Highmark Therapists in Orchard Park, NY
Are you currently struggling with anxiety, depression, a mood disorder or trauma? My overall goal is to help you be the best version of yourself. In order to do this I use education to help you build insight to the barriers preventing from this happening. With this I also provided a safe, non-judgmental environment for you to navigate through the hardships of mental health while focusing on your strengths in order for you to feel like your true self again.
Are you currently struggling with anxiety, depression, a mood disorder or trauma? My overall goal is to help you be the best version of yourself. In order to do this I use education to help you build insight to the barriers preventing from this happening. With this I also provided a safe, non-judgmental environment for you to navigate through the hardships of mental health while focusing on your strengths in order for you to feel like your true self again.
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.
Hello, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor. With over 25 years experience in the mental health and addiction field, i have worked with a diverse group of clients. I am familiar with a wide variety of diagnostic categories and treatment intervention strategies. My approach to therapy is collaborative, person-centered and goal directed with a strong focus one evidence-based practices designed to meet your needs.
Hello, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor. With over 25 years experience in the mental health and addiction field, i have worked with a diverse group of clients. I am familiar with a wide variety of diagnostic categories and treatment intervention strategies. My approach to therapy is collaborative, person-centered and goal directed with a strong focus one evidence-based practices designed to meet your needs.
Hello! I’m glad you’re here and thinking about reaching out. I provided a wide variety of psychological testing and diagnostic services and am one of only a few actively practicing Certified Forensic Child Custody Evaluators in Erie County, NY, however, Telehealth allows me to provide services state wide. I would love to hear from you and talk about how I can help!
Hello! I’m glad you’re here and thinking about reaching out. I provided a wide variety of psychological testing and diagnostic services and am one of only a few actively practicing Certified Forensic Child Custody Evaluators in Erie County, NY, however, Telehealth allows me to provide services state wide. I would love to hear from you and talk about how I can help!
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.
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?
Many of the clients I work with begin therapy because they feel weighed down by intense emotions, anxiety, trauma, or relationship struggles. They may feel stuck in patterns they want to change, experiencing stress related to life changes, or are unable to move forward from painful experiences. Often, their goals include feeling more in control of their emotions, healing trauma, improving relationships, and finding healthier ways to cope. At the core, they want to feel more grounded, resilient, and hopeful about the future.
Many of the clients I work with begin therapy because they feel weighed down by intense emotions, anxiety, trauma, or relationship struggles. They may feel stuck in patterns they want to change, experiencing stress related to life changes, or are unable to move forward from painful experiences. Often, their goals include feeling more in control of their emotions, healing trauma, improving relationships, and finding healthier ways to cope. At the core, they want to feel more grounded, resilient, and hopeful about the future.
Now offering video, phone and in-person sessions! I am clinical mental health counselor specializing in depression, anxiety, personality disorders and marital/relationship concerns. My practice is currently accepting new clients and I am excited about working with new individuals. I offer counseling services to adolescents, adults, families, and couples. We will work in a collaborative relationship to get your needs met. If you are looking for a new and unique opportunity to explore yourself, contact me for more information on counseling services. I also provide supervision for counselors.
Now offering video, phone and in-person sessions! I am clinical mental health counselor specializing in depression, anxiety, personality disorders and marital/relationship concerns. My practice is currently accepting new clients and I am excited about working with new individuals. I offer counseling services to adolescents, adults, families, and couples. We will work in a collaborative relationship to get your needs met. If you are looking for a new and unique opportunity to explore yourself, contact me for more information on counseling services. I also provide supervision for counselors.
Life is full of challenges, change, and daily pressures that can make it hard to cope. When early childhood and family experiences intersect with present-day demands and the complexity of an increasingly uncertain world, you may begin to feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or even helpless. Perhaps you’re struggling with perfectionism or low self-worth, or find yourself questioning your direction, your relationships, or the meaning of it all. Whether you’re navigating everyday difficulties, working through the impact of trauma, or facing uncertainty about the future, I’m here to support you.
Life is full of challenges, change, and daily pressures that can make it hard to cope. When early childhood and family experiences intersect with present-day demands and the complexity of an increasingly uncertain world, you may begin to feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or even helpless. Perhaps you’re struggling with perfectionism or low self-worth, or find yourself questioning your direction, your relationships, or the meaning of it all. Whether you’re navigating everyday difficulties, working through the impact of trauma, or facing uncertainty about the future, I’m here to support you.
Jessica Allen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, AAT-I, C-AAIS
Serves Area
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).
Christina is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who graduated from Daemen University. With several years of experience working with adults, children, adolescents, and families in both inpatient and outpatient settings, Christina has developed a well-rounded approach to mental health care utilizing a variety of evidence-based therapeutic tools, including play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and more. Christina’s approach is person-centered and trauma-informed, aimed at creating a safe, supportive environment for healing and growth.
Christina is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who graduated from Daemen University. With several years of experience working with adults, children, adolescents, and families in both inpatient and outpatient settings, Christina has developed a well-rounded approach to mental health care utilizing a variety of evidence-based therapeutic tools, including play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and more. Christina’s approach is person-centered and trauma-informed, aimed at creating a safe, supportive environment for healing and growth.
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.
