Univera Therapists in Buffalo, NY
Christina Polino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
It takes a tremendous amount of courage to seek help when you are feeling stuck. I'm glad that you took the first step. I believe that you already have everything that you need within you to reach a place of contentment, peace, and well being. It will be my honor to support you in drawing out your gifts as you work through that which is keeping you from living the life you've imagined. My approach is rooted in trust and mutual respect and I believe that together,we will find the most effective ways to get you 'unstuck'.
It takes a tremendous amount of courage to seek help when you are feeling stuck. I'm glad that you took the first step. I believe that you already have everything that you need within you to reach a place of contentment, peace, and well being. It will be my honor to support you in drawing out your gifts as you work through that which is keeping you from living the life you've imagined. My approach is rooted in trust and mutual respect and I believe that together,we will find the most effective ways to get you 'unstuck'.
Amy Pfeffer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Buffalo, NY 14228
Waitlist for new clients
I am in-network for High Mark Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Independent Health, and Univera.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who received a MSW from Daemen College with a concentration in children with trauma. I work with children, adolescents, and adults. I have vast experience working with children and adults who have experienced trauma in their lives. I am also a certified autism provider and have exceptional clinical skills working with people on the autism spectrum. I help to empower my clients to resolve issues, achieve growth, and respond to challenges in a healthy way. I use a variety of evidence-based treatment modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
I am in-network for High Mark Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Independent Health, and Univera.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who received a MSW from Daemen College with a concentration in children with trauma. I work with children, adolescents, and adults. I have vast experience working with children and adults who have experienced trauma in their lives. I am also a certified autism provider and have exceptional clinical skills working with people on the autism spectrum. I help to empower my clients to resolve issues, achieve growth, and respond to challenges in a healthy way. I use a variety of evidence-based treatment modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
You deserve to take the next step in creating the life you want. The need to work on affirming ourselves for who we are, managing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and traumatic experiences, family & relationship difficulties, improving our self-esteem, navigating today's stressful world, and managing work/career issues are part of most people's experience at one time or another. I believe we all have the ability to improve our health and lives. I am here to support you.
You deserve to take the next step in creating the life you want. The need to work on affirming ourselves for who we are, managing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and traumatic experiences, family & relationship difficulties, improving our self-esteem, navigating today's stressful world, and managing work/career issues are part of most people's experience at one time or another. I believe we all have the ability to improve our health and lives. I am here to support you.
The catalyst for seeking therapy is a personal one - you may be striving to make change, desire a better understanding of yourself and the world around you, or are looking to make yourself and your needs more of a priority. In our work together, we will explore what brings you to therapy and develop the tools and skills to support your goals.
I am accepting new clients for both in-person and tele-health services at this time!
The catalyst for seeking therapy is a personal one - you may be striving to make change, desire a better understanding of yourself and the world around you, or are looking to make yourself and your needs more of a priority. In our work together, we will explore what brings you to therapy and develop the tools and skills to support your goals.
I am accepting new clients for both in-person and tele-health services at this time!
"Strength doesn't come from what you can do. It comes from overcoming things you once thought you couldn't." (Rikki Rogers) I will be the therapist who works for you on any problem you bring to the session. I describe it this way because we work on what is important to you - your goals, hopes and dreams. The starting point is with you. Sometimes people can't even get in touch with that, but trust me, I can help you find those goals, hopes and dreams. I have been at points in my own life where I experienced hopelessness, but I know there is a way out.
"Strength doesn't come from what you can do. It comes from overcoming things you once thought you couldn't." (Rikki Rogers) I will be the therapist who works for you on any problem you bring to the session. I describe it this way because we work on what is important to you - your goals, hopes and dreams. The starting point is with you. Sometimes people can't even get in touch with that, but trust me, I can help you find those goals, hopes and dreams. I have been at points in my own life where I experienced hopelessness, but I know there is a way out.
We carry expectations of what our path to parenthood will look like. We dream of baby bumps, nursery decor and tiny hands in ours. The journey often isn’t so straightforward and we can feel blindsided when unexpected challenges arise. We’re then left to grapple with feelings like uncertainty, despair, exhaustion, and powerlessness, all while trying to still balance life’s other demands. If you’re finding this time in your life harder than you thought it would be, you’re not alone. Therapy offers a place to untangle these feelings and move you closer to where you’d like to be.
We carry expectations of what our path to parenthood will look like. We dream of baby bumps, nursery decor and tiny hands in ours. The journey often isn’t so straightforward and we can feel blindsided when unexpected challenges arise. We’re then left to grapple with feelings like uncertainty, despair, exhaustion, and powerlessness, all while trying to still balance life’s other demands. If you’re finding this time in your life harder than you thought it would be, you’re not alone. Therapy offers a place to untangle these feelings and move you closer to where you’d like to be.
