East Aurora
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Dr. Emily Knitter

Limited Licensed Psychologist, PhD (she, her)

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552 Linden Avenue East Aurora, NY 14052
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You can see your patterns clearly, but that hasn't made them easier to change. Slowing down doesn't feel safe. Hard things haven't scared you, but a relationship, a quiet moment, or a “boring” Tuesday sometimes does. I specialize in complex trauma, identity, and nervous system-informed therapy. The people I tend to work with look fine from the outside. Better than fine, often. High-functioning, competent, holding a lot together. And completely exhausted by the distance between who they are in a room full of people and what's actually going on underneath that. Often that includes veterans, first responders, and career professionals.
I use EMDR, somatic approaches, and parts work in 90 min. sessions. Some of the most important work happens in the ten minutes after something cracks open, and I'm not interested in cutting that off because we're out of time. The clock shouldn't run therapy. The work should. I explain the why behind what we do. I bring my own experience in when it's useful.
I won't rush you, and I won't pathologize what you're carrying. What becomes possible over time are reactions that make sense rather than ambushing you. Language for things that never had words before. A self you can actually trust. You don't need to arrive with it figured out. When you're ready, I'd like to hear from you.
Call or Dr. Emily Knitter now for a free 15 minute consultation - (716) 317-5998

My Practice at a Glance

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552 Linden Avenue

East Aurora, NY 14052 map

 (716) 317-5998
My website
East Aurora office for in-person work, virtual sessions available statewide. Sessions are scheduled for 90 minutes to allow extra processing
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Veterans and Dissociative Disorders (DID) 
$200 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (716) 317-5998
Photo of Dr. Emily Knitter, Limited Licensed Psychologist, PhD

My Practice at a Glance

Waitlist. Contact to join the list for in-person and online therapy.

552 Linden Avenue

East Aurora, NY 14052 map

 (716) 317-5998
My website
East Aurora office for in-person work, virtual sessions available statewide. Sessions are scheduled for 90 minutes to allow extra processing
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Veterans and Dissociative Disorders (DID) 
$200 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $200
  • Couple Sessions $250

Payment Methods

American Express, Apple Cash, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa

Insurance

  • Out of Network
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I know therapy is an investment and I'm committed to making this work accessible. While I'm private pay, I partner with Thrizer to help maximize your out-of-network insurance benefits - they handle all the paperwork so you can focus on your healing journey without the administrative burden.
Photo of Dr. Emily Knitter, Limited Licensed Psychologist, PhD
Dr. Emily Knitter
Limited Licensed Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (716) 317-5998
"
I know therapy is an investment and I'm committed to making this work accessible. While I'm private pay, I partner with Thrizer to help maximize your out-of-network insurance benefits - they handle all the paperwork so you can focus on your healing journey without the administrative burden.
Photo of Dr. Emily Knitter, Limited Licensed Psychologist, PhD
Dr. Emily Knitter
Limited Licensed Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (716) 317-5998

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of New York / P132115 Supervised by Lisa Brothwell (New York / 011047) Emily Knitter

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 2 years
  • Attended SUNY University at Buffalo, Counseling Psychology PhD, Graduated 2024

    • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from EMDRIA SP-4072 / 2023
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As a psychologist and military veteran, I understand how past experiences and family systems shape who we become. I specialize in helping people identify the relational patterns that keep them stuck, whether those patterns stem from childhood, trauma, or the communities that have influenced them.
Photo of Dr. Emily Knitter, Limited Licensed Psychologist, PhD
Dr. Emily Knitter
Limited Licensed Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (716) 317-5998
"
As a psychologist and military veteran, I understand how past experiences and family systems shape who we become. I specialize in helping people identify the relational patterns that keep them stuck, whether those patterns stem from childhood, trauma, or the communities that have influenced them.
Photo of Dr. Emily Knitter, Limited Licensed Psychologist, PhD
Dr. Emily Knitter
Limited Licensed Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (716) 317-5998

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Veterans
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Career Counseling
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • First Responders
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Men's Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Over Intellectualization
  • Personality Disorders
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Women's Issues
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When you keep finding yourself in similar relationship patterns or having big reactions that feel out of proportion, it's often your system trying to tell you something important. The coping strategies that got you this far deserve recognition, and there might be new ways to navigate that feel more authentic to who you are becoming. We will explore the dynamics that shape your daily reality.
Photo of Dr. Emily Knitter, Limited Licensed Psychologist, PhD
Dr. Emily Knitter
Limited Licensed Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (716) 317-5998
"
When you keep finding yourself in similar relationship patterns or having big reactions that feel out of proportion, it's often your system trying to tell you something important. The coping strategies that got you this far deserve recognition, and there might be new ways to navigate that feel more authentic to who you are becoming. We will explore the dynamics that shape your daily reality.
Photo of Dr. Emily Knitter, Limited Licensed Psychologist, PhD
Dr. Emily Knitter
Limited Licensed Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (716) 317-5998

Client Focus

Age

Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Immuno-disorders , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Age

Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Immuno-disorders , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Coherence Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • EMDR
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Imago
  • Integrative
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Narrative
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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Your body and relationships hold the wisdom that goes beyond what words can capture. Using EMDR, Polyvagal Theory, Coherence Therapy, and parts work, we'll address how trauma lives in both your nervous system and relational patterns. My structured approach helps you understand the dynamics while providing practical tools to create the changes you want in your relationships and within yourself.
Photo of Dr. Emily Knitter, Limited Licensed Psychologist, PhD
Dr. Emily Knitter
Limited Licensed Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (716) 317-5998
"
Your body and relationships hold the wisdom that goes beyond what words can capture. Using EMDR, Polyvagal Theory, Coherence Therapy, and parts work, we'll address how trauma lives in both your nervous system and relational patterns. My structured approach helps you understand the dynamics while providing practical tools to create the changes you want in your relationships and within yourself.
Photo of Dr. Emily Knitter, Limited Licensed Psychologist, PhD
Dr. Emily Knitter
Limited Licensed Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (716) 317-5998

Location

Primary Location

552 Linden Avenue

East Aurora, NY 14052

(716) 317-5998

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East Aurora office for in-person work, virtual sessions available statewide. Sessions are scheduled for 90 minutes to allow extra processing
Photo of Dr. Emily Knitter, Limited Licensed Psychologist, PhD
Dr. Emily Knitter
Limited Licensed Psychologist, PhD
Call for a free consultation now - (716) 317-5998
"
East Aurora office for in-person work, virtual sessions available statewide. Sessions are scheduled for 90 minutes to allow extra processing
Photo of Dr. Emily Knitter, Limited Licensed Psychologist, PhD
Dr. Emily Knitter
Limited Licensed Psychologist, PhD
Call for a free consultation now - (716) 317-5998