EMDR Therapists in Clarence, NY
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I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), MBSR (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction).
I am a licensed clinical social worker and I have worked in the Western New York community since 1997. Over the years, I have treated many different people, from different backgrounds, with varying issues. Since my career experience in the field primarily comes from working with several different agencies over the course of my career, I have experience in providing therapy to people presenting with different issues including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, chronic pain and trauma. I have also worked with those whose mental health is impacted by dual-diagnosis issues. My experience includes working with adolescents and adults.
I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), MBSR (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction).
I am a licensed clinical social worker and I have worked in the Western New York community since 1997. Over the years, I have treated many different people, from different backgrounds, with varying issues. Since my career experience in the field primarily comes from working with several different agencies over the course of my career, I have experience in providing therapy to people presenting with different issues including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, chronic pain and trauma. I have also worked with those whose mental health is impacted by dual-diagnosis issues. My experience includes working with adolescents and adults.
![Photo of Jennifer Przynosch, LCSW-R, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3d7783dd-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Jennifer Przynosch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clarence, NY 14031
I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, and Brief Couples Therapy.
My goal is to help you reach yours. I have close to 20 years experience in counseling individuals and couples in the areas of mental health, addiction, recovery from trauma, relationship issues, stress management, grief and loss, spirituality issues, and a host of other issues. I work to promote healing and growth for the mind, body, and spirit. I am accepting new referrals; call today so that together, we can begin the journey towards your goals.
I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, and Brief Couples Therapy.
My goal is to help you reach yours. I have close to 20 years experience in counseling individuals and couples in the areas of mental health, addiction, recovery from trauma, relationship issues, stress management, grief and loss, spirituality issues, and a host of other issues. I work to promote healing and growth for the mind, body, and spirit. I am accepting new referrals; call today so that together, we can begin the journey towards your goals.
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As a licensed mental health counselor trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), I have practiced walking alongside individuals therapeutically for the past 12 years.
I honor your present curiosity to seek guidance. I see your bravery in contemplating the next step towards change. I’d like to invite you to place one hand on your chest and one hand on your belly. Take a nice deep breath in and slowly exhale. Everything you need to heal, you possess under your two hands. Through our work together, you can strengthen your relationship with self; body, mind, and soul. You can explore healthier methods of coping with various life obstacles and utilize both cognitive and somatic based work to awaken your existing strengths.
As a licensed mental health counselor trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), I have practiced walking alongside individuals therapeutically for the past 12 years.
I honor your present curiosity to seek guidance. I see your bravery in contemplating the next step towards change. I’d like to invite you to place one hand on your chest and one hand on your belly. Take a nice deep breath in and slowly exhale. Everything you need to heal, you possess under your two hands. Through our work together, you can strengthen your relationship with self; body, mind, and soul. You can explore healthier methods of coping with various life obstacles and utilize both cognitive and somatic based work to awaken your existing strengths.
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I also incorporate an array of therapeutic approaches including DBT, EMDR, SFT, CBT, and expressive art activities focusing on your mental health needs.
Life can be challenging and it can sometimes feel that overcoming the obstacles around us are nearly impossible. Beginning counseling can be an incredibly hard and a challenging experience, but it can also be rewarding. Sometimes it can be challenging to reach out and ask for help. By starting your search for a therapist, you are choosing to face the challenges and search for answers and support with your mental health. I primarily provide individual therapy for individuals of all ages, but I love to incorporate family therapy sessions when needed focusing on supporting my client and their loved ones.
I also incorporate an array of therapeutic approaches including DBT, EMDR, SFT, CBT, and expressive art activities focusing on your mental health needs.
Life can be challenging and it can sometimes feel that overcoming the obstacles around us are nearly impossible. Beginning counseling can be an incredibly hard and a challenging experience, but it can also be rewarding. Sometimes it can be challenging to reach out and ask for help. By starting your search for a therapist, you are choosing to face the challenges and search for answers and support with your mental health. I primarily provide individual therapy for individuals of all ages, but I love to incorporate family therapy sessions when needed focusing on supporting my client and their loved ones.
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I use a individualized combination of EMDR, traditional talk therapy, embodied therapies such as somatic therapy and body awareness, and spiritual practices such as mindfulness and self-compassion to help you create a deeper connection to your authentic self and develop tools to overcome obstacles to whole being wellness.
