Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Snyder, NY
If you are struggling with anxiety, trauma and ptsd, or need couples counseling, I will compassionately provide a holistic framework for you to heal.
I specialize in treating anxiety, trauma and relationship issues while using a down to earth approach. I truly understand how difficult it can be to open up to a new therapist, and start your healing journey. I deeply love the work I do, and enjoy partnering with my clients in this process. I would be honored to hear your story.
If you are struggling with anxiety, trauma and ptsd, or need couples counseling, I will compassionately provide a holistic framework for you to heal.
I specialize in treating anxiety, trauma and relationship issues while using a down to earth approach. I truly understand how difficult it can be to open up to a new therapist, and start your healing journey. I deeply love the work I do, and enjoy partnering with my clients in this process. I would be honored to hear your story.
We work primarily with clients who are seeking support in treating anxiety, depression, grief & loss, and trauma.
Life can often be challenging. You may feel you've gotten "off track" and need some direction. You may be overwhelmed with things and don't know what to do or how to make it better. It may be starting to affect your relationships, and you don't know how to stop it. You may be wondering what's wrong with you and why this keeps happening, or whether you're depressed. Perhaps you're having panic attacks that come out of nowhere. Or maybe you seem to have developed social anxiety. Perhaps you just don't feel like yourself or aren't content with your life. You want things to be different, you just don't know how to make that happen. You might be wondering whether you're always going to feel this way. You've got a lot going for you, you've accomplished quite a bit, but it still feels like there's something missing. You're not sure what else to do. Most of us feel this way at some point in our lives. Especially when trying to handle the stress of life, relationships and the impact of certain events all at once.
We work primarily with clients who are seeking support in treating anxiety, depression, grief & loss, and trauma.
Life can often be challenging. You may feel you've gotten "off track" and need some direction. You may be overwhelmed with things and don't know what to do or how to make it better. It may be starting to affect your relationships, and you don't know how to stop it. You may be wondering what's wrong with you and why this keeps happening, or whether you're depressed. Perhaps you're having panic attacks that come out of nowhere. Or maybe you seem to have developed social anxiety. Perhaps you just don't feel like yourself or aren't content with your life. You want things to be different, you just don't know how to make that happen. You might be wondering whether you're always going to feel this way. You've got a lot going for you, you've accomplished quite a bit, but it still feels like there's something missing. You're not sure what else to do. Most of us feel this way at some point in our lives. Especially when trying to handle the stress of life, relationships and the impact of certain events all at once.
In my years of experience as a counselor, I have worked with individuals from the ages 13+ through anxiety, depression, rapid mood changes, and trauma.
When life becomes challenging, we look for the light at the end of the tunnel. The light appears far, and we don't believe we can make it. With the help of therapy, the journey becomes bearable.
In my years of experience as a counselor, I have worked with individuals from the ages 13+ through anxiety, depression, rapid mood changes, and trauma.
When life becomes challenging, we look for the light at the end of the tunnel. The light appears far, and we don't believe we can make it. With the help of therapy, the journey becomes bearable.
My sessions focus on evidence-based practices in mindfulness, stress reduction, trauma, and grief.
Emily Dickinson’s poem “Not in Vain”, hung on my wall growing up and I often think its essence seeped into my being. She wrote, “If I can stop one heart from breaking, I shall not live in vain: If I can ease one life the aching, Or cool one pain, Or help one fainting robin Unto his nest again, I shall not live in vain”. As therapists, we choose to work within the world of emotions and behaviors, learning healthy techniques to bring balance to our mind, body, and spirit. Counseling is a judgement free setting, with an objective listener; where everyone is welcome and can be supported.
My sessions focus on evidence-based practices in mindfulness, stress reduction, trauma, and grief.
Emily Dickinson’s poem “Not in Vain”, hung on my wall growing up and I often think its essence seeped into my being. She wrote, “If I can stop one heart from breaking, I shall not live in vain: If I can ease one life the aching, Or cool one pain, Or help one fainting robin Unto his nest again, I shall not live in vain”. As therapists, we choose to work within the world of emotions and behaviors, learning healthy techniques to bring balance to our mind, body, and spirit. Counseling is a judgement free setting, with an objective listener; where everyone is welcome and can be supported.
If you're experiencing challenges with anxiety, depression, trauma reactions, parent-child strains, school stress, recovering from an abusive relationship, navigating narcissistic relationships, life transitions/adjustments, family conflicts, low self-esteem, body image concerns, and disordered eating, then I can help.
My professional experience has been mostly with families and youth, as I have worked in school settings and children’s outpatient clinics. Aside from that, I have also worked with adults in outpatient mental health settings dealing with various mental health disorders and substance abuse challenges.
