Trauma and PTSD Psychiatrists in Hamburg, NY
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Paul L. Fazekas, PhD, NP (ADHD-telepsychiatry)
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PhD, NP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamburg, NY 14075
Not accepting new clients
Dr. Fazekas received his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and Master of Science as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. He is licensed in NY State both as a Clinical Psychologist and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. These unique credentials provide him the ability to offer comprehensive ADHD services for adults including neuropsychiatric assessments and prescriptions & medication management.
Dr. Fazekas received his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and Master of Science as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. He is licensed in NY State both as a Clinical Psychologist and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. These unique credentials provide him the ability to offer comprehensive ADHD services for adults including neuropsychiatric assessments and prescriptions & medication management.
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Dr. Phan-Huy's philosophy of care is all about you. Your beliefs, your experiences, your goals. By partnering with Dr. Phan-Huy, you will be empowered with the tools necessary to achieve fulfilment. That’s because – with Board certification in psychiatry and specialty training from the University of Michigan – Dr. Phan-Huy is a beacon of clarity in the complex world of mental health.
Dr. Phan-Huy's philosophy of care is all about you. Your beliefs, your experiences, your goals. By partnering with Dr. Phan-Huy, you will be empowered with the tools necessary to achieve fulfilment. That’s because – with Board certification in psychiatry and specialty training from the University of Michigan – Dr. Phan-Huy is a beacon of clarity in the complex world of mental health.
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Why choose Dr. Ronil Shah? Because his top-notch expertise combines with compassionate, personalized care. Treatment with Dr. Shah is a two-way collaboration. Working together, you will design a mental wellness strategy that’s tailored just for you. His philosophy? Your path to wellness should be as unique as you are, shaped by empathy and expertise, and empowered by evidence-based insights and tools.
Why choose Dr. Ronil Shah? Because his top-notch expertise combines with compassionate, personalized care. Treatment with Dr. Shah is a two-way collaboration. Working together, you will design a mental wellness strategy that’s tailored just for you. His philosophy? Your path to wellness should be as unique as you are, shaped by empathy and expertise, and empowered by evidence-based insights and tools.
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Mental health and well-being are essential to living a meaningful and happy life. When mental illness takes over, it can cause people to isolate, feel overwhelmed, and feel that they may never get better. I am here to help you and your loved ones through this journey. My goal is to help you or your child reach their fullest potential through evidence-based psychiatric care. I will achieve this goal through medication management, psychotherapy, and education, to help you live your best life.
Mental health and well-being are essential to living a meaningful and happy life. When mental illness takes over, it can cause people to isolate, feel overwhelmed, and feel that they may never get better. I am here to help you and your loved ones through this journey. My goal is to help you or your child reach their fullest potential through evidence-based psychiatric care. I will achieve this goal through medication management, psychotherapy, and education, to help you live your best life.
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Dina Fisher
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Orchard Park, NY 14127
I am an experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and use a shared decision making model/ trauma informed care to provide evaluation, treatment and medication management. I have worked in the mental health field as a nurse/ counselor since 1988, and decided I wanted to further my career as an NP so went back to school in 2015 when my children were older. I have worked in many areas in psychiatry and feel that experience has only improved my practice to be more comprehensive and well rounded.
I am an experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and use a shared decision making model/ trauma informed care to provide evaluation, treatment and medication management. I have worked in the mental health field as a nurse/ counselor since 1988, and decided I wanted to further my career as an NP so went back to school in 2015 when my children were older. I have worked in many areas in psychiatry and feel that experience has only improved my practice to be more comprehensive and well rounded.
![Photo of Brenda Lis, PMHNP, BC, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/53c82f1c-1b02-4b43-8bee-d0ddc52c9c8a/2/320x400.png)
I work with those who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and many other mental health concerns.
Having grown up in an economically disadvantaged community, I witnessed the toll that mental illness can take on individuals and their families; and having raised three children on my own, I know what it is to struggle. My experiences fueled my passion for mental health care, and I bring this empathy and understanding to every patient interaction. I am deeply committed to helping my patients overcome their challenges and treating each individual with the same care and attention I would give to my own loved ones.
I work with those who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and many other mental health concerns.
Having grown up in an economically disadvantaged community, I witnessed the toll that mental illness can take on individuals and their families; and having raised three children on my own, I know what it is to struggle. My experiences fueled my passion for mental health care, and I bring this empathy and understanding to every patient interaction. I am deeply committed to helping my patients overcome their challenges and treating each individual with the same care and attention I would give to my own loved ones.
![Photo of Allen Masry - Harmony Bay, MD, Psychiatrist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/102d2472-3f5f-4dbc-8421-77652acc561a/1/320x400.png)
Harmony Bay is a psychiatry and therapy office that provides primary mental health treatment programs for psychiatric conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and ADHD. We offer a clean, bright environment with a calming and positive tone. We offer programs and services for both therapy and psychiatry including individual therapy, group therapy, couples therapy, and medication management.
