Bisexual Therapists in Amherst, NY

Photo of Megan E. Carey - Evolving Roots Therapy, LCSW, LMSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Evolving Roots Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
Amherst, NY 14226
Hey there! I'm Megan, and I'm thrilled you're here. Are you ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing? If so, you've come to the right place. As a seasoned therapist with a passion for helping individuals like you navigate life's complexities, I'm here to offer support, guidance, and a safe space for exploration. I work with individuals who are open to seeking help and are committed to their personal growth journey. If you're ready to take the next step toward a happier, more fulfilling life, I'm here to support you.
Hey there! I'm Megan, and I'm thrilled you're here. Are you ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing? If so, you've come to the right place. As a seasoned therapist with a passion for helping individuals like you navigate life's complexities, I'm here to offer support, guidance, and a safe space for exploration. I work with individuals who are open to seeking help and are committed to their personal growth journey. If you're ready to take the next step toward a happier, more fulfilling life, I'm here to support you.
(716) 217-6905 View (716) 217-6905
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Shurmatz Counseling LCSW PC
LCSWR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Amherst, NY 14221
You haven’t felt good for months. You can’t get out of your head and your thoughts are constantly racing. Your feelings are in the driver’s seat of your life instead of you. You feel like no one understands, and you’re all alone. All you want to do is change this! Yet you feel so restless, you can't be still or concentrate on one thing for very long. We want to offer you hope that it doesn't have to stay this way. It’s possible to feel whole and alive again. Your nightmares don’t have to haunt you into the day. You can have peace and connection, with yourself and with others. Your joy and energy for life aren’t gone forever.
You haven’t felt good for months. You can’t get out of your head and your thoughts are constantly racing. Your feelings are in the driver’s seat of your life instead of you. You feel like no one understands, and you’re all alone. All you want to do is change this! Yet you feel so restless, you can't be still or concentrate on one thing for very long. We want to offer you hope that it doesn't have to stay this way. It’s possible to feel whole and alive again. Your nightmares don’t have to haunt you into the day. You can have peace and connection, with yourself and with others. Your joy and energy for life aren’t gone forever.
(716) 325-6034 View (716) 325-6034
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Jaclyn Butts
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Amherst, NY 14226
I enjoy working with people from all backgrounds. I love helping people who are motivated and have a goal in mind of what they want to work towards in their life. Whether it is relationship issues, anxiety, trauma or something else; There are always things we can learn from each other.
I enjoy working with people from all backgrounds. I love helping people who are motivated and have a goal in mind of what they want to work towards in their life. Whether it is relationship issues, anxiety, trauma or something else; There are always things we can learn from each other.
(716) 869-6492 View (716) 869-6492
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Michelle Pawkett
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Amherst, NY 14226
Are you bothered by your emotions, thoughts, and behaviors? Experiencing grief, loss, death of a pet, depression, anxiety, stress? I have great compassion for all of the above. Life can be tough and uncertain. Let us work together toward better days. I will help guide you through your struggles, assist you with lessening your symptoms, and managing your stressors. You can learn how to break unhelpful patterns, soften destructive thoughts, and become "unstuck", all in a non-judgmental, warm, safe, supportive environment.
Are you bothered by your emotions, thoughts, and behaviors? Experiencing grief, loss, death of a pet, depression, anxiety, stress? I have great compassion for all of the above. Life can be tough and uncertain. Let us work together toward better days. I will help guide you through your struggles, assist you with lessening your symptoms, and managing your stressors. You can learn how to break unhelpful patterns, soften destructive thoughts, and become "unstuck", all in a non-judgmental, warm, safe, supportive environment.
(347) 960-4607 View (347) 960-4607
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Maryann Bavisotto
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Amherst, NY 14226  (Online Only)
Many of us feel like we don't belong, carry burdens from past traumas, and struggle to balance caring for ourselves with having a fulfilling life. My approach will help you respond to intense emotions and memories with more curiosity and speak to the parts of you that feel self-critical, alienated, and alone in a more compassionate and nurturing voice. We will explore your unmet needs and help you express yourself with more vulnerability, confidence, and authenticity. You will discover that the person most equipped to help with your own healing is you, and you are never truly alone.
Many of us feel like we don't belong, carry burdens from past traumas, and struggle to balance caring for ourselves with having a fulfilling life. My approach will help you respond to intense emotions and memories with more curiosity and speak to the parts of you that feel self-critical, alienated, and alone in a more compassionate and nurturing voice. We will explore your unmet needs and help you express yourself with more vulnerability, confidence, and authenticity. You will discover that the person most equipped to help with your own healing is you, and you are never truly alone.
