Women's Issues Therapists in Lancaster, NY
Are you a woman struggling with anxiety, stress, your relationship or trying to make sense of what is happening during perimenopause/menopause? I can help. It is possible to feel better and more in control. In a judgement free environment, you will be welcomed to express your feelings, needs and struggles. Together we will work through your concerns and develop ways to navigate the ups and downs of life.
Are you a woman struggling with anxiety, stress, your relationship or trying to make sense of what is happening during perimenopause/menopause? I can help. It is possible to feel better and more in control. In a judgement free environment, you will be welcomed to express your feelings, needs and struggles. Together we will work through your concerns and develop ways to navigate the ups and downs of life.
Shannon Curry-Izzo is a person -centered and trauma informed clinician that graduated from Canisius College with a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Shannon's expertise includes harm reduction, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and internal family systems. Whether facing challenges associated with trauma, mood disorders, grief and loss or life transitions, Shannon commits to honoring the individual experience through a lense of intersectionality, humility and compassion. Neurodivergent, LGBTQAI2+, disability affirming.
Shannon Curry-Izzo is a person -centered and trauma informed clinician that graduated from Canisius College with a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Shannon's expertise includes harm reduction, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and internal family systems. Whether facing challenges associated with trauma, mood disorders, grief and loss or life transitions, Shannon commits to honoring the individual experience through a lense of intersectionality, humility and compassion. Neurodivergent, LGBTQAI2+, disability affirming.
Jessica Allen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, AAT-I, C-AAIS
Lancaster, NY 14086
Waitlist for new clients
I strive to meet my clients where they are at without judgment or expectation; to offer a guiding light in the storms of life and provide a safe harbor. My approach to therapy is to provide individuals with a person-centered and strengths-based partnership grounded in trauma-informed evidence-based practices including EMDR, IFS-informed Parts Work, and Animal-Assisted Therapy Interventions (AAT).
I strive to meet my clients where they are at without judgment or expectation; to offer a guiding light in the storms of life and provide a safe harbor. My approach to therapy is to provide individuals with a person-centered and strengths-based partnership grounded in trauma-informed evidence-based practices including EMDR, IFS-informed Parts Work, and Animal-Assisted Therapy Interventions (AAT).
Not currently accepting new clients
I help adults and teens achieve wellness so that they can lead a confident life without sacrificing their mental wellbeing. When we face new situations such as adjusting to a new relationship, losing someone we care about, making a career change, deciding to go to school, or moving, sometimes it feels overburdening. Feelings of anxiety and depression find their way in and we feel stuck. Beginning your journey in counseling can seem daunting but taking care of our minds is as important as taking care of our bodies.
Not currently accepting new clients
I help adults and teens achieve wellness so that they can lead a confident life without sacrificing their mental wellbeing. When we face new situations such as adjusting to a new relationship, losing someone we care about, making a career change, deciding to go to school, or moving, sometimes it feels overburdening. Feelings of anxiety and depression find their way in and we feel stuck. Beginning your journey in counseling can seem daunting but taking care of our minds is as important as taking care of our bodies.
You may come to therapy wishing for change, wanting things to improve for you. Whether you are looking for symptom relief, growth in relationships, healing from past wounds, or starting a new chapter, therapy can be a useful tool. To regard your inner experience as worthy of curiosity and exploration is an act of hope, and the foundation of healing.
You may come to therapy wishing for change, wanting things to improve for you. Whether you are looking for symptom relief, growth in relationships, healing from past wounds, or starting a new chapter, therapy can be a useful tool. To regard your inner experience as worthy of curiosity and exploration is an act of hope, and the foundation of healing.
You know you can feel better, but you don't quite know where to start? Counseling is a safe space to talk through the feelings, the events, and the big (and small) issues in life. It helps to talk out the things on your mind with someone new and get a fresh perspective. You're going to feel all the feelings, allow yourself to recognize and acknowledge them, and then move forward on your journey.
You know you can feel better, but you don't quite know where to start? Counseling is a safe space to talk through the feelings, the events, and the big (and small) issues in life. It helps to talk out the things on your mind with someone new and get a fresh perspective. You're going to feel all the feelings, allow yourself to recognize and acknowledge them, and then move forward on your journey.
When your marriage or family is in crisis, you need more than a good listener who understands. You need an expert, with wisdom and experience, who will share knowledge, provide insight, teach skills, and enable experiences that make a real difference. You want someone specifically trained in relationship dynamics who can help you break down issues, overcome barriers, resolve conflicts, and achieve your goals. You value a research-based approach, backed by evidence of effective results. You seek therapy-- treatment intended to relieve your symptoms, heal your relationships, and stimulate positive growth.
