Parenting Therapists in Tonawanda, NY

Amybeth Taublieb
Psychologist, PhD
Tonawanda, NY 14150
Be it anxiety, depression, parenting issues, relationship problems, legal charges, work struggles, or difficulties with a family member dealing with addiction, why not allow Dr.
Having practiced psychology for over thirty years, Dr. Taublieb provides the optimal combination of sensitivity and expertise. Author, media personality, public speaker and court evaluator, Dr. Taublieb would value the privilege of being of assistance.
Be it anxiety, depression, parenting issues, relationship problems, legal charges, work struggles, or difficulties with a family member dealing with addiction, why not allow Dr.
Having practiced psychology for over thirty years, Dr. Taublieb provides the optimal combination of sensitivity and expertise. Author, media personality, public speaker and court evaluator, Dr. Taublieb would value the privilege of being of assistance.
(716) 265-6966 View (716) 265-6966
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Gail Holler-Kennedy
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Online Only
I have been working in the field of mental health for over 20 years. My experience includes working in the group home setting, private school settings, crisis outreach, outpatient mental health and inpatient psychiatric. I have provided assessments for the Erie County and Domestic Violence Court System and completed risks assessment in the hospital emergency room to determine the need for acute psychiatric hospitalization. In addition to knowledge and experience, I value the therapeutic relationship and utilize a strength based approach. I will help you reach your goal, if you ready to make change, I am ready to help.
I have been working in the field of mental health for over 20 years. My experience includes working in the group home setting, private school settings, crisis outreach, outpatient mental health and inpatient psychiatric. I have provided assessments for the Erie County and Domestic Violence Court System and completed risks assessment in the hospital emergency room to determine the need for acute psychiatric hospitalization. In addition to knowledge and experience, I value the therapeutic relationship and utilize a strength based approach. I will help you reach your goal, if you ready to make change, I am ready to help.
(716) 219-0516 View (716) 219-0516
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Family Counseling Associates
Psychologist, PhD
Tonawanda, NY 14150
Family Counseling Associates is a group of seasoned, knowledgeable, mental health professionals who provide mental health care services for children, adolescents, adults and their families in private-practice settings. Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, and Licensed Mental Health Counselors provide the full range of outpatient mental health care services necessary to help children, adolescents, adults and their families feel and function at their best. We currently provide services from offices in Orchard Park and Tonawanda in WNY.
Family Counseling Associates is a group of seasoned, knowledgeable, mental health professionals who provide mental health care services for children, adolescents, adults and their families in private-practice settings. Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, and Licensed Mental Health Counselors provide the full range of outpatient mental health care services necessary to help children, adolescents, adults and their families feel and function at their best. We currently provide services from offices in Orchard Park and Tonawanda in WNY.
(716) 245-7142 View (716) 245-7142
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Abigail Nunn
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Tonawanda, NY 14150
Navigating through life's challenges can often feel overwhelming, whether it's grappling with feelings of anxiety, uncertainty, or a sense of hopelessness. Though these emotions are a natural part of the human experience, there are times when it can be beneficial to talk to someone who can help you reach a place of growth and healing. At the heart of my practice as a holistic therapist is the belief that everyone deserves to feel heard, supported, and encouraged as they work towards their therapeutic goals.
Navigating through life's challenges can often feel overwhelming, whether it's grappling with feelings of anxiety, uncertainty, or a sense of hopelessness. Though these emotions are a natural part of the human experience, there are times when it can be beneficial to talk to someone who can help you reach a place of growth and healing. At the heart of my practice as a holistic therapist is the belief that everyone deserves to feel heard, supported, and encouraged as they work towards their therapeutic goals.
(716) 638-3037 View (716) 638-3037
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Christian Counseling Associates of Western NY
Mental Health Counselor
Tonawanda, NY 14150
Christian Counseling Associates (CCA) provides individual, marriage, and family counseling. We serve Christians who want their faith integrated into the counseling process and those holding any beliefs or attitudes toward spirituality. Our counselors will help you identify the core issues that have caused your emotional and personal problems and immediately develop strategies to resolve these issues. CCA is able to provide a full range of clinical services. Please visit our website for a complete description of our faith based counseling services, locations, and counseling staff.
