Highmark Therapists in Cheektowaga, NY
— Immediate Openings Available! —
I work with individuals navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and feelings of disconnection or low self-worth. Many feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve them or overwhelmed by life’s demands and relationships. They may be seeking relief from emotional pain, clarity in their identity, or a deeper understanding of how their past and environment shape their present.
— Immediate Openings Available! —
I work with individuals navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and feelings of disconnection or low self-worth. Many feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve them or overwhelmed by life’s demands and relationships. They may be seeking relief from emotional pain, clarity in their identity, or a deeper understanding of how their past and environment shape their present.
Clear Your Mind Mental Health Counseling Services
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
Cheektowaga, NY 14215
I believe that therapy is a collaborative partnership, and I am committed to a client-centered approach that involves you in every step of your healing journey. My goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you feel truly heard, validated, and understood—a place where we can explore, dive deeper, and work towards your personal growth. I know that taking the first step into therapy can feel daunting, so I focus on making that transition as comfortable, accessible, and welcoming as possible.
I believe that therapy is a collaborative partnership, and I am committed to a client-centered approach that involves you in every step of your healing journey. My goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you feel truly heard, validated, and understood—a place where we can explore, dive deeper, and work towards your personal growth. I know that taking the first step into therapy can feel daunting, so I focus on making that transition as comfortable, accessible, and welcoming as possible.
I am in-network for Highmark, Univera, and Cigna.
I am a trauma therapist practicing in the Buffalo, NY area. I have been providing treatment in the mental health and substance use recovery field for the past decade.
I am in-network for Highmark, Univera, and Cigna.
I am a trauma therapist practicing in the Buffalo, NY area. I have been providing treatment in the mental health and substance use recovery field for the past decade.
Life can be incredibly hard at times, and it takes courage to reach out for help. I believe in your capacity to heal and grow, and I’m here to support you every step of the way. My role is to provide a safe, compassionate space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered. Whether you’re facing a loss, struggling with depression or anxiety, or navigating changes in your family, relationships, or career, I’ll work with you to help you meet your goals and build the life you deserve.
Life can be incredibly hard at times, and it takes courage to reach out for help. I believe in your capacity to heal and grow, and I’m here to support you every step of the way. My role is to provide a safe, compassionate space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered. Whether you’re facing a loss, struggling with depression or anxiety, or navigating changes in your family, relationships, or career, I’ll work with you to help you meet your goals and build the life you deserve.
Are you ready to take back control of your life? Don't be shy. Although I work predominantly with children and adolescents, I truly have a passion for working with anyone who is ready to gain control back. I have worked with clients who have suffered from a variety of mental health and substance use issues. In addition, I have worked with client who are struggling with finances, grief and loss, chronic medical concerns, and relationship stressors. My goal is offer support, teach skills, and work towards achieving their identified goals.
Are you ready to take back control of your life? Don't be shy. Although I work predominantly with children and adolescents, I truly have a passion for working with anyone who is ready to gain control back. I have worked with clients who have suffered from a variety of mental health and substance use issues. In addition, I have worked with client who are struggling with finances, grief and loss, chronic medical concerns, and relationship stressors. My goal is offer support, teach skills, and work towards achieving their identified goals.
Life can be challenging, often at the most inopportune times. Anxiety, depression, substance use, relationship struggles, or significant stress; it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and unsure of what to do next. But you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Counseling offers a space to slow down, reflect, and work through what’s holding you back with someone who’s there to support and guide you. Together, we’ll explore what’s going on beneath the surface and build the tools you need to move forward with clarity and confidence.
Life can be challenging, often at the most inopportune times. Anxiety, depression, substance use, relationship struggles, or significant stress; it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and unsure of what to do next. But you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Counseling offers a space to slow down, reflect, and work through what’s holding you back with someone who’s there to support and guide you. Together, we’ll explore what’s going on beneath the surface and build the tools you need to move forward with clarity and confidence.
Whether you are new here or this isn't your first time around, the hardest part is always getting started and finding a therapist who is the right fit. I do my best to offer an accepting, empathetic, honest, and collaborative partnership- usually paired with a level of humor and humility. We owe it to ourselves to have a safe space to process life events and our natural range of emotions.
Whether you are new here or this isn't your first time around, the hardest part is always getting started and finding a therapist who is the right fit. I do my best to offer an accepting, empathetic, honest, and collaborative partnership- usually paired with a level of humor and humility. We owe it to ourselves to have a safe space to process life events and our natural range of emotions.
Life’s challenges can often leave individuals feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, misunderstood, or stuck. I provide a supportive, direct, and judgment-free environment where clients can openly discuss their experiences while working toward healing, stability, emotional growth, and long-term change.
Life’s challenges can often leave individuals feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, misunderstood, or stuck. I provide a supportive, direct, and judgment-free environment where clients can openly discuss their experiences while working toward healing, stability, emotional growth, and long-term change.