Harmony Bay is a psychiatry and therapy office that provides primary mental health treatment programs for psychiatric conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and ADHD. We offer a clean, bright environment with a calming and positive tone. We offer programs and services for both therapy and psychiatry including individual therapy, group therapy, couples therapy, and medication management.
Emily Anderson
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, FNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Orchard Park, NY 14127 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Clinical interests include mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD, PTSD, women's mental health issues, and working with parents of children with special needs.
Welcome to my Psychology Today profile! I am a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner specializing in medication management in adults ages 18 and older. I work with clients from all different backgrounds including those who have a history of receiving mental health treatment in the past and those who are seeking help for the first time.
Clinical interests include mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD, PTSD, women's mental health issues, and working with parents of children with special needs.
Welcome to my Psychology Today profile! I am a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner specializing in medication management in adults ages 18 and older. I work with clients from all different backgrounds including those who have a history of receiving mental health treatment in the past and those who are seeking help for the first time.
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Marion Fitzsimmons
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PhD, NP , PMHNP
Verified Verified
Buffalo, NY 14218 (Online Only)
When the worry, or the pain, or the fear of our current situation is standing in front of us like a brick wall, what if we could see beyond that present wall? Would seeing what lies beyond the present change how it's affecting us? When triggered by the right stressors, the genes we are born with can lead to anxiety, depression, mood swings, substance abuse, suicidal thoughts, hallucinations. And throughout life, we may experience abuse, neglect, loss, poverty, trauma and situations that make us feel “stuck.”
When the worry, or the pain, or the fear of our current situation is standing in front of us like a brick wall, what if we could see beyond that present wall? Would seeing what lies beyond the present change how it's affecting us? When triggered by the right stressors, the genes we are born with can lead to anxiety, depression, mood swings, substance abuse, suicidal thoughts, hallucinations. And throughout life, we may experience abuse, neglect, loss, poverty, trauma and situations that make us feel “stuck.”
![Photo of Anne Hewitt, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/ae37698e-a047-4de2-bd25-417d548fbceb/2/320x400.jpeg)
My specialties encompass a wide range of conditions, including Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Trauma, Bipolar, and ADHD.
I've experienced firsthand the weight of anxiety and the grip of depression. But from these struggles, I've emerged with a burning resolve to be a light for others. My aim is to serve as a beacon of hope and understanding, offering compassionate care rooted in honesty and clinical expertise. My approach to treatment is grounded in the belief that healing begins with feeling seen, heard, and understood.
My specialties encompass a wide range of conditions, including Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Trauma, Bipolar, and ADHD.
I've experienced firsthand the weight of anxiety and the grip of depression. But from these struggles, I've emerged with a burning resolve to be a light for others. My aim is to serve as a beacon of hope and understanding, offering compassionate care rooted in honesty and clinical expertise. My approach to treatment is grounded in the belief that healing begins with feeling seen, heard, and understood.
![Photo of Edena Walden, APN, MSN, PMHNPBC, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/41b2cf88-cc78-4a1e-860b-cac846db68f0/1/320x400.png)
Ideally my patient is as invested in their care as I am. They could have a variety of diagnoses but the thing they have in common is they are willing to give the process time, are open to new ideas, and know there is no magic pill to fix all their problems. My patients want to get to the best version of themselves and are willing to try therapy as well as medications to help them reach that goal. My patient wants an empathetic, listening provider who can guide their care based on the evidence, but tailored to their individual needs.
Ideally my patient is as invested in their care as I am. They could have a variety of diagnoses but the thing they have in common is they are willing to give the process time, are open to new ideas, and know there is no magic pill to fix all their problems. My patients want to get to the best version of themselves and are willing to try therapy as well as medications to help them reach that goal. My patient wants an empathetic, listening provider who can guide their care based on the evidence, but tailored to their individual needs.
![Photo of Debra J Stacey, MSNE, AGPCNP, FPMHNP, APRN, CDE, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/43e13795-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Debra J Stacey
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSNE, AGPCNP, FPMHNP, APRN, CDE
Verified Verified
West Seneca, NY 14224 (Online Only)
Telehealth visits available! I have an extensive nursing practice history in almost every inpatient and outpatient area specializing in Primary Care, Women's Health, Diabetes, Mental Health and Chronic Disease management providing a more comprehensive outcome improving both mental and physical health. As a nurse, I utilize a more proactive and wellness based approach to partner with clients in the areas of diagnosis and treatment. Individual sessions can be scheduled for psychiatric/mental health evaluation, management and psychotherapy. Onsite counseling is also available.
Telehealth visits available! I have an extensive nursing practice history in almost every inpatient and outpatient area specializing in Primary Care, Women's Health, Diabetes, Mental Health and Chronic Disease management providing a more comprehensive outcome improving both mental and physical health. As a nurse, I utilize a more proactive and wellness based approach to partner with clients in the areas of diagnosis and treatment. Individual sessions can be scheduled for psychiatric/mental health evaluation, management and psychotherapy. Onsite counseling is also available.