Christian Counseling Associates (CCA) provides individual, marriage, and family counseling. We serve Christians who want their faith integrated into the counseling process and those holding any beliefs or attitudes toward spirituality. Our counselors will help you identify the core issues that have caused your emotional and personal problems and immediately develop strategies to resolve these issues. CCA is able to provide a full range of clinical services. Please visit our website for a complete description of our faith based counseling services, locations, and counseling staff.
(716) 419-5631 View (716) 419-5631
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Michael Shurmatz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Online Only
Welcome! My name is Michael & I am glad you're here. The journey to healing begins exactly where you are right now, a place where we can embrace compassion, acceptance, & love for ourselves. I lead with a person-centered, self-determination based approach, where we are seeking to become the best version of ourselves & are motivated through growth & healing rather than judgment or criticism. I work with anyone 17+ who is seeking to improve their relationship with themselves, others, and the world around them. I specialize in trauma & have extensive experience working with Veterans, Military, First Responders, & Law Enforcement.
Welcome! My name is Michael & I am glad you're here. The journey to healing begins exactly where you are right now, a place where we can embrace compassion, acceptance, & love for ourselves. I lead with a person-centered, self-determination based approach, where we are seeking to become the best version of ourselves & are motivated through growth & healing rather than judgment or criticism. I work with anyone 17+ who is seeking to improve their relationship with themselves, others, and the world around them. I specialize in trauma & have extensive experience working with Veterans, Military, First Responders, & Law Enforcement.
(716) 229-5405 View (716) 229-5405
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Cynthia Lynn Metzig
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LMHC, NCC
Tonawanda, NY 14150
A Doctoral LeveI licensed and Certified Mental Health Counselor with over 35 years of experience providing mental health services in a variety of settings. Working with individuals and couples. Specializing in depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, ADHD, Pre-martial counseling and those suffering from major mental illness. My therapeutic style is a direct and collaborative approach. In our journey I will match the mode of therapy to meet your specific needs.
A Doctoral LeveI licensed and Certified Mental Health Counselor with over 35 years of experience providing mental health services in a variety of settings. Working with individuals and couples. Specializing in depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, ADHD, Pre-martial counseling and those suffering from major mental illness. My therapeutic style is a direct and collaborative approach. In our journey I will match the mode of therapy to meet your specific needs.
(631) 840-6151 View (631) 840-6151
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Casey Irwin Kutnyak
Verified Verified
Tonawanda, NY 14217
You don’t need to figure everything out on your own.
You don’t need to figure everything out on your own.
(929) 661-6244 View (929) 661-6244
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Luiza Perez Ortiz
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-P
Tonawanda, NY 14150
Everyone deserves a safe space to feel seen, understood, and supported. I believe you are the expert of your own life, and with the right support, tools, and skills, you can learn to better cope with life’s challenges. I provide a safe, non-judgmental, and welcoming space where you can explore, heal, and grow. I aim to walk alongside you in this process of self-discovery, resilience, and empowerment.
Everyone deserves a safe space to feel seen, understood, and supported. I believe you are the expert of your own life, and with the right support, tools, and skills, you can learn to better cope with life’s challenges. I provide a safe, non-judgmental, and welcoming space where you can explore, heal, and grow. I aim to walk alongside you in this process of self-discovery, resilience, and empowerment.
(716) 265-4465 View (716) 265-4465
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Cassidy French
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hi! I’m Cassidy, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience supporting teens (13+) and adults through life’s challenges. I work with people navigating stress, anxiety, relationship issues, depression, trauma, and major life transitions. My approach is collaborative and compassionate, and I use evidence-based practices like CBT, Mindfulness, and DBT with a trauma-informed lens. I’ve been in the field for over eight years and have had the privilege of working with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and
Hi! I’m Cassidy, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience supporting teens (13+) and adults through life’s challenges. I work with people navigating stress, anxiety, relationship issues, depression, trauma, and major life transitions. My approach is collaborative and compassionate, and I use evidence-based practices like CBT, Mindfulness, and DBT with a trauma-informed lens. I’ve been in the field for over eight years and have had the privilege of working with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and
(716) 321-2648 View (716) 321-2648
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Dr. Kristin L. Keller
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Therapy is a tool to help a person become the best version of themselves. Trauma, stress, unhealthy relationships, poor coping skills, emotional dys-regulation are all factors that contribute to being unwell. Counseling allows a person to work through those barriers and improve the way that they manage stress, find healthy ways to express emotions, work through trauma that has caused you harm, build tools to have healthy, productive, relationships with others and ultimately find alternate ways to cope with distressing events within our lives. A counselor is not only a therapist, but a guide and facilitator of growth.