Whether you are seeking help for individual growth, healing trauma, or relationship challenges, as a Marriage and Family therapist I can help you better navigate the world you live in to create a more fulfilling life. I am a licensed psychotherapist and a certified yoga and meditation teacher. I am EMDR trained and currently seeking certification. Through my professional experience, training and clinical research, I have found that integrating mind-body-spirit, and EMDR into psychotherapy provides greater insight and deeper healing than talk therapy alone.
I use a individualized combination of EMDR, traditional talk therapy, embodied therapies such as somatic therapy and body awareness, and spiritual practices such as mindfulness and self-compassion to help you create a deeper connection to your authentic self and develop tools to overcome obstacles to whole being wellness.
Whether you are seeking help for individual growth, healing trauma, or relationship challenges, as a Marriage and Family therapist I can help you better navigate the world you live in to create a more fulfilling life. I am a licensed psychotherapist and a certified yoga and meditation teacher. I am EMDR trained and currently seeking certification. Through my professional experience, training and clinical research, I have found that integrating mind-body-spirit, and EMDR into psychotherapy provides greater insight and deeper healing than talk therapy alone.
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Holly Tomasello
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, MHC-LP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clarence, NY 14031
I offer ASL interpreting services, EMDR with an IFS focus, and wellness counseling at Elite Spine and Extremity Physical Therapy! I If you’ve experienced trauma and/or adversity, you may need support navigating the unpredictability's of life. I believe you have the inner strength to achieve your best sense of self. I strive to guide you toward peace and healing by6 implementing EMDR, incorporating dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), crisis counseling, as well as addressing chronic pain, grief, and loss. I value the therapeutic relationship, diversity, acceptance, personal strengths, and instilling hope.
I offer ASL interpreting services, EMDR with an IFS focus, and wellness counseling at Elite Spine and Extremity Physical Therapy! I If you’ve experienced trauma and/or adversity, you may need support navigating the unpredictability's of life. I believe you have the inner strength to achieve your best sense of self. I strive to guide you toward peace and healing by6 implementing EMDR, incorporating dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), crisis counseling, as well as addressing chronic pain, grief, and loss. I value the therapeutic relationship, diversity, acceptance, personal strengths, and instilling hope.
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Jessica Olivieri
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Clarence, NY 14031
I have training in EMDR, Play Therapy, TF-CBT, ERP, and evidenced based practices for the treatment of eating disorders.
Finding the right therapist for yourself or your child can feel overwhelming. I look forward to walking with clients and families on their journey towards growth and healing, and strive to create a space where clients can show up authentically and be their best selves. I have experience working with individuals of all ages, but my clinical areas of interest include work with children ages 3 to 10, as well as preteens and adolescents struggling with attachment issues, separation anxiety, behavioral challenges, trauma, disordered eating, OCD, and life transitions.
I have training in EMDR, Play Therapy, TF-CBT, ERP, and evidenced based practices for the treatment of eating disorders.
Finding the right therapist for yourself or your child can feel overwhelming. I look forward to walking with clients and families on their journey towards growth and healing, and strive to create a space where clients can show up authentically and be their best selves. I have experience working with individuals of all ages, but my clinical areas of interest include work with children ages 3 to 10, as well as preteens and adolescents struggling with attachment issues, separation anxiety, behavioral challenges, trauma, disordered eating, OCD, and life transitions.
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I am certified in EMDR and work with clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD and trauma/loss.
Life can have its challenges that impact your mental health. Your anxiety may be holding you back or causing increased anger and frustrations. Or maybe its difficult to get motivated and do your normal daily activities. If you're struggling with being a parent or spouse or your teenager/college aged child is struggling with the transitions of balancing everything - this is a great place to start. If you want to take the first step and become a happier and healthier version of yourself, I am here for you!
I am certified in EMDR and work with clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD and trauma/loss.
Life can have its challenges that impact your mental health. Your anxiety may be holding you back or causing increased anger and frustrations. Or maybe its difficult to get motivated and do your normal daily activities. If you're struggling with being a parent or spouse or your teenager/college aged child is struggling with the transitions of balancing everything - this is a great place to start. If you want to take the first step and become a happier and healthier version of yourself, I am here for you!