When your marriage or family is in crisis, you need more than a good listener who understands. You need an expert, with wisdom and experience, who will share knowledge, provide insight, teach skills, and enable experiences that make a real difference. You want someone specifically trained in relationship dynamics who can help you break down issues, overcome barriers, resolve conflicts, and achieve your goals. You value a research-based approach, backed by evidence of effective results. You seek therapy-- treatment intended to relieve your symptoms, heal your relationships, and stimulate positive growth.
I am here to help support individuals on their personal healing journey toward symptom relief and a healthier version of themselves. My goal is to provide a safe and trusting environment for individuals to explore their vulnerabilities and to assist them in resolving the larger obstacles so they will grow and experience a more fulfilling life. I welcome services to children, adolescents, and adults.
I am here to help support individuals on their personal healing journey toward symptom relief and a healthier version of themselves. My goal is to provide a safe and trusting environment for individuals to explore their vulnerabilities and to assist them in resolving the larger obstacles so they will grow and experience a more fulfilling life. I welcome services to children, adolescents, and adults.
When you are considering treatment for your mental health needs such as anxiety management or overcoming childhood trauma and self doubt, you need to consider who is out there that can empathize with you and provide insight and perspective that aligns with your future goals and aspirations. Whether you are a teenage or an elder adult you are looking for someone who has experience with multiple phases of life and will listen and validate your concerns and ideas.
When you are considering treatment for your mental health needs such as anxiety management or overcoming childhood trauma and self doubt, you need to consider who is out there that can empathize with you and provide insight and perspective that aligns with your future goals and aspirations. Whether you are a teenage or an elder adult you are looking for someone who has experience with multiple phases of life and will listen and validate your concerns and ideas.
Sometimes in life we find ourselves looking for a change or improvement but are unsure of how to go about doing so. My mission is to join you in creating a safe, non-judgmental space to conquer life’s challenges. Whether you want to find joy again, build self-esteem, improve your interpersonal relationships or identify tools to deal with life stressors, together we can develop an individualized plan to meet your goals. My approach to therapy is collaborative, direct, and compassionate. I often combine cognitive behavioral therapy, person centered therapy, and solution focused techniques based on individual need and therapy goals.
Sometimes in life we find ourselves looking for a change or improvement but are unsure of how to go about doing so. My mission is to join you in creating a safe, non-judgmental space to conquer life’s challenges. Whether you want to find joy again, build self-esteem, improve your interpersonal relationships or identify tools to deal with life stressors, together we can develop an individualized plan to meet your goals. My approach to therapy is collaborative, direct, and compassionate. I often combine cognitive behavioral therapy, person centered therapy, and solution focused techniques based on individual need and therapy goals.
If you find yourself facing the aftermath of trauma, or navigating the intricate landscape of grief and loss, I am here to offer support and understanding. Whether you're seeking affirmation and a safe space to explore your LGBTQ+ identity or dealing with the challenges of depression, anxiety, personality disorders, or substance use, your needs and goals are my priority. From kids to seniors, my practice spans across generations. Each age group receives personalized support designed to address their specific life stages and challenges.
If you find yourself facing the aftermath of trauma, or navigating the intricate landscape of grief and loss, I am here to offer support and understanding. Whether you're seeking affirmation and a safe space to explore your LGBTQ+ identity or dealing with the challenges of depression, anxiety, personality disorders, or substance use, your needs and goals are my priority. From kids to seniors, my practice spans across generations. Each age group receives personalized support designed to address their specific life stages and challenges.
You’re feeling stuck—either in your own story, or in a relationship that’s grown distant. Maybe you find yourself shutting down, overexplaining, or constantly walking on eggshells. Whether you're struggling individually, as a couple, or as a family, therapy can help you move toward clarity, connection, and lasting change.
I support individuals, couples, and families who feel distant, stuck, or unsure how to reconnect. Together, we work through anxiety, trust issues, and conflict to build understanding, strengthen communication, and create the closeness and confidence you’re longing for.
You’re feeling stuck—either in your own story, or in a relationship that’s grown distant. Maybe you find yourself shutting down, overexplaining, or constantly walking on eggshells. Whether you're struggling individually, as a couple, or as a family, therapy can help you move toward clarity, connection, and lasting change.
I support individuals, couples, and families who feel distant, stuck, or unsure how to reconnect. Together, we work through anxiety, trust issues, and conflict to build understanding, strengthen communication, and create the closeness and confidence you’re longing for.
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.
Welcome! I am an LMHC with 20+ years of clinical experience in the field. My practice focuses on the "life story" of the whole client, including family, interests, and personal characteristics. Are you struggling through a separation, divorce, or co-parenting problem? Do you worry that your relationship could be healthier, or that you and your partner can do more to support one another rather than argue? These are my areas of specialty, along with adults/young adults struggling with life transitions, relationships, work/life stress, depression, anxiety, body image, disordered eating, and/or eating disorders.
