Therapists in Buffalo, NY

Rachel Bartkowiak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
Are you or your child struggling with anxiety and/or depression due to this rollercoaster of life and struggling to find an emotional balance. I understand life with full of ups, downs, lefts, rights, and upside downs. I hope to be able to support you in developing skills to manage these waves of emotions and navigate life
Are you or your child struggling with anxiety and/or depression due to this rollercoaster of life and struggling to find an emotional balance. I understand life with full of ups, downs, lefts, rights, and upside downs. I hope to be able to support you in developing skills to manage these waves of emotions and navigate life

Mallary O'Banion
Counselor, LMHC, CASAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Therapy is about self-exploration and growth, whether you want to improve your communication with others, learn how to cope with stress or any other mental injury that's weighing you down. Many times, feeling heard and being able to reflect can give you the space you need to make decisions about your life. You have to start where you are.
Therapy is about self-exploration and growth, whether you want to improve your communication with others, learn how to cope with stress or any other mental injury that's weighing you down. Many times, feeling heard and being able to reflect can give you the space you need to make decisions about your life. You have to start where you are.

Just another PT profile, right? Let's look closer. I see you've been trying to find a therapist and someone you can connect with. You may have experience in therapy and are looking to get back at it, or maybe this whole thing is confusing, and you don't know where to start. I am a licensed therapist that happens to be a flawed human. While there are a wide array of issues that I treat, I am most interested in helping other humans address issues with addiction, complex trauma, dissociation, chronic pain and illness.
Just another PT profile, right? Let's look closer. I see you've been trying to find a therapist and someone you can connect with. You may have experience in therapy and are looking to get back at it, or maybe this whole thing is confusing, and you don't know where to start. I am a licensed therapist that happens to be a flawed human. While there are a wide array of issues that I treat, I am most interested in helping other humans address issues with addiction, complex trauma, dissociation, chronic pain and illness.

WellQor is a new model in online therapy marrying the best of traditional and innovative approaches. We’re a full service psychology practice accessible online with a uniquely collaborative approach to care. This means your personal therapist works with a PsyD Clinical Director to review your care plan and and adjust your treatment to ensure you’re on the fastest path to living your best life. Whether it’s anxiety, depression, burnout, major life changes, or just finding a sense of purpose, our diverse multi-specialty team of therapists is here to help.
WellQor is a new model in online therapy marrying the best of traditional and innovative approaches. We’re a full service psychology practice accessible online with a uniquely collaborative approach to care. This means your personal therapist works with a PsyD Clinical Director to review your care plan and and adjust your treatment to ensure you’re on the fastest path to living your best life. Whether it’s anxiety, depression, burnout, major life changes, or just finding a sense of purpose, our diverse multi-specialty team of therapists is here to help.

Allison Gagliardi
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Buffalo, NY 14221
Not accepting new clients
Do you struggle with feeling stuck? Are you unable to move forward, yet feel uncomfortable standing still? This experience can be painful, and it is common to experience negative self-talk and self-doubt in these instances. These may be symptoms of your current circumstances, or perhaps these feelings are shaped by previous lived experiences. No matter the cause, we can all use support.
Do you struggle with feeling stuck? Are you unable to move forward, yet feel uncomfortable standing still? This experience can be painful, and it is common to experience negative self-talk and self-doubt in these instances. These may be symptoms of your current circumstances, or perhaps these feelings are shaped by previous lived experiences. No matter the cause, we can all use support.

As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, my mission is to support and empower individuals as they are going through difficult and challenging times in their life. Tailoring treatment interventions based on the individual and their need for a therapeutic relationship, while empowering clients to become their authentic self and reach their highest potential. My goal is to give my clients a safe, accepted, non- judgmental environment.
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, my mission is to support and empower individuals as they are going through difficult and challenging times in their life. Tailoring treatment interventions based on the individual and their need for a therapeutic relationship, while empowering clients to become their authentic self and reach their highest potential. My goal is to give my clients a safe, accepted, non- judgmental environment.

Suffer from Depression, Anxiety, or other stressors? our wellness depends on the balance between the mind, body and spirit. We are functioning through life's demands on automatic pilot without addressing the imbalance we feel in our daily lives. Stress is the leading cause of disease and early death and managing stress is a huge challenge in our society full of nonstop blizzard of "things to do". Take charge of your life by prioritizing your own health and wellbeing; exercise, eat better, and be kind to yourself. Invest in your own healing so that you can improve your quality of life and extend the time you have with loved ones.
Suffer from Depression, Anxiety, or other stressors? our wellness depends on the balance between the mind, body and spirit. We are functioning through life's demands on automatic pilot without addressing the imbalance we feel in our daily lives. Stress is the leading cause of disease and early death and managing stress is a huge challenge in our society full of nonstop blizzard of "things to do". Take charge of your life by prioritizing your own health and wellbeing; exercise, eat better, and be kind to yourself. Invest in your own healing so that you can improve your quality of life and extend the time you have with loved ones.

