In Person Therapists in Depew, NY

The ache for a sense of belonging is deeply human. This ache might show up as feeling displaced, isolated, lonely, misunderstood, or disconnected in your relationships. This battle may stem from a challenging life transition, the loss of a loved one or relationship, past trauma, or a feeling you just cannot name. I firmly believe that each of us carries the solutions within ourselves, shaped by our individual experiences; sometimes we just need a safe space to show up as we are to explore those parts within us.

In life, there are times when it's beneficial to talk with someone who can assist you in reaching a place of growth and peace. We understand how difficult it can be to reach out for help. We are committed to honoring your bravery while we walk with you on your journey to healing. At Healing Hearts, we will never ask you to explain what is "wrong" with you. Instead, we will explore reasons why you're experiencing your current struggle and find ways to best work on resolving them while honoring your story, your strength, and your resilience.

I'm Ashley and I have been a human service professional for over 10 years.

Are you struggling to find a counselor that you really connect with? Look no further! Those who know me would describe me as personable, compassionate, and enjoy using humor in session to make you feel more at ease. Regarding my specialties - I enjoy working with age groups ranging from adolescents to older adults, experiencing a plethora of mental health symptoms. I have experience working with several mental health diagnoses, including PTSD, Generalized Anxiety, and Major Depression Disorder. I have experience with personality disorders and substance use disorders as well.

Thank you for taking the time to visit my page on Psychology today and possible interest in supportive counseling services. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Buffalo, NY. I have 8 years of clinical experience with evidence based approaches shared with empathy, connection and respect. Working with adults (18 years old and up), I provide individual, couple and family psychotherapy within an integrated model of care. I received my Master's degree in clinical mental health counseling from St. Bonaventure University and licensed to practice mental health treatment in the state of New York.

If you're grappling with persistent worry, difficulties managing emotions, feeling uncertain, or overwhelmed, know that I'm here to support you. My client-centered approach focuses on empowering you to effectively manage anxiety, overcome trauma, and navigate life's transitions with confidence. I am here to assist you in healing past wounds and cultivating resilience and growth. With my warm and empathetic approach, I ensure that your goals are understood and supported.

As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I thrive when helping individuals navigate the transformative stages of their lives, whether it's moving to a new city, starting college, or transitioning through personal relationships. My ideal clients are adults facing these pivotal changes, seeking guidance and support to adapt and grow. I am particularly drawn to working with a diverse range of adults, from the young to the elderly, who are dealing with various mental health challenges. My clinical experience has equipped me to effectively address substance use issues and manage complex conditions such as Major Depression, PTSD and GAD.

I am passionate about working with grief and loss clients, working through Trauma and PTSD, Co-occurring mental health Issues and womens issues across the lifespan. I utilizes CBT, DBT, Schema, ACT, Solution Focused, Motivational Interviewing and EMDR treatment modalities.

Do you feel lost in a situation? Struggling to have satisfying relationships? At the cross roads and do not know which way to turn? Ever wake up with the mood "why bother" and go back to sleep? Are you finding yourself taken advantage of, often? Do you find it a challenge to move on from old trauma? Are your thoughts racing so quickly making it impossible to get things done? Do you avoid situations because anxiety impacts you physically? We all have blocks in our life as we strive to attain a positive peaceful energy flow. My services are designed to identify, heal, plan, focus and execute those blocks while attaining goals

Change is waiting! Have the past couple years made you question your path? It is never too late to shift gears. Whether it’s time to pick up the pace or slow down, I’ll help you figure that out. Are you exhausted just trying to exist? Why just exist when you can truly LIVE! I am here to help, and want you to know there is hope and success awaiting you. Life’s challenges and demands can overwhelm who we are or who we desire to be.

Trauma informed therapy encourages the exploration of connections between life experiences and how our body responds to stress. Your thoughts, behaviors and feelings are all connected. Healing is not linear, it's a journey and I'm passionate about guiding you through this process.

Whether you are new here or this isn't your first time around, the hardest part is always getting started and finding a therapist who is the right fit. I do my best to offer an accepting, empathetic, honest, and collaborative partnership- usually paired with a level of humor and humility. We owe it to ourselves to have a safe space to process life events and our natural range of emotions.

What is it like to be growing up in such complicated times? It is no wonder that so many children are suffering from symptoms of anxiety, depression and other challenging behaviors and are in need additional support. Parents and caregivers find themselves in need of assistance to find helpful ways to respond. You are concerned about a child you love who is struggling, and have hope that things can change. I also provide psychotherapy to adults with a variety of mental health issues. There is no need to struggle alone. Let's go forward from here together.

I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger management, anxiety, depression, PTSD and LGBTQ+ related issues. I work to create a relaxed, safe environment and one that allows for progress to be made. Counseling is about making changes, some drastic and some subtle.

Rana Ryan provides families with key tools to make gains in every aspect of life. Be it personal or professional, my service help others find a path that leads to happiness, success, and a fruitful life. I love to help families feel secure in their marriages, relationships, secure in their parenting and solve problems in their lives. With my tools families learn how to respond to family conflict in an healthy way so each family member can enjoy each other’s love. For more than a decade I have facilitated change and helped people from across the nation reshape their lives and turn their family dreams into reality.

If you've intentionally found this page or stumbled upon it, I welcome you. Maybe you are looking for something specific, maybe you're not so sure and just feeling like something is off. Whatever the reason for ending up here, I commend you for taking this step! I would be privileged to work with you on your journey to wherever your path takes us. Each person is unique and the journey looks different to each of us - my job is to walk beside you as we explore what each part of you is needing, creating the safety and space to learn more about yourself and developing the tools to reach your end destination.

Have you noticed that life is beginning to feel too much lately? Feeling overwhelmed and easily distracted? Are there things in the past that you feel you cannot let go of? All of these things can be frustrating and impact all areas of your life. You want to feel more productive or more at peace with life with managing what life can through at you. You just are not sure where to start or if you can do it on your own. I’m here to tell you that you can make the changes in your life and I can help guide and support this process.

Are you feeling stuck and don't know what to do or where to go? Have all your old ways of coping stopped working? Life can be overwhelming at times and we all need support and guidance along our life journey. Sometimes we need more than what our family and friends can provide. When life circumstances hurt it is beneficial to be able to confide in another that is safe, empathetic and understanding. I can help you uncover your inner strengths and develop new skills so you can experience a more fulfilling and meaningful life.