Adults Therapists in Willert Park, Buffalo, NY

Sometimes simply living life can leave you feeling overwhelmed, and constantly asking "why". Effective counseling offers you the opportunity to confront those insecurities and negotiate that maze of "why" emerging to feel empowered and secure. Are you experiencing depression, anxiety, issues at school or work, grief or trauma, perhaps substances are ruining your world or you need a Impaired Driving Assessment on which your independence and freedom can rely. I can help you and you can take back what uncertainty and fear have claimed. I have over 20 years of mental health and addictions experience in both inpatient and outpatient environments.

The teenage years can be some of the most difficult times. These years are also a crucial part of social, emotional, spiritual, and mental development. I specialize in mental health treatment for teenagers and young adults. I believe a healing relationship with young adults can create a safe place and assist to empower them to explore their needs while feeling heard and understood.

I personally don't believe there is an "ideal" client. My "ideal" client is any amazing person who had the courage to walk through the doors, share their story, and work collaboratively to find healing and happiness. That is the ideal client in my humble opinion!

We have all developed strategies to manage the threat of disconnection in our most important relationships. Often these strategies are to shut down and walk away or continue pursuing our partner. When these strategies meet, they create a pattern the keeps their relationship feeling stuck in repetitive arguments. We can work together to help you understand more about the particular pattern in your relationship, OR you can get started now with my couples course where I take you and your partner into greater understanding of one another at www.thesecurecouple.com

Often times we feel stressed, numb, irritable, sad, or overwhelmed; and we believe “that’s just life” or “it could be worse” so these are issues we just try to deal with. While all of these emotions are normal to endure at some point in our lives, you do not have to feel alone. A positive therapeutic experience is one of the most important factors to success in therapy because with the right connection and support, anyone can start to see change.

Do you want to overcome depression or anxiety and feel confident? Are you struggling with relationships? Do you find yourself getting angry quickly? Sometimes life transitions get difficult to manage. I have been helping people with these problems for 10 years and we can work collaboratively and holistically. We will focus on physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of your life. We will figure out your best qualities and strengths, your personal resources and virtues to realize your true potential that will help you heal.

My ideal client is an individual who is trying to cope more efficiently with having a chronic illness . They are looking for useful coping strategies to manage the multiple changes produced by long-term medical conditions.

I believe everyone has the innate capacity to heal, and approach therapy as a way of counteracting the influence of systems of oppression that can stand in the way of self-acceptance, embodiment, and connecting with others. I work with a variety of challenges to connection and wellbeing, including anxiety, self-worth, interpersonal relationships, gender and sexuality, trauma (CPTSD, intergenerational, identity-related), and integrating difficult emotions.

I specialize in treating trauma, anxiety, depression, as well as helping people through life challenges and relationship concerns. My clinical experience includes working in hospitals, client’s homes, mental health clinics and schools. I provide warm, compassionate, skilled therapy to help clients re-spark their lives and feel better. I use a variety of evidence-based therapeutic interventions, tailored to clients' needs.

As your therapist, I believe in cultivating a therapeutic relationship and collaboration. My goal is to create an environment that is inviting and safe as we partner to identify and/or address any concerns that you see impacting your life. We will work together to develop effective change and coping skills in areas of life whether it be relational, interpersonal, or professional. We will work together to address the presenting problems but also the root of the presenting problem in your life, your marriage, your family, and/or your child(ren). As your therapist I want to partner with you to heal and be the best version of yourself.

"If you correct your mind, the rest of your life will fall into place." (Lao Tzu) Expertise. Experience. Caring. Compassion. Together, we'll create positive changes in your life.

Do you struggle with feelings of anxiety that impact your day-to-day life, relationships, work, or overall ability to just get things done? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage all of the expectations that they have in their lives. It's overwhelming to look inward and assess the changes that we need to make or the standards that we want to set for ourselves. If you find yourself struggling with worrying thoughts, feelings of anxiety, or multicultural issues, you will benefit from my style of therapy that leads to greater insight and positive change.

I am a clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience. I specialize in working with adults who have experienced trauma and/or adversity, at any point in their life, which continues to create significant disturbance in the present. I view most psychological symptoms through the lens of trauma and offer treatment that integrates several methods that have been found to be effective at healing from trauma, such as EMDR, somatic experiencing, sensorimotor psychotherapy, ego state work and attachment-based therapy.

The beautiful anomaly of therapy is it is something that everyone can use yet what one needs and finds beneficial is different for everyone. As a provider, I utilize a person-centered approach because I believe counseling should be individualized. The working relationship between client and therapist is something that can be transformative both inside and outside of the office.