Therapists for Seniors in Hamburg, NY

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Violanti Mental Health Counseling, PLLC
Counselor, LMHC
2 Endorsed
Hamburg, NY 14075
Are you having difficulty navigating the challenges of day-to-day life? Do small tasks seem like giant hurdles to overcome or complete? Are you having difficulty being present in the moment, or have you recently experienced a new life event that you're finding difficult to adjust to? Fostering self-awareness, inner peace, and a self-guided exploration of your true authentic self are pillars of my practice. Let's work together to identify positive ways to cope with every day stressors, all while reinforcing your personal strengths, and promoting overall wellness.
Are you having difficulty navigating the challenges of day-to-day life? Do small tasks seem like giant hurdles to overcome or complete? Are you having difficulty being present in the moment, or have you recently experienced a new life event that you're finding difficult to adjust to? Fostering self-awareness, inner peace, and a self-guided exploration of your true authentic self are pillars of my practice. Let's work together to identify positive ways to cope with every day stressors, all while reinforcing your personal strengths, and promoting overall wellness.
(716) 588-1969 View (716) 588-1969
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Nicole Hynes
Counselor, LMHC, MA
Hamburg, NY 14075
Licensed Mental Health Counselor / Therapist located in the Village of Hamburg, NY. Currently accepting new clients, with private / discrete parking and entrance.
Licensed Mental Health Counselor / Therapist located in the Village of Hamburg, NY. Currently accepting new clients, with private / discrete parking and entrance.
(716) 376-0445 View (716) 376-0445
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Meredith Stephanie Baker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
3 Endorsed
Hamburg, NY 14075
The most important part of the therapeutic relationship is feeling you have a rapport with your therapist. When life gets difficult, it feels refreshing to have an outside independent perspective on life decisions. I will continue to offer empathy and support, as well as a healthy amount of advice and my objective opinion. I have had too many client's throughout the years that was able to gain empathy in the therapeutic relationship, however missed out on the objective input.
The most important part of the therapeutic relationship is feeling you have a rapport with your therapist. When life gets difficult, it feels refreshing to have an outside independent perspective on life decisions. I will continue to offer empathy and support, as well as a healthy amount of advice and my objective opinion. I have had too many client's throughout the years that was able to gain empathy in the therapeutic relationship, however missed out on the objective input.
(716) 477-3497 x101 View (716) 477-3497 x101
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Bethany Nelligan
Counselor, LMHC, MSEd
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I have over 20 years of experience working with adolescents, adults, and seniors in crisis within the mental health sector.
My ideal client has a sense of what they want from life but feels overwhelmed by stressors like anxiety, depression, or burnout. I provide a supportive space where we explore your concerns, clarify your goals, and create a personalized plan forward. Using evidence-based approaches such as ACT, CBT, and DBT, I help clients manage emotions, strengthen communication, and build mindfulness and self-understanding. I emphasize sustainable self-care, confidence, and balance, with the goal of helping you gain clarity and move toward a more fulfilling, purposeful life.
I have over 20 years of experience working with adolescents, adults, and seniors in crisis within the mental health sector.
My ideal client has a sense of what they want from life but feels overwhelmed by stressors like anxiety, depression, or burnout. I provide a supportive space where we explore your concerns, clarify your goals, and create a personalized plan forward. Using evidence-based approaches such as ACT, CBT, and DBT, I help clients manage emotions, strengthen communication, and build mindfulness and self-understanding. I emphasize sustainable self-care, confidence, and balance, with the goal of helping you gain clarity and move toward a more fulfilling, purposeful life.
(716) 670-5423 View (716) 670-5423
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Mike Robb Counseling Services
Counselor, LMHC-D
2 Endorsed
Hamburg, NY 14075
Waitlist for new clients
Accepting new clients: weekend, evening, and telehealth availability. If you’ve been feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, or burned out, you don’t have to handle it alone. I help adults manage anxiety, stress, mood symptoms, and relationship challenges using practical tools and a clear plan for change. In our work together, we’ll focus on what’s keeping you stuck, what’s fueling your symptoms, and what steps will help you feel more stable and in control. My approach is supportive, structured, and goal-oriented, so you’re not just “talking,” you’re building real skills you can use in everyday life. Reach out today!
