc., as well as working with family members affected by these issues or by substance abuse, is also a specialty. She works with adults of all ages.

If you are struggling right now, working together with a trained, caring, an objective person can be very helpful. You may not be sure how to choose a therapist you can work with and begin the process of feeling better. That makes sense because it is difficult to open up to a stranger about the challenges in life. You may have tried therapy before, and it did not help, or you did not "click" with the therapist you had chosen. If this sounds familiar to you, you are not alone.