If you're experiencing challenges with anxiety, depression, trauma reactions, parent-child strains, school stress, recovering from an abusive relationship, navigating narcissistic relationships, life transitions/adjustments, family conflicts, low self-esteem, body image concerns, and disordered eating, then I can help.
My professional experience has been mostly with families and youth, as I have worked in school settings and children’s outpatient clinics. Aside from that, I have also worked with adults in outpatient mental health settings dealing with various mental health disorders and substance abuse challenges.
We have therapists that specialize in complex trauma, addiction, sexual dysfunction, cult recovery, and neurodivergence.
Searching for a therapy practice that aligns with your values and protects your privacy? Welcome to Whole Stories Therapy. We are a woman-owned small business on the West Side of Buffalo committed to providing client-centered care to clients across New York State. We have in-person availability as well as telehealth availability to clients based in New York. We provide culturally competent, identity affirming care on a sliding scale.
It is our mission to create positive change in the community through continued outreach and presence. We continually collect food for local food banks and supply a free library of books.
We have therapists that specialize in complex trauma, addiction, sexual dysfunction, cult recovery, and neurodivergence.
Searching for a therapy practice that aligns with your values and protects your privacy? Welcome to Whole Stories Therapy. We are a woman-owned small business on the West Side of Buffalo committed to providing client-centered care to clients across New York State. We have in-person availability as well as telehealth availability to clients based in New York. We provide culturally competent, identity affirming care on a sliding scale.
It is our mission to create positive change in the community through continued outreach and presence. We continually collect food for local food banks and supply a free library of books.
I serve as a guide to help clients navigate their own unique road to healing and truth through the use of EMDR, an evidence based intervention for trauma.
I pride myself on providing non-judgmental, culturally sensitive, and gender affirming care. I believe that clients are the experts of their own life experiences. I provide therapy for depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, substance use, and major life transitions. I have a focus on treating LGBTQ+ related trauma, including recovery from conversion therapy.
I serve as a guide to help clients navigate their own unique road to healing and truth through the use of EMDR, an evidence based intervention for trauma.
I pride myself on providing non-judgmental, culturally sensitive, and gender affirming care. I believe that clients are the experts of their own life experiences. I provide therapy for depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, substance use, and major life transitions. I have a focus on treating LGBTQ+ related trauma, including recovery from conversion therapy.
I work with children, teens, adults, and families to develop skills and strategies for confronting issues such as anxiety, trauma, panic-attacks, suicidal ideations, depression, grief, and anger management.
Everyone deserves someone in their life whom they can trust. You deserve to be heard, and to have someone in your life that is actually listening. My goal is to be that person for my clients. Through a therapeutic relationship grounded in empathy and genuineness, we can work together to give you the power to tackle the issues most concerning you. By using cognitive-behavioral skills and mindfulness techniques, my goal is to expose my clients to the value of self-worth, the importance of nurturing one’s self-worth, and ultimately crafting a more optimistic version of one's self and their future.
I work with children, teens, adults, and families to develop skills and strategies for confronting issues such as anxiety, trauma, panic-attacks, suicidal ideations, depression, grief, and anger management.
Everyone deserves someone in their life whom they can trust. You deserve to be heard, and to have someone in your life that is actually listening. My goal is to be that person for my clients. Through a therapeutic relationship grounded in empathy and genuineness, we can work together to give you the power to tackle the issues most concerning you. By using cognitive-behavioral skills and mindfulness techniques, my goal is to expose my clients to the value of self-worth, the importance of nurturing one’s self-worth, and ultimately crafting a more optimistic version of one's self and their future.
Therapy is a time to reflect on, and adjust to, life issues. It's a time to explore how your thoughts and beliefs about yourself and the world color your emotional experiences today. Some people know exactly what they need, while others need to gently explore the cause and meaning of their discomfort and emotional pain. My task is to match what I do to this need and serve as a guide along the way. I have been in practice for over 25 years assisting individuals, groups, and families with all manner of behavioral health, relationship, and life problems.
Therapy is a time to reflect on, and adjust to, life issues. It's a time to explore how your thoughts and beliefs about yourself and the world color your emotional experiences today. Some people know exactly what they need, while others need to gently explore the cause and meaning of their discomfort and emotional pain. My task is to match what I do to this need and serve as a guide along the way. I have been in practice for over 25 years assisting individuals, groups, and families with all manner of behavioral health, relationship, and life problems.
More Therapists Nearby
Throughout life, every person encounters trauma, relational stress, and other struggles that undoubtedly impact their mental health.
I enjoying working adults and teens. I am trained in EMDR therapy and can provide trauma reprocessing as a tool for helping clients overcome the current issues they are experiencing due to disturbing memories. I use Motivational Interviewing as a tool to help ambivalent clients develop confidence in making decisions that support their values.
