Women's Issues Therapists in Cheektowaga, NY
Healing from adversity can feel scary, unfamiliar, and daunting. In my therapy practice, I strive to provide a safe, non-judgmental, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive space for individuals to heal and grow. Oftentimes, when we experience trauma and other life changes, we develop coping skills that aid in our survival, but that may presently pose barriers. In embarking on this journey to healing and breaking difficult patterns, we can work together to help you develop self-compassion, improve relationships, and transform your pain into power.
Healing from adversity can feel scary, unfamiliar, and daunting. In my therapy practice, I strive to provide a safe, non-judgmental, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive space for individuals to heal and grow. Oftentimes, when we experience trauma and other life changes, we develop coping skills that aid in our survival, but that may presently pose barriers. In embarking on this journey to healing and breaking difficult patterns, we can work together to help you develop self-compassion, improve relationships, and transform your pain into power.
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.
I have worked in the human services field for over 20 years and have been a licensed social worker since 2010. Throughout that time, I’ve had the privilege of working with individuals from diverse backgrounds as they navigate a wide range of life challenges. Many of the individuals I have worked with have experienced traumas that have led to struggles with either their emotional/mental well being and/or substance use. I deeply believe that regardless of the struggles people experience, everyone is capable of being a better version of themself and building a quality of life that gives them meaning and purpose.
I have worked in the human services field for over 20 years and have been a licensed social worker since 2010. Throughout that time, I’ve had the privilege of working with individuals from diverse backgrounds as they navigate a wide range of life challenges. Many of the individuals I have worked with have experienced traumas that have led to struggles with either their emotional/mental well being and/or substance use. I deeply believe that regardless of the struggles people experience, everyone is capable of being a better version of themself and building a quality of life that gives them meaning and purpose.
Sometimes life takes you on a journey that you did not sign up for. Picture this, you make the perfect itinerary and plan for your perfect vacation. Everything you want to do you were able to schedule. Then, you show up at the airport and find out you missed your flight. What do you do now?
Sometimes life takes you on a journey that you did not sign up for. Picture this, you make the perfect itinerary and plan for your perfect vacation. Everything you want to do you were able to schedule. Then, you show up at the airport and find out you missed your flight. What do you do now?
Hi there, I’m so glad you found your way here! I know that reaching out for help can feel like a big step, but I want you to know that you're not alone. If you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or weighed down by past experiences, therapy can be a place where you can finally take a breath, feel heard, and start finding the balance and peace you're looking for.
Hi there, I’m so glad you found your way here! I know that reaching out for help can feel like a big step, but I want you to know that you're not alone. If you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or weighed down by past experiences, therapy can be a place where you can finally take a breath, feel heard, and start finding the balance and peace you're looking for.
Hi! My name is Lauren and I am a Mental Health Counselor. My goal is to assist you in getting you where you want to be in life. You and I will create a partnership to figure out the best way forward together. I firmly believe you are the driving force in your journey, but sometimes we can use some help. Working together, I can help you navigate intense emotions and behaviors. If you’re tired of feeling out of control with your thoughts and emotions, want to improve your self-care by focusing on your mental health, or are just feeling emotionally drained, let’s meet up and create a plan together!
Hi! My name is Lauren and I am a Mental Health Counselor. My goal is to assist you in getting you where you want to be in life. You and I will create a partnership to figure out the best way forward together. I firmly believe you are the driving force in your journey, but sometimes we can use some help. Working together, I can help you navigate intense emotions and behaviors. If you’re tired of feeling out of control with your thoughts and emotions, want to improve your self-care by focusing on your mental health, or are just feeling emotionally drained, let’s meet up and create a plan together!
For over 30 years, I've had the privilege of working with individuals, couples, and families in a variety of settings. For the majority of those years, I have been providing mental health therapy to individuals suffering from depression, anxiety and mood disorders, to name a few. I feel that I have a unique way of using everyday language to help people better understand how to cope with life's challenges. I am diverse in my treatment approach, which I feel is necessary in treating the unique challenges in today's world.