Therapy is a tool to help a person become the best version of themselves. Trauma, stress, unhealthy relationships, poor coping skills, emotional dys-regulation are all factors that contribute to being unwell. Counseling allows a person to work through those barriers and improve the way that they manage stress, find healthy ways to express emotions, work through trauma that has caused you harm, build tools to have healthy, productive, relationships with others and ultimately find alternate ways to cope with distressing events within our lives. A counselor is not only a therapist, but a guide and facilitator of growth.
(716) 272-1282 View (716) 272-1282
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Justin Higgins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
Current openings! Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck in old patterns, or struggling to move past difficult life experiences? Whether you’re seeking short-term support or long-term healing, this practice provides compassionate, client-centered psychotherapy in-person and online. We offer a unique combination of therapeutic approaches designed to help you develop new strategies, enhance self-awareness and move forward in your life.
Current openings! Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck in old patterns, or struggling to move past difficult life experiences? Whether you’re seeking short-term support or long-term healing, this practice provides compassionate, client-centered psychotherapy in-person and online. We offer a unique combination of therapeutic approaches designed to help you develop new strategies, enhance self-awareness and move forward in your life.
(716) 202-2900 View (716) 202-2900
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Emily Ets-Hokin
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Serves Area
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst with over 30 years of experience in solo private practice, teaching and service in the community. Having a relationship with my patients and taking care of them are central in my work. Perhaps because of my background in the arts (dance), I also deeply value the creative yet disciplined use of self and an active authentic engagement in the therapeutic process. I specialize in the treatment of adolescents and young adults (18-25). I also treat individuals, couples, and families who struggle with transitional issues throughout the life cycle.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst with over 30 years of experience in solo private practice, teaching and service in the community. Having a relationship with my patients and taking care of them are central in my work. Perhaps because of my background in the arts (dance), I also deeply value the creative yet disciplined use of self and an active authentic engagement in the therapeutic process. I specialize in the treatment of adolescents and young adults (18-25). I also treat individuals, couples, and families who struggle with transitional issues throughout the life cycle.
(716) 514-9113 View (716) 514-9113
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Kathleen Calabrese
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, BCN
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hi, this is Dr. Kathy Calabrese. Perhaps you have found your way to me because you know that the symptoms you are experiencing CAN improve. The combination of therapy, neurofeedback and interaction with a number of technology driven interventions will support your brain-body's ability to move from a state of dysregulation to balance. Symptoms resolve without the use of pharmaceuticals. Pain is reduced without pharmaceuticals. My overall focus includes consideration of the integration of mind/body and spirit, and a deep commitment to partnering with my clients as they embark on their healing journey.
Hi, this is Dr. Kathy Calabrese. Perhaps you have found your way to me because you know that the symptoms you are experiencing CAN improve. The combination of therapy, neurofeedback and interaction with a number of technology driven interventions will support your brain-body's ability to move from a state of dysregulation to balance. Symptoms resolve without the use of pharmaceuticals. Pain is reduced without pharmaceuticals. My overall focus includes consideration of the integration of mind/body and spirit, and a deep commitment to partnering with my clients as they embark on their healing journey.
(716) 335-9850 View (716) 335-9850
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Elizabeth Anton
Counselor, LMHC
Online Only
Are you struggling through a separation, divorce, or co- parenting problem?
I utilize a blend of treatment modalities (Cognitive Behavioral Treatment and a person centered approach) and tailor my approach to the individual needs and goals of a client. I foster a therapeutic communication style within my individual/couples sessions through openness & honesty in a nonjudgemental and sensitive environment.
Are you struggling through a separation, divorce, or co- parenting problem?
I utilize a blend of treatment modalities (Cognitive Behavioral Treatment and a person centered approach) and tailor my approach to the individual needs and goals of a client. I foster a therapeutic communication style within my individual/couples sessions through openness & honesty in a nonjudgemental and sensitive environment.