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Life can often be challenging. You may feel you've gotten "off track" and need some direction. You may be overwhelmed with things and don't know what to do or how to make it better. It may be starting to affect your relationships, and you don't know how to stop it. You may be wondering what's wrong with you and why this keeps happening, or whether you're depressed. Perhaps you're having panic attacks that come out of nowhere. Or maybe you seem to have developed social anxiety. Perhaps you just don't feel like yourself or aren't content with your life. You want things to be different, you just don't know how to make that happen. You might be wondering whether you're always going to feel this way. You've got a lot going for you, you've accomplished quite a bit, but it still feels like there's something missing. You're not sure what else to do. Most of us feel this way at some point in our lives. Especially when trying to handle the stress of life, relationships and the impact of certain events all at once.
Life can often be challenging. You may feel you've gotten "off track" and need some direction. You may be overwhelmed with things and don't know what to do or how to make it better. It may be starting to affect your relationships, and you don't know how to stop it. You may be wondering what's wrong with you and why this keeps happening, or whether you're depressed. Perhaps you're having panic attacks that come out of nowhere. Or maybe you seem to have developed social anxiety. Perhaps you just don't feel like yourself or aren't content with your life. You want things to be different, you just don't know how to make that happen. You might be wondering whether you're always going to feel this way. You've got a lot going for you, you've accomplished quite a bit, but it still feels like there's something missing. You're not sure what else to do. Most of us feel this way at some point in our lives. Especially when trying to handle the stress of life, relationships and the impact of certain events all at once.
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Are intrusive thoughts getting out of control? Do you find yourself worrying and not always knowing why? Are feelings of sadness or emptiness making it hard to enjoy things that once made you happy? Counseling is a healing journey. I would consider it a privilege to help you through this journey. I believe in helping people to reach their maximum potential and teaching people to manage their symptoms so that they may live as full and as meaningful a life as possible. My intention is to empower you to make the best decisions for yourself and to help you to cope with challenges in your life.
Are intrusive thoughts getting out of control? Do you find yourself worrying and not always knowing why? Are feelings of sadness or emptiness making it hard to enjoy things that once made you happy? Counseling is a healing journey. I would consider it a privilege to help you through this journey. I believe in helping people to reach their maximum potential and teaching people to manage their symptoms so that they may live as full and as meaningful a life as possible. My intention is to empower you to make the best decisions for yourself and to help you to cope with challenges in your life.
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Cara Borrero
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Clarence, NY 14031 (Online Only)
Today's society is more stressful than ever. It is this build up of stress and trauma that will contribute to depression, anxiety and other mental health related issues. By taking care of your mental health, you are working to minimize the damage of this stress. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker I have experience helping children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of challenges including stress, depression, anxiety and life transitions.
Today's society is more stressful than ever. It is this build up of stress and trauma that will contribute to depression, anxiety and other mental health related issues. By taking care of your mental health, you are working to minimize the damage of this stress. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker I have experience helping children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of challenges including stress, depression, anxiety and life transitions.
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From the moment you walk through our doors, you are welcomed into an atmosphere of soothing mindfulness and healing. You are invited to relax as you are greeted by our warm and welcoming staff. You are offered a space to be supported and empowered by the community of providers and teachers that await you. Since 2018, Be Embodied, LLC, has chosen to build a new paradigm. We are a holistic group practice that brings mental, physical and spiritual providers together under one roof to provide our community with the holistic, trauma informed, collaborative care they deserve.
From the moment you walk through our doors, you are welcomed into an atmosphere of soothing mindfulness and healing. You are invited to relax as you are greeted by our warm and welcoming staff. You are offered a space to be supported and empowered by the community of providers and teachers that await you. Since 2018, Be Embodied, LLC, has chosen to build a new paradigm. We are a holistic group practice that brings mental, physical and spiritual providers together under one roof to provide our community with the holistic, trauma informed, collaborative care they deserve.
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Our human emotional experience is complicated and can sometimes get in the way of our goals or our relationships. We often judge our reactions or ourselves for having them because they can lead to impulsivity or emotional suffering, and of course we would prefer to avoid this. If we can learn to experience our thoughts, feelings, and actions in the moment without judgment or assumption, we can learn to work with our emotions, accept things we wish were different and more effectively enact change. This allows us to focus on what we can control to work towards your goals for yourself, relationships, and life.
