When it comes to finding a therapist, Buffalo, NY has options, but it isn’t so simple to find the therapist that’s right for you, even in a big city. Treatment methods vary, and even evidence-based practices may be more effective on some mental health conditions than others. A therapist who specializes in the therapeutic method that works best for you may not be available in your area. Or may not be a good personality match. 

Online therapy through a service platform like BetterHelp offers over 30,000 licensed mental health care providers who specialize in treating a variety of conditions from obsessive compulsive disorder to post-traumatic stress disorder. By simply filling out a simple online questionnaire BetterHelp will match you with a therapist that meets your personal needs. And because a strong therapeutic relationship can be key to your success, if for any reason you don’t feel comfortable with your therapist, you can switch for no additional cost. 

Online therapy can also be a convenient solution for busy professionals, parents, or students. Sessions fit easily into any schedule, and video chat, phone, and text messaging options allow you to talk to your therapist from the comfort of your own home or office. 

Therapy can help you to process past experiences, manage worry and stress, and establish a foundation for mental health and happiness. If you have been thinking about seeking therapy for any reason, whether to find relief from trauma in your history, learn healthy coping strategies to manage stress and heal relationships, or simply to take a more holistic focus on your health and wellness, contact BetterHelp to get started with a licensed professional who can help you build the life you deserve. 

Psychologist Melody McNish providing different types of therapy in Buffalo

Melody McNish

Clinician
License Type(s): LMHC
Mental Wellness Specialties: GriefDepression
15 years offering treatment

I am licensed in New York with several years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with coping with stress, grief and loss & depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Psychologist Thomas Wieland providing different types of therapy in Buffalo

Thomas Wieland

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteem
11 years offering treatment

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of Florida and New York, I have over 30 years experience in the law enforcement community and over ten years of therapeutic counseling. I am available for individual, group and family therapy. I can address Anxiety, Narrative disorders, power differential concerns. personal definition examinations, relationship and PTSD issues. Everyones experiences are made up of relationships. My practice of therapy creates a refuge from judgment which allows an increase in confidence and control with the focus on health and happiness through understanding. I try to maintain a comfortable narrative style with a mindfulness tool set, in order to addresses the identification of needs and abilities while providing definition and effectively designed solutions.

Psychologist Elisa Yamonaco providing different types of therapy in Buffalo

Elisa Yamonaco

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietySelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes
5 years offering treatment

I am licensed in New York with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, career difficulties, & depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Psychologist Susan Kaskowitz providing different types of therapy in Buffalo

Susan Kaskowitz

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepression
40 years offering treatment

Thank you for beginning this journey with me. I am a seasoned therapist with over 30 years of experience in helping clients learn to better manage stress, depression, and anxiety as well as coping with addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment goals to meet your unique and specific needs. Together we will develop coping skills to help you best manage/ sustain better outcomes in your life. We will also work on helping you have a better understanding of who you are and who you want to be. It takes courage to seek out and commit to a more fulfilling and happier life . It means taking the first steps towards a change. This is both scary but also courageous and inspiring. I am here to support , empower and guide you in that journey. Together we will help you achieve your desired goals. It is my hope that you will enter this process with openness and present your authentic self in our sessions. This may be daunting initially but know you are in a safe space that is judgement free and supportive. It is my genuine hope that you will embark on a therapeutic path that will offer you a renewed sense of understanding , self-appreciation, and some level of satisfaction in your life. Welcome! I look forward to our work together.

Psychologist Loren Santangelo providing different types of therapy in Buffalo

Loren Santangelo

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesDepressionCoping with life changes
5 years offering treatment

I am licensed in New York and New Jersey with 3 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+-related issues, relationship issues, and an array of other concerns. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. I understand the impact counseling can have on an individual, as well as how difficult it is to start. Taking the initiative to start therapy is always a challenge, but it just takes one step to ignite change. I believe in taking small, incremental, effective steps in addressing each individual's needs, in order to work towards achieving goals. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process. Through a combination of cognitive-behavioral and person-centered interventions, I aim to reduce symptoms with unconditional support and healthy coping strategies.

