In Person Therapists in Amherst, NY

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Sarah B Sabatowski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Amherst, NY 14228
I work with individual adults in person and virtually to meet personal goals of improved emotional health and self confidence. Are you feeling increased anxiety, panic, depression, grieving a loss or reactivated past traumatic experiences? Are you experiencing changes in sleep? Find your mind won't stop worrying? Are you more easily agitated or engaging in undesired or unhealthy coping behaviors? Do you find it difficult to get going each day? Wonder if there are better ways of managing your life and relationships?
I work with individual adults in person and virtually to meet personal goals of improved emotional health and self confidence. Are you feeling increased anxiety, panic, depression, grieving a loss or reactivated past traumatic experiences? Are you experiencing changes in sleep? Find your mind won't stop worrying? Are you more easily agitated or engaging in undesired or unhealthy coping behaviors? Do you find it difficult to get going each day? Wonder if there are better ways of managing your life and relationships?
(716) 221-8208 View (716) 221-8208
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Samantha E. Lynch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Amherst, NY 14226
As a therapist, I am motivated to help you reach your personal goals. Whether big or small, difficult moods or your inability to cope with stressors, can make your day to day difficult to navigate. It is my passion to be able to teach and guide individuals through these difficult times, thoughts, and experiences by teaching alternate ways of coping and managing these difficult emotions.
As a therapist, I am motivated to help you reach your personal goals. Whether big or small, difficult moods or your inability to cope with stressors, can make your day to day difficult to navigate. It is my passion to be able to teach and guide individuals through these difficult times, thoughts, and experiences by teaching alternate ways of coping and managing these difficult emotions.
(716) 261-2501 View (716) 261-2501
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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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Jill W Lyons
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Amherst, NY 14228
I have been practicing for over 20 years as a social worker.  I work with adolescents and older teenagers, as well as adults. Through my career, I have built an exceptional skillset which I use each day with each individual client. Reaching out for assistance can be overwhelming. Taking the first step is usually the hardest.
I have been practicing for over 20 years as a social worker.  I work with adolescents and older teenagers, as well as adults. Through my career, I have built an exceptional skillset which I use each day with each individual client. Reaching out for assistance can be overwhelming. Taking the first step is usually the hardest.
(716) 588-4188 View (716) 588-4188
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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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Brittany Manchester
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Amherst, NY 14226
Hello! I am the owner of Hope and Healing Wellness Services, offering individual & group counseling, and meditation. I specialize in working with people on body image & self-compassion concerns, unhealthy relationships with food, growing into parenthood, improving relationships, and more. Have you been carrying a lot of emotions and experiences related to these topics? Therapy is the opportunity to talk freely, without judgement, to someone who is ready to listen & help you unpack your struggles. Our time together will always be at your pace, following your lead.
Hello! I am the owner of Hope and Healing Wellness Services, offering individual & group counseling, and meditation. I specialize in working with people on body image & self-compassion concerns, unhealthy relationships with food, growing into parenthood, improving relationships, and more. Have you been carrying a lot of emotions and experiences related to these topics? Therapy is the opportunity to talk freely, without judgement, to someone who is ready to listen & help you unpack your struggles. Our time together will always be at your pace, following your lead.
(716) 592-6859 View (716) 592-6859
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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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Michael Finnegan
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Amherst, NY 14228
Congratulations for taking this initial step on the path of growth and healing. The counseling services I provide are meant to aid in the psychological, emotional and spiritual growth of adults who are suffering beyond their present ability to cope and who desire to move beyond merely coping, but to living more authentically and wholeheartedly. ​As a mental health clinician, I provide mental health assessment and individual psychotherapy services to those suffering from an array of mental health conditions from chronic stress, anxiety and mood disorder to PTSD or those struggling through an existential crisis.
