Kayla Simmons
LMSW
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Let's Connect (716) 707-9572
Are you a teenager that has been struggling with feeling extreme emotions? Do you or a family member keep finding yourselves in crisis? Do you wonder if life should feel somehow better? Happier? Now more than ever, teens and their families are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, emotions and their lives.
Pushing away your needs and not finding healthy ways to cope can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body. I believe it shouldn’t be so hard to live a better life. This is why I am so passionate about helping teens and their families navigate these stressors.
We start with understanding where you are now and the challenges you are facing. We help you put a plan in place to help you move forward, and we celebrate your successes along the way. My office is an inclusive, safe space with in-person or virtual appointments to suit your schedule.
Helping people live a better life is my passion. It might mean learning to set boundaries, working through a traumatic event - it could be changing a pattern of behavior that is keeping you stuck. My goal is to create a safe and welcoming space for clients to achieve positive growth and to support them in their healing journey.
Call or Email Kayla Simmons now for a free 15 minute consultation - (716) 707-9572
Let's Connect (716) 707-9572
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $130
- Couple Sessions $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Highmark
- Highmark BCBS of Western New York
- Out of Network
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of New York / 121772 Supervised by Kaitlin Oberg (New York / 087717) Kayla Simmons
- In Practice for 3 years
- Attended University at Buffalo, Masters of Social Work, Graduated 2023
Education and Years In Practice
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Emotional Regulation
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Bisexual
- Child
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Coping Skills
- Gay
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Peer Relationships
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Suicidal Ideation
- Women's Issues
Endorsement
Part of Artemis Behavioral Health, LLC
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Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Play Therapy
- Trauma Focused
Location
Group Practice
Artemis Behavioral Health, LLC