My approach includes being that "someone" that can assist you on your journey toward a happier and mentally healthier future; including realizing your own potential, coping with life's many stressors, and working productively toward contributing to relationships and your community. In a safe and respectful environment we can journey together to identify and work through past and present experiences that cause distress, irrational thinking, and unstable mood. Together we can work to develop awareness and insight to promote healing.
My approach includes being that "someone" that can assist you on your journey toward a happier and mentally healthier future; including realizing your own potential, coping with life's many stressors, and working productively toward contributing to relationships and your community. In a safe and respectful environment we can journey together to identify and work through past and present experiences that cause distress, irrational thinking, and unstable mood. Together we can work to develop awareness and insight to promote healing.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by depression, anxiety, or patterns that keep repeating no matter how hard you try to change them? Do you feel stuck, disconnected, or unsure of how to move forward? Reaching out takes courage — and you don’t have to do it alone.
For over 10 years, I’ve worked with individuals from diverse backgrounds navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, mood disorders, and perinatal/postpartum mental health challenges. I have a special interest in supporting women during pregnancy and postpartum, as well as individuals in recovery and those working through unresolved trauma.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by depression, anxiety, or patterns that keep repeating no matter how hard you try to change them? Do you feel stuck, disconnected, or unsure of how to move forward? Reaching out takes courage — and you don’t have to do it alone.
For over 10 years, I’ve worked with individuals from diverse backgrounds navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, mood disorders, and perinatal/postpartum mental health challenges. I have a special interest in supporting women during pregnancy and postpartum, as well as individuals in recovery and those working through unresolved trauma.
I am in the process of being paneled for Independent Health and Highmark BCBS.
Hello, I am Melissa owner of Embrace Mental Health! I offer a welcoming, trauma informed environment for individuals to overcome challenges they have faced in their past. I believe that every person has the skills within themselves to live the life they want. My job as the therapist is to help you foster those skills to achieve your goals.
I am in the process of being paneled for Independent Health and Highmark BCBS.
Hello, I am Melissa owner of Embrace Mental Health! I offer a welcoming, trauma informed environment for individuals to overcome challenges they have faced in their past. I believe that every person has the skills within themselves to live the life they want. My job as the therapist is to help you foster those skills to achieve your goals.
Hello, My name is Sandra . I know life can be tough at times. Life can get a hold of us & make it difficult for you to see your true desires. Are you looking for change? Do you want to reach your full potential? Change can be difficult but it's possible. Your search for inner peace is closer to fulfillment than you may realize. You have just made the first step toward healing, by looking for information that can help you make life changes and live the life you desire.
Hello, My name is Sandra . I know life can be tough at times. Life can get a hold of us & make it difficult for you to see your true desires. Are you looking for change? Do you want to reach your full potential? Change can be difficult but it's possible. Your search for inner peace is closer to fulfillment than you may realize. You have just made the first step toward healing, by looking for information that can help you make life changes and live the life you desire.
When you’ve experienced childhood trauma, the past often feels like it’s constantly intruding on the present. You may function well externally while struggling with deep-seated shame, nervous system dysregulation, or a disconnect from your body.
I help adults heal these wounds through a professional, collaborative, and compassionate lens. While I support clients through all forms of complex trauma, I have a dedicated focus on helping survivors of childhood sexual abuse navigate the unique layers of healing required to reclaim their lives.
When you’ve experienced childhood trauma, the past often feels like it’s constantly intruding on the present. You may function well externally while struggling with deep-seated shame, nervous system dysregulation, or a disconnect from your body.
I help adults heal these wounds through a professional, collaborative, and compassionate lens. While I support clients through all forms of complex trauma, I have a dedicated focus on helping survivors of childhood sexual abuse navigate the unique layers of healing required to reclaim their lives.
Now accepting Highmark and Independent Health.
Reaching out for counseling can feel difficult, but you don’t have to do it alone. I’m easy to talk to and truly care about what you’re going through. With over 20 years of experience, I’ve helped adults facing depression, anxiety, loss, relationship struggles, estrangement, stress, and self-care challenges. I also work with women on issues like postpartum depression and balancing career and motherhood, as well as professionals in teaching, healthcare, and counseling. My goal is simple: to help you live the life you want.
Now accepting Highmark and Independent Health.
Reaching out for counseling can feel difficult, but you don’t have to do it alone. I’m easy to talk to and truly care about what you’re going through. With over 20 years of experience, I’ve helped adults facing depression, anxiety, loss, relationship struggles, estrangement, stress, and self-care challenges. I also work with women on issues like postpartum depression and balancing career and motherhood, as well as professionals in teaching, healthcare, and counseling. My goal is simple: to help you live the life you want.
Will am accepting Highmark Managed Care plans (Medicaid and Essentials)
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.
