Therapists in Amherst, NY
Welcome! I'm Kristopher Stiles, a licensed mental health counselor, and I'm dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment for individuals and families seeking support for anxiety, depression, and behavioral concerns. Is your child struggling with anxiety, depression, or behavioral challenges? My approach blends evidence-based therapeutic techniques with a compassionate understanding of young minds. Together, we'll work to uncover the root causes and develop coping strategies to foster emotional resilience.
Welcome! I'm Kristopher Stiles, a licensed mental health counselor, and I'm dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment for individuals and families seeking support for anxiety, depression, and behavioral concerns. Is your child struggling with anxiety, depression, or behavioral challenges? My approach blends evidence-based therapeutic techniques with a compassionate understanding of young minds. Together, we'll work to uncover the root causes and develop coping strategies to foster emotional resilience.
I am a licensed and seasoned clinical social worker (LCSW-R) in practice for 30+ years, specializing in couples and individual therapy. My academic training was at the University at Buffalo; my post-graduate and continuing education was at The Marriage Counseling Center, where I mentored new therapists and developed a strong word-of-mouth following. Couples work included, but was not limited to, these critical issues: emotionally focused communication, destructive conflict patterns, emotional and physical intimacy, infidelity and trust repair, pre-marital assessment, commitment, and discernment of ultimate relationship habitability.
I am a licensed and seasoned clinical social worker (LCSW-R) in practice for 30+ years, specializing in couples and individual therapy. My academic training was at the University at Buffalo; my post-graduate and continuing education was at The Marriage Counseling Center, where I mentored new therapists and developed a strong word-of-mouth following. Couples work included, but was not limited to, these critical issues: emotionally focused communication, destructive conflict patterns, emotional and physical intimacy, infidelity and trust repair, pre-marital assessment, commitment, and discernment of ultimate relationship habitability.
Congratulations on taking the first step towards healing and inner peace. It's not easy to ask for help, but when you do it's a huge relief. Sometimes life brings intense trauma, tough relationships, or family who makes you feel bad about yourself. You don't need to handle this alone anymore and no human being deserves permanent suffering.
Congratulations on taking the first step towards healing and inner peace. It's not easy to ask for help, but when you do it's a huge relief. Sometimes life brings intense trauma, tough relationships, or family who makes you feel bad about yourself. You don't need to handle this alone anymore and no human being deserves permanent suffering.
Many people have started to recognize that the things they're struggling with day-to-day are directly connected to the things that have happened in their past; they're tired of having band-aid solutions, and want instead to try to actually heal the wound. Most of the people I work with have experienced complex trauma and may have previously been diagnosed with mood disorders or personality disorders. The majority of these people have decided that they can no longer work toward their future without acknowledging and healing from the impact of their past.
Many people have started to recognize that the things they're struggling with day-to-day are directly connected to the things that have happened in their past; they're tired of having band-aid solutions, and want instead to try to actually heal the wound. Most of the people I work with have experienced complex trauma and may have previously been diagnosed with mood disorders or personality disorders. The majority of these people have decided that they can no longer work toward their future without acknowledging and healing from the impact of their past.
Seeking therapy can be frustrating, overwhelming and scary. You hope to find someone who understands what you're going through, what you've been through or what you're about to face. Life can be difficult and complicated. Sometimes we feel alone and need someone to talk to or we just want someone who is not in our circle. Someone who won't judge. Someone who will take the time to listen and give a different perspective. We all have different ways of approaching problems, managing them and getting the outcomes we desire. Therapy is about finding what works best for you and working together towards it.
Seeking therapy can be frustrating, overwhelming and scary. You hope to find someone who understands what you're going through, what you've been through or what you're about to face. Life can be difficult and complicated. Sometimes we feel alone and need someone to talk to or we just want someone who is not in our circle. Someone who won't judge. Someone who will take the time to listen and give a different perspective. We all have different ways of approaching problems, managing them and getting the outcomes we desire. Therapy is about finding what works best for you and working together towards it.
Do you wonder if you'll ever be happy again? Do your thoughts race? Do you struggle to find meaningful relationships? If you're stuck, I can help. I am a licensed psychologist trained to help you achieve your therapeutic goals. Therapy can be a difficult journey for many, which is why I am committed to creating a safe environment where you can speak and heal without fear. When you work with me, you will learn coping skills to help you navigate life's challenges. You will also become empowered as you unapologetically develop your relationship with your self.
Do you wonder if you'll ever be happy again? Do your thoughts race? Do you struggle to find meaningful relationships? If you're stuck, I can help. I am a licensed psychologist trained to help you achieve your therapeutic goals. Therapy can be a difficult journey for many, which is why I am committed to creating a safe environment where you can speak and heal without fear. When you work with me, you will learn coping skills to help you navigate life's challenges. You will also become empowered as you unapologetically develop your relationship with your self.