Accepting new clients: weekend, evening, and telehealth availability. If you’ve been feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, or burned out, you don’t have to handle it alone. I help adults manage anxiety, stress, mood symptoms, and relationship challenges using practical tools and a clear plan for change. In our work together, we’ll focus on what’s keeping you stuck, what’s fueling your symptoms, and what steps will help you feel more stable and in control. My approach is supportive, structured, and goal-oriented, so you’re not just “talking,” you’re building real skills you can use in everyday life. Reach out today!
(716) 321-2606 View (716) 321-2606
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Matthew Ryan McCabe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CISM
1 Endorsed
Hamburg, NY 14075
I work with patients that experience a broad spectrum of mental health diagnoses including Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety, PTSD. I also have experience treating first responders and military/veterans. My patients that start with me are usually at a crossroads and need help solving problems that are paralyzing them in the moment.
I work with patients that experience a broad spectrum of mental health diagnoses including Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety, PTSD. I also have experience treating first responders and military/veterans. My patients that start with me are usually at a crossroads and need help solving problems that are paralyzing them in the moment.
(716) 412-2853 View (716) 412-2853
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Shannon Herr
Counselor, LMHC, CEAP
1 Endorsed
Hamburg, NY 14075
I approach each person with a deep sense of reverence & respect! My primary goal is to create a welcoming environment in which you feel safe, comfortable, and accepted for who you are; this is essential for effective therapy. I view each person as a whole rather than focusing on their isolated parts. While I recognize the individuality & uniqueness of each person's needs, problems, and concerns, I address issues with the whole person in mind, taking into account all the dimensions of human life: physical, mental, emotional, and relational. My ultimate goal in therapy is to facilitate growth into wholeness & harmonious integration
I approach each person with a deep sense of reverence & respect! My primary goal is to create a welcoming environment in which you feel safe, comfortable, and accepted for who you are; this is essential for effective therapy. I view each person as a whole rather than focusing on their isolated parts. While I recognize the individuality & uniqueness of each person's needs, problems, and concerns, I address issues with the whole person in mind, taking into account all the dimensions of human life: physical, mental, emotional, and relational. My ultimate goal in therapy is to facilitate growth into wholeness & harmonious integration
(716) 952-4317 View (716) 952-4317
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Kate Caldwell
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMHC-P
1 Endorsed
Hamburg, NY 14075
Hi there, I’m Kate! After several years of experience as a school counselor in the public education system, I transitioned into private practice to support those seeking change in a private setting. Since then, I’ve had the privilege of working with children, adolescents, and adults as they navigate challenges, build resilience, and discover new pathways toward growth and healing.
Hi there, I’m Kate! After several years of experience as a school counselor in the public education system, I transitioned into private practice to support those seeking change in a private setting. Since then, I’ve had the privilege of working with children, adolescents, and adults as they navigate challenges, build resilience, and discover new pathways toward growth and healing.
(716) 473-1734 View (716) 473-1734
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Sabrina Schunk
Verified Verified
Online Only
My ideal client is someone who feels like they are stuck, at a crossroads, going in circles, unable to make a decision, or at a transformational stage in life. Someone who has a goal or ideal self in mind, and has become frustrated because they don't know how to achieve it or what the first step in the right direction is. Even if you feel completely lost with no idea where to begin, that's okay too. I am here to help in any capacity, and will meet you in the middle with nothing other than compassion, patience, and understanding for what you are going through.
