Therapists in Buffalo, NY
Peter Pascatore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Buffalo, NY 14202
Perhaps you’ve noticed feeling more anxious or depressed lately, but aren’t sure why, or what you can do to feel like yourself again. Perhaps you’re struggling with relationship tensions, feeling stagnant at work or find yourself just more generally in a rut. You may be feeling well overall but want to get a grasp on certain issues in your life. Now might be the right time to break free of those patterns and explore other ways of thinking, feeling and being in the world.
Perhaps you’ve noticed feeling more anxious or depressed lately, but aren’t sure why, or what you can do to feel like yourself again. Perhaps you’re struggling with relationship tensions, feeling stagnant at work or find yourself just more generally in a rut. You may be feeling well overall but want to get a grasp on certain issues in your life. Now might be the right time to break free of those patterns and explore other ways of thinking, feeling and being in the world.
Ryan Phillips
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Buffalo, NY 14213 (Online Only)
I have experience with trauma, depression, anxiety, bipolar, substance use, OCD and personality disorders.
Throughout the course of life, one is bound to combat various obstacles. With support and guidance, anyone can overcome these difficulties. Beginning the journey of therapy is a monumental step towards wellness. It requires true vulnerability to allow someone to listen to your experiences. This is one of the reasons I thoroughly enjoy providing therapy. My goal is to assist you in achieving wellness through a collaborative approach designed specifically for you.
I have experience with trauma, depression, anxiety, bipolar, substance use, OCD and personality disorders.
Throughout the course of life, one is bound to combat various obstacles. With support and guidance, anyone can overcome these difficulties. Beginning the journey of therapy is a monumental step towards wellness. It requires true vulnerability to allow someone to listen to your experiences. This is one of the reasons I thoroughly enjoy providing therapy. My goal is to assist you in achieving wellness through a collaborative approach designed specifically for you.
Eric M Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MS
Verified Verified
Buffalo, NY 14223
I specialize in treating adults with depression/anxiety, PTSD/trauma, life transitions, and addictions by utilizing a blend of therapies including acceptance and commitment, CBT, solution-focused, and EMDR.
I believe that people have an inherent capacity for growth, especially in our most challenging periods of life. One significant way that this growth can be discovered is through psychotherapy. Whether you feel stuck in your past, present, or anticipated future, therapy can not only build awareness, but also offer solutions to ease emotional strife, develop healthier behaviors, and build better connections with yourself and others.
I specialize in treating adults with depression/anxiety, PTSD/trauma, life transitions, and addictions by utilizing a blend of therapies including acceptance and commitment, CBT, solution-focused, and EMDR.
I believe that people have an inherent capacity for growth, especially in our most challenging periods of life. One significant way that this growth can be discovered is through psychotherapy. Whether you feel stuck in your past, present, or anticipated future, therapy can not only build awareness, but also offer solutions to ease emotional strife, develop healthier behaviors, and build better connections with yourself and others.
DiMario Bell
LMHC-P
Verified Verified
Buffalo, NY 14203
A little on edge? Feeling empty? Afraid to trust? Things can feel overwhelming until they’re dissected and explained. Anxiety just wants a plan. Depression is just pointing to a hole or void in our life. Trauma just wants assurance that the traumatic thing won’t happen to us again. All of these are just smoke alarms put in place to keep us safe and whole. Everything we feel makes sense; we aren’t crazy and we aren’t lost causes. Areas Of Focus: Anxiety, depression, youth and family dynamics, finding meaning and purpose, and trauma and adjustment disorders. Catch me on “Fatal Attraction” S13E8! ... Tiktok: dimariobell
A little on edge? Feeling empty? Afraid to trust? Things can feel overwhelming until they’re dissected and explained. Anxiety just wants a plan. Depression is just pointing to a hole or void in our life. Trauma just wants assurance that the traumatic thing won’t happen to us again. All of these are just smoke alarms put in place to keep us safe and whole. Everything we feel makes sense; we aren’t crazy and we aren’t lost causes. Areas Of Focus: Anxiety, depression, youth and family dynamics, finding meaning and purpose, and trauma and adjustment disorders. Catch me on “Fatal Attraction” S13E8! ... Tiktok: dimariobell
Education Training Center, Inc.
MS
Verified Verified
Buffalo, NY 14221 (Online Only)
Counseling can be a vital experience for those with a sensitivity, depression, anxiety, or having stress, those wanting to adjust in some facet of life, or have complex problems to solve. If meaning and purpose, coping skills and practical solutions are sought, they will be found. The answers will deepen our life experience and quality of life. Common in our culture are isolation, loneliness, relationship issues, lack of meaning and purpose, depression and anxiety which can be successfully addressed with willingness and openness to examine them.