For over 30 years, I've had the privilege of working with individuals, couples, and families in a variety of settings. For the majority of those years, I have been providing mental health therapy to individuals suffering from depression, anxiety and mood disorders, to name a few. I feel that I have a unique way of using everyday language to help people better understand how to cope with life's challenges. I am diverse in my treatment approach, which I feel is necessary in treating the unique challenges in today's world.
I know that taking the first step toward focusing on yourself can feel overwhelming — and even a little scary. But you don't have to figure it out alone. I am here to offer a warm, comfortable, and compassionate space where you can slow down, be heard, and begin to heal. My approach is rooted in partnership — I won't simply sit across from you and offer advice, but rather walk alongside you every step of the way, at a pace that feels right for you.
I know that taking the first step toward focusing on yourself can feel overwhelming — and even a little scary. But you don't have to figure it out alone. I am here to offer a warm, comfortable, and compassionate space where you can slow down, be heard, and begin to heal. My approach is rooted in partnership — I won't simply sit across from you and offer advice, but rather walk alongside you every step of the way, at a pace that feels right for you.
Ready to take the first step? My greatest hope as a therapist is to help you become the best possible version of yourself. I believe that you have the intuitive qualities to reach your goals, and my ambition is to help you discover tools that will guide you on your path. Together we address the current issues or problems in your life, while investigating past experiences that may need more processing and resolution. We then navigate the present and the past in an integrated way, with the highest goal of helping you feel confident and empowered in your ability to handle life’s challenges.
Ready to take the first step? My greatest hope as a therapist is to help you become the best possible version of yourself. I believe that you have the intuitive qualities to reach your goals, and my ambition is to help you discover tools that will guide you on your path. Together we address the current issues or problems in your life, while investigating past experiences that may need more processing and resolution. We then navigate the present and the past in an integrated way, with the highest goal of helping you feel confident and empowered in your ability to handle life’s challenges.
You’ve spent so much of your life being strong, holding it all together for everyone else, but lately it’s starting to feel heavy. The memories, the heartbreak, the constant second guessing. You’re ready to stop surviving and finally start healing.
You want to feel grounded and confident in who you are, to trust yourself again, to set boundaries without guilt, and to build relationships that actually feel safe. Deep down, you know you were made for more than just holding it all in and pushing through.
I’m here to help you release what’s been weighing you down, reconnect with your peace, and create the life you’ve always deserved.
You’ve spent so much of your life being strong, holding it all together for everyone else, but lately it’s starting to feel heavy. The memories, the heartbreak, the constant second guessing. You’re ready to stop surviving and finally start healing.
You want to feel grounded and confident in who you are, to trust yourself again, to set boundaries without guilt, and to build relationships that actually feel safe. Deep down, you know you were made for more than just holding it all in and pushing through.
I’m here to help you release what’s been weighing you down, reconnect with your peace, and create the life you’ve always deserved.
Amanda P
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSWR
2 Endorsed
Cheektowaga, NY 14215
Waitlist for new clients
Have you ever felt like your mind knows you’re safe, but your body hasn't received the message yet? True, lasting change happens when we move beyond just talking and begin to listen to the language of your nervous system.
As an EMDR Consultant, I’ve seen how traditional talk therapy can sometimes feel like running in circles. You might understand why you feel the way you do, but the heavy weight of the past still feels physically present. My approach is different: I integrate EMDR and Natural Processing to help you gently bridge that gap between your thoughts and your physical sense of peace.
Have you ever felt like your mind knows you’re safe, but your body hasn't received the message yet? True, lasting change happens when we move beyond just talking and begin to listen to the language of your nervous system.
As an EMDR Consultant, I’ve seen how traditional talk therapy can sometimes feel like running in circles. You might understand why you feel the way you do, but the heavy weight of the past still feels physically present. My approach is different: I integrate EMDR and Natural Processing to help you gently bridge that gap between your thoughts and your physical sense of peace.
I believe in the power of strength through connections and am guided by empathy, authenticity, inclusivity, and collaboration. There is no greater privilege than helping someone learn and implement strategies to lead a healthier life. Whether it is a child, an individual considering parenthood, a pregnant person, or an already parent, I believe it is essential for everyone to have a set of tools to help cope and understand oneself and the world around them. I am committed to evidence-based work that promotes healing, resilience, and lasting well-being.
