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River-Aaerin A Niahll
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, NYCPS

River-Aaerin A Niahll

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, NYCPS (he, him)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
4 Endorsed
Buffalo, NY 14207
Let's Connect (716) 333-8867
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I truly respect all my clients and see them as the expert on their own lives, full of strengths and possibilities to nurture and celebrate. I embrace neurodiversity and particularly love working with Plurals/ DID/ OSDD, including both endogenic and traumagenic Systems. I very much enjoy working with monogamous couples, and I also embrace ENM and kink as lifestyles. I am also thrilled to support the journeys of polycules and those in the queer community. My basic philosophy is that everyone is valid and valuable, that diversity and neurodiversity make humanity better, and I help clients be their most authentic, happiest selves.
My focus is on adult relationships and trauma, and I bring 14 years of experience in various mental health roles from Certified New York State Peer Specialist to multi-program director to the table. I am a member of many of the niches I serve, and so I understand your challenges first hand and do not judge.
I look forward to meeting you and supporting your journey…and eventually introducing you to my extra-floofy cats that inevitably make their way in front of my camera! Visit my website at Headway to book with me now.
Call or River-Aaerin A Niahll now for a free 15 minute consultation - (716) 333-8867

My Practice at a Glance

Waitlist. Contact to join the list for online therapy.

Buffalo, NY 14207

(716) 333-8867

New York, NY 10013

Virtual only. Book now by clicking on my website. Thank you!
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Trauma and PTSD and LGBTQ+ 
$135 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  
Let's Connect (716) 333-8867
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My Practice at a Glance

Waitlist. Contact to join the list for online therapy.

Buffalo, NY 14207

(716) 333-8867

New York, NY 10013

Virtual only. Book now by clicking on my website. Thank you!
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Trauma and PTSD and LGBTQ+ 
$135 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $135
  • Couple Sessions $165
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

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

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford
  • Quest Behavioral Health
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River-Aaerin A Niahll
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, NYCPS
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (716) 333-8867
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River-Aaerin A Niahll
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, NYCPS
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (716) 333-8867

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 002359 River-Aaerin A Niahll
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended Medaille College, Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy, Graduated 2022
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from NY State Peer Specialist Certification Board 2017
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River-Aaerin A Niahll
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, NYCPS
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (716) 333-8867
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River-Aaerin A Niahll
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, NYCPS
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (716) 333-8867

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Relationship Issues
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • LGBTQ+

Expertise

  • Bisexual
  • Body Image
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Divorce
  • Ethical Non-Monogamy
  • Family Conflict
  • Lesbian
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Mood Disorders
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Peer Relationships
  • Personality Disorders
  • Polyamory
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Spirituality
  • Transgender
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River-Aaerin A Niahll
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, NYCPS
Do these issues align with your needs? or (716) 333-8867
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River-Aaerin A Niahll
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, NYCPS
Do these issues align with your needs? or (716) 333-8867

4 Endorsements

Virronica Dixson
Virronica Dixson
Marriage & Family TherapistLMFT
River is kind and compassionate, and remarkable therapist who provides the best in each encounter. River doesn't just sit with you for the moment, but is invested in your journey.
Human Connection Marriage and Family Therapy PLLC
Human Connection Marriage and Family Therapy PLLC
Marriage & Family TherapistLMFTMAMSEd
Experience compassionate, insightful, and deeply attuned therapy! River-Aaerin creates a safe, empowering space for growth, healing, and authentic connection. A trusted guide through life's challenges.
Nathan Smith
Nathan Smith
Marriage & Family TherapistPharmDMSAOMLMFT
River-Aaerin has the biggest heart; his passion for helping others is rivaled only by his ability to do so. He is absolutely one of the most knowledgeable, compassionate and effective therapists I know!
Ott Counseling, LCSW, PLLC
Ott Counseling, LCSW, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLCSW
I have supervised River-Aaerin for about 3 years and I highly recommend him.

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Immuno-disorders
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Little Person Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

Religion

Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Immuno-disorders
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Little Person Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

Religion

Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Eclectic
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Family / Marital
  • Humanistic
  • Interpersonal
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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River-Aaerin A Niahll
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, NYCPS
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (716) 333-8867
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River-Aaerin A Niahll
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, NYCPS
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (716) 333-8867

Location

Primary Location

Buffalo, NY 14207

(716) 333-8867

Additional Location

New York, NY 10013

(716) 333-8867
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Virtual only. Book now by clicking on my website. Thank you!
Photo of River-Aaerin A Niahll, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, NYCPS
River-Aaerin A Niahll
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, NYCPS
Call for a free consultation now - (716) 333-8867
"
Virtual only. Book now by clicking on my website. Thank you!
Photo of River-Aaerin A Niahll, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, NYCPS
River-Aaerin A Niahll
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, NYCPS
Call for a free consultation now - (716) 333-8867