What are you looking for in therapy? Maybe you just need a little help getting through your day. Maybe you need a little extra support, someone in your corner to listen to you and help you untangle the thoughts in your head. Maybe you feel like you're going down the spiral, and nothing seems to bring you back. Let's talk about it. Let's work together to help you live the life you want, to find peace.
What are you looking for in therapy? Maybe you just need a little help getting through your day. Maybe you need a little extra support, someone in your corner to listen to you and help you untangle the thoughts in your head. Maybe you feel like you're going down the spiral, and nothing seems to bring you back. Let's talk about it. Let's work together to help you live the life you want, to find peace.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or past trauma? Struggling in relationships or battling low self-esteem? Many of the women I work with feel stuck in negative thought patterns or disconnected from others. They’re seeking a compassionate, non-judgmental space to explore their thoughts, process emotions, and develop healthier coping strategies. Whether you're navigating severe mental illness, substance use challenges, or co-occurring medical conditions, you deserve the opportunity to reclaim your emotional well-being and live a more empowered life.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or past trauma? Struggling in relationships or battling low self-esteem? Many of the women I work with feel stuck in negative thought patterns or disconnected from others. They’re seeking a compassionate, non-judgmental space to explore their thoughts, process emotions, and develop healthier coping strategies. Whether you're navigating severe mental illness, substance use challenges, or co-occurring medical conditions, you deserve the opportunity to reclaim your emotional well-being and live a more empowered life.
Healing isn’t a straight line, and sometimes the smallest steps forward create the biggest changes. I work with teenagers, young adults, and adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship challenges. Together, we’ll create a safe and supportive space where you can begin to untangle what feels overwhelming and start moving toward the life you want.
Healing isn’t a straight line, and sometimes the smallest steps forward create the biggest changes. I work with teenagers, young adults, and adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship challenges. Together, we’ll create a safe and supportive space where you can begin to untangle what feels overwhelming and start moving toward the life you want.
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.
Are you ready to stop being defined by your past? I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and groups heal from trauma, anxiety, and relational distress. If you value authenticity and are ready to move past what holds you back, I provide a safe, supportive space to do that work. My focus is on helping you create meaningful change so you can finally build the confidence, connection, and emotional stability you deserve.
Are you ready to stop being defined by your past? I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and groups heal from trauma, anxiety, and relational distress. If you value authenticity and are ready to move past what holds you back, I provide a safe, supportive space to do that work. My focus is on helping you create meaningful change so you can finally build the confidence, connection, and emotional stability you deserve.
Hello, and thank you so much for stopping to explore my profile, welcome. Reaching out for support is the first step in your journey of healing. The impact of traumatic events on our minds, bodies and spirits is real and supremely significant. I approach therapy from a holistic perspective using empirically based interventions combined with approaches that are designed to nurture the spiritual being in us all. I welcome any and all perspectives on spirituality. My focus is based in cultural literacy and most importantly cultural humility. I am very in tune with the fact that you know yourself better than anyone.
Hello, and thank you so much for stopping to explore my profile, welcome. Reaching out for support is the first step in your journey of healing. The impact of traumatic events on our minds, bodies and spirits is real and supremely significant. I approach therapy from a holistic perspective using empirically based interventions combined with approaches that are designed to nurture the spiritual being in us all. I welcome any and all perspectives on spirituality. My focus is based in cultural literacy and most importantly cultural humility. I am very in tune with the fact that you know yourself better than anyone.
“Human beings are never going to perfect.... The best we can do is to keep asking for help and accepting it when you can and if you keep on doing that, you’ll always be moving towards better.” Leslie Higgins/Ted Lasso. If you’ve been feeling like you want to stay in bed all day, can’t remember the last time you washed your hair, or thoughts of tomorrow’s “to do’s” have you up all night, maybe therapy could help. Or maybe you’re just feeling a little stuck or stagnant and need a little help bringing some movement into your life…therapy could move you forward.
“Human beings are never going to perfect.... The best we can do is to keep asking for help and accepting it when you can and if you keep on doing that, you’ll always be moving towards better.” Leslie Higgins/Ted Lasso. If you’ve been feeling like you want to stay in bed all day, can’t remember the last time you washed your hair, or thoughts of tomorrow’s “to do’s” have you up all night, maybe therapy could help. Or maybe you’re just feeling a little stuck or stagnant and need a little help bringing some movement into your life…therapy could move you forward.
Welcome! I want to firstly applaud and acknowledge how difficult this first step may be for you - finding the right fit for a therapist can be overwhelming, and I'm glad you're sticking with it! I am here to help you and/or your child navigate issues such as anxiety, depression, and trauma-related symptoms, providing tools, support, and encouragement while maintaining a person-centered, trauma informed approach. I work with children, teens and adults, assisting them in processing and learning methods to cope with stressors, anxiety, depression, and trauma responses.