Congratulations for taking this initial step on the path of growth and healing. The counseling services I provide are meant to aid in the psychological, emotional and spiritual growth of adults who are suffering beyond their present ability to cope and who desire to move beyond merely coping, but to living more authentically and wholeheartedly. ​As a mental health clinician, I provide mental health assessment and individual psychotherapy services to those suffering from an array of mental health conditions from chronic stress, anxiety and mood disorder to PTSD or those struggling through an existential crisis.
(833) 926-0981 View (833) 926-0981
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Bradley K Hamm
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Amherst, NY 14226
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.
(716) 221-8414 View (716) 221-8414
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Alissa DeFini
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Amherst, NY 14226
Do you find it difficult to control your worry and anxiety or do you find that you are worried all the time? Do you experience thoughts that you find are difficult to control? Are you often overwhelmed by intense emotions and feel like you’re on a roller coaster? Do you find yourself feeling depressed and having a hard time enjoying the things that you once enjoyed? You are not alone and therapy can help.
Do you find it difficult to control your worry and anxiety or do you find that you are worried all the time? Do you experience thoughts that you find are difficult to control? Are you often overwhelmed by intense emotions and feel like you’re on a roller coaster? Do you find yourself feeling depressed and having a hard time enjoying the things that you once enjoyed? You are not alone and therapy can help.
(716) 245-6378 View (716) 245-6378
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Dr. Kathryn (Katie) Diebold
Licensed Master Social Worker, DSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
Amherst, NY 14228
NOT Currently Accepting New Clients. Are you feeling stuck or unable to move on from events that happened in your past? Do you feel like you keep repeating the same cycles over and over again? I have worked with many clients from diverse backgrounds to move forward from past traumas and to find peace. I serve as a guide to help clients navigate their own unique road to healing and truth through the use of EMDR, an evidence based intervention for trauma. I am a licensed social worker with over 15 years of human service experience and I have a doctorate degree in social work. I also use humor and laughter to bring joy to our sessions.
NOT Currently Accepting New Clients. Are you feeling stuck or unable to move on from events that happened in your past? Do you feel like you keep repeating the same cycles over and over again? I have worked with many clients from diverse backgrounds to move forward from past traumas and to find peace. I serve as a guide to help clients navigate their own unique road to healing and truth through the use of EMDR, an evidence based intervention for trauma. I am a licensed social worker with over 15 years of human service experience and I have a doctorate degree in social work. I also use humor and laughter to bring joy to our sessions.
(716) 321-5392 x101 View (716) 321-5392 x101
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Kate Keating Maleski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Amherst, NY 14228
Do you ever feel alone or that you are the only one to feel this way? There is no reason for you to suffer. Everyone experiences troubles in their life and I want to help you! My passion is in understanding where you are today and guiding you to where you want to be next. You may be angry, sad, confused, indifferent, or just "numb." You may even believe that you will never feel safe and happy again. But you can and you will. Whatever you bring to me we can work together to find the right solution for you.
Do you ever feel alone or that you are the only one to feel this way? There is no reason for you to suffer. Everyone experiences troubles in their life and I want to help you! My passion is in understanding where you are today and guiding you to where you want to be next. You may be angry, sad, confused, indifferent, or just "numb." You may even believe that you will never feel safe and happy again. But you can and you will. Whatever you bring to me we can work together to find the right solution for you.
(716) 800-4354 View (716) 800-4354
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Carla Reeves
Art Therapist, LCAT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Amherst, NY 14221
Creativity in therapy provides children and adolescents with a safe and non-verbal means of expressing their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. I believe in the power of art as a therapeutic tool to heal and grow. Through the creative process, children can explore their inner world, gain insight into their thoughts and feelings, and develop a greater understanding of themselves. This self-exploration can lead to improved self-esteem and self-awareness.
Creativity in therapy provides children and adolescents with a safe and non-verbal means of expressing their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. I believe in the power of art as a therapeutic tool to heal and grow. Through the creative process, children can explore their inner world, gain insight into their thoughts and feelings, and develop a greater understanding of themselves. This self-exploration can lead to improved self-esteem and self-awareness.
