Transgender Therapists in East Aurora, NY
Darci Cramer
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Aurora, NY 14052
PRE-LICENSED MFTs AVAILABLE TO SEE COUPLES AND FAMILIES FOR $100/SESSION. I have been working with couples and families for over 20 years, specializing in relationships. I work with couples who want to improve their relationship, figure out where it's going, or end it with as much peace as possible, with families where there has been divorce and child behavior problems, and with individuals who have anxiety or depression. Therapy is based in the present and is short-term. You should see results quickly, and if you don't, something about the way therapy is going needs to change. Your time and money will not be wasted.
PRE-LICENSED MFTs AVAILABLE TO SEE COUPLES AND FAMILIES FOR $100/SESSION. I have been working with couples and families for over 20 years, specializing in relationships. I work with couples who want to improve their relationship, figure out where it's going, or end it with as much peace as possible, with families where there has been divorce and child behavior problems, and with individuals who have anxiety or depression. Therapy is based in the present and is short-term. You should see results quickly, and if you don't, something about the way therapy is going needs to change. Your time and money will not be wasted.
Shari Delisle
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Aurora, NY 14052
I subscribe to the theory that "Pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional". My clients say they appreciate the compassion and expertise I provide. I bring years of experience and wisdom to clients who want better understanding and mastery of their lives. Solution-focused and dynamic, I care deeply about my clients and challenge them to be honest and responsible so that their lives can be more satisfying. I work with clients to reduce depression, anxiety and improve troubled relationships. I value the therapeutic alliance with my clients and offer clients "A lantern, a lifeboat and a ladder" (Rumi)
I subscribe to the theory that "Pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional". My clients say they appreciate the compassion and expertise I provide. I bring years of experience and wisdom to clients who want better understanding and mastery of their lives. Solution-focused and dynamic, I care deeply about my clients and challenge them to be honest and responsible so that their lives can be more satisfying. I work with clients to reduce depression, anxiety and improve troubled relationships. I value the therapeutic alliance with my clients and offer clients "A lantern, a lifeboat and a ladder" (Rumi)
Ann E Frank
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
East Aurora, NY 14052
Counseling is a valuable investment in you. People seek it out for different reasons. Whatever your situation, I’ll be pleased to meet you and sort out the best ways I can support you in achieving your goals. My focus as a counselor is person-centered, trauma- informed and strengths-based. Those are social work terms that mean I want to understand you and your unique story to help you use and build on strengths you might not even know you already have so you can have the life you want. The types of counseling I have special training in can be used to help in a variety of situations. Let’s get together to see what we can figure out.
Counseling is a valuable investment in you. People seek it out for different reasons. Whatever your situation, I’ll be pleased to meet you and sort out the best ways I can support you in achieving your goals. My focus as a counselor is person-centered, trauma- informed and strengths-based. Those are social work terms that mean I want to understand you and your unique story to help you use and build on strengths you might not even know you already have so you can have the life you want. The types of counseling I have special training in can be used to help in a variety of situations. Let’s get together to see what we can figure out.
Gillian Field-Bierl, Creative Arts Therapist, PLLC
Art Therapist, LCAT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
East Aurora, NY 14052
Finding a therapist can be difficult. Finding a therapist who is the right fit can be even more challenging. You made it this far! A brief 10-15 minute phone consultation will bring you closer to exploring what your next steps toward a healthier and happier life could look like and to ensure that we are the right fit. I am a New York State licensed creative arts therapist (LCAT) and a nationally registered, board-certified art therapist (ATR-BC), offering individual and family therapy, as well as art therapy supervision.
Finding a therapist can be difficult. Finding a therapist who is the right fit can be even more challenging. You made it this far! A brief 10-15 minute phone consultation will bring you closer to exploring what your next steps toward a healthier and happier life could look like and to ensure that we are the right fit. I am a New York State licensed creative arts therapist (LCAT) and a nationally registered, board-certified art therapist (ATR-BC), offering individual and family therapy, as well as art therapy supervision.