My ideal client is someone who feels like they are stuck, at a crossroads, going in circles, unable to make a decision, or at a transformational stage in life. Someone who has a goal or ideal self in mind, and has become frustrated because they don't know how to achieve it or what the first step in the right direction is. Even if you feel completely lost with no idea where to begin, that's okay too. I am here to help in any capacity, and will meet you in the middle with nothing other than compassion, patience, and understanding for what you are going through.
(716) 671-3919 View (716) 671-3919
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Melissa Stadler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Hamburg, NY 14075
Waitlist for new clients
Your family doesn't look the way it used to, and you're not sure whether to fix it or grieve it. Maybe you and your partner have had some version of the same argument for three years and you're both exhausted. Maybe you love your kids and you're still completely depleted by them. Maybe your adult child has pulled away and you don't understand why. Maybe life is fine on paper and you know it could feel better. Or maybe there's no crisis exactly, just a quiet sense that you've been taking care of everyone else for so long that you've completely lost track of yourself. Generic advice from the internet just can't bridge the gap.
Your family doesn't look the way it used to, and you're not sure whether to fix it or grieve it. Maybe you and your partner have had some version of the same argument for three years and you're both exhausted. Maybe you love your kids and you're still completely depleted by them. Maybe your adult child has pulled away and you don't understand why. Maybe life is fine on paper and you know it could feel better. Or maybe there's no crisis exactly, just a quiet sense that you've been taking care of everyone else for so long that you've completely lost track of yourself. Generic advice from the internet just can't bridge the gap.
(716) 321-5179 View (716) 321-5179
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Laura Spencer
Counselor, LMHC
Hamburg, NY 14075
I am a Licensed Mental Health Clinician in New York State with two decades of experience in behavioral health. My work has taught me that anxiety and life stress can interfere with many aspects of our lives, and these experiences are unique to everyone. I am also a Certified Narcissistic Abuse Clinician, trained in working with those who have experienced emotional, psychological, and physical abuse by narcissistic and antagonistic individuals.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Clinician in New York State with two decades of experience in behavioral health. My work has taught me that anxiety and life stress can interfere with many aspects of our lives, and these experiences are unique to everyone. I am also a Certified Narcissistic Abuse Clinician, trained in working with those who have experienced emotional, psychological, and physical abuse by narcissistic and antagonistic individuals.
(716) 641-2873 View (716) 641-2873
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Elizabeth A Alvarado
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Online Only
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.
(716) 670-5858 View (716) 670-5858
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Hollani Goltz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Online Only
With 12 years of experience as a social worker, I have worked with a vast array of individuals who are navigating anxiety, depression, and other challenges with day to day life. We all struggle once in a while, but things can get better. I understand that reaching out for support can feel overwhelming, and I strive to create a non-judgmental safe space where clients feel heard, respected, and safe.
With 12 years of experience as a social worker, I have worked with a vast array of individuals who are navigating anxiety, depression, and other challenges with day to day life. We all struggle once in a while, but things can get better. I understand that reaching out for support can feel overwhelming, and I strive to create a non-judgmental safe space where clients feel heard, respected, and safe.
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Shari Delisle
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD
1 Endorsed
Hamburg, NY 14075
I subscribe to the theory that "Pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional". My clients say they appreciate the compassion and expertise I provide. I bring years of experience and wisdom to clients who want better understanding and mastery of their lives. Solution-focused and dynamic, I care deeply about my clients and challenge them to be honest and responsible so that their lives can be more satisfying. I work with clients to reduce depression, anxiety and improve troubled relationships. I value the therapeutic alliance with my clients and offer clients "A lantern, a lifeboat and a ladder" (Rumi)
I subscribe to the theory that "Pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional". My clients say they appreciate the compassion and expertise I provide. I bring years of experience and wisdom to clients who want better understanding and mastery of their lives. Solution-focused and dynamic, I care deeply about my clients and challenge them to be honest and responsible so that their lives can be more satisfying. I work with clients to reduce depression, anxiety and improve troubled relationships. I value the therapeutic alliance with my clients and offer clients "A lantern, a lifeboat and a ladder" (Rumi)
(716) 803-6847 View (716) 803-6847
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Nicole Steffen
Counselor, LMHC-D
Hamburg, NY 14075
Looking for a therapist can bring up a lot of uncertainty. You may wonder if you’ll feel understood, if therapy will be useful, or where to begin. I believe finding the right fit matters, and that a strong therapeutic relationship can support clarity, direction, and a deeper understanding of yourself. I approach my work with curiosity, a sense of humor, and a genuine interest in helping people move through areas where they feel stuck. I see therapy as a shared process.
