Highmark Therapists in Fredonia, NY
Life is a journey! Let's take the journey together. I engage with my clients utilizing tailored, researched based practices in order to help them rediscover the best versions of themselves. My experience in this field has awarded me the perspective of creating a practice that works with my clients, not simply for. The goals that we work toward are inherently developed by the client; my role is simply to provide unbiased support in a safe, open environment, geared toward developmental and spiritual growth.
Life is a journey! Let's take the journey together. I engage with my clients utilizing tailored, researched based practices in order to help them rediscover the best versions of themselves. My experience in this field has awarded me the perspective of creating a practice that works with my clients, not simply for. The goals that we work toward are inherently developed by the client; my role is simply to provide unbiased support in a safe, open environment, geared toward developmental and spiritual growth.
In therapy, I strive to create a supportive environment where every individual feels heard & understood. I am a New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor working in the field for the past 15 years. Throughout my career I have worked with individuals of all ages for a variety of reasons. I have experience working as counselor and program manager in an outpatient clinic for substance use which has given me the opportunity to train other therapists. Other experience includes school counseling, outpatient mental health, and inpatient chemical dependency.
In therapy, I strive to create a supportive environment where every individual feels heard & understood. I am a New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor working in the field for the past 15 years. Throughout my career I have worked with individuals of all ages for a variety of reasons. I have experience working as counselor and program manager in an outpatient clinic for substance use which has given me the opportunity to train other therapists. Other experience includes school counseling, outpatient mental health, and inpatient chemical dependency.
Anxiety, stress, or depression can make everything feel harder than it should. Therapy can help you sort through it and start feeling more like yourself again. If you're looking for a space that feels comfortable, supportive, and real, you're in the right place. I offer a warm, down-to-earth approach where you can talk openly, feel understood, and begin making meaningful changes at your own pace.
Anxiety, stress, or depression can make everything feel harder than it should. Therapy can help you sort through it and start feeling more like yourself again. If you're looking for a space that feels comfortable, supportive, and real, you're in the right place. I offer a warm, down-to-earth approach where you can talk openly, feel understood, and begin making meaningful changes at your own pace.
Hi there, I'm Amanda! I see therapy as a creative process. I enjoy a collaborative approach and invite my clients to add new coping skills and theoretical strategies to their daily repertoire. I work a lot with trauma, OCD, and within multi-cultural and LGBTQA+ communities. I welcome you to a safe and nurturing space where you can be yourself and achieve your goals. My primary method of therapy is Rational Living Therapy (under the CBT umbrella) that allows individuals to truly understand how and why we interact with the world around us based on our thinking. I enjoy teaching and learning with clients.
Hi there, I'm Amanda! I see therapy as a creative process. I enjoy a collaborative approach and invite my clients to add new coping skills and theoretical strategies to their daily repertoire. I work a lot with trauma, OCD, and within multi-cultural and LGBTQA+ communities. I welcome you to a safe and nurturing space where you can be yourself and achieve your goals. My primary method of therapy is Rational Living Therapy (under the CBT umbrella) that allows individuals to truly understand how and why we interact with the world around us based on our thinking. I enjoy teaching and learning with clients.
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We are living in particularly stressful times. I am able to help people cope and enjoy their life no matter the current circumstances. I am skilled with addiction problems and how they impact the individual and their family members. I work to offer a person centered approach that allows the client to direct their own therapy and make improvements in their lives when and where they choose.
We are living in particularly stressful times. I am able to help people cope and enjoy their life no matter the current circumstances. I am skilled with addiction problems and how they impact the individual and their family members. I work to offer a person centered approach that allows the client to direct their own therapy and make improvements in their lives when and where they choose.
My ideal client is anyone who is ready to make changes in their life and become the healthiest version of themselves.
My ideal client is anyone who is ready to make changes in their life and become the healthiest version of themselves.
Life can feel overwhelming. Anxiety, stress, fear and self doubt can make it feel hard to move forward. You may be navigating parenting challenges, caregiving responsibilities, life transitions, relationship issues or grief. These experiences can leave you drained or uncertain of your next step. You don’t have to go through it alone. Together, we can create a safe, supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered while building tools to help you find relief, clarity and a path towards a more fulfilling life.
Life can feel overwhelming. Anxiety, stress, fear and self doubt can make it feel hard to move forward. You may be navigating parenting challenges, caregiving responsibilities, life transitions, relationship issues or grief. These experiences can leave you drained or uncertain of your next step. You don’t have to go through it alone. Together, we can create a safe, supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered while building tools to help you find relief, clarity and a path towards a more fulfilling life.