Welcome! I am an LMHC with 20+ years of clinical experience in the field. My practice focuses on the "life story" of the whole client, including family, interests, and personal characteristics. Are you struggling through a separation, divorce, or co-parenting problem? Do you worry that your relationship could be healthier, or that you and your partner can do more to support one another rather than argue? These are my areas of specialty, along with adults/young adults struggling with life transitions, relationships, work/life stress, depression, anxiety, body image, disordered eating, and/or eating disorders.
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.
Do you feel trapped in a cycle of anxiety, tension, or emotional overwhelm?
At our practice we offer you a grounded, supportive space to begin or continue your mental health journey. We gently explore the roots of anxiety, trauma, and self-doubt, and life stressors to help you break free from patterns, build self-compassion, and reconnect with your inner resilience.
Through a blend of cognitive and somatic therapies, we gently work with the mind and body to release discomfort in the body, explore nervous system regulation, and quiet the inner tension. Healing is journey filled possibilities and we aim to support you through it.
Do you feel trapped in a cycle of anxiety, tension, or emotional overwhelm?
At our practice we offer you a grounded, supportive space to begin or continue your mental health journey. We gently explore the roots of anxiety, trauma, and self-doubt, and life stressors to help you break free from patterns, build self-compassion, and reconnect with your inner resilience.
Through a blend of cognitive and somatic therapies, we gently work with the mind and body to release discomfort in the body, explore nervous system regulation, and quiet the inner tension. Healing is journey filled possibilities and we aim to support you through it.
I'm accepting new clients for weekday in-person and virtual sessions. One of the bravest things you can do is to begin to understand your own story. Starting therapy is a courageous step, and I’m here to support you in understanding your story, navigating challenges, and building a more fulfilling life. I help adults facing substance use, relationship struggles, and trauma. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed or simply need extra support, I provide a safe, compassionate space where you can explore your feelings, build healthier habits, and shift your mindset.
I'm accepting new clients for weekday in-person and virtual sessions. One of the bravest things you can do is to begin to understand your own story. Starting therapy is a courageous step, and I’m here to support you in understanding your story, navigating challenges, and building a more fulfilling life. I help adults facing substance use, relationship struggles, and trauma. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed or simply need extra support, I provide a safe, compassionate space where you can explore your feelings, build healthier habits, and shift your mindset.
Whatever is coming up for you, it is possible to move from survive to thrive!
I am an experienced Clinical Social Worker and Registered Yoga Teacher. My approach is down to earth, respectful, and compassionate. Clients I've worked with have come from many backgrounds, including a range of life stage, ethnicity, culture, and gender identity. My work is trauma, addiction, and family systems informed. Working together, we can use a variety of perspectives and techniques to improve your relationship with yourself, and meet goals!
Whatever is coming up for you, it is possible to move from survive to thrive!
I am an experienced Clinical Social Worker and Registered Yoga Teacher. My approach is down to earth, respectful, and compassionate. Clients I've worked with have come from many backgrounds, including a range of life stage, ethnicity, culture, and gender identity. My work is trauma, addiction, and family systems informed. Working together, we can use a variety of perspectives and techniques to improve your relationship with yourself, and meet goals!
I am a firm believer that our mental and emotional health are just as important as our physical health and wellness. More often than not, we put ourselves on the back burner, taking care of others needs and then ignoring our own. In the world we live in, it’s also easy to push our emotions to the side and tell ourselves we "shouldn't" feel this way. Living well doesn't have to mean sacrificing your needs for others, it might just mean, we chose to intentionally put our energy into things that fill us up and allow us to feel more centered.
I am a firm believer that our mental and emotional health are just as important as our physical health and wellness. More often than not, we put ourselves on the back burner, taking care of others needs and then ignoring our own. In the world we live in, it’s also easy to push our emotions to the side and tell ourselves we "shouldn't" feel this way. Living well doesn't have to mean sacrificing your needs for others, it might just mean, we chose to intentionally put our energy into things that fill us up and allow us to feel more centered.
Now accepting new clients for morning or midday appointments. The challenges of daily life can sometimes overshadow our innate strengths and peace of mind. As an experienced mental health professional, I am committed to supporting adults and adolescents in their pursuit of emotional health and well-being. Whether you are seeking support for anxiety, depression, life transitions, behavioral or relationship issues, my goal is to provide a safe and nurturing space where you feel heard, understood and valued.
Now accepting new clients for morning or midday appointments. The challenges of daily life can sometimes overshadow our innate strengths and peace of mind. As an experienced mental health professional, I am committed to supporting adults and adolescents in their pursuit of emotional health and well-being. Whether you are seeking support for anxiety, depression, life transitions, behavioral or relationship issues, my goal is to provide a safe and nurturing space where you feel heard, understood and valued.
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Women's Issues Therapists
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.