Our human emotional experience is complicated and can sometimes get in the way of our goals or our relationships. We often judge our reactions or ourselves for having them because they can lead to impulsivity or emotional suffering, and of course we would prefer to avoid this. If we can learn to experience our thoughts, feelings, and actions in the moment without judgment or assumption, we can learn to work with our emotions, accept things we wish were different and more effectively enact change. This allows us to focus on what we can control to work towards your goals for yourself, relationships, and life.
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Dr. Pamela M. Hughes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clarence, NY 14031 (Online Only)
Anxiety, depression and stress can become overwhelming at times and often lead to a feeling of being "stuck". Exploring and developing an understanding of yourself, your past experiences, and empowering you to envision a different path for your life are all essential parts of change. Whether you are struggling with relationship issues, grief and loss, life transition, trauma, stifling anxiety or worry, overwhelming sadness or trouble managing your life, you'll find a safe, empathic setting with me. Achieving self-acceptance and self-compassion in your life launches your ability and confidence to take steps toward change.
Anxiety, depression and stress can become overwhelming at times and often lead to a feeling of being "stuck". Exploring and developing an understanding of yourself, your past experiences, and empowering you to envision a different path for your life are all essential parts of change. Whether you are struggling with relationship issues, grief and loss, life transition, trauma, stifling anxiety or worry, overwhelming sadness or trouble managing your life, you'll find a safe, empathic setting with me. Achieving self-acceptance and self-compassion in your life launches your ability and confidence to take steps toward change.
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Nathaniel Hallett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Clarence, NY 14031
Not accepting new clients
I am EMDR-trained and specialize in trauma treatment for adults.
Do you feel trapped by the past? Do you often find yourself feeling stressed or down? Or maybe you just feel like you're stuck and don't know what step to take next. Life is a journey with many detours and difficult choices to make - having someone along with you makes all the difference. Whether your destination is relief from emotional pain, improved self-esteem, or effective coping skills, we can work together to achieve your goals.
I am EMDR-trained and specialize in trauma treatment for adults.
Do you feel trapped by the past? Do you often find yourself feeling stressed or down? Or maybe you just feel like you're stuck and don't know what step to take next. Life is a journey with many detours and difficult choices to make - having someone along with you makes all the difference. Whether your destination is relief from emotional pain, improved self-esteem, or effective coping skills, we can work together to achieve your goals.
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Amber Blanchard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clarence, NY 14031
Not accepting new clients
Welcome! My passion is centered on working with individuals struggling with a variety of conditions such as depression, anxiety, mood disorders, women's health and trauma. I am certified in perinatal mental health which involves helping women and men address a variety of issues related to infertility, pregnancy, postpartum and challenges with parenthood. In addition I am an EMDR trained clinician and work to use this modality to help clients heal from traumatic events. I place a major focus on providing compassion and empathy in the work I do and creating a safe comforting space.
Welcome! My passion is centered on working with individuals struggling with a variety of conditions such as depression, anxiety, mood disorders, women's health and trauma. I am certified in perinatal mental health which involves helping women and men address a variety of issues related to infertility, pregnancy, postpartum and challenges with parenthood. In addition I am an EMDR trained clinician and work to use this modality to help clients heal from traumatic events. I place a major focus on providing compassion and empathy in the work I do and creating a safe comforting space.
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Denise Fuller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Clarence, NY 14031
Not accepting new clients
If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals. I counsel adults and couples, to address a variety of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and relationship problems. My principle goal is to help you find solutions for living well! I am trained in a variety of therapeutic techniques and use an individualized approach to ensure each person is getting the approach that is right for him, her, or them.
If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals. I counsel adults and couples, to address a variety of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and relationship problems. My principle goal is to help you find solutions for living well! I am trained in a variety of therapeutic techniques and use an individualized approach to ensure each person is getting the approach that is right for him, her, or them.
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Rebecca McCullough
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Buffalo, NY 14228
Waitlist for new clients
I am trained in EMDR, KAP, mindfulness practices, yoga philosophy, and somatic therapies.