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CPH Mental Health Counseling
Counselor
Verified Verified
Orchard Park, NY 14127
CPH Mental Health Counseling supports a variety of different patients. We support children, adolescents, adults, and families who are in need of psychological and support services for the various mental health struggles. While we specialize in the areas of gender dysphoria and trauma, we also offer general counseling services for anxiety, depression, post traumatic-stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive-compulsive disorders, adjustment disorders and family conflicts.
CPH Mental Health Counseling supports a variety of different patients. We support children, adolescents, adults, and families who are in need of psychological and support services for the various mental health struggles. While we specialize in the areas of gender dysphoria and trauma, we also offer general counseling services for anxiety, depression, post traumatic-stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive-compulsive disorders, adjustment disorders and family conflicts.
Lisa Anllo
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
13 Endorsed
Orchard Park, NY 14127
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who is highly experienced in treating adults with marital/relationship problems and problems related to sexuality and gender identity. I also specialize in treatment of emotional distress and sexual dysfunction in cancer survivors. My orientation is insight oriented and attachment based, and is focused on developmental issues in the individual and in the couple. I am particularly interested in assisting with existential crises that may affect intimate partnerships. In addition to my private practice I am available as an expert speaker on cancer survivorship and sexuality and cancer.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who is highly experienced in treating adults with marital/relationship problems and problems related to sexuality and gender identity. I also specialize in treatment of emotional distress and sexual dysfunction in cancer survivors. My orientation is insight oriented and attachment based, and is focused on developmental issues in the individual and in the couple. I am particularly interested in assisting with existential crises that may affect intimate partnerships. In addition to my private practice I am available as an expert speaker on cancer survivorship and sexuality and cancer.
Adrael Bushman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Seneca, NY 14224
Meaningful positive change is possible, and it starts with taking the risk to do something different. That is brave work, and I am here to support people in doing it. I believe it's possible to relate to any experience in a way that allows for peace and growth. That doesn't mean it is easy. Life can be difficult, and harder to navigate if we've not been able to address past adversity and missing pieces. Through experience, I've found self-compassion to be key in healing and growth. It can be cultivated. My approach is collaborative, direct, and supportive. I welcome people as they are, and am open to learning from my clients.
Meaningful positive change is possible, and it starts with taking the risk to do something different. That is brave work, and I am here to support people in doing it. I believe it's possible to relate to any experience in a way that allows for peace and growth. That doesn't mean it is easy. Life can be difficult, and harder to navigate if we've not been able to address past adversity and missing pieces. Through experience, I've found self-compassion to be key in healing and growth. It can be cultivated. My approach is collaborative, direct, and supportive. I welcome people as they are, and am open to learning from my clients.
Kelli Dobmeier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Seneca, NY 14224
I have a lot of experience working with trauma/adjustment and sexual/gender identity. I like working with children, families, teens, and young adults. If you're trying to figure out who you are or if you've been through something difficult - I'm here for you.
I have a lot of experience working with trauma/adjustment and sexual/gender identity. I like working with children, families, teens, and young adults. If you're trying to figure out who you are or if you've been through something difficult - I'm here for you.
Bradley K Hamm
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
West Seneca, NY 14224
Life in today’s world so often feels like it’s moving too fast. Do you ever feel worn out, frustrated, sad, or anxious? Does your mind endlessly race? Do you struggle to take time for yourself? Maybe you just need an impartial person to talk to? If you’re wrestling with these issues, now might be the right time for therapy. My time in the field has taught me everyone needs therapy at some point in their life. Some of the tools I can use to help are Dialectical Behavior Therapy (in which I've been intensively trained), the Fairytale Model/Progressive Counting (a trauma therapy), as well as just helping people examine how they think.
Life in today’s world so often feels like it’s moving too fast. Do you ever feel worn out, frustrated, sad, or anxious? Does your mind endlessly race? Do you struggle to take time for yourself? Maybe you just need an impartial person to talk to? If you’re wrestling with these issues, now might be the right time for therapy. My time in the field has taught me everyone needs therapy at some point in their life. Some of the tools I can use to help are Dialectical Behavior Therapy (in which I've been intensively trained), the Fairytale Model/Progressive Counting (a trauma therapy), as well as just helping people examine how they think.