Counseling can be a vital experience for those with a sensitivity, depression, anxiety, or having stress, those wanting to adjust in some facet of life, or have complex problems to solve. If meaning and purpose, coping skills and practical solutions are sought, they will be found. The answers will deepen our life experience and quality of life. Common in our culture are isolation, loneliness, relationship issues, lack of meaning and purpose, depression and anxiety which can be successfully addressed with willingness and openness to examine them.
Chad S Pautler
LMHC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Buffalo, NY 14221
Accepting new clients! Available Weekdays (9AM - 4PM); evenings full. Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, burn out, stress, or loneliness? Unfortunately, this is quite common for many people in today's world. Some feel as if they are drifting through life, without a deeper sense of meaning, or purpose. Sometimes, we numb the pain; other times, we just accept it and don't realize how to manage it. It is also common for people to struggle with having deeper relationships, whether with family, friends or romantic. If you would like to identify and explore the roots of these or other issues, you have come to the right place.
Accepting new clients! Available Weekdays (9AM - 4PM); evenings full. Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, burn out, stress, or loneliness? Unfortunately, this is quite common for many people in today's world. Some feel as if they are drifting through life, without a deeper sense of meaning, or purpose. Sometimes, we numb the pain; other times, we just accept it and don't realize how to manage it. It is also common for people to struggle with having deeper relationships, whether with family, friends or romantic. If you would like to identify and explore the roots of these or other issues, you have come to the right place.
David Wheeler
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Buffalo, NY 14223
As a counselor, I am committed to helping you. I strongly believe in a person-centered, trauma-informed approach. I have experience in working with Anxiety; Depression; Mood Disorders; Trauma; Co-Occurring Substance Related Disorders and many other diagnoses. I also have a strong passion for promoting Neurodiversity and have experience in working with Adults with ADHD; Autism Spectrum Disorders; and Adults who identify as Neurodivergent. Regardless of diagnosis, I believe in treating everyone with the respect they deserve and will work tirelessly to help you in your goal to live your best life.
As a counselor, I am committed to helping you. I strongly believe in a person-centered, trauma-informed approach. I have experience in working with Anxiety; Depression; Mood Disorders; Trauma; Co-Occurring Substance Related Disorders and many other diagnoses. I also have a strong passion for promoting Neurodiversity and have experience in working with Adults with ADHD; Autism Spectrum Disorders; and Adults who identify as Neurodivergent. Regardless of diagnosis, I believe in treating everyone with the respect they deserve and will work tirelessly to help you in your goal to live your best life.
Matthew Couch
Counselor, MS, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Buffalo, NY 14209
I specialize in management of anxiety, depression, and chronic pain.
Worry, sadness, and uncertainty are natural responses to feeling you can't control parts of your life. Often regaining control feels like it requires giving up something else, whether it is time with family and friends, your passions, or last night's sleep. While dark humor, caffeine, and willpower may get you far, you shouldn’t have to give up the best parts of your life to just survive. No matter how you got here, you are the expert on yourself. My responsibility is to create a supportive and attentive space where you can gain perspective and resume growth.
I specialize in management of anxiety, depression, and chronic pain.
Worry, sadness, and uncertainty are natural responses to feeling you can't control parts of your life. Often regaining control feels like it requires giving up something else, whether it is time with family and friends, your passions, or last night's sleep. While dark humor, caffeine, and willpower may get you far, you shouldn’t have to give up the best parts of your life to just survive. No matter how you got here, you are the expert on yourself. My responsibility is to create a supportive and attentive space where you can gain perspective and resume growth.
Michael J Infranco
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Buffalo, NY 14209
I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, and stress management.
I imagine you found your way here because you're looking for change— change in a relationship, change in your habits, or change in how you handle anxiety, sadness or stress. Maybe you have had enough of Coronavirus and need to figure out how to cope until life feels normal again. Whatever you need, my job first and foremost is to listen. You're the expert on yourself. I'm here to help you figure out the parts of you (and of life) that can be hard to manage.
I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, and stress management.
I imagine you found your way here because you're looking for change— change in a relationship, change in your habits, or change in how you handle anxiety, sadness or stress. Maybe you have had enough of Coronavirus and need to figure out how to cope until life feels normal again. Whatever you need, my job first and foremost is to listen. You're the expert on yourself. I'm here to help you figure out the parts of you (and of life) that can be hard to manage.
CommonSense Wellness Network, IPA, LLC
Counselor
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Buffalo, NY 14260
Establishing yourself, and your identity, is a lifelong process. You are not alone when you face questions including: Who am I? What is my purpose? Who do I want in my life? What do I stand for? Why am I here? When we consider these questions, along with countless others branching from these, you might find yourself overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or frustrated. Attempting to navigate this process, you may face societal expectations, dysfunctional family dynamics, economic challenges or other stressors operating against you. While desire to be stable, authentic, and true to self is shared, your story will always be unique.