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or struggling in your marriage, family, or personal life? You don’t have to face it alone. At Christian Counseling Associates (CCA), we provide faith-based counseling that integrates Biblical principles with proven clinical therapy to help you find healing and renewed strength. Our expert Christian counselors serve individuals, couples, and families through in-person and online therapy. With over 80 locations and growing, we offer professional counseling near you tailored to your needs. Contact us today for a free consultation, and let a trusted Christian counselor guide you forward.
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or struggling in your marriage, family, or personal life? You don’t have to face it alone. At Christian Counseling Associates (CCA), we provide faith-based counseling that integrates Biblical principles with proven clinical therapy to help you find healing and renewed strength. Our expert Christian counselors serve individuals, couples, and families through in-person and online therapy. With over 80 locations and growing, we offer professional counseling near you tailored to your needs. Contact us today for a free consultation, and let a trusted Christian counselor guide you forward.
I love working with couples and individuals who are interested in growth and transformation, who design on their own terms. I use cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to help you identify and reshape unhelpful thought patterns. This approach is hands-on and gives you tools to feel more in control of your emotions and behaviors. Based on your unique needs, I may adapt my approach to include practices like mindfulness and medication. Your goals and progress are my primary focus. Together, we’ll identify challenges and work on strategies to help you move forward with confidence.
I love working with couples and individuals who are interested in growth and transformation, who design on their own terms. I use cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to help you identify and reshape unhelpful thought patterns. This approach is hands-on and gives you tools to feel more in control of your emotions and behaviors. Based on your unique needs, I may adapt my approach to include practices like mindfulness and medication. Your goals and progress are my primary focus. Together, we’ll identify challenges and work on strategies to help you move forward with confidence.
In my career as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I feel fortunate to have chosen a professional path that remains endlessly interesting to me, even after several decades of practice.I am perceived as honest, authentic, compassionate, and enthusiastic in my eclectic approach to helping my clients move forward. I am unafraid of the therapeutic use of self as a treatment tool, and unwilling to surrender until the necessary growth a client is seeking begins to reveal itself.My clinical, organizational, and presentation skills are excellent, and I am goal-driven, thorough, and detail-oriented in all aspects of my work.
In my career as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I feel fortunate to have chosen a professional path that remains endlessly interesting to me, even after several decades of practice.I am perceived as honest, authentic, compassionate, and enthusiastic in my eclectic approach to helping my clients move forward. I am unafraid of the therapeutic use of self as a treatment tool, and unwilling to surrender until the necessary growth a client is seeking begins to reveal itself.My clinical, organizational, and presentation skills are excellent, and I am goal-driven, thorough, and detail-oriented in all aspects of my work.
Are you ready to make a change? Have you been struggling with every day stressors, increased anxiety, depression, or family issues?
Are you ready to make a change? Have you been struggling with every day stressors, increased anxiety, depression, or family issues?
Issues with anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, and relationships often stem from previous emotional wounds. Together, we’ll identify and address the roots of what’s causing emotional pain in your life. EMDR therapy is a clinically-proven and goal-oriented approach that’s designed to create a positive shift in your mental health. It provides you with tools for moments of crisis and supports you in building resilience for difficult situations. I am excited to be able to provide EMDR that incorporates fly fishing!
Issues with anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, and relationships often stem from previous emotional wounds. Together, we’ll identify and address the roots of what’s causing emotional pain in your life. EMDR therapy is a clinically-proven and goal-oriented approach that’s designed to create a positive shift in your mental health. It provides you with tools for moments of crisis and supports you in building resilience for difficult situations. I am excited to be able to provide EMDR that incorporates fly fishing!
Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here!
As a passionate and dedicated psychotherapist licensed in New York and Pennsylvania, I have spent over 27 years guiding individuals and couples through their unique journeys toward healing and self-discovery. With a Ph.D. in Human Services specializing in counseling studies and human behavior, I’m here to help you navigate life’s challenges with compassion and understanding.
Who I Work With
I primarily focus on adults aged 18 and older, and I’m particularly attuned to those facing difficulties like ADHD, anxiety, panic, depression, addictions, and other life stressors.
Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here!
As a passionate and dedicated psychotherapist licensed in New York and Pennsylvania, I have spent over 27 years guiding individuals and couples through their unique journeys toward healing and self-discovery. With a Ph.D. in Human Services specializing in counseling studies and human behavior, I’m here to help you navigate life’s challenges with compassion and understanding.
Who I Work With
I primarily focus on adults aged 18 and older, and I’m particularly attuned to those facing difficulties like ADHD, anxiety, panic, depression, addictions, and other life stressors.
Feeling stressed? Stuck? Overwhelmed? Anxious? It's no wonder - life can be hard! We all can benefit from a non-judgmental, open-minded sounding board to help build coping skills, learn new ways of thinking, improve stress management, and so much more. Children, teens, and adults all may need help in different ways, and I would love to be the therapist to help you reach your mental health goals.