(716) 296-6430 View (716) 296-6430
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Miranda Galligan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Amherst, NY 14226
The human experience can be filled with joy but also suffering, this chapter of your life is causing turmoil but you are resilient. Bouts of depression, negative self talk, daily anxieties and struggling with low self esteem no longer serve you, allow yourself to work alongside a trained professional to guide you through the process of healing. Therapy can help you increase confidence, empower you to create boundaries and aid in your conscious understanding of the interconnectedness of your mind, body and spirit.
The human experience can be filled with joy but also suffering, this chapter of your life is causing turmoil but you are resilient. Bouts of depression, negative self talk, daily anxieties and struggling with low self esteem no longer serve you, allow yourself to work alongside a trained professional to guide you through the process of healing. Therapy can help you increase confidence, empower you to create boundaries and aid in your conscious understanding of the interconnectedness of your mind, body and spirit.
(716) 302-0337 View (716) 302-0337
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Mary Gatchell
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Amherst, NY 14226
Waitlist for new clients
I have been working as a mental health counselor for adults, adolescents, and couples for five years. I have spent the majority of this in community mental health, providing therapy for issues related to anxiety, depression, trauma, women’s and LGBTQ+ issues, as well as day-to-day stressors such as finances, life transitions, and relationships.
I have been working as a mental health counselor for adults, adolescents, and couples for five years. I have spent the majority of this in community mental health, providing therapy for issues related to anxiety, depression, trauma, women’s and LGBTQ+ issues, as well as day-to-day stressors such as finances, life transitions, and relationships.
(716) 466-5047 View (716) 466-5047
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Ashley Setzer
Art Therapist, MS, LCAT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Amherst, NY 14226  (Online Only)
I believe in meeting you wherever you are on your unique journey and providing a safe and affirming space for you to express and process your emotions. I take an experiential and creative approach to psychotherapy that embraces the power of art and its ability to aid in self expression. Whether you are struggling with PTSD, depression, anxiety, self harm behaviors, gender identity, sexuality, or simply navigating the complexities of life, I am here to listen and empower you throughout your process.
I believe in meeting you wherever you are on your unique journey and providing a safe and affirming space for you to express and process your emotions. I take an experiential and creative approach to psychotherapy that embraces the power of art and its ability to aid in self expression. Whether you are struggling with PTSD, depression, anxiety, self harm behaviors, gender identity, sexuality, or simply navigating the complexities of life, I am here to listen and empower you throughout your process.
(347) 797-4493 View (347) 797-4493
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Madison Thie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MBA
Verified Verified
Amherst, NY 14226
Starting this journey can be scary. Seeking mental health services for you, or your child, may feel overwhelming and anxiety provoking. However, I want to commend you for taking the first step towards change and healing. In my practice, I work with individuals from early childhood to adulthood. My areas of specialty are complex trauma, anxiety, behavioral issues and depression.
Starting this journey can be scary. Seeking mental health services for you, or your child, may feel overwhelming and anxiety provoking. However, I want to commend you for taking the first step towards change and healing. In my practice, I work with individuals from early childhood to adulthood. My areas of specialty are complex trauma, anxiety, behavioral issues and depression.
(716) 340-4029 View (716) 340-4029
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Allison Plunkett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Amherst, NY 14228
Allison Plunkett is a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a sincere empathy for others, and passion for helping clients heal from many types of mental health struggles, especially anxiety, trauma, and depression. With a background in serving clients with various needs in multiple settings as well as an EMDR certification, Allison brings a holistic perspective to her practice. With over five years of hands-on experience in the field, Allison has built upon her skills in providing care that is both person-centered and trauma-informed. She is committed to helping her clients learn, heal, and thrive. ​
Allison Plunkett is a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a sincere empathy for others, and passion for helping clients heal from many types of mental health struggles, especially anxiety, trauma, and depression. With a background in serving clients with various needs in multiple settings as well as an EMDR certification, Allison brings a holistic perspective to her practice. With over five years of hands-on experience in the field, Allison has built upon her skills in providing care that is both person-centered and trauma-informed. She is committed to helping her clients learn, heal, and thrive. ​
(716) 340-4213 View (716) 340-4213
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Amie Martinez
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, ADHD-, CCSP
Verified Verified
Amherst, NY 14226
Waitlist for new clients
In life’s journey, we are all met with obstacles to overcome. Sometimes they are small ant hills that we can step over, sometimes they are small hills that we struggle to get over, and sometimes they can feel like insurmountable mountains. For each of us, our hills and mountains (and how they feel) might be different. Sometimes those ant hills can feel like a mountain as well. It may feel like you do not have the tools to get over those obstacles safely and securely. If you are ready to get those tools, then this may be the next step on your journey to healing.