Establishing yourself, and your identity, is a lifelong process. You are not alone when you face questions including: Who am I? What is my purpose? Who do I want in my life? What do I stand for? Why am I here? When we consider these questions, along with countless others branching from these, you might find yourself overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or frustrated. Attempting to navigate this process, you may face societal expectations, dysfunctional family dynamics, economic challenges or other stressors operating against you. While desire to be stable, authentic, and true to self is shared, your story will always be unique.
Paul Cartone
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Buffalo, NY 14223
You are a gift. A miracle. You were born a champion! You were born and brought into this world in pure love. As we experience our life, things happen that cause us to shift from that pure love to emotional discord. As a result, we grow apart from our true self, that pure love. For some, emotional disturbances or conditions develop such as anxiety, depression, anger, negative thinking or self-doubt. I have 25 years experience working with children, adolescents and adults using traditional therapy and cutting edge non-traditional techniques that will help you get you to your goal.
You are a gift. A miracle. You were born a champion! You were born and brought into this world in pure love. As we experience our life, things happen that cause us to shift from that pure love to emotional discord. As a result, we grow apart from our true self, that pure love. For some, emotional disturbances or conditions develop such as anxiety, depression, anger, negative thinking or self-doubt. I have 25 years experience working with children, adolescents and adults using traditional therapy and cutting edge non-traditional techniques that will help you get you to your goal.
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Counselor, LMHC, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
Buffalo, NY 14204 (Online Only)
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.
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.
Glenn W Frost
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Buffalo, NY 14228
My clients come to see me seeking assistance for a wide variety of issues related to anxiety, depression, mental/physical illness, grief and loss, trauma, stress, and unexplained anger. I believe in exploring issues from a family perspective; where did you come from and how did you come to be who, and how, you are? When you struggle in your life, it can sometimes become too easy to focus solely on what is wrong, forgetting what is right. Working together, you can get back on the right path.
My clients come to see me seeking assistance for a wide variety of issues related to anxiety, depression, mental/physical illness, grief and loss, trauma, stress, and unexplained anger. I believe in exploring issues from a family perspective; where did you come from and how did you come to be who, and how, you are? When you struggle in your life, it can sometimes become too easy to focus solely on what is wrong, forgetting what is right. Working together, you can get back on the right path.
Family & Personal Counseling
Counselor, MS, LMHC, ASAC, CCH
Verified Verified
Buffalo, NY 14221
We are by your side! No matter the issue that you are facing... anxiety, depression, life issues, family issues, grief, couples therapy, stress relief, etc... we are ready to help. In this widely acclaimed practice, Ron Villano, M.S., LMHC, ASAC, CCH has assembled an elite team of over 35 providers. Our decades of success in talk therapy comes from creating a customized approach designed to encourage you to face your challenges with new life skills and professional support. You are here looking for that fresh start...and we will answer your call TODAY. We have 5 locations on Long Island and offer Telehealth to all of New York State.
We are by your side! No matter the issue that you are facing... anxiety, depression, life issues, family issues, grief, couples therapy, stress relief, etc... we are ready to help. In this widely acclaimed practice, Ron Villano, M.S., LMHC, ASAC, CCH has assembled an elite team of over 35 providers. Our decades of success in talk therapy comes from creating a customized approach designed to encourage you to face your challenges with new life skills and professional support. You are here looking for that fresh start...and we will answer your call TODAY. We have 5 locations on Long Island and offer Telehealth to all of New York State.
Dan Norton - The Non-Ordinary Therapy Co
Psychologist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Buffalo, NY 14201 (Online Only)
Dan has over 20 years experience as a therapist with extensive trauma training working with military and veteran issues. He draws upon wide knowledge of Psychodynamic, Interpersonal, Trauma, and Family Systems (IFS) approaches with training in several evidence-based therapy models, including PE, CPT, and CBT. He is a former freestyle wrestler and US Army-enlised combat medic and Naval Officer (Medical Service Corps). He specializes in working with depression, anxiety, and military-related trauma. Daniel provides a tailored treatment, collaboration during the treatment process - and works virtually over a secure telehealth platform.
Dan has over 20 years experience as a therapist with extensive trauma training working with military and veteran issues. He draws upon wide knowledge of Psychodynamic, Interpersonal, Trauma, and Family Systems (IFS) approaches with training in several evidence-based therapy models, including PE, CPT, and CBT. He is a former freestyle wrestler and US Army-enlised combat medic and Naval Officer (Medical Service Corps). He specializes in working with depression, anxiety, and military-related trauma. Daniel provides a tailored treatment, collaboration during the treatment process - and works virtually over a secure telehealth platform.