Looking for a therapist can bring up a lot of uncertainty. You may wonder if you’ll feel understood, if therapy will be useful, or where to begin. I believe finding the right fit matters, and that a strong therapeutic relationship can support clarity, direction, and a deeper understanding of yourself. I approach my work with curiosity, a sense of humor, and a genuine interest in helping people move through areas where they feel stuck. I see therapy as a shared process.
(716) 449-0494 x101 View (716) 449-0494 x101
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Ann E Frank
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
3 Endorsed
Hamburg, NY 14075
Counseling is a valuable investment in you. People seek it out for different reasons. Whatever your situation, I’ll be pleased to meet you and sort out the best ways I can support you in achieving your goals. My focus as a counselor is person-centered, trauma- informed and strengths-based. Those are social work terms that mean I want to understand you and your unique story to help you use and build on strengths you might not even know you already have so you can have the life you want. The types of counseling I have special training in can be used to help in a variety of situations. Let’s get together to see what we can figure out.
Counseling is a valuable investment in you. People seek it out for different reasons. Whatever your situation, I’ll be pleased to meet you and sort out the best ways I can support you in achieving your goals. My focus as a counselor is person-centered, trauma- informed and strengths-based. Those are social work terms that mean I want to understand you and your unique story to help you use and build on strengths you might not even know you already have so you can have the life you want. The types of counseling I have special training in can be used to help in a variety of situations. Let’s get together to see what we can figure out.
(716) 209-3926 View (716) 209-3926
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Mike Starks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
2 Endorsed
Hamburg, NY 14075
Now taking couples! I am a licensed clinical therapist (masters degree in social work) trained to help individuals heal and couples grow. With 14 years experience I help address unresolved trauma, childhood issues, current events that might be causing anxiety, relationship issues, and realizing your fullest potential. Using an attachment-based approaches (EFT), DBT, EMDR, and others, I help you understand your emotions, heal trauma, shift patterns, and build stronger, more secure connections.
Now taking couples! I am a licensed clinical therapist (masters degree in social work) trained to help individuals heal and couples grow. With 14 years experience I help address unresolved trauma, childhood issues, current events that might be causing anxiety, relationship issues, and realizing your fullest potential. Using an attachment-based approaches (EFT), DBT, EMDR, and others, I help you understand your emotions, heal trauma, shift patterns, and build stronger, more secure connections.
(716) 321-5925 View (716) 321-5925
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Frederick Marschner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Hamburg, NY 14075
Congratulations! You are taking the first steps to improve yourself and have a better life by visiting this website and looking through profiles. Often times people think of themselves as weak if they find themselves asking for help. I consider it sign of strength. I believe in providing a practical and interactive experience for my clients in a sensitive, supportive, compassionate, and non-judgmental environment. I strive to work with my clients to have a sense of hope for the future. I believe in helping people reach their goals as quickly as possible so they can move on and be the best they can be.
Congratulations! You are taking the first steps to improve yourself and have a better life by visiting this website and looking through profiles. Often times people think of themselves as weak if they find themselves asking for help. I consider it sign of strength. I believe in providing a practical and interactive experience for my clients in a sensitive, supportive, compassionate, and non-judgmental environment. I strive to work with my clients to have a sense of hope for the future. I believe in helping people reach their goals as quickly as possible so they can move on and be the best they can be.
