Sex Therapists in Orchard Park, NY

Making the decision to come to therapy is a difficult & courageous one. We understand this & make every effort to create safety while challenging our clients to create the life they want. We specializing in treating couples who are struggling with communication challenges, sexual concerns, sexual dysfunction, parenting, recovering from affairs (emotional & physical). We have therapists who specialize in kink, nonmonogamy, sexual addiction, eating disorders, and healing from trauma/grief. We know how chaotic people's lives are, so we have availabity seven days a week & have evening hours. We look forward to helping you.

I am a psychotherapist who works with individuals to address various concerns and issues. I believe the best approach is collaborating as a team to find solutions that work best for you. We begin by creating a therapeutic alliance that allows you to feel safe to express yourself with no fear of judgment and move on to address more specific needs.

You did it! You stepped over that barrier. Welcome, I am so happy you are here. Engaging in therapy is a journey, and it takes courage to take that leap forward, and I am honored to be able to go on that journey with you. As you experience normal reactions to abnormal events, we can work together to build resilience and re-establish stable ground.

Maybe you have already tried traditional talk therapy and wish to explore and know yourself on a deeper level. Maybe you feel like you are carrying past burdens and have a desire to be free from the burdens and traumas of the past. Others may desire a need to identify patterns in behavior and relationships, understand difficult emotions, or challenges that arise with partners, family, or at work. If any of this sounds familiar and if you desire to gain clarity in any of these areas, Internal family systems may be a good fit for you.

I specialize in patients that struggle with substance abuse, dual diagnosis, anxiety, depression, family/marital issues, adjustment disorders, dissociative identity disorders, Bi-Polar Disorder, Grief & Loss, Eating Disorders and PTSD. I work extensively with Veterans, Law Enforcement and First Responders with acute trauma and PTSD. I’m EMDR trained who specializes in helping you understand the impact that life events have on your current thoughts and behaviors.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with experience in the treatment of various mental health related conditions. I specialize in the treatment of Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Trauma/PTSD, OCD, Stress Related Disorders, Depression, and Bereavement. I attend to both adult and adolescent individuals, as well as couples. Previous to my position within the private practice setting, I had worked as an integrated counselor in the treatment of both substance use and mental health at a local Community Mental Health Organization. I also have experience as a former College Counselor, High School Counselor, and Telehealth Therapist.

I believe that life is an important challenge. Making it the life you want takes courage. I am here to support you in creating the life you want, relationship you want, and family you want. I respect your choice to support yourself by reaching out and welcome any questions you might have before we initiate our work together.

Relationships hold an extraordinary amount of power in our lives, and having a trustworthy relationship with a therapist can fortify your ability to tap into that power and transform it into growth. Couples, individuals, and families come to therapy to address challenges that often feel overwhelming and scary. Together, we can work at your pace towards creating room to process difficult emotions and utilize relationships as a vessel for healing.

When your marriage or family is in crisis, you need more than a good listener who understands. You need an expert, with wisdom and experience, who will share knowledge, provide insight, teach skills, and enable experiences that make a real difference. You want someone specifically trained in relationship dynamics who can help you break down issues, overcome barriers, resolve conflicts, and achieve your goals. You value a research-based approach, backed by evidence of effective results. You seek therapy-- treatment intended to relieve your symptoms, heal your relationships, and stimulate positive growth.

My ideal client starts with you. Understanding your awareness of irrational feeling/thoughts begin when you come see me. Together, we can navigate, create and implement your journey that is feasible to your needs. Needing guidance and my journey with you allows me to help create a healthier you. Visualizing your past and present journey to your future goals by implementing realistic goals created by you. Realizing your growth while gaining self-esteem, self-efficacy and empowerment is rewarding in itself. To see your own growth allows me to provide the tools and skills needed with self-gratification of creating your world of happy.

Hello! My name is Stephanie. I am an LMSW with experiences working with mental health and substance use. I approach therapy from a holistic mind/ body perspective. I utilize evidenced based practices such as; Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), as well as attachment/ abandonment recovery therapies (and several other modalities listed below). I am additionally a level (2) reiki practitioner, and offer reiki services for ongoing healing and relaxation.