Feeling stressed? Stuck? Overwhelmed? Anxious? It's no wonder - life can be hard! We all can benefit from a non-judgmental, open-minded sounding board to help build coping skills, learn new ways of thinking, improve stress management, and so much more. Children, teens, and adults all may need help in different ways, and I would love to be the therapist to help you reach your mental health goals.
Thank you for visiting our profile. We're a team of compassionate clinicians supporting individuals facing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, stress, and substance use. Together, we guide clients—and the helping professionals who support them—toward resilience, balance, and healing. Seeking support is a brave choice, and with the right care, meaningful growth is always possible.
Thank you for visiting our profile. We're a team of compassionate clinicians supporting individuals facing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, stress, and substance use. Together, we guide clients—and the helping professionals who support them—toward resilience, balance, and healing. Seeking support is a brave choice, and with the right care, meaningful growth is always possible.
With a deep understanding of the challenges children and teenagers face today, I provide a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where they can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Anxiety is overwhelming and difficult to deal with in life when we wonder when the next panic attack might happen and prevent us from doing the things we enjoy or keep us from trying new things. When individuals and families get right down to business anxiety, I’ll teach you about the physical processes of anxiety. Then, explore potential triggers and learn about ways to stop anxiety in its tracks to be able to live everyday life.
With a deep understanding of the challenges children and teenagers face today, I provide a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where they can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Anxiety is overwhelming and difficult to deal with in life when we wonder when the next panic attack might happen and prevent us from doing the things we enjoy or keep us from trying new things. When individuals and families get right down to business anxiety, I’ll teach you about the physical processes of anxiety. Then, explore potential triggers and learn about ways to stop anxiety in its tracks to be able to live everyday life.
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Here at Breakthrough we are committed to offering you the best possible counseling experience. With our soothing atmosphere and experienced therapists we hope to be your choice on your healing journey. We address a variety of mental health and substance use issues. Our therapists each have a wide range of experience and each specific specialty areas. We'd be happy to match you with the best fit therapist and schedule to meet your needs.
NEW Therapists Available!
Here at Breakthrough we are committed to offering you the best possible counseling experience. With our soothing atmosphere and experienced therapists we hope to be your choice on your healing journey. We address a variety of mental health and substance use issues. Our therapists each have a wide range of experience and each specific specialty areas. We'd be happy to match you with the best fit therapist and schedule to meet your needs.
I currently accept the commercial plans of the insurances listed, Amerigroup/ Highmark Medicaid MCO, Independent Health Medicare, Univera Medicare, and Highmark BCBS Medicare plans.
Hi there! I'm Alex. I have 15 years of experience working with a variety of individuals who are trying to cope with a number of stressors and challenges. My approach is down to earth, trauma-informed, and solution-focused. Many of my clients are seeking relief from caregiving stressors, worries, lack of enjoyment in their lives, lack of confidence, unhappy relationships, family conflict, trauma, poor body image, attentional difficulties, grief, hopelessness, and/or difficulties with substance use.
I currently accept the commercial plans of the insurances listed, Amerigroup/ Highmark Medicaid MCO, Independent Health Medicare, Univera Medicare, and Highmark BCBS Medicare plans.
Hi there! I'm Alex. I have 15 years of experience working with a variety of individuals who are trying to cope with a number of stressors and challenges. My approach is down to earth, trauma-informed, and solution-focused. Many of my clients are seeking relief from caregiving stressors, worries, lack of enjoyment in their lives, lack of confidence, unhappy relationships, family conflict, trauma, poor body image, attentional difficulties, grief, hopelessness, and/or difficulties with substance use.
I understand how difficult it can be to ask for help as it makes us feel vulnerable which can be uncomfortable. I have experience working with people from all different backgrounds and walks of life. I specialize in trauma and utilize many different treatment modalities as each person deserves an individualized approach to their needs.
I understand how difficult it can be to ask for help as it makes us feel vulnerable which can be uncomfortable. I have experience working with people from all different backgrounds and walks of life. I specialize in trauma and utilize many different treatment modalities as each person deserves an individualized approach to their needs.
Are you at a point in your life where something needs to change? Therapy can help. I believe you have the inner wisdom and capability to heal and my role is to help you nurture that connection with yourself.
I use a trauma informed lens to help you learn to understand yourself and where your thoughts, feelings and reactions come from; learn to have more compassion for yourself as a growing human being; and work to heal wounds from your past that fester and resurface in the present.
Are you at a point in your life where something needs to change? Therapy can help. I believe you have the inner wisdom and capability to heal and my role is to help you nurture that connection with yourself.
I use a trauma informed lens to help you learn to understand yourself and where your thoughts, feelings and reactions come from; learn to have more compassion for yourself as a growing human being; and work to heal wounds from your past that fester and resurface in the present.