I use evidence-based interventions and a warm, personalized approach to help clients overcome anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. With experience working with young adults with ADHD, I focus on improving executive functioning. Since 2009, I’ve empowered individuals with individualized treatment plans. I specialize in trauma, loss, and coping with change. As a clinical member of the CISM team, I provided trauma support to first responders. I’ve also worked in forensic treatment and evaluation. Let me help you regain confidence and create a better version of yourself.
I use evidence-based interventions and a warm, personalized approach to help clients overcome anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. With experience working with young adults with ADHD, I focus on improving executive functioning. Since 2009, I’ve empowered individuals with individualized treatment plans. I specialize in trauma, loss, and coping with change. As a clinical member of the CISM team, I provided trauma support to first responders. I’ve also worked in forensic treatment and evaluation. Let me help you regain confidence and create a better version of yourself.

There’s too many things in life that we simply cannot control. This can cause a great deal of stress and make life seem unmanageable. I am here to help you find ways to navigate these challenges by increasing self-awareness, understanding and finding a way to heal. I am a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 9 years of experience in providing counseling services. My approach to therapy is client-centered, focusing on creating a safe and non-judgmental space for individuals to explore their thoughts, emotions, and challenges.
There’s too many things in life that we simply cannot control. This can cause a great deal of stress and make life seem unmanageable. I am here to help you find ways to navigate these challenges by increasing self-awareness, understanding and finding a way to heal. I am a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 9 years of experience in providing counseling services. My approach to therapy is client-centered, focusing on creating a safe and non-judgmental space for individuals to explore their thoughts, emotions, and challenges.

I specialize in helping people who grapple with anxiety, depression, trauma and disabilities. Together we can identify your concerns, flesh out a plan and work toward your best life.
I specialize in helping people who grapple with anxiety, depression, trauma and disabilities. Together we can identify your concerns, flesh out a plan and work toward your best life.

Throughout your life, you will continue to evolve as an individual. I can assist by providing a safe space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and actions in order to tap into your true potential.
Throughout your life, you will continue to evolve as an individual. I can assist by providing a safe space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and actions in order to tap into your true potential.
Meet Our Therapists

Our lives are full of unexpected moments and experiences that may need time and healing to process. As a mental health professional, I am passionate about helping my clients grow and heal on their own interpersonal journey of self-love. My approach to therapy is collaborative and compassionate. I practice using a holistic (exploring ones mental, physical, spiritual and emotional self) and integrated style. Treatment methods I like to use include: person centered, CBT, DBT ACT, solution-focused, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
Our lives are full of unexpected moments and experiences that may need time and healing to process. As a mental health professional, I am passionate about helping my clients grow and heal on their own interpersonal journey of self-love. My approach to therapy is collaborative and compassionate. I practice using a holistic (exploring ones mental, physical, spiritual and emotional self) and integrated style. Treatment methods I like to use include: person centered, CBT, DBT ACT, solution-focused, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.

I am a licensed mental health and addictions counselor. I have over 25 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults facing major life challenges, feeling overwhelmed by daily stressors, coping with grief and loss, experiencing depression, anxiety, and medical / chronic pain issues. My goal is to provide a safe place for you to process your thoughts, feelings, and any struggles that you may be experiencing, as well as offer empathetic listening and guidance.
I am a licensed mental health and addictions counselor. I have over 25 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults facing major life challenges, feeling overwhelmed by daily stressors, coping with grief and loss, experiencing depression, anxiety, and medical / chronic pain issues. My goal is to provide a safe place for you to process your thoughts, feelings, and any struggles that you may be experiencing, as well as offer empathetic listening and guidance.

Shanena DiMaggio Counseling
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Buffalo, NY 14221
Waitlist for new clients
How many of us are comfortable in our skin? Were you told growing up to be tough, suck it up, get it done, & don't talk about your feelings? Do you feel stress & even sad at times because of not achieving goals or not meeting the standards of others? We rarely take the time to step back to reflect how hard "it" all is for us. You deserve the opportunity to release the pain. Imagine you have a choice. Consider your burden could be lighter. I am passionate about being side by side with you peeling back the stinky onion layers to life at your pace. The life you save is your own!
How many of us are comfortable in our skin? Were you told growing up to be tough, suck it up, get it done, & don't talk about your feelings? Do you feel stress & even sad at times because of not achieving goals or not meeting the standards of others? We rarely take the time to step back to reflect how hard "it" all is for us. You deserve the opportunity to release the pain. Imagine you have a choice. Consider your burden could be lighter. I am passionate about being side by side with you peeling back the stinky onion layers to life at your pace. The life you save is your own!

I have experience practicing in many settings, including inpatient and outpatient hospital and agency settings, high school settings, private practice, and both for-profit and non-profit agencies focusing on mental health and substance abuse disorders, and university counseling centers. My style is relaxed, engaging, and collaborative. I am not a “how does that make you feel” clinician.
I have experience practicing in many settings, including inpatient and outpatient hospital and agency settings, high school settings, private practice, and both for-profit and non-profit agencies focusing on mental health and substance abuse disorders, and university counseling centers. My style is relaxed, engaging, and collaborative. I am not a “how does that make you feel” clinician.