Throughout life, every person encounters trauma, relational stress, and other struggles that undoubtedly impact their mental health.
I enjoying working adults and teens. I am trained in EMDR therapy and can provide trauma reprocessing as a tool for helping clients overcome the current issues they are experiencing due to disturbing memories. I use Motivational Interviewing as a tool to help ambivalent clients develop confidence in making decisions that support their values.
I specialize in recovery from sexual trauma and women's issues.
My goal is to help my clients find fulfilling, meaningful, and healthy lives. Many times personal history, life stressors, relationships, physical health, among others can interfere with finding peace and well-being in our daily lives. Seeking therapy can be a helpful tool in managing these difficulties and creating lasting change. My treatment approach is collaborative in nature and centered around the individual client’s unique goals. My mission is to help guide the client in building awareness and finding opportunities for growth in the areas of their life interfering with finding fulfillment.
I specialize in recovery from sexual trauma and women's issues.
My goal is to help my clients find fulfilling, meaningful, and healthy lives. Many times personal history, life stressors, relationships, physical health, among others can interfere with finding peace and well-being in our daily lives. Seeking therapy can be a helpful tool in managing these difficulties and creating lasting change. My treatment approach is collaborative in nature and centered around the individual client’s unique goals. My mission is to help guide the client in building awareness and finding opportunities for growth in the areas of their life interfering with finding fulfillment.
Wayne Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EdM
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Cheektowaga, NY 14215
Specialties include trauma, family, parenting, relationships, gender, & addiction.
If there is one common human emotion, it is a feeling that we are doing the best we can. We like to feel we always make our best decisions. The struggle exists when we learn and understand that today’s decisions were informed by the many experiences of many yesterdays. We want today’s actions to provide tomorrow’s happiness, leveraged on yesterday's chaos. I have built a career on understanding that change is scary, but necessary. If you are here, then you have already done the hardest part: getting started.
Specialties include trauma, family, parenting, relationships, gender, & addiction.
If there is one common human emotion, it is a feeling that we are doing the best we can. We like to feel we always make our best decisions. The struggle exists when we learn and understand that today’s decisions were informed by the many experiences of many yesterdays. We want today’s actions to provide tomorrow’s happiness, leveraged on yesterday's chaos. I have built a career on understanding that change is scary, but necessary. If you are here, then you have already done the hardest part: getting started.
Trauma has more to do with the fallout from the events - the ways we experience it in our current lives.
I approach our work together within a somatically integrated EMDR framework. I believe a somatic emphasis positions us better to notice and work through painful experiences, thoughts, beliefs, emotions, physical sensations and patterns of behavior that tend to mess us up. The fallout we continue to struggle with is a sign that our nervous system is stuck.
Trauma has more to do with the fallout from the events - the ways we experience it in our current lives.
I approach our work together within a somatically integrated EMDR framework. I believe a somatic emphasis positions us better to notice and work through painful experiences, thoughts, beliefs, emotions, physical sensations and patterns of behavior that tend to mess us up. The fallout we continue to struggle with is a sign that our nervous system is stuck.
My focus is on trauma and attachment issues, especially those related to adoption and foster care.
A thorough evaluation is essential before any treatment begins. There are different treatments for different conditions. I provide evidence-based and effective treatment for the clients I see. A relationship focused and attachment-focused approach is one I find most helpful. Clients benefit from this approach.
My focus is on trauma and attachment issues, especially those related to adoption and foster care.
A thorough evaluation is essential before any treatment begins. There are different treatments for different conditions. I provide evidence-based and effective treatment for the clients I see. A relationship focused and attachment-focused approach is one I find most helpful. Clients benefit from this approach.
I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, personality issues, life adjustments, attachment issues, trauma, and chronic illness.
“A bird sitting in a branch is not afraid of the branch breaking - for its trust is not in the tree - but in the strength of its own wings.” It is human to stumble and sometimes we need a gentle reminder of our strengths. We are all human. We have all had moments confronting a loss, having our heart broken, or feeling like we don't belong. You are not alone, and you can get through this. As your therapist, I support and guide you as a gentle presence to remind you of the strength in your wings to grow.
I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, personality issues, life adjustments, attachment issues, trauma, and chronic illness.
“A bird sitting in a branch is not afraid of the branch breaking - for its trust is not in the tree - but in the strength of its own wings.” It is human to stumble and sometimes we need a gentle reminder of our strengths. We are all human. We have all had moments confronting a loss, having our heart broken, or feeling like we don't belong. You are not alone, and you can get through this. As your therapist, I support and guide you as a gentle presence to remind you of the strength in your wings to grow.
