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Paul Cartone
Counselor, LMHC
Photo of Paul Cartone, Counselor, LMHC

Paul Cartone

Counselor, LMHC

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (716) 245-7499
Photo of Paul Cartone, Counselor, LMHC
Available both in-person and online
4511 Harlem Rd Amherst, NY 14226
You are a gift. A miracle. You were born a champion! You were born and brought into this world in pure love. As we experience our life, things happen that cause us to shift from that pure love to emotional discord. As a result, we grow apart from our true self, that pure love. For some, emotional disturbances or conditions develop such as anxiety, depression, anger, negative thinking or self-doubt. I have 25 years experience working with children, adolescents and adults using traditional therapy and cutting edge non-traditional techniques that will help you get you to your goal.
I specialize in Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Trauma and all Stress Related Disorders as well as the issues listed. Sports Performance and Life Coaching is offered as well. For every client of mine, my passion and goal is to help and guide them to feeling peace inside and self-love.
You can heal and overcome! When you are in a place where you feel in control of your emotions, your mind and emotional self are working together.
Take the first step to help. Call Paul Cartone now - (716) 245-7499

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Affinity Counseling Services, LLC

4511 Harlem Rd

Amherst, NY 14226 map

(716) 245-7499

New York, NY 10011

Phone and video appointments are available in the same week or next depending on your flexibility with times.
I specialize in Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD and Depression 
$90 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
If you're interested in learning more about my paradigm that will get you to that place of inner peace and balance please email me.
Paul Cartone
Let's Connect (716) 245-7499
Photo of Paul Cartone, Counselor, LMHC

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Affinity Counseling Services, LLC

4511 Harlem Rd

Amherst, NY 14226 map

(716) 245-7499

New York, NY 10011

Phone and video appointments are available in the same week or next depending on your flexibility with times.
I specialize in Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD and Depression 
$90 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
If you're interested in learning more about my paradigm that will get you to that place of inner peace and balance please email me.
Paul Cartone

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $90
  • Couple Sessions $90

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • BHS | Behavioral Health Systems
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • BlueShield of Northeastern New York
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
  • Highmark
  • Highmark BCBS of Western New York
  • Independent Health
  • Medicare
  • Medicare Highmark Supplement
  • Optum
  • Oxford
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Univera
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If you are utilizing your insurance, you may or may not have a copay, or have a deductible to meet, . Please check your outpatient mental health benefits.
Photo of Paul Cartone, Counselor, LMHC
Paul Cartone
Counselor, LMHC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (716) 245-7499
"
If you are utilizing your insurance, you may or may not have a copay, or have a deductible to meet, . Please check your outpatient mental health benefits.
Photo of Paul Cartone, Counselor, LMHC
Paul Cartone
Counselor, LMHC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (716) 245-7499

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 000109-01 Paul Cartone
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 27 years
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I have over 25 years experience as a licensed psychotherapist.
Photo of Paul Cartone, Counselor, LMHC
Paul Cartone
Counselor, LMHC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (716) 245-7499
"
I have over 25 years experience as a licensed psychotherapist.
Photo of Paul Cartone, Counselor, LMHC
Paul Cartone
Counselor, LMHC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (716) 245-7499

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Depression

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Management
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Codependency
  • Divorce
  • Gambling
  • Grief
  • Infidelity
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Men's Issues
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Parenting
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Sports Performance
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Veterans
  • Women's Issues
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I help people navigate emotional, cognitive, and relational challenges. I support those facing anxiety, stress, depression, low motivation, and negative self talk. I guide healing from trauma, grief, and life transitions while helping clients build resilience, healthier boundaries, and long term emotional well being.
Photo of Paul Cartone, Counselor, LMHC
Paul Cartone
Counselor, LMHC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (716) 245-7499
"
I help people navigate emotional, cognitive, and relational challenges. I support those facing anxiety, stress, depression, low motivation, and negative self talk. I guide healing from trauma, grief, and life transitions while helping clients build resilience, healthier boundaries, and long term emotional well being.
Photo of Paul Cartone, Counselor, LMHC
Paul Cartone
Counselor, LMHC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (716) 245-7499

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • EMDR
  • Emotional Freedom Technique
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Energy Tapping
  • Family / Marital
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Person-Centered
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Trauma Focused
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It's all about healing root causes. I developed a paradigm to do so utilizing CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT).
Photo of Paul Cartone, Counselor, LMHC
Paul Cartone
Counselor, LMHC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (716) 245-7499
"
It's all about healing root causes. I developed a paradigm to do so utilizing CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT).
Photo of Paul Cartone, Counselor, LMHC
Paul Cartone
Counselor, LMHC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (716) 245-7499

Location

Primary Location

Affinity Counseling Services, LLC

4511 Harlem Rd

Amherst, NY 14226

(716) 245-7499

Additional Location

New York, NY 10011

(716) 245-7499
"
Phone and video appointments are available in the same week or next depending on your flexibility with times.
Photo of Paul Cartone, Counselor, LMHC
Paul Cartone
Counselor, LMHC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (716) 245-7499
"
Phone and video appointments are available in the same week or next depending on your flexibility with times.
Photo of Paul Cartone, Counselor, LMHC
Paul Cartone
Counselor, LMHC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (716) 245-7499