In life’s journey, we are all met with obstacles to overcome. Sometimes they are small ant hills that we can step over, sometimes they are small hills that we struggle to get over, and sometimes they can feel like insurmountable mountains. For each of us, our hills and mountains (and how they feel) might be different. Sometimes those ant hills can feel like a mountain as well. It may feel like you do not have the tools to get over those obstacles safely and securely. If you are ready to get those tools, then this may be the next step on your journey to healing.
(716) 592-6670 View (716) 592-6670
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Katie Junevic
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW, C-SSWS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Amherst, NY 14226  (Online Only)
Hello and thank you for viewing my profile. I know there must be a million thoughts running through your brain right now. Sometimes our thoughts can feel like they are on an out-of-control highway or racetrack. We may not know which direction to take, which flag to fly or which repair to begin with. I want to congratulate you on taking that first step: researching who can you talk to. Now, let's chat and figure out what our next steps are. Remember; if you're not speaking it, you're storing it and that gets heavy.
Hello and thank you for viewing my profile. I know there must be a million thoughts running through your brain right now. Sometimes our thoughts can feel like they are on an out-of-control highway or racetrack. We may not know which direction to take, which flag to fly or which repair to begin with. I want to congratulate you on taking that first step: researching who can you talk to. Now, let's chat and figure out what our next steps are. Remember; if you're not speaking it, you're storing it and that gets heavy.
(716) 557-7734 View (716) 557-7734
Photo of Sara Allen, LMSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Sara Allen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Amherst, NY 14226
I have a passion for working with people who are hurting. With gentle compassion, wisdom and humor, I help people create change to bring a sense of peace and order back into their lives. I have a Master's degree in Social Work from the University at Buffalo and have been in practice since 2007.
I have a passion for working with people who are hurting. With gentle compassion, wisdom and humor, I help people create change to bring a sense of peace and order back into their lives. I have a Master's degree in Social Work from the University at Buffalo and have been in practice since 2007.
(716) 403-2777 View (716) 403-2777
Photo of Marcia C Wood - Wood Psychology Services, PsyD, Psychologist
Wood Psychology Services
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Amherst, NY 14226
At Wood Psychology Services, our approach is to provide a supportive and encouraging environment to facilitate change and to offer alternative ways of coping. Our goal is to encourage each client's personal growth, help decrease problematic symptoms and behaviors, and increase self-esteem and the ability to resolve life's challenges. We also offer diagnostic assessments to assist in treatment as well as eligibility evaluations for the identification of developmental disabilities, including autism.
At Wood Psychology Services, our approach is to provide a supportive and encouraging environment to facilitate change and to offer alternative ways of coping. Our goal is to encourage each client's personal growth, help decrease problematic symptoms and behaviors, and increase self-esteem and the ability to resolve life's challenges. We also offer diagnostic assessments to assist in treatment as well as eligibility evaluations for the identification of developmental disabilities, including autism.
(716) 451-2636 View (716) 451-2636
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Explore What's Next
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Amherst, NY 14228
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life stressors? Do you take care of others before you care for yourself? Are you waking up in the middle of the night wondering "What happened to my dreams?" The therapists at Explore What's Next will help you feel in control of your life again. Together, we can create the life and relationships you want and deserve. Therapists at Explore What's Next are qualified, direct, non-judgmental, compassionate & easy to talk to.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by life stressors? Do you take care of others before you care for yourself? Are you waking up in the middle of the night wondering "What happened to my dreams?" The therapists at Explore What's Next will help you feel in control of your life again. Together, we can create the life and relationships you want and deserve. Therapists at Explore What's Next are qualified, direct, non-judgmental, compassionate & easy to talk to.
(716) 245-4070 View (716) 245-4070
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WNY Psychotherapy Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Amherst, NY 14226
Joseph P. Zannoni is the Executive Director of W.N.Y Psychotherapy Services. As an owner since 1988, he works diligently to select private practitioners who are interested in providing high quality, cost effective services utilizing a wide range of treatment modalities for families and individuals in the advancement of emotional health. Our network of providers consists of over twenty independent practitioners with various areas of expertise. Our licensed practitioners include; Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Psychologists, and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners. With diverse backgrounds and specializations we address most patient needs, and provide comprehensive services for children, adults, families and seniors.