Alexándrea Evans Oneal
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Orchard Park, NY 14127 (Online Only)
To heal is to touch with love that which was previously touched by fear. We all have times when we need extra support to work through life's challenges. Whether it be mental health concerns, trauma, relationship dynamics, identity exploration, life transitions, family relations, work stressors, or any other difficult circumstance; you don't have to walk this journey alone. Together we will work to empower you to put your needs first and take steps to reach your goals. Everyone has a story and is worthy of space to tell it, and together we will honor, heal, and learn from your experiences.
To heal is to touch with love that which was previously touched by fear. We all have times when we need extra support to work through life's challenges. Whether it be mental health concerns, trauma, relationship dynamics, identity exploration, life transitions, family relations, work stressors, or any other difficult circumstance; you don't have to walk this journey alone. Together we will work to empower you to put your needs first and take steps to reach your goals. Everyone has a story and is worthy of space to tell it, and together we will honor, heal, and learn from your experiences.
Nicole Hynes
Counselor, LMHC, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orchard Park, NY 14127
Licensed Mental Health Counselor / Therapist located in the Village of Hamburg, NY. Currently accepting new clients, with private / discrete parking and entrance.
Licensed Mental Health Counselor / Therapist located in the Village of Hamburg, NY. Currently accepting new clients, with private / discrete parking and entrance.
Christina Polino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Orchard Park, NY 14127 (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'.
Mike Robb Counseling Services
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Orchard Park, NY 14127
Evening and weekend appointments now available! Ever feel stuck in life and didn’t know how to change it? Ever feel like nobody understands you? Did you ever want to create change and feel great but didn’t know how to start? Do you have stressful events happening in your life? Are you sad, anxious, and lonely? I’m here to help.
Evening and weekend appointments now available! Ever feel stuck in life and didn’t know how to change it? Ever feel like nobody understands you? Did you ever want to create change and feel great but didn’t know how to start? Do you have stressful events happening in your life? Are you sad, anxious, and lonely? I’m here to help.
Deanna DeAngelis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lancaster, NY 14086 (Online Only)
LCSW located in Williamsville, NY and accepting new clients. I find it truly rewarding to be able to offer compassion and counsel to those in need. If you are struggling with relationship issues, anxiety, depression, parenting, or any kind of life stress, I will provide the therapeutic framework for you to find your way to your best self.
LCSW located in Williamsville, NY and accepting new clients. I find it truly rewarding to be able to offer compassion and counsel to those in need. If you are struggling with relationship issues, anxiety, depression, parenting, or any kind of life stress, I will provide the therapeutic framework for you to find your way to your best self.
Margaret Root
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
West Seneca, NY 14224
I work with individuals and couples of all ages and backgrounds. Experience as a therapist includes community mental health & work with children, teens & parents (primarily in school settings). My therapy focus is on wholeness regardless of the problem, but to provide a context, the work I do addresses residual post-trauma effects, ADD, grief and loss, chronic depression, social (and other forms of) anxiety, and self-integration needs following separation and/or divorce. A therapeutic fit with a good counselor is a huge relief; it helps us recover an inner resilience we either lost or never knew we possessed.
I work with individuals and couples of all ages and backgrounds. Experience as a therapist includes community mental health & work with children, teens & parents (primarily in school settings). My therapy focus is on wholeness regardless of the problem, but to provide a context, the work I do addresses residual post-trauma effects, ADD, grief and loss, chronic depression, social (and other forms of) anxiety, and self-integration needs following separation and/or divorce. A therapeutic fit with a good counselor is a huge relief; it helps us recover an inner resilience we either lost or never knew we possessed.
Shannon Dunn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CASAC-M
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Seneca, NY 14224
In this fast- paced world. Do you need someone to slow down with to your process your feelings along your journey? I’ve always been fascinated with the power of human connection and the resilience and people. This curiosity has ignited my passion to help others navigate their challenges.
In this fast- paced world. Do you need someone to slow down with to your process your feelings along your journey? I’ve always been fascinated with the power of human connection and the resilience and people. This curiosity has ignited my passion to help others navigate their challenges.