Welcome! I want to firstly applaud and acknowledge how difficult this first step may be for you - finding the right fit for a therapist can be overwhelming, and I'm glad you're sticking with it! I am here to help you and/or your child navigate issues such as anxiety, depression, and trauma-related symptoms, providing tools, support, and encouragement while maintaining a person-centered, trauma informed approach. I work with children, teens and adults, assisting them in processing and learning methods to cope with stressors, anxiety, depression, and trauma responses.
If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply unsure of where to begin, you don’t have to navigate it alone.
If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply unsure of where to begin, you don’t have to navigate it alone.
When we're at our best we can take on new challenges with enthusiasm rather than fear. Bruce Lee said, "You must be shapeless, formless, like water. When you pour water in a cup, it becomes the cup. When you pour water in a bottle, it becomes the bottle. When you pour water in a teapot, it becomes the teapot. Water can drip or it can crash. Be like water my friend." Counseling is one way you can improve you're ability to face challenges or "be like water..." Together we can enhance your strengths to allow you to experience the changes you want to see in your life. Now providing telehealth only HIPAA-compliant video appointments.
When we're at our best we can take on new challenges with enthusiasm rather than fear. Bruce Lee said, "You must be shapeless, formless, like water. When you pour water in a cup, it becomes the cup. When you pour water in a bottle, it becomes the bottle. When you pour water in a teapot, it becomes the teapot. Water can drip or it can crash. Be like water my friend." Counseling is one way you can improve you're ability to face challenges or "be like water..." Together we can enhance your strengths to allow you to experience the changes you want to see in your life. Now providing telehealth only HIPAA-compliant video appointments.
Sometimes, our life experiences leave us in a place where we feel sad, hopeless, confused or unsure of how to manage and cope. I work with children, adolescents, and adults using a compassionate, collaborative, and nonjudgmental approach. Whether dealing with anxiety and depression, navigating life transitions, school and work stressors, social emotional concerns, difficulty regulating emotions, or trauma, therapy can provide a safe space to better understand yourself and work through life's challenges.
Sometimes, our life experiences leave us in a place where we feel sad, hopeless, confused or unsure of how to manage and cope. I work with children, adolescents, and adults using a compassionate, collaborative, and nonjudgmental approach. Whether dealing with anxiety and depression, navigating life transitions, school and work stressors, social emotional concerns, difficulty regulating emotions, or trauma, therapy can provide a safe space to better understand yourself and work through life's challenges.
Caryn Domzalski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
1 Endorsed
Buffalo, NY 14226
Waitlist for new clients
I am available for private pay or am able to bill through BC/BS, IHA, United Health Care, Univera, and Aetna.
Are you not living the life you want to? Are certain thoughts, feelings, or behaviors impacting you achieving your goals in life? Do you need someone to talk to who can offer validation, understanding, and empathy? If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, difficulty managing your emotions, relationship issues, self-destructive behaviors, or just feel that learning more effective coping skills to handle day to day life could be helpful, I would be honored to help you on your journey.
I am available for private pay or am able to bill through BC/BS, IHA, United Health Care, Univera, and Aetna.
Are you not living the life you want to? Are certain thoughts, feelings, or behaviors impacting you achieving your goals in life? Do you need someone to talk to who can offer validation, understanding, and empathy? If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, difficulty managing your emotions, relationship issues, self-destructive behaviors, or just feel that learning more effective coping skills to handle day to day life could be helpful, I would be honored to help you on your journey.
Counseling is an effective way to help us navigate and cope with the expected and unexpected; increase our self-awareness and understanding; heal and get unstuck; and let go and move forward. As an individual, who like everyone else, experiences life's ups and downs and who engages in personal growth and self-care, I know through my personal and professional experiences that people, like you, can make changes; heal and recover; and improve and embrace your life.
Counseling is an effective way to help us navigate and cope with the expected and unexpected; increase our self-awareness and understanding; heal and get unstuck; and let go and move forward. As an individual, who like everyone else, experiences life's ups and downs and who engages in personal growth and self-care, I know through my personal and professional experiences that people, like you, can make changes; heal and recover; and improve and embrace your life.
Thank you for stopping by! I have been a mental health counselor since 2011. I work with individuals of all ages (6+) with a wide array of approaches. I use multiple techniques with a mix of traditional and creative approaches that works for the individual person. With the world as chaotic and scary as it is right now, anxiety and depression are on the rise. There are ways to improve your mood and lower your anxiety and it is already within you! I will help guide you on your journey to understanding your true self and the capabilities you already possess! Unlock your hidden potential and begin to live your best life!
Thank you for stopping by! I have been a mental health counselor since 2011. I work with individuals of all ages (6+) with a wide array of approaches. I use multiple techniques with a mix of traditional and creative approaches that works for the individual person. With the world as chaotic and scary as it is right now, anxiety and depression are on the rise. There are ways to improve your mood and lower your anxiety and it is already within you! I will help guide you on your journey to understanding your true self and the capabilities you already possess! Unlock your hidden potential and begin to live your best life!
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