(716) 281-5159 View (716) 281-5159
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Madison Thie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MBA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
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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Jacob Schwartz
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Amherst, NY 14228
Congratulations on taking the first step towards healing and inner peace. It's not easy to ask for help, but when you do it's a huge relief. Sometimes life brings intense trauma, tough relationships, or family who makes you feel bad about yourself. You don't need to handle this alone anymore and no human being deserves permanent suffering.
Congratulations on taking the first step towards healing and inner peace. It's not easy to ask for help, but when you do it's a huge relief. Sometimes life brings intense trauma, tough relationships, or family who makes you feel bad about yourself. You don't need to handle this alone anymore and no human being deserves permanent suffering.
(716) 458-9116 View (716) 458-9116
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Glynn Couch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CASAC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Amherst, NY 14226
Whether expected or unexpected, we all go through changes or transitions in life. Have you gone through a major life change recently? Even though you may be planning and excited for this transition, that doesn't mean stress and anxiety necessarily go away. Now let's add a pandemic to the mix! This past year is a perfect example of an unexpected change that highly impacted many areas of our life. I think it's safe to say we have all had moments of panic, fear, or overwhelming anxiety triggered by COVID-19. Do you find that you are still struggling with these feelings?
Whether expected or unexpected, we all go through changes or transitions in life. Have you gone through a major life change recently? Even though you may be planning and excited for this transition, that doesn't mean stress and anxiety necessarily go away. Now let's add a pandemic to the mix! This past year is a perfect example of an unexpected change that highly impacted many areas of our life. I think it's safe to say we have all had moments of panic, fear, or overwhelming anxiety triggered by COVID-19. Do you find that you are still struggling with these feelings?
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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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Michaela Wilber
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Amherst, NY 14228
It’s never too late or too early to be whoever you want to be. You can start whenever you want. You can make the best of things or the worst of things. You can live a life that you are proud of and if not, there is help to start over. You just need to take the first step.
It’s never too late or too early to be whoever you want to be. You can start whenever you want. You can make the best of things or the worst of things. You can live a life that you are proud of and if not, there is help to start over. You just need to take the first step.
(716) 356-3271 View (716) 356-3271
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Kariann Hickein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Amherst, NY 14221
Seeking therapy can be frustrating, overwhelming and scary. You hope to find someone who understands what you're going through, what you've been through or what you're about to face. Life can be difficult and complicated. Sometimes we feel alone and need someone to talk to or we just want someone who is not in our circle. Someone who won't judge. Someone who will take the time to listen and give a different perspective. We all have different ways of approaching problems, managing them and getting the outcomes we desire. Therapy is about finding what works best for you and working together towards it.
Seeking therapy can be frustrating, overwhelming and scary. You hope to find someone who understands what you're going through, what you've been through or what you're about to face. Life can be difficult and complicated. Sometimes we feel alone and need someone to talk to or we just want someone who is not in our circle. Someone who won't judge. Someone who will take the time to listen and give a different perspective. We all have different ways of approaching problems, managing them and getting the outcomes we desire. Therapy is about finding what works best for you and working together towards it.
(716) 437-6483 View (716) 437-6483
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Dan Lawson
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Amherst, NY 14226
If you are a Catholic man or woman struggling with conflict in your relationships, having a difficult time letting go of the past, needing help managing difficult emotions, or want to end the slavery of addiction, I can help. I effectively combine my faith with my psychological training to provide you with therapy you can trust, deeply rooted in Catholic Theology and Philosophy.
If you are a Catholic man or woman struggling with conflict in your relationships, having a difficult time letting go of the past, needing help managing difficult emotions, or want to end the slavery of addiction, I can help. I effectively combine my faith with my psychological training to provide you with therapy you can trust, deeply rooted in Catholic Theology and Philosophy.
(716) 791-5350 View (716) 791-5350
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