Allan E Jones
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MSEd, MS, SEP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamburg, NY 14075
I am a trained trauma therapist & marriage & family therapist.
I admire & appreciate the courage it takes to initiate & maintain therapy. Indivduals & couples call because they are stuck in unhealthy patterns & do not know how to do something different. I assist them in creating & maintaining healthy patterns. Anxiety & panic are struggles for many people. They learn to control the anxiety as opposed the anxiety controlling them. Miscommunication happens because people often listen to talk as opposed to understand. I teach clients how to communicate in the therapy room so they leave knowing how to do it. Clients regain trust so they can reconnect emotionally & sexually.
I am a trained trauma therapist & marriage & family therapist.
I admire & appreciate the courage it takes to initiate & maintain therapy. Indivduals & couples call because they are stuck in unhealthy patterns & do not know how to do something different. I assist them in creating & maintaining healthy patterns. Anxiety & panic are struggles for many people. They learn to control the anxiety as opposed the anxiety controlling them. Miscommunication happens because people often listen to talk as opposed to understand. I teach clients how to communicate in the therapy room so they leave knowing how to do it. Clients regain trust so they can reconnect emotionally & sexually.
My clinical background includes depression, anxiety, relationships & dating, life transitions, trauma, self-esteem, self-doubt, career struggles and uncertainty.
If you feel stuck in the same patterns and lost on where to make a change, my approach is for you. Therapy can seem like an intimidating process to begin but I assure you it does not have to be that way. I offer therapy that is relational, relatable, realistic, and non judgmental. Our sessions will be about exploring where you want to be and how we can get you there. Together we can find ways to alleviate distress, but also build skills and find tools that help outside our sessions. I strive to create a space that is, empathetic, safe and personal to you.
My clinical background includes depression, anxiety, relationships & dating, life transitions, trauma, self-esteem, self-doubt, career struggles and uncertainty.
If you feel stuck in the same patterns and lost on where to make a change, my approach is for you. Therapy can seem like an intimidating process to begin but I assure you it does not have to be that way. I offer therapy that is relational, relatable, realistic, and non judgmental. Our sessions will be about exploring where you want to be and how we can get you there. Together we can find ways to alleviate distress, but also build skills and find tools that help outside our sessions. I strive to create a space that is, empathetic, safe and personal to you.
Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, the stress of everyday life or the aftermath of trauma, your body is the container that holds it all—thoughts, feelings, sensations—all our lived experiences that make us who we are.
As a Somatic Therapist, I believe it is essential to work with the mind-body connection in the therapy process so that healing can happen not just by making sense of things in our mind but in our body, where memories are stored. As we meet, we'll focus on both, alleviating your immediate source of distress and increase your sense of safety and well-being.
Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, the stress of everyday life or the aftermath of trauma, your body is the container that holds it all—thoughts, feelings, sensations—all our lived experiences that make us who we are.
As a Somatic Therapist, I believe it is essential to work with the mind-body connection in the therapy process so that healing can happen not just by making sense of things in our mind but in our body, where memories are stored. As we meet, we'll focus on both, alleviating your immediate source of distress and increase your sense of safety and well-being.
Adam Giancarlo, LCSW-R
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Amherst, NY 14228
I have assisted clients in overcoming many obstacles and issues, including mental health problems like anxiety, depression, and trauma; substance abuse and chemical dependency; domestic violence; as well as relationship problems.
I treat "the whole person," and take an integrated approach. I am very mindful of outcomes and elicit feedback from clients at the beginning and end of every session in regards to their progress in different life areas, and their satisfaction with the therapy services being provided. I have received extensive addiction training and am EMDR certified.
I have assisted clients in overcoming many obstacles and issues, including mental health problems like anxiety, depression, and trauma; substance abuse and chemical dependency; domestic violence; as well as relationship problems.
I treat "the whole person," and take an integrated approach. I am very mindful of outcomes and elicit feedback from clients at the beginning and end of every session in regards to their progress in different life areas, and their satisfaction with the therapy services being provided. I have received extensive addiction training and am EMDR certified.
Living with trauma symptoms can feel deeply isolating.
From my Buddhist-inspired, nature-based program, I incorporate mindfulness, body awareness, and grounding techniques. I integrate trauma modalities from IFS, SE, and EMDR trainings. With a queer, decolonial perspective, I critically examine the mental health field and systems, honoring all identities and centering my clients' lived experiences.
Living with trauma symptoms can feel deeply isolating.
From my Buddhist-inspired, nature-based program, I incorporate mindfulness, body awareness, and grounding techniques. I integrate trauma modalities from IFS, SE, and EMDR trainings. With a queer, decolonial perspective, I critically examine the mental health field and systems, honoring all identities and centering my clients' lived experiences.
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Trauma and PTSD Therapists
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.