Many of us undergo difficult, painful, and traumatic events in our lives – things that are not only painful while we experience them, but that have a way of sticking to us long after the fact. When the residual impact of these events follows us around, it can create a lot of fear and discomfort, making us lose touch with who we really are. This often manifests in feeling stuck in unwanted patterns of behavior, difficult feelings, and negative beliefs about ourselves. These things can be very hard to deal with when other people don’t understand. I specialize in understanding these issues and how they affect us.
I am trained in EMDR, KAP, mindfulness practices, yoga philosophy, and somatic therapies.
Many of us undergo difficult, painful, and traumatic events in our lives – things that are not only painful while we experience them, but that have a way of sticking to us long after the fact. When the residual impact of these events follows us around, it can create a lot of fear and discomfort, making us lose touch with who we really are. This often manifests in feeling stuck in unwanted patterns of behavior, difficult feelings, and negative beliefs about ourselves. These things can be very hard to deal with when other people don’t understand. I specialize in understanding these issues and how they affect us.
Ann Chojnacki
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lancaster, NY 14086
There are a lot of people who move through life in emotional pain. I am an EMDR trained therapist who specializes in helping you understand the impact that life events have on your current thoughts and behaviors. Once this understanding is created it allows us to move forward with treatment that creates a pathway for improved mental health and inner peace. I also help you to understand the relationships in your life, improve communication and manage the interactions.
There are a lot of people who move through life in emotional pain. I am an EMDR trained therapist who specializes in helping you understand the impact that life events have on your current thoughts and behaviors. Once this understanding is created it allows us to move forward with treatment that creates a pathway for improved mental health and inner peace. I also help you to understand the relationships in your life, improve communication and manage the interactions.
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Sabrina DeFilippis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Amherst, NY 14221 (Online Only)
Approaches include but are not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Trauma-Informed Care, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, Mindfulness, attachment styles, as well as therapeutic art and play activities.
I am a compassionate clinical social worker with over ten years of experience providing mental health counseling to diverse populations in individual, family, and group settings. I believe everyone deserves the opportunity to experience their own healing and transformation and my hope is to cultivate the connection and environment with clients to do so. I hold a safe, non-judgmental space for you to feel seen, heard, and supported as you connect with yourself and process your experiences.
Approaches include but are not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Trauma-Informed Care, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, Mindfulness, attachment styles, as well as therapeutic art and play activities.
I am a compassionate clinical social worker with over ten years of experience providing mental health counseling to diverse populations in individual, family, and group settings. I believe everyone deserves the opportunity to experience their own healing and transformation and my hope is to cultivate the connection and environment with clients to do so. I hold a safe, non-judgmental space for you to feel seen, heard, and supported as you connect with yourself and process your experiences.
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EMDR Therapists
Who is EMDR for?
EMDR was initially developed as a treatment for individuals with Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for whom memories of a deeply distressing experience can be inadvertently triggered by random everyday events. The procedure has since been applied in the treatment of many other conditions. For example, it is used by some therapists to treat anxiety disorders including panic and phobias, depression, dissociative disorders, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and some personality disorders. It is suitable for adolescents and adults.
Why do people need EMDR?
People need EMDR as a way to manage distressing memories that in some way hamper the ability to function in the present. The procedure is believed to target the way memories are stored in the brain. Evidence indicates that past disturbing experiences cause ongoing distress because they were not adequately processed, and when such memories are triggered in the present, they are accompanied by all the emotions, thoughts, and physical sensations as the initial experience.
What problems does EMDR treat?
First and foremost, EMDR is intended as a treatment for PTSD, to defuse distressing memories that intrude on and impair everyday functioning. It is also often used to help those who are subject to panic attacks, phobias, and other forms of anxiety. In addition, EMDR has been used to treat individuals with depression, eating disorders, and personality disorders.
What happens in EMDR therapy?
First the therapist takes an individual’s history, and then the therapist and client decide which distressing experience(s) will be the target(s) of the exercise, delivered via a side-to-side visual stimulus requiring lateral eye movements. The client will be asked to activate thoughts, feelings, and any body sensations related to the troubling experience. The eye movements are said to reduce the emotional charge of the memory, so that the experience can then be safely discussed with the therapist and digested, minimizing its ability to trigger anxiety.