Ofer Ziv - Ketamine Assisted Therapy - Buffalo Ny
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Amherst, NY 14228
Waitlist for new clients
Have you tried making changes in your life, only to find yourself back in the same old patterns? Making a meaningful change is challenging but necessary for moving forward. Your old beliefs will try to keep you safe in what you know. Ketamine is a legal, safe, and effective medicine that helps amplify psychotherapy, and facilitate change. KAP can help clients experience more frequent breakthroughs and sustained improvement in symptoms. Ketamine is a dissociative anesthetic that is also known to have psychedelic and neuroplasticity encouraging properties.
Have you tried making changes in your life, only to find yourself back in the same old patterns? Making a meaningful change is challenging but necessary for moving forward. Your old beliefs will try to keep you safe in what you know. Ketamine is a legal, safe, and effective medicine that helps amplify psychotherapy, and facilitate change. KAP can help clients experience more frequent breakthroughs and sustained improvement in symptoms. Ketamine is a dissociative anesthetic that is also known to have psychedelic and neuroplasticity encouraging properties.
Krystina Kasprzyk
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Amherst, NY 14226
Do you feel overwhelmed with all of the changes happening in your daily life? Have you been disconnected from supports and activities that previously helped you manage stress? Have you been struggling to process all of the events happening in the world today? I am dedicated to teaching you how to implement effective skills in order to decrease anxiety, depression, and overall life stress. We will work together to address the challenges that you may be facing for the very first time. We can work to improve your self esteem and self confidence in order to accomplish your goals and dreams.
Do you feel overwhelmed with all of the changes happening in your daily life? Have you been disconnected from supports and activities that previously helped you manage stress? Have you been struggling to process all of the events happening in the world today? I am dedicated to teaching you how to implement effective skills in order to decrease anxiety, depression, and overall life stress. We will work together to address the challenges that you may be facing for the very first time. We can work to improve your self esteem and self confidence in order to accomplish your goals and dreams.
Does your life feel like an obstacle course with no end in sight? Sometimes we are thrown into the thick of things and get lost, lost in our thoughts, our feelings and our life experiences. Therapy is a process that allows you the freedom to reawaken, rediscover and reconnect. Together, we can create a personal path of empowerment, healing and emotional wellness in your life. I am a strength-based therapist who will support and guide you as we explore the challenges you face on your journey.
Does your life feel like an obstacle course with no end in sight? Sometimes we are thrown into the thick of things and get lost, lost in our thoughts, our feelings and our life experiences. Therapy is a process that allows you the freedom to reawaken, rediscover and reconnect. Together, we can create a personal path of empowerment, healing and emotional wellness in your life. I am a strength-based therapist who will support and guide you as we explore the challenges you face on your journey.
Kimberly A Hilliker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCM
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Amherst, NY 14228
Experiences and circumstances have a way of changing how we perceive and understand the world around us. They alter the way we act or behave, the way we think, and the way we respond to different events or challenges that may occur in life. When we take the time to explore how we act, think, and feel we can access new parts of ourselves and gain understanding of how we interact with others in our life. “Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending. Let go of who you think you’re supposed to be; and embrace who you are.”
Experiences and circumstances have a way of changing how we perceive and understand the world around us. They alter the way we act or behave, the way we think, and the way we respond to different events or challenges that may occur in life. When we take the time to explore how we act, think, and feel we can access new parts of ourselves and gain understanding of how we interact with others in our life. “Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending. Let go of who you think you’re supposed to be; and embrace who you are.”
Unable to accommodate evening appointments at this time. How do you start? It starts with a conversation. The idea that therapy is is about giving advice, a one sided conversation, couldn’t be farther from the truth. Therapy is for you, to let out what’s been holding you back, to figure out how to cope with situations so that you can wake up tomorrow feeling like a better version of you. I want you to achieve your goals through use of talk therapy where we can process your thoughts, feeling and behaviors together.
Unable to accommodate evening appointments at this time. How do you start? It starts with a conversation. The idea that therapy is is about giving advice, a one sided conversation, couldn’t be farther from the truth. Therapy is for you, to let out what’s been holding you back, to figure out how to cope with situations so that you can wake up tomorrow feeling like a better version of you. I want you to achieve your goals through use of talk therapy where we can process your thoughts, feeling and behaviors together.
Meet Our Therapists
I have a passion for working with people who are hurting. With gentle compassion, wisdom and humor, I help people create change to bring a sense of peace and order back into their lives. I have a Master's degree in Social Work from the University at Buffalo and have been in practice since 2007.
I have a passion for working with people who are hurting. With gentle compassion, wisdom and humor, I help people create change to bring a sense of peace and order back into their lives. I have a Master's degree in Social Work from the University at Buffalo and have been in practice since 2007.
Lori Abramowitz
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Amherst, NY 14226
In today’s rapidly changing world, the growth journey from childhood to adulthood can be challenging and stormy at times. Especially when there are chronic issues, escalating symptoms or sudden life changes, adults caring for children may find themselves in the vulnerable position of seeking assistance outside of their direct circle of support. As a counselor by nature, I have spent my career passionate about strengthening families and helping youth to flourish in the midst of difficult life circumstances. I specialize in the common challenges of childhood/adolescence/young adulthood and offer parent support services as well.