I believe in the power of strength through connections and am guided by empathy, authenticity, inclusivity, and collaboration. There is no greater privilege than helping someone learn and implement strategies to lead a healthier life. Whether it is a child, an individual considering parenthood, a pregnant person, or an already parent, I believe it is essential for everyone to have a set of tools to help cope and understand oneself and the world around them. I am committed to evidence-based work that promotes healing, resilience, and lasting well-being.
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 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 is stressful and distracting enough without putting others needs above your own. But that’s what we tend to do! As a result we are left feeling drained. Relationships are complicated – whether it be with yourself or others. Throughout our lifetime relationships are often the most neglected and yet one of the most important. It is through the relationship with yourself and others that personal growth and change develops. This requires looking inward to discover what you need, want, and desire.
Life is stressful and distracting enough without putting others needs above your own. But that’s what we tend to do! As a result we are left feeling drained. Relationships are complicated – whether it be with yourself or others. Throughout our lifetime relationships are often the most neglected and yet one of the most important. It is through the relationship with yourself and others that personal growth and change develops. This requires looking inward to discover what you need, want, and desire.
My goal is to help clients achieve healing and peace while working to reach their personal goals. I provide Mental Health Counseling for trauma/PTSD, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, personality disorders, relationship issues, eating disorders, and grief and loss.
My goal is to help clients achieve healing and peace while working to reach their personal goals. I provide Mental Health Counseling for trauma/PTSD, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, personality disorders, relationship issues, eating disorders, and grief and loss.
Feeling anxious all the time is such a crippling feeling and can feel like there is no escaping it. Just when one anxious thought starts to go away, another one shows up and takes its place. It can feel like an endless cycle of racing thoughts, worry, and fear about anything and everything. It’s hard to know when the anxiety will be over especially living in an anxiety-inducing world that is constantly changing which in turn leads to more anxiety. If this sounds like you, you're not alone!
Feeling anxious all the time is such a crippling feeling and can feel like there is no escaping it. Just when one anxious thought starts to go away, another one shows up and takes its place. It can feel like an endless cycle of racing thoughts, worry, and fear about anything and everything. It’s hard to know when the anxiety will be over especially living in an anxiety-inducing world that is constantly changing which in turn leads to more anxiety. If this sounds like you, you're not alone!
Welcome to my practice in Amherst, NY where I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space to support you through life’s challenges. Whether you're striving to enhance your emotional wellbeing, feeling overwhelmed and stressed, or disconnected and alone, I would be honored to help. As a client-centered, trauma-informed practitioner, I am dedicated to empowering you as we work through anxiety, depression, and trauma recovery. I enjoy working with clients on exploring effective avenues to take in order to make a meaningful change while offering ongoing support along the way.
Welcome to my practice in Amherst, NY where I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space to support you through life’s challenges. Whether you're striving to enhance your emotional wellbeing, feeling overwhelmed and stressed, or disconnected and alone, I would be honored to help. As a client-centered, trauma-informed practitioner, I am dedicated to empowering you as we work through anxiety, depression, and trauma recovery. I enjoy working with clients on exploring effective avenues to take in order to make a meaningful change while offering ongoing support along the way.
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.
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.
Our thoughts and life experiences deeply influence how we see ourselves and the world around us. That’s why it’s so important to feel truly heard and supported from the very first therapy session. I understand that addressing mental health concerns can feel overwhelming or even scary, which is why I strive to create a calm, safe, and trusting space where healing can begin.
Reaching out for help when you're feeling lost is one of the most courageous and empowering decisions you can make. As your therapist, I will walk alongside you—guiding you through life’s challenges, helping you reconnect with your inner strength.
Our thoughts and life experiences deeply influence how we see ourselves and the world around us. That’s why it’s so important to feel truly heard and supported from the very first therapy session. I understand that addressing mental health concerns can feel overwhelming or even scary, which is why I strive to create a calm, safe, and trusting space where healing can begin.
Reaching out for help when you're feeling lost is one of the most courageous and empowering decisions you can make. As your therapist, I will walk alongside you—guiding you through life’s challenges, helping you reconnect with your inner strength.
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How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.
How can women prepare for therapy?
Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.
How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?
Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.