![Photo of Mary Arlow, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a8eee6e9-cfb6-41e7-b62e-118a2f0ef9b3/2/320x400.jpeg)
Mary Arlow
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Buffalo, NY 14220
Not accepting new clients
My journey into providing mental health services for the community began about 16 years ago while I was employed as a registered nurse at a local hospital. After being assigned to the hospital's inpatient mental health unit, I fell in love with the specialty. I have focused my career on providing mental health services since. I have gained well rounded experience in the field of mental health over the past sixteen years, and have worked in a variety of different settings including the psychiatric emergency room, inpatient hospital, outpatient clinics, and education.
My journey into providing mental health services for the community began about 16 years ago while I was employed as a registered nurse at a local hospital. After being assigned to the hospital's inpatient mental health unit, I fell in love with the specialty. I have focused my career on providing mental health services since. I have gained well rounded experience in the field of mental health over the past sixteen years, and have worked in a variety of different settings including the psychiatric emergency room, inpatient hospital, outpatient clinics, and education.
![Photo of Uros Koprivica, APN, PMHNPBC, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a458bb6a-f60c-45b2-8a1f-287b1887b916/1/320x400.png)
An ideal client would be someone who is open, honest, and willing to ask for help. This person wants to get better and is open to suggestions and treatment options. They are willing to put in the effort to help themselves and work as a team with their provider in order to move toward mental wellness.
An ideal client would be someone who is open, honest, and willing to ask for help. This person wants to get better and is open to suggestions and treatment options. They are willing to put in the effort to help themselves and work as a team with their provider in order to move toward mental wellness.
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Sarah Lynn Otwell
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
Orchard Park, NY 14127
Not accepting new clients
Currently NOT taking new patients at the moment. Here to help people who are ready to be active in their treatment and improve their quality of life. PLEASE email me at sarahotwellnp(at)gmail.com for the quickest response. I take blue cross blue shield/highmark, Independent health and Univera. Once I review email I will contact you personally to set up an appointment. Response may take a few days, your patience is appreciated!
Currently NOT taking new patients at the moment. Here to help people who are ready to be active in their treatment and improve their quality of life. PLEASE email me at sarahotwellnp(at)gmail.com for the quickest response. I take blue cross blue shield/highmark, Independent health and Univera. Once I review email I will contact you personally to set up an appointment. Response may take a few days, your patience is appreciated!
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Shannon Bucciarelli
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNPBC
Verified Verified
Buffalo, NY 14224
My ideal client would understand that the journey to wellness and recovery requires time, effort, and patience. They would be receptive to treatment suggestions which may include psychotherapy, behavioral interventions, and medication options. My patients would take an active role in their care, and engage in open and honest communication with their provider.
My ideal client would understand that the journey to wellness and recovery requires time, effort, and patience. They would be receptive to treatment suggestions which may include psychotherapy, behavioral interventions, and medication options. My patients would take an active role in their care, and engage in open and honest communication with their provider.
![Photo of Robert Miljour, PMHNP, NP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/536e5ec9-10ab-4184-b03b-50de24d1e783/2/320x400.png)
We all walk a different path, but human emotion is universal. Sometimes our emotions become overwhelming and we feel buried by them, paralyzed. I know this because I've been down those roads and I've come out the other side. My formal training makes me qualified to provide treatment, but my life experiences make me capable of providing care. As a member of the LGBTQ community, nonjudgement is my top priority. I offer a genuinely safe space for ALL.
We all walk a different path, but human emotion is universal. Sometimes our emotions become overwhelming and we feel buried by them, paralyzed. I know this because I've been down those roads and I've come out the other side. My formal training makes me qualified to provide treatment, but my life experiences make me capable of providing care. As a member of the LGBTQ community, nonjudgement is my top priority. I offer a genuinely safe space for ALL.
Ryan M Young
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Buffalo, NY 14220
While trained broadly in mental health, I have extensive experience helping those with depression, anxiety, and obsessive compulsive disorder. I take great joy in helping my patients overcome their difficulties so that they can obtain the happiness and quality of life they're seeking.
While trained broadly in mental health, I have extensive experience helping those with depression, anxiety, and obsessive compulsive disorder. I take great joy in helping my patients overcome their difficulties so that they can obtain the happiness and quality of life they're seeking.
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Michelle McCarthy
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APN, MSN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Buffalo, NY 14224
Michelle is passionate about delivering care to individuals suffering from anxiety, substance use, and depression. Client motivation and dedication are key to utilizing the tools provided during our sessions including medication management, implementing lifestyle interventions, and therapy to help develop and implement a successful treatment plan. Relief of the client's suffering in dealing with their mental health issues and striving for an improvement in their quality of life is key to treatment.
Michelle is passionate about delivering care to individuals suffering from anxiety, substance use, and depression. Client motivation and dedication are key to utilizing the tools provided during our sessions including medication management, implementing lifestyle interventions, and therapy to help develop and implement a successful treatment plan. Relief of the client's suffering in dealing with their mental health issues and striving for an improvement in their quality of life is key to treatment.
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Adapt Psychiatry
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PhD, PMHNP, NP, LCSW
Verified Verified
Buffalo, NY 14218
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When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.