I provide therapy to teens, adults & couples. I have over 10 years’ experience working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, personality disorders, mood disorders, trauma, grief & loss along with individuals experiencing suicidal ideation and/or self-harm behaviors. I offer a relaxed and nonjudgmental space where you will be validated yet challenged and ultimately self-empowered. The therapy relationship is the key to your success. I strive to create a connection with my clients through my casual approach and my genuine accepting nature as well as creating an environment conducive to positive change.
I provide therapy to teens, adults & couples. I have over 10 years’ experience working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, personality disorders, mood disorders, trauma, grief & loss along with individuals experiencing suicidal ideation and/or self-harm behaviors. I offer a relaxed and nonjudgmental space where you will be validated yet challenged and ultimately self-empowered. The therapy relationship is the key to your success. I strive to create a connection with my clients through my casual approach and my genuine accepting nature as well as creating an environment conducive to positive change.
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.
I am a Licensed Mental Health counselor. I have been working with adults and adolescents for 30 years. I believe in reality therapy along with Humanistic therapy. I have a passion for working with those struggling in relationships whether couples, marriage, or family. I also enjoy working with those who suffer from depression and anxiety. I am blessed to have a wide variety of expertise such as substance abuse, postpartum, infidelity, and narcissism. I am diverse and comfortable in treating many different populations. However, my passion of recent is couples/marriage counseling.
I am a Licensed Mental Health counselor. I have been working with adults and adolescents for 30 years. I believe in reality therapy along with Humanistic therapy. I have a passion for working with those struggling in relationships whether couples, marriage, or family. I also enjoy working with those who suffer from depression and anxiety. I am blessed to have a wide variety of expertise such as substance abuse, postpartum, infidelity, and narcissism. I am diverse and comfortable in treating many different populations. However, my passion of recent is couples/marriage counseling.
Christina Polino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
It takes a tremendous amount of courage to seek help when you are feeling stuck. I'm glad that you took the first step. I believe that you already have everything that you need within you to reach a place of contentment, peace, and well being. It will be my honor to support you in drawing out your gifts as you work through that which is keeping you from living the life you've imagined. My approach is rooted in trust and mutual respect and I believe that together,we will find the most effective ways to get you 'unstuck'.
It takes a tremendous amount of courage to seek help when you are feeling stuck. I'm glad that you took the first step. I believe that you already have everything that you need within you to reach a place of contentment, peace, and well being. It will be my honor to support you in drawing out your gifts as you work through that which is keeping you from living the life you've imagined. My approach is rooted in trust and mutual respect and I believe that together,we will find the most effective ways to get you 'unstuck'.
Accepting clients for daytime appointments only. If you’re feeling stuck in worry, intrusive thoughts, or the aftershocks of painful experiences, you’re not alone — and things really can get better. I help people who feel trapped by anxiety, OCD, or trauma find relief and reconnect with a sense of peace and confidence.
When working with OCD, I use Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) — a highly effective approach that helps you face fears, reduce compulsions, and loosen anxiety’s grip. Together, we’ll go step-by-step, at a pace that feels safe and doable, so you can start living the life you want without OCD calling the shots.
Accepting clients for daytime appointments only. If you’re feeling stuck in worry, intrusive thoughts, or the aftershocks of painful experiences, you’re not alone — and things really can get better. I help people who feel trapped by anxiety, OCD, or trauma find relief and reconnect with a sense of peace and confidence.
When working with OCD, I use Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) — a highly effective approach that helps you face fears, reduce compulsions, and loosen anxiety’s grip. Together, we’ll go step-by-step, at a pace that feels safe and doable, so you can start living the life you want without OCD calling the shots.
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.
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 specialize in working with complex and attachment trauma using EMDR and ego-state therapies. I also provide affirming support for gender exploration and identity-related concerns. I try to create an inclusive and welcoming space for all identities. I also recognize that I am not in the expert in your life, YOU are. I offer both telehealth (NY state only) and in person sessions in West Seneca, NY.
I specialize in working with complex and attachment trauma using EMDR and ego-state therapies. I also provide affirming support for gender exploration and identity-related concerns. I try to create an inclusive and welcoming space for all identities. I also recognize that I am not in the expert in your life, YOU are. I offer both telehealth (NY state only) and in person sessions in West Seneca, NY.
When we're at our best we can take on new challenges with enthusiasm rather than fear. Bruce Lee said, "You must be shapeless, formless, like water. When you pour water in a cup, it becomes the cup. When you pour water in a bottle, it becomes the bottle. When you pour water in a teapot, it becomes the teapot. Water can drip or it can crash. Be like water my friend." Counseling is one way you can improve you're ability to face challenges or "be like water..." Together we can enhance your strengths to allow you to experience the changes you want to see in your life. Now providing telehealth only HIPAA-compliant video appointments.
When we're at our best we can take on new challenges with enthusiasm rather than fear. Bruce Lee said, "You must be shapeless, formless, like water. When you pour water in a cup, it becomes the cup. When you pour water in a bottle, it becomes the bottle. When you pour water in a teapot, it becomes the teapot. Water can drip or it can crash. Be like water my friend." Counseling is one way you can improve you're ability to face challenges or "be like water..." Together we can enhance your strengths to allow you to experience the changes you want to see in your life. Now providing telehealth only HIPAA-compliant video appointments.