(332) 263-4024 View (332) 263-4024
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Peter Meglin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Serves Area
I am a licensed and seasoned clinical social worker (LCSW-R) in practice for 30+ years, specializing in couples and individual therapy. My academic training was at the University at Buffalo; my post-graduate and continuing education was at The Marriage Counseling Center, where I mentored new therapists and developed a strong word-of-mouth following. Couples work included, but was not limited to, these critical issues: emotionally focused communication, destructive conflict patterns, emotional and physical intimacy, infidelity and trust repair, pre-marital assessment, commitment, and discernment of ultimate relationship habitability.
I am a licensed and seasoned clinical social worker (LCSW-R) in practice for 30+ years, specializing in couples and individual therapy. My academic training was at the University at Buffalo; my post-graduate and continuing education was at The Marriage Counseling Center, where I mentored new therapists and developed a strong word-of-mouth following. Couples work included, but was not limited to, these critical issues: emotionally focused communication, destructive conflict patterns, emotional and physical intimacy, infidelity and trust repair, pre-marital assessment, commitment, and discernment of ultimate relationship habitability.
(716) 638-2185 View (716) 638-2185
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Jackie Rogers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWR
Online Only
Life doesn’t always go the way we planned. Sometimes we get stuck and find ourselves feeling hopeless. You are not alone. Many people I work with have had negative experiences in their lives that continue to affect them in different ways; such as, having meaningful relationships with others. Some people say that fear and worry run their lives. Whatever it may be, I will help you gain insight into your problems and learn new ways to resolve conflicts, develop more confidence, and begin to live the life you want.
Life doesn’t always go the way we planned. Sometimes we get stuck and find ourselves feeling hopeless. You are not alone. Many people I work with have had negative experiences in their lives that continue to affect them in different ways; such as, having meaningful relationships with others. Some people say that fear and worry run their lives. Whatever it may be, I will help you gain insight into your problems and learn new ways to resolve conflicts, develop more confidence, and begin to live the life you want.
(716) 219-2686 View (716) 219-2686
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Elizabeth Genco
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
These include grief, life transitions(i.e. young adults launching from their parents, empty nest), depression, anxiety, stress management, couples issues.
Asking for help takes a tremendous amount of courage. I am currently offering online and in-person sessions. I work to provide a warm environment to put clients at ease during this process. While some people struggle with long-standing challenges, others are overwhelmed with current stressors and need to get back on track or find new paths. I work holistically to help clients find balance in their lives and draw from a number of treatment approaches. Treatment is tailor-made to help you find solutions that meet your individual needs using a strength-based model.
These include grief, life transitions(i.e. young adults launching from their parents, empty nest), depression, anxiety, stress management, couples issues.
Asking for help takes a tremendous amount of courage. I am currently offering online and in-person sessions. I work to provide a warm environment to put clients at ease during this process. While some people struggle with long-standing challenges, others are overwhelmed with current stressors and need to get back on track or find new paths. I work holistically to help clients find balance in their lives and draw from a number of treatment approaches. Treatment is tailor-made to help you find solutions that meet your individual needs using a strength-based model.
(716) 936-8003 View (716) 936-8003
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Dianette Oliva
Counselor, LMHC
Online Only
I have worked with adults, teens and children with various concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, addiction, trauma, and emotional abuse.
My therapy style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don’t believe in stigmatizing labels. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
I have worked with adults, teens and children with various concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, addiction, trauma, and emotional abuse.
My therapy style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don’t believe in stigmatizing labels. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
(321) 346-1402 View (321) 346-1402
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Dr. Jonathan L. Wilson Treible
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Online Only
You’re a couple overwhelmed by the pressures of the sandwich generation—balancing demanding careers while raising children and caring for aging parents or grandparents.
I offer couples therapy that is uniquely tailored to those in the “sandwich“ or “club sandwich generation“. I offer a practical approach focused on helping you recognize and strengthen those ways of being together that lead to connection and helping you identify and modify those ways of being together, which get in the way of connection.
You’re a couple overwhelmed by the pressures of the sandwich generation—balancing demanding careers while raising children and caring for aging parents or grandparents.
I offer couples therapy that is uniquely tailored to those in the “sandwich“ or “club sandwich generation“. I offer a practical approach focused on helping you recognize and strengthen those ways of being together that lead to connection and helping you identify and modify those ways of being together, which get in the way of connection.
(716) 575-7434 View (716) 575-7434

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Parenting Therapists
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.

When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.

How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.

Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.