Will am accepting Highmark Managed Care plans (Medicaid and Essentials)
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.
Welcome! I'm Kayla, a Licensed Mental Health Therapist passionate about helping adults navigate stress and improve their overall well-being. I am dedicated to supporting, empowering, and encouraging individuals during challenging times. Watching people transform from struggling to flourishing is the reason I love this work. My own positive experiences with therapy inspire me to offer the same benefits to my clients. Together, we’ll create a space where you feel understood and guided on your path to healing and personal growth.
Welcome! I'm Kayla, a Licensed Mental Health Therapist passionate about helping adults navigate stress and improve their overall well-being. I am dedicated to supporting, empowering, and encouraging individuals during challenging times. Watching people transform from struggling to flourishing is the reason I love this work. My own positive experiences with therapy inspire me to offer the same benefits to my clients. Together, we’ll create a space where you feel understood and guided on your path to healing and personal growth.
As a dedicated mental health therapist serving the Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) community, I specialize in guiding both adults and children toward emotional stability and healing. My approach combines evidence-based techniques with a culturally sensitive understanding of the unique challenges faced by those in our communities. I am dedicated to helping families break the stigma surrounding mental health, creating a safe and supportive environment for healing. Together, we work to empower you to reclaim your narrative, foster mental well-being, and embrace a healthier, more fulfilling life.
As a dedicated mental health therapist serving the Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) community, I specialize in guiding both adults and children toward emotional stability and healing. My approach combines evidence-based techniques with a culturally sensitive understanding of the unique challenges faced by those in our communities. I am dedicated to helping families break the stigma surrounding mental health, creating a safe and supportive environment for healing. Together, we work to empower you to reclaim your narrative, foster mental well-being, and embrace a healthier, more fulfilling life.
Newly accepting the following insurances: Highmark/BCBS of WNY, Independent Health, Aetna, Optum/Oscar/Oxford, NYCE, & United Healthcare!
Healing doesn’t have to be lonely. You weren’t meant to do this alone. Beneath anxiety, stress, depression, and exhaustion, there’s still you: worthy of care and healing. Together, we’ll untangle what hurts, break unhealthy patterns, set boundaries, and lessen emotional pain. With deep respect and tender regard, I will help you draw on your strengths, deepen self-awareness, and reshape your identity to live the life you envision for yourself. With my guidance, you'll identify barriers/cycles that keep you stuck, release heavy emotions, and make empowering choices that free you from the past, and create a promising new future.
Newly accepting the following insurances: Highmark/BCBS of WNY, Independent Health, Aetna, Optum/Oscar/Oxford, NYCE, & United Healthcare!
Healing doesn’t have to be lonely. You weren’t meant to do this alone. Beneath anxiety, stress, depression, and exhaustion, there’s still you: worthy of care and healing. Together, we’ll untangle what hurts, break unhealthy patterns, set boundaries, and lessen emotional pain. With deep respect and tender regard, I will help you draw on your strengths, deepen self-awareness, and reshape your identity to live the life you envision for yourself. With my guidance, you'll identify barriers/cycles that keep you stuck, release heavy emotions, and make empowering choices that free you from the past, and create a promising new future.
Lydia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
2 Endorsed
Cheektowaga, NY 14215
Not accepting new clients
I help women reconnect with themselves—especially in the moments when life hasn’t gone according to plan. Many of the women I work with are helpers themselves: therapists, educators, healthcare workers, mothers. They’re navigating overwhelm, grief, perfectionism, relationship struggles, and questions of identity. They’re high-achieving and deeply caring, yet often unsure how to extend the same compassion inward.
I help women reconnect with themselves—especially in the moments when life hasn’t gone according to plan. Many of the women I work with are helpers themselves: therapists, educators, healthcare workers, mothers. They’re navigating overwhelm, grief, perfectionism, relationship struggles, and questions of identity. They’re high-achieving and deeply caring, yet often unsure how to extend the same compassion inward.
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I thrive when helping individuals navigate the transformative stages of their lives, whether it's moving to a new city, starting college, or transitioning through personal relationships. My ideal clients are adults facing these pivotal changes, seeking guidance and support to adapt and grow. I am particularly drawn to working with a diverse range of adults, from the young to the elderly, who are dealing with various mental health challenges. My clinical experience has equipped me to effectively address substance use issues and manage complex conditions such as Major Depression, PTSD and GAD.
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I thrive when helping individuals navigate the transformative stages of their lives, whether it's moving to a new city, starting college, or transitioning through personal relationships. My ideal clients are adults facing these pivotal changes, seeking guidance and support to adapt and grow. I am particularly drawn to working with a diverse range of adults, from the young to the elderly, who are dealing with various mental health challenges. My clinical experience has equipped me to effectively address substance use issues and manage complex conditions such as Major Depression, PTSD and GAD.
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