Anthony Lobuzzetta
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Buffalo, NY 14209
I work with children, teens, adults, and families to develop skills and strategies for confronting issues such as anxiety, trauma, panic-attacks, suicidal ideations, depression, grief, and anger management.
Everyone deserves someone in their life whom they can trust. You deserve to be heard, and to have someone in your life that is actually listening. My goal is to be that person for my clients. Through a therapeutic relationship grounded in empathy and genuineness, we can work together to give you the power to tackle the issues most concerning you. By using cognitive-behavioral skills and mindfulness techniques, my goal is to expose my clients to the value of self-worth, the importance of nurturing one’s self-worth, and ultimately crafting a more optimistic version of one's self and their future.
I work with children, teens, adults, and families to develop skills and strategies for confronting issues such as anxiety, trauma, panic-attacks, suicidal ideations, depression, grief, and anger management.
Everyone deserves someone in their life whom they can trust. You deserve to be heard, and to have someone in your life that is actually listening. My goal is to be that person for my clients. Through a therapeutic relationship grounded in empathy and genuineness, we can work together to give you the power to tackle the issues most concerning you. By using cognitive-behavioral skills and mindfulness techniques, my goal is to expose my clients to the value of self-worth, the importance of nurturing one’s self-worth, and ultimately crafting a more optimistic version of one's self and their future.
Grouport
Mental Health Counselor
Verified Verified
Buffalo, NY 14201
We offer virtual group therapy for people experiencing a range of mental health conditions, including Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Borderline Personality Disorder, PTSD, Grief, and Substance Abuse.
We offer virtual group therapy for people experiencing a range of mental health conditions, including Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Borderline Personality Disorder, PTSD, Grief, and Substance Abuse.
Peace, Love, & Counseling by Fran - Francis A. Bax
Counselor, MS, LMHC, LPC, CASAC-M
Verified Verified
Buffalo, NY 14201 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York State and a Licensed Professional Counselor in Nevada with over 25 years of clinical experience in behavioral health counseling. I’ve worked with individuals dealing with chemical dependency, mental health issues and co-occurring disorders. I work with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, OCD and ADHD. I help people who have experienced physical trauma and emotional abuse. I work with athletes to help them improve their sports performance and mental framework.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York State and a Licensed Professional Counselor in Nevada with over 25 years of clinical experience in behavioral health counseling. I’ve worked with individuals dealing with chemical dependency, mental health issues and co-occurring disorders. I work with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, OCD and ADHD. I help people who have experienced physical trauma and emotional abuse. I work with athletes to help them improve their sports performance and mental framework.
Matt Mehltretter
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Buffalo, NY 14240
Many people struggle with substance use, depression, anxiety, stress, life changes or relationship difficulties, but don't have the skills or support needed to handle them in a healthy way. Counseling is simply a time for personal reflection with a professional who can help guide you towards positive growth and change. During counseling sessions, I will help you explore your thoughts and feelings in a safe and supportive environment, providing you the insight and awareness needed to move forward, instead of feeling stuck or helpless. Remember, you don't have to go through life's difficult situations alone.
Many people struggle with substance use, depression, anxiety, stress, life changes or relationship difficulties, but don't have the skills or support needed to handle them in a healthy way. Counseling is simply a time for personal reflection with a professional who can help guide you towards positive growth and change. During counseling sessions, I will help you explore your thoughts and feelings in a safe and supportive environment, providing you the insight and awareness needed to move forward, instead of feeling stuck or helpless. Remember, you don't have to go through life's difficult situations alone.
Andrew Wilton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Buffalo, NY 14220 (Online Only)
Life comes with struggle and triumph, pain and possibility. I’m here to walk with you on an empowering journey of self-exploration and growth to relieve anxiety, depression, and stress, navigate life transitions, cope with grief and loss, craft healthy relationships, build resilience, and come into your best self for life’s present chapter. Individual therapy can provide a safe and supportive environment to acknowledge your emotions, face your fears, identify your needs, and step into a life worth living. This is a place for explorers, deep thinkers, hard workers, and wandering souls.
Life comes with struggle and triumph, pain and possibility. I’m here to walk with you on an empowering journey of self-exploration and growth to relieve anxiety, depression, and stress, navigate life transitions, cope with grief and loss, craft healthy relationships, build resilience, and come into your best self for life’s present chapter. Individual therapy can provide a safe and supportive environment to acknowledge your emotions, face your fears, identify your needs, and step into a life worth living. This is a place for explorers, deep thinkers, hard workers, and wandering souls.
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Depression Therapists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.