Psychologist Alexander Abramowicz providing different types of therapy in Buffalo

Alexander Abramowicz

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: AddictionsGriefAnger managementSelf esteemDepression
7 years offering treatment

Welcome to the profile of a passionate advocate for mental health and resilience, who firmly believes in the transformative power of facing challenges head-on. I am a dedicated therapist committed to helping individuals find strength, growth, and healing by embracing the profound wisdom in the quote, "the best way out is through." This motto serves as the guiding principle in my therapeutic approach, empowering clients to navigate their struggles and emerge stronger on the other side. This forms the bedrock of my practice, inspiring individuals to embrace their pain, heal from past wounds, and forge a path towards a brighter future. My therapeutic approach combines compassion, empathy, and evidence-based interventions to address a wide range of emotional and psychological issues. By drawing from modalities such as CBT, DBT, Jungian, and mindful based practices, clients will be equipped with the tools necessary to confront challenges, build resilience, and improve overall well-being. If you're ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing, I invite you to take the next step. Together, we can navigate the path forward, working through the obstacles that stand in your way. By embracing the philosophy that "the best way out is always through," you can experience personal growth, find renewed purpose, and create a better life.

Psychologist Janan Furlong providing different types of therapy in Buffalo

Janan Furlong

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGrief
6 years offering treatment

Hi, there! I am a licensed therapist (LCSW) and a certified addictions counselor (CASAC) in New York State with 6 years of professional work in stress and anxiety, addictive behavior, relationship issues, & trauma and abuse. I am solutions oriented and strengths based with a good focus on stages of development ~ your development. The answers already lie within you.. I am here to help you in the process of finding them. My schedule is open Tuesday and Thursday mornings with some limited availability on weekends. If this works for you, let's get to work on a better life for you!

Psychologist Angela Schuckhardt providing different types of therapy in Buffalo

Angela Schuckhardt

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteemDepression
10 years offering treatment

I am licensed in New York with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I have also worked with people who struggle with varying degrees of substance abuse. I enjoy spending time empowering the people I work with to overcome any challenges they identify. I use a variety of different approaches tailored to the people I work with. Starting therapy can be very intimidating, but I believe I can create a safe environment for us to work together. Currently I am open to people interested in messaging sessions only.

Psychologist Trudy Ann Gayle providing different types of therapy in Buffalo

Trudy Ann Gayle

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesCoping with life changes
13 years offering treatment

I am licensed in New York with 13 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & parenting issues. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Psychologist Caitlin LaTona providing different types of therapy in Buffalo

Caitlin LaTona

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepressionCoping with life changes
12 years offering treatment

I am licensed in New York and South Carolina with 12 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, abuse, & depression. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

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What types of therapists are available to clients in Buffalo?

Understanding the type of therapy you'd like to search for is crucial before finding a therapist or psychologist. Be sure to narrow your search for therapists in Buffalo that can offer psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), therapeutic talk therapy, group therapy, marriage and family therapy for individuals or couples, or couples therapy depending on your needs.

Licensed therapists & mental health professionals available through BetterHelp's online platform

Mental health therapists in Buffalo available through BetterHelp are accredited as psychologists to help individuals and couples. Buffalo therapists' credentials can include licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), and clinician or doctor of psychology (PsyD). Regardless of their licensure, Buffalo therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the Buffalo region and in the state of New York.

How can a therapist help you destress, manage your emotions, and guide you towards the life you want?

Therapists in Buffalo can help clients in improving healthy relationships, communication skills, working through life transitions, couples challenges, managing a mood disorder, improving coping skills, self help tips, offer life coaching, family life, or change in negative thinking patterns. A therapist in Buffalo may also provide a safe place and validation for clients experiencing emotional pain, or that simply want a psychological assessment. 

Is it better to find a mental health counselor or therapist in Buffalo offering online therapy or in person?

Studies show online therapy can be just as effective as in-person counseling. Online therapy with licensed counselors is often more affordable, with BetterHelp pricing ranging from $65-$100 weekly, while in person therapy can cost up to $200 per session.

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