Joseph P. Zannoni is the Executive Director of W.N.Y Psychotherapy Services. As an owner since 1988, he works diligently to select private practitioners who are interested in providing high quality, cost effective services utilizing a wide range of treatment modalities for families and individuals in the advancement of emotional health. Our network of providers consists of over twenty independent practitioners with various areas of expertise. Our licensed practitioners include; Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Psychologists, and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners. With diverse backgrounds and specializations we address most patient needs, and provide comprehensive services for children, adults, families and seniors.
(716) 508-4568 View (716) 508-4568
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Ashley Brooks
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Amherst, NY 14221
Welcome! Seeking therapy can be a difficult but courageous first step. I commend you for recognizing your struggles and your willingness to seek help along the way. Are you having challenges with your emotional health pre or post pregnancy? Has pregnancy, childbirth, infertility, perinatal loss or parenting brought change, shame, stress, anxiety, depression, feelings of inadequacy or uncertainty in your life? Is this something your partner is experiencing and you are looking for additional support?
Welcome! Seeking therapy can be a difficult but courageous first step. I commend you for recognizing your struggles and your willingness to seek help along the way. Are you having challenges with your emotional health pre or post pregnancy? Has pregnancy, childbirth, infertility, perinatal loss or parenting brought change, shame, stress, anxiety, depression, feelings of inadequacy or uncertainty in your life? Is this something your partner is experiencing and you are looking for additional support?
(716) 496-3096 View (716) 496-3096
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Jennifer Szopinski
LMSW
Verified Verified
Amherst, NY 14228
If you are feeling disconnected and unhappy in your primary relationship it is possible to get "unstuck", to rekindle the connection you once felt and to feel hopeful about your future together. When working with couples, I use an Emotionally Focused Therapy approach, I honor each person, and work to cut through the negative interaction cycle. Together, we repair your relationship by introducing new methods of communication to increase empathy and flexibility.
If you are feeling disconnected and unhappy in your primary relationship it is possible to get "unstuck", to rekindle the connection you once felt and to feel hopeful about your future together. When working with couples, I use an Emotionally Focused Therapy approach, I honor each person, and work to cut through the negative interaction cycle. Together, we repair your relationship by introducing new methods of communication to increase empathy and flexibility.
(716) 222-8168 View (716) 222-8168
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Grovers Psychological Professional Corporation
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Amherst, NY 14226
With Grovers Psychological Services we provide psychotherapy, psychological assessment and diagnostic evaluations for children, adolescents, adults. We offer treatment for depression, bi-polar disorder, anxiety,Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, phobias, personality disorders, conduct disorder & attention marriage & couple counseling. Our approaches include Systemic, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral and Problem Solution Focused Therapy. Psychological assessment includes psycho-educational, ADHD, Learning Disabilities or learning disorders like reading, comprehension or mathematical disorders, Mental Retardation (IQ and achievement), personality and bariatric surgery .
With Grovers Psychological Services we provide psychotherapy, psychological assessment and diagnostic evaluations for children, adolescents, adults. We offer treatment for depression, bi-polar disorder, anxiety,Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, phobias, personality disorders, conduct disorder & attention marriage & couple counseling. Our approaches include Systemic, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral and Problem Solution Focused Therapy. Psychological assessment includes psycho-educational, ADHD, Learning Disabilities or learning disorders like reading, comprehension or mathematical disorders, Mental Retardation (IQ and achievement), personality and bariatric surgery .
(716) 298-7543 View (716) 298-7543
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Bonnie Parkot
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Amherst, NY 14226  (Online Only)
How do you start? It starts with a conversation. The idea that therapy is is about giving advice, a one sided conversation, couldn’t be farther from the truth. Therapy is for you, to let out what’s been holding you back, to figure out how to cope with situations so that you can wake up tomorrow feeling like a better version of you. I want you to achieve your goals through use of talk therapy where we can process your thoughts, feeling and behaviors together.
How do you start? It starts with a conversation. The idea that therapy is is about giving advice, a one sided conversation, couldn’t be farther from the truth. Therapy is for you, to let out what’s been holding you back, to figure out how to cope with situations so that you can wake up tomorrow feeling like a better version of you. I want you to achieve your goals through use of talk therapy where we can process your thoughts, feeling and behaviors together.
(716) 229-4142 View (716) 229-4142
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