(716) 539-9313 View (716) 539-9313
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Erin Gurnett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Hamburg, NY 14075
“The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination.” (Carl Rodgers) We can’t change what we do not explore and the first step in the direction of that journey is always the hardest. But you are here already taking that step, looking for someone to assist with the change that you seek. Everyday life can be in the way of focusing on healing from our past, management of stress/mental health issues and making changes for our future. Setting aside time for yourself is important! You are important!
“The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination.” (Carl Rodgers) We can’t change what we do not explore and the first step in the direction of that journey is always the hardest. But you are here already taking that step, looking for someone to assist with the change that you seek. Everyday life can be in the way of focusing on healing from our past, management of stress/mental health issues and making changes for our future. Setting aside time for yourself is important! You are important!
(716) 325-9571 View (716) 325-9571
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Cheryl Carr
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RN, CCTP-II
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I work with individuals who have learned to push through years of overwhelming feelings of stress, anxiety or past traumas. They feel stuck in cycles of worry, exhaustion, self-doubt or repeating patterns from the past. They navigate the lasting effects of difficult experiences that still live in their body. It can shape how we feel, think, & relate to others. Our bodies store the tension & the emotional pain. Our body & nervous system can go into overload. The stress & anxiety affects our mental, emotional, & physical health & the heart of who we are. If this sounds familiar, you don't have to do it alone or figure it on your own.
I work with individuals who have learned to push through years of overwhelming feelings of stress, anxiety or past traumas. They feel stuck in cycles of worry, exhaustion, self-doubt or repeating patterns from the past. They navigate the lasting effects of difficult experiences that still live in their body. It can shape how we feel, think, & relate to others. Our bodies store the tension & the emotional pain. Our body & nervous system can go into overload. The stress & anxiety affects our mental, emotional, & physical health & the heart of who we are. If this sounds familiar, you don't have to do it alone or figure it on your own.
(716) 456-8731 View (716) 456-8731

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FAQ - About Therapy for Seniors
Is one ever too old for mental health therapy?
Individuals of all ages can benefit from mental health therapy. Indeed, older adults in particular may benefit from the social and psychological support a therapist can provide; the topics that older adults address in therapy may simply differ from those of younger clients. Seniors should seek out a therapist who has experience working with older individuals and who is well-versed in addressing common concerns among elderly individuals, such as depression, anxiety, loneliness, and physical mobility challenges.

How is counseling for seniors and the elderly different from counseling for other age groups?
In general, counseling offers an opportunity for clients to process difficult life events and develop coping skills they can use outside of the therapy session. Therapists who specialize in working with elderly clients generally have the same framework but may place a special emphasis on specific topics, such as caregiver relationships and reducing loneliness. They may be specially equipped to deal with certain physical conditions or facilitate discussion surrounding end-of-life topics. Counseling for the elderly may also place a greater emphasis on social work-type topics to ensure that geriatric clients have access to necessary resources, such as food, a safe home environment, and healthcare.

How can therapy improve the quality of life of aging individuals?
Therapy for aging adults can greatly improve quality of life by providing an opportunity for them to process difficult emotions related to end-of-life, navigate relational or caregiver challenges, and develop coping skills for common mental health conditions, like anxiety or depression. Subsequent reductions in negative emotions and mental health disorder symptoms can make day-to-day living much more manageable for aging adults and those that care for them. The ongoing relationship with a trusted therapist can also help seniors combat loneliness and provide a sense of structure for their routine.

What are the qualities to look for in therapists who see seniors?
Seniors counselors, like mental health counselors in general, should be kind, empathetic, skilled at listening, and knowledgeable about their particular area of expertise. Counselors specializing in working with the senior population should be very familiar with the aging process in general and the common conditions that the elderly can face, such as dementia, depression, loneliness, and/or physical illness. Many senior counselors are also well-equipped to help caregivers and families navigate the aging process of their loved ones, and they may draw on Interpersonal Therapy to help facilitate improved interactions between seniors and those that care for them.