Hamburg
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Mike Starks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Photo of Mike Starks, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R

Mike Starks

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R

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2 Endorsed
7071 Boston State Road, Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 321-5925
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I am a licensed clinical therapist (masters degree in social work) specializing in helping people deal with unresolved trauma, childhood issues, current events that might be causing anxiety, relationship problems, and helping people to realize their fullest potential. Now offering divorce for men workshop as well. I have over 10 years experience working with people who suffer from mental health issues/concerns, substance abuse, trauma, attachment issues, and I with work well with people who have an idea about what their goals for therapy are or with those who are open to figuring out what their goals might be.
I offer an objective, confidential and informed perspective on trauma, coping styles and skills, communication, lifestyle, and symptom resolution and symptom management. We can discuss using effective therapies (EMDR, DBT, and more) designed to cut through old patterns that no longer serve you so you can engage life with a newer, healthier outlook.
I am available most days for a phone consult and will try to get back to you within 24 hours to help determine if we are a good fit. My hours of operation are M-Th, 9am-4pm. Please feel free to call or email for a free, zero obligation phone consultation. I look forward to our work together.
Call or Mike Starks now for a free 15 minute consultation - (716) 321-5925

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Starks Counseling Services

7071 Boston State Road

Hamburg, NY 14075 map

 (716) 321-5925
Currently I am also doing therapy via video sessions. I'd be happy to do a free phone consultation to help you decide if this works for you.
I specialize in Divorce, Men's Issues and Emotional Disturbance 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  
Let's Connect (716) 321-5925
Photo of Mike Starks, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Starks Counseling Services

7071 Boston State Road

Hamburg, NY 14075 map

 (716) 321-5925
Currently I am also doing therapy via video sessions. I'd be happy to do a free phone consultation to help you decide if this works for you.
I specialize in Divorce, Men's Issues and Emotional Disturbance 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  

Finances

Payment Methods

Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Highmark BCBS of Western New York
  • Independent Health
  • Univera
  • Out of Network
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Out of Network (OON): you pay the upfront cost and your insurance will reimburse. Please check your insurance prior to session for rates.
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Mike Starks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (716) 321-5925
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Out of Network (OON): you pay the upfront cost and your insurance will reimburse. Please check your insurance prior to session for rates.
Photo of Mike Starks, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Mike Starks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (716) 321-5925

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / R084754-01 Mike Starks

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 13 years
  • Attended University at Buffalo, Graduated 2012
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Mike Starks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (716) 321-5925
Photo of Mike Starks, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Mike Starks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (716) 321-5925

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Divorce
  • Men's Issues
  • Emotional Disturbance

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Career Counseling
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • First Responders
  • Infidelity
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Peer Relationships
  • Personality Disorders
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Veterans
  • Workshop for men going through divorce
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With successful treatment you can expect to gain a much improved sense of self, the ability to establish and maintain healthy boundaries, and a more developed sense of direction. Alleviation of flashbacks, nightmares, and unwanted intrusive thoughts are benefits of successful trauma treatment while conceptualization of values and development of action steps are benefits of future oriented therapy.
Photo of Mike Starks, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Mike Starks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (716) 321-5925
"
With successful treatment you can expect to gain a much improved sense of self, the ability to establish and maintain healthy boundaries, and a more developed sense of direction. Alleviation of flashbacks, nightmares, and unwanted intrusive thoughts are benefits of successful trauma treatment while conceptualization of values and development of action steps are benefits of future oriented therapy.
Photo of Mike Starks, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Mike Starks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (716) 321-5925

2 Endorsements

Justin Higgins
Justin Higgins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Jola Dzierżyńska
Jola Dzierżyńska
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PLLC
Mike is personable & always willing to share his wisdom. Highly recommended!

Client Focus

Age

Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Group

Communities

Gay Allied

Age

Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Group

Communities

Gay Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • EMDR
  • Interpersonal
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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In your first few sessions, we'll explore what brought you to therapy and then decide the most appropriate ways to help you make progress. Using a combination of therapies (Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and/or Internal Family Systems), we'll get to the core of the issue and resolve it from the inside-out.
Photo of Mike Starks, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Mike Starks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (716) 321-5925
"
In your first few sessions, we'll explore what brought you to therapy and then decide the most appropriate ways to help you make progress. Using a combination of therapies (Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and/or Internal Family Systems), we'll get to the core of the issue and resolve it from the inside-out.
Photo of Mike Starks, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Mike Starks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (716) 321-5925

Groups

Empowerment Through Divorce: Workshop for men

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Hosted by
Mike Starks

I created this divorce workshop to help men get from the transaction of marriage dissolution, into the transformative process of healing through divorce and beyond. The group is 5 sessions, each 1.5 hours long, one day per week for 5 weeks. Part learning, part support, this group offers a wide range of helpful skills to better identify and manage emotions to achieve amicable divorce outcomes. You will work alongside other men (maximum of 8 men per group) who are experiencing similar struggles to achieve the greatest degree of wisdom and connection possible. A workbook will be provided containing all of the information presented.

Expertise

Divorce
Men's Issues
Peer Relationships

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$150-$500

Group Meets

Every Tue 6 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.

Location

Starks Counseling Services

7071 Boston State Road

Hamburg, NY 14075

Email Mike Starks about this group or call - (716) 321-5925

Location

Primary Location

Starks Counseling Services

7071 Boston State Road

Hamburg, NY 14075

(716) 321-5925

Email me

Nearby Areas

Cities

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Currently I am also doing therapy via video sessions. I'd be happy to do a free phone consultation to help you decide if this works for you.
Photo of Mike Starks, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Mike Starks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Call for a free consultation now - (716) 321-5925
"
Currently I am also doing therapy via video sessions. I'd be happy to do a free phone consultation to help you decide if this works for you.
Photo of Mike Starks, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Mike Starks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Call for a free consultation now - (716) 321-5925