Trauma affects many, if not all of us, and recovery from the impact of these experiences is a journey. In therapy, my focus is to establish a strong therapeutic relationship where healing can take place. Once trust is developed, the goal is to empower individuals to increase their sense of safety and control, and to cope with traumatic experiences. My wish is for individuals to be able to reengage in their lives and pursue their greatest hopes for themselves, without the traumatic experiences hindering their ability to do so.
Trauma affects many, if not all of us, and recovery from the impact of these experiences is a journey. In therapy, my focus is to establish a strong therapeutic relationship where healing can take place. Once trust is developed, the goal is to empower individuals to increase their sense of safety and control, and to cope with traumatic experiences. My wish is for individuals to be able to reengage in their lives and pursue their greatest hopes for themselves, without the traumatic experiences hindering their ability to do so.

Footprints was started by a therapist who realized that often times the services provided to low socio-economic communities is lacking quality care. We noticed these communities were confronted with long wait times, disrespectful admins, and subpar treatment. The one and only purpose was to exploit the community for profit without providing the level of care deserved. Feel Better Therapy began from the inspiration to provide quality mental health care to the poorest of communities and treating the clients of this community the same way a rich patient would be treated in a clinic treating affluent clients.
Footprints was started by a therapist who realized that often times the services provided to low socio-economic communities is lacking quality care. We noticed these communities were confronted with long wait times, disrespectful admins, and subpar treatment. The one and only purpose was to exploit the community for profit without providing the level of care deserved. Feel Better Therapy began from the inspiration to provide quality mental health care to the poorest of communities and treating the clients of this community the same way a rich patient would be treated in a clinic treating affluent clients.

Erin M. Moss Mental Health Counseling
Counselor, BA, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Buffalo, NY 14223
I am a licensed mental health counselor. I have worked intensely with children and adults for over 15 years. I conduct individual and family therapy sessions. Throughout my career I have provided therapy for children and adult victims of abuse, young adults in the college setting, teens and adults in the criminal justice system, individuals and families in intensive in-home therapy.
I am a licensed mental health counselor. I have worked intensely with children and adults for over 15 years. I conduct individual and family therapy sessions. Throughout my career I have provided therapy for children and adult victims of abuse, young adults in the college setting, teens and adults in the criminal justice system, individuals and families in intensive in-home therapy.

I am the owner of Core Mental Health Counseling, a small group of counselors with many years experience working with adolescents and adults. We believe throughout life we all have obstacles and struggles, and without a solid foundation it can be hard to get back on track. Counseling can be a very normal process for some very difficult circumstances. We believe everyone can benefit from therapy and that we are all on a lifelong journey of learning and growing. At Core Mental Health Counseling, we believe that each person has a unique story and we would be honored to help you on your journey.
I am the owner of Core Mental Health Counseling, a small group of counselors with many years experience working with adolescents and adults. We believe throughout life we all have obstacles and struggles, and without a solid foundation it can be hard to get back on track. Counseling can be a very normal process for some very difficult circumstances. We believe everyone can benefit from therapy and that we are all on a lifelong journey of learning and growing. At Core Mental Health Counseling, we believe that each person has a unique story and we would be honored to help you on your journey.

If you are looking for assistance with front line trauma, anxiety, and substance use, you have come to the right place. I am a clinical social worker and have been in the mental health field for over 5 years. My work experience includes working with first responders, trauma, anxiety, depression and substance use. By utilizing a strengths-based approach, we will work together to accomplish the goals that you set forth. I am dedicated to creating a confidential, safe, and inclusive space where you feel you can be understood and assisted. I work to collaborate with each person I meet to achieve their goals.
If you are looking for assistance with front line trauma, anxiety, and substance use, you have come to the right place. I am a clinical social worker and have been in the mental health field for over 5 years. My work experience includes working with first responders, trauma, anxiety, depression and substance use. By utilizing a strengths-based approach, we will work together to accomplish the goals that you set forth. I am dedicated to creating a confidential, safe, and inclusive space where you feel you can be understood and assisted. I work to collaborate with each person I meet to achieve their goals.
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Number of Therapists in Buffalo, NY
800+
Average cost per session
$134
Therapists in Buffalo, NY who prioritize treating:
93% | Anxiety |
87% | Depression |
78% | Relationship Issues |
73% | Self Esteem |
73% | Stress |
71% | Coping Skills |
68% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
77% | Aetna |
61% | Cigna and Evernorth |
54% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Buffalo, NY see their clients
54% | In Person and Online | |
46% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
79% | Female | |
20% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Buffalo?
Search for nearby therapists or counselors by inputting your city, town, or suburb; or zip code; or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or zip code into the search bar.
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.