Ellen Silver Lcswr
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
West Seneca, NY 14224 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Therapy is a journey toward self discovery, self realization, growth and change. Many people find themselves struggling with issues such as low self-esteem, anxiety, fear and depression. They create inaccurate beliefs about themselves based on false and negative thoughts. The secret to building positive self-esteem is to learn to see the whole you not just your mistakes, failures or imperfections. "To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance" Oscar Wilde
Therapy is a journey toward self discovery, self realization, growth and change. Many people find themselves struggling with issues such as low self-esteem, anxiety, fear and depression. They create inaccurate beliefs about themselves based on false and negative thoughts. The secret to building positive self-esteem is to learn to see the whole you not just your mistakes, failures or imperfections. "To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance" Oscar Wilde
Andon Ticco
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Orchard Park, NY 14127
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.
Lisa Noelle Sears-Ricotta
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CASAC
Verified Verified
Orchard Park, NY 14127
Are you struggling? Feel like something is missing in your life? Having problems in your relationships? Call me. Ignoring these problems only makes them worse! I help empower individuals so that they are able to cope with and overcome these life challenges. I will work with you to help you gain the tools, resources and techniques to put you on a path to a healthier and more fulfilling life. I know its not easy. Anxiety, depression, fear and self-doubt can creep in when confronting these issues. Or maybe these are some of the issues you are already dealing with.
Are you struggling? Feel like something is missing in your life? Having problems in your relationships? Call me. Ignoring these problems only makes them worse! I help empower individuals so that they are able to cope with and overcome these life challenges. I will work with you to help you gain the tools, resources and techniques to put you on a path to a healthier and more fulfilling life. I know its not easy. Anxiety, depression, fear and self-doubt can creep in when confronting these issues. Or maybe these are some of the issues you are already dealing with.
Jean Bennett
Counselor, LMHC, MFT, LC
Verified Verified
Lancaster, NY 14086
I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger management, anxiety, depression, PTSD and LGBTQ+ related issues. I work to create a relaxed, safe environment and one that allows for progress to be made. Counseling is about making changes, some drastic and some subtle.
I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger management, anxiety, depression, PTSD and LGBTQ+ related issues. I work to create a relaxed, safe environment and one that allows for progress to be made. Counseling is about making changes, some drastic and some subtle.
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Nearby Transgender Therapists Searches for East Aurora
- Amherst
- Buffalo
- Cheektowaga
- Clarence
- Depew
- East Amherst
- Elma
- Hamburg
- Lancaster
- Orchard Park
- West Seneca
- Williamsville
Transgender Therapists
As a gender-diverse individual, why might I want to see a therapist who is also gender diverse?
A trans or gender-diverse client may want to see a therapist who is also trans or gender diverse because the client may feel safer sharing their experiences and more confident that the therapist will understand, validate, and support them. But trans or gender-diverse clients can also benefit from therapy with cisgender therapists; this is a personal decision based on the connection between the client and the therapist, and if that connection is strong, therapy will be successful.
What if I cannot find a therapist who shares my gender identity?
Therapy can still be effective if a therapist does not share a client’s gender identity; a large body of research indicates that the most important factor in successful therapy is the therapeutic alliance. A therapist can also be interviewed for sensitivity and competence on gender identity and expression to ensure they possess appropriate knowledge and skills. Many therapists have excellent training and extensive experience working with gender-diverse clients, and that expertise can be invaluable despite a therapist not sharing the same firsthand experiences.
How can I recognize a good therapist for working with gender-diverse clients?
An experienced therapist should be able to help clients explore their gender identity and expression, alleviate discomfort related to their gender identity, treat mental health challenges and trauma, address existing relationships and communication with family members and loved ones, and determine the next steps pertaining to nonmedical or medical gender-affirming interventions. To recognize a good therapist, clients can ask about these topics and explore their comfort and connection with the clinician.
How might I inquire about a therapist’s experience working with transgender clients?
Clients should feel comfortable asking therapists directly about their experience working with transgender or gender-diverse clientele. For example, clients may ask about the therapist’s training and education with regard to gender identity, how many trans clients they’ve worked with in the past, and what sorts of matters were discussed. You may wish to inquire how a therapist specifically supports the needs of transgender clients or clients questioning their gender identity. A good clinician who is nonetheless not the right fit for you is often happy to make referrals to others based on the concerns you articulate in a preliminary conversation.