Integrative Therapists in Getzville, NY

As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I can work with you to create a safe space to explore the things that keep you stuck and address the roots of these issues rather than just the symptoms. I believe the strength of the relationship we create can be a source for change to find the resilience needed to lessen the gravity of your suffering and frustration. Sessions can address depression, anxiety, grief, relationships, family of origin issues, stress management, anger, self-image issues, self-esteem, and difficult life adjustments. I also have experience assisting individuals who are recovering from chemical dependency.

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.

Congratulations for taking this initial step on the path of growth and healing. The counseling services I provide are meant to aid in the psychological, emotional and spiritual growth of adults who are suffering beyond their present ability to cope and who desire to move beyond merely coping, but to living more authentically and wholeheartedly. ​As a mental health clinician, I provide mental health assessment and individual psychotherapy services to those suffering from an array of mental health conditions from chronic stress, anxiety and mood disorder to PTSD or those struggling through an existential crisis.

Feeling isolated and alone? I specialize in running online and in-person IFS L-1 and L-2 groups to support a sense of connection, personal growth and professional learning. Although I no longer do individual therapy, I am planning to offer Consultation Groups for therapists, a Women’s Empowerment Group, a weekly online Meditation Circle, Soul Collage workshops and an IFS Healing Circle, all of which offer a safe place to gain more compassion, self-awareness and practice in cultivating Self-leadership traits. Please check out some very special opportunities for you to learn, grow and find your community at www.oneheartcollective.net

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have been providing therapy to various client populations in several different settings for over 14 years. I have assisted clients in overcoming many obstacles and issues, including mental health problems like anxiety, depression, and trauma; substance abuse and chemical dependency; domestic violence; as well as relationship problems. I work with individuals and couples. My approach is person-centered/client-directed; strengths-based; outcome-informed, feedback-informed, and trauma-informed; as well as solution-focused. I am continuing professional development through training.

Life can often be challenging. You may feel you've gotten "off track" and need some direction. You may be overwhelmed with things and don't know what to do or how to make it better. It may be starting to affect your relationships, and you don't know how to stop it. You may be wondering what's wrong with you and why this keeps happening, or whether you're depressed. Perhaps you're having panic attacks that come out of nowhere. Or maybe you seem to have developed social anxiety. Perhaps you just don't feel like yourself or aren't content with your life. You want things to be different, you just don't know how to make that happen. You might be wondering whether you're always going to feel this way. You've got a lot going for you, you've accomplished quite a bit, but it still feels like there's something missing. You're not sure what else to do. Most of us feel this way at some point in our lives. Especially when trying to handle the stress of life, relationships and the impact of certain events all at once.

Are you currently struggling with anxiety, depression, a mood disorder or addiction? My overall goal is to help you be the best version of yourself. In order to do this I use education to help you build insight to the barriers preventing from this happening. With this I also provided a safe, non-judgmental environment for you to navigate through the hardships of mental health while focusing on your strengths in order for you to feel like your true self again.

Welcome! Seeking therapy can be a difficult but courageous first step. I commend you for recognizing your struggles and your willingness to seek help along the way. Are you having challenges with your emotional health pre or post pregnancy? Has pregnancy, childbirth, infertility, perinatal loss or parenting brought change, shame, stress, anxiety, depression, feelings of inadequacy or uncertainty in your life? Is this something your partner is experiencing and you are looking for additional support?

Virtual only- I specialize in intersectional identity, trauma, and learned intimacy/ vulnerability as inhibitors to fostering/ restoring trust, relational satisfaction, and reconciliation with your former self. My approach in clinical practice is solution-focused, relational, and skill-building, however requires my ideal clients to be deeply committed to reconstructing long standing beliefs and judgments. With over 12 years of both research and clinical practice, I treat common concerns such as mood disorders, TBI / ABI, OCD/ compulsive behaviors, bipolar disorders, disordered eating, narcissism, and relational/ intimate conflict.

Sometimes we can feel stress and lost with relationships, our families, and ourselves. We all need help. Someone to listen to up. You might wish you could improve your sex life in your romantic relationships, or change your family and relationships interactions. Maybe you want to live a calm and peaceful life and overcome past traumas that don't let you move on. Replaying your history over and over, wishing things were different. It might be the way you think and treat yourself that brought you here. Maybe you want to discover more about yourself and never knew how.

Family Counseling Associates is a group of seasoned, knowledgeable, mental health professionals who provide mental health care services for children, adolescents, adults and their families in a private-practice setting. Psychologists and Licensed Clinical Social Workers combine efforts to provide the full range of mental health care services necessary to help children, adolescents, adults and their families feel and function at their best. See our Website at www.FamilyCounselingWNY.com

We specialize in Interpersonal Therapy, Anxiety, Depression, Family Trauma, College and Work Adjustments, and Coping Skills/Habit formation. As we navigate the complex landscapes of our hearts and relationships in an ever-changing world around us, our clients come to therapy for a variety of reasons. Some are responding to curiosity or calling about themselves; some are feeling disconnected, lost, or stuck. Others are working through chaotic or transitional times of their lives. Kokoro’s compassionate attention and care seek to provide our clients a safe space to reflect, explore, and invest in themselves and relationships.

I enjoy helping individuals and couples utilize strengths as well as new skills to overcome personal challenges and relationship problems. I believe the relationships we have in our life can have a significant impact on our mental health and overall life satisfaction. Have relationships negatively affected your self-esteem, caused anxiety and depressed feelings, or opened your eyes to other concerns you would like to address? I can help you to find meaning in the difficulties you are facing, and learn to create satisfying relationships and outcomes that you want in your life.

Note: I am transitioning to ketamine assisted psychedelic (KAP) and MDMA once that becomes available. I am a master therapist and trainer. I love exploring how people have become distorted from their true nature and lose touch with what matters most to them. The work is to help us all clear the distortions so we can return to who we are: awake, kind, free. I often practice using EMDR, Buddhist Psychology, spiritual practice, exploring the nature of satisfaction/dissatisfaction and the nature of self, as well as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

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!)

I know sometimes things happen that you don't know how to handle. It can make you very anxious. You may feel you've gotten "off track" and need some direction. You may be overwhelmed and don't know what to do to make it better. You may be wondering what's wrong, and why this keeps happening. Perhaps you just don't feel like yourself - aren't content with your life - even though you've got a lot going for you. Or maybe you've built the life of your dreams, but you're not really enjoying it. It still feels like something's missing. You want things to be different, you just don't know how to make that happen. Something needs to change.

In the heart of every challenge lies an opportunity to reshape our perspectives. With an open and empathetic mindset, I specialize in guiding my clients through life’s intricate labyrinth of difficulties to uncover the roots of these challenges and the pathways to well-being. As a licensed therapist committed to your growth, I cultivate a warm therapeutic alliance grounded in positivity where your struggles serve as catalysts for profound transformation. In our sessions, I provide you with a safe haven rooted in the values of relationship-building, acceptance, empathy, and empowerment.

Rita is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who serves the community as a licensed ordained Reverend. Rita graduated with her Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Medaille College and is currently earning a Doctoral degree in Medical Family Therapy. Her experience with helping families and marriages to thrive extend over a 10 year period in the Western New York region. Rita specializes in couple, individual and child therapy directly targeting areas of Christian counseling, grief and loss, premarital counseling, conflict reduction, communication skills, self-esteem and a variety of related issues plaguing families.