In today’s rapidly changing world, the growth journey from childhood to adulthood can be challenging and stormy at times. Especially when there are chronic issues, escalating symptoms or sudden life changes, adults caring for children may find themselves in the vulnerable position of seeking assistance outside of their direct circle of support. As a counselor by nature, I have spent my career passionate about strengthening families and helping youth to flourish in the midst of difficult life circumstances. I specialize in the common challenges of childhood/adolescence/young adulthood and offer parent support services as well.
Life is a series of changes of which we are constantly challenged to accept & adapt. Loss, depression, anxiety or trauma complicate our lives & make what we must cope with harder. Therapy can assist you in the arduous journey of such acceptance & adjustment. I help my clients find practical solutions to the issues they face & together we find ways to change the patterns behind these issues. I invite clients to find healing from the past, become aware of the present moment & explore their world of future possibilities.
Life is a series of changes of which we are constantly challenged to accept & adapt. Loss, depression, anxiety or trauma complicate our lives & make what we must cope with harder. Therapy can assist you in the arduous journey of such acceptance & adjustment. I help my clients find practical solutions to the issues they face & together we find ways to change the patterns behind these issues. I invite clients to find healing from the past, become aware of the present moment & explore their world of future possibilities.
Dealing with life stressors and finding ways to overcome challenges without appropriate support can be difficult. I provide mental health counseling for children, adolescents and adults who are having a difficult time coping with various stressors and challenges related to anxiety, depression, behavior management, low confidence, parenting, relational issues, adjusting to change and goal attainment. By employing a person-centered approach to treatment, I cultivate a supportive non-judgmental therapeutic experience which allows clients to discover and utilize their strengths to facilitate self-discovery, self-acceptance and growth.
Dealing with life stressors and finding ways to overcome challenges without appropriate support can be difficult. I provide mental health counseling for children, adolescents and adults who are having a difficult time coping with various stressors and challenges related to anxiety, depression, behavior management, low confidence, parenting, relational issues, adjusting to change and goal attainment. By employing a person-centered approach to treatment, I cultivate a supportive non-judgmental therapeutic experience which allows clients to discover and utilize their strengths to facilitate self-discovery, self-acceptance and growth.
I love working with couples & individuals & assisting them through life transitions, conflict, communication issues. I especially enjoy providing Pre-Marital Counseling & helping couples identify their strengths & how to use these to improve the relationship challenges. My approach is warm, compassionate, reflective & collaborative. I use evidence-based techniques like Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and narrative therapy to address communication issues, conflict resolution, and personal growth. Online therapy offers flexibility, so you can work with me from the comfort of your own home, no matter where you are in New York
I love working with couples & individuals & assisting them through life transitions, conflict, communication issues. I especially enjoy providing Pre-Marital Counseling & helping couples identify their strengths & how to use these to improve the relationship challenges. My approach is warm, compassionate, reflective & collaborative. I use evidence-based techniques like Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and narrative therapy to address communication issues, conflict resolution, and personal growth. Online therapy offers flexibility, so you can work with me from the comfort of your own home, no matter where you are in New York
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.
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.
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.
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.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life stressors? Do you take care of others before you care for yourself? Are you waking up in the middle of the night wondering "What happened to my dreams?" The therapists at Explore What's Next will help you feel in control of your life again. Together, we can create the life and relationships you want and deserve. Therapists at Explore What's Next are qualified, direct, non-judgmental, compassionate & easy to talk to.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life stressors? Do you take care of others before you care for yourself? Are you waking up in the middle of the night wondering "What happened to my dreams?" The therapists at Explore What's Next will help you feel in control of your life again. Together, we can create the life and relationships you want and deserve. Therapists at Explore What's Next are qualified, direct, non-judgmental, compassionate & easy to talk to.
I believe that at any age, any person can benefit from having an intentional space to reflect on their goals and challenges in life in order to heal and grow into a more self-compassionate and authentic version of themselves. I am passionate about creating a space where clients feel validated and empowered to meet their goals. I use a collaborative approach where the client and I both contribute to the nature and direction of our sessions, going at the client’s pace and figuring out what challenges or concerns that take priority each session.
I believe that at any age, any person can benefit from having an intentional space to reflect on their goals and challenges in life in order to heal and grow into a more self-compassionate and authentic version of themselves. I am passionate about creating a space where clients feel validated and empowered to meet their goals. I use a collaborative approach where the client and I both contribute to the nature and direction of our sessions, going at the client’s pace and figuring out what challenges or concerns that take priority each session.
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Number of Therapists in Amherst, NY
200+
Average cost per session
$132
Therapists in Amherst, NY who prioritize treating:
| 96% | Anxiety |
| 91% | Depression |
| 82% | Self Esteem |
| 79% | Relationship Issues |
| 77% | Coping Skills |
| 74% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 73% | Stress |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 70% | Independent Health |
| 64% | Aetna |
| 63% | Highmark BCBS of Western New York |
How Therapists in Amherst, NY see their clients
| 86% | In Person and Online | |
| 14% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 79% | Female | |
| 20% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |