Attachment-based Therapists in Tonawanda, NY
Kaitlin Incorvia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Tonawanda, NY 14150
Waitlist for new clients
Do seemingly simple things in your life cause you to react very strongly? Or have you ever felt stuck in a cycle of relationships that you are not proud of? Or maybe you just can’t let things go? Trauma therapy can help! Therapy is hard work, but the commitment to yourself and living a life you are proud of is life-changing!
Do seemingly simple things in your life cause you to react very strongly? Or have you ever felt stuck in a cycle of relationships that you are not proud of? Or maybe you just can’t let things go? Trauma therapy can help! Therapy is hard work, but the commitment to yourself and living a life you are proud of is life-changing!
Are you feeling directionless and alone? Are you struggling with gender or sexual orientation? Are you feeling like an imposter in your life? Are you having difficulty managing your emotions? Are you experiencing trauma in your life? Have you arrived at a transformative moment but are unsure how to begin to make changes? I offer a safe place to explore the opportunities and challenges of this critical moment, identify a path forward that reflects your values, and begin experiencing a more integrated, congruent, and authentic life.
Are you feeling directionless and alone? Are you struggling with gender or sexual orientation? Are you feeling like an imposter in your life? Are you having difficulty managing your emotions? Are you experiencing trauma in your life? Have you arrived at a transformative moment but are unsure how to begin to make changes? I offer a safe place to explore the opportunities and challenges of this critical moment, identify a path forward that reflects your values, and begin experiencing a more integrated, congruent, and authentic life.
Family Counseling Associates is a group of seasoned, knowledgeable, mental health professionals who provide mental health care services for children, adolescents, adults and their families in a private-practice setting. Psychologists and Licensed Clinical Social Workers combine efforts to provide the full range of mental health care services necessary to help children, adolescents, adults and their families feel and function at their best. See our Website at www.FamilyCounselingWNY.com
Family Counseling Associates is a group of seasoned, knowledgeable, mental health professionals who provide mental health care services for children, adolescents, adults and their families in a private-practice setting. Psychologists and Licensed Clinical Social Workers combine efforts to provide the full range of mental health care services necessary to help children, adolescents, adults and their families feel and function at their best. See our Website at www.FamilyCounselingWNY.com
Mindful Healing Connections, LLC was founded in 2022 to honor and address the need of safe and effective holistic care in Western New York. We prioritize collaboration with other providers in order to facilitate interconnectedness of the mind, body, and spirit. While exploring individual needs, our comprehensive approach to therapy considers the many factors influencing mental well-being and emotional healing.
Mindful Healing Connections, LLC was founded in 2022 to honor and address the need of safe and effective holistic care in Western New York. We prioritize collaboration with other providers in order to facilitate interconnectedness of the mind, body, and spirit. While exploring individual needs, our comprehensive approach to therapy considers the many factors influencing mental well-being and emotional healing.
I have a down to earth, compassionate approach to counseling and believe in joining the client in the moment. I will bring my expertise, experiences, and authenticity meeting my clients where they are, joining them on their journey. My goal is to help my clients find a safe environment to discuss problems, problem solve, learn, consider new ideas, and grow.
I have a down to earth, compassionate approach to counseling and believe in joining the client in the moment. I will bring my expertise, experiences, and authenticity meeting my clients where they are, joining them on their journey. My goal is to help my clients find a safe environment to discuss problems, problem solve, learn, consider new ideas, and grow.
I have been in private practice in my location since 1984, receiving the majority of my referrals from physicians and attorneys in the WNY area. I specialize in life transitions, school and career issues, relationship, marriage, infertility, post-partum depression, anxiety, sleep disorders,trauma,loss and change. I provide individual, couples, and group therapy. I also provide expertise in mental health to the local television and radio stations, and to local seminars in our area. Fees are reasonable and I provide appts. during the day, evenings and Saturdays. I look forward to meeting you.
I have been in private practice in my location since 1984, receiving the majority of my referrals from physicians and attorneys in the WNY area. I specialize in life transitions, school and career issues, relationship, marriage, infertility, post-partum depression, anxiety, sleep disorders,trauma,loss and change. I provide individual, couples, and group therapy. I also provide expertise in mental health to the local television and radio stations, and to local seminars in our area. Fees are reasonable and I provide appts. during the day, evenings and Saturdays. I look forward to meeting you.
David Gordon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, CCATP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tonawanda, NY 14150
Making the choice to seek help can be extremely challenging and anxiety producing. Over the past 30 years, I have been committed and dedicated to helping individuals find positive ways to cope with a variety of stressors. We each experience life a little differently, and something that seems easy to handle for one person may be so difficult for another. Building a relationship is critical along with empowering you to dictate the areas that are most important for your growth and wellness. I strive to develop a nonjudgmental environment to help you best articulate how you are truly feeling.
Making the choice to seek help can be extremely challenging and anxiety producing. Over the past 30 years, I have been committed and dedicated to helping individuals find positive ways to cope with a variety of stressors. We each experience life a little differently, and something that seems easy to handle for one person may be so difficult for another. Building a relationship is critical along with empowering you to dictate the areas that are most important for your growth and wellness. I strive to develop a nonjudgmental environment to help you best articulate how you are truly feeling.
The Life Workshop
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tonawanda, NY 14150 (Online Only)
Do you find yourself navigating the complexities of parenthood or reproduction? Perhaps you're a new parent wondering if what you're feeling is normal or grappling with feeling guilt and shame for not experiencing the joy you expected. You may be struggling with perinatal complications, feeling isolated and overwhelmed by the emotional rollercoaster. Your needs are multifaceted – deserving understanding, validation, and compassionate support from someone who truly "gets it." We want you to emerge from this experience feeling the best version of yourself and fully equipped to embrace the joys and challenges of this journey.
Do you find yourself navigating the complexities of parenthood or reproduction? Perhaps you're a new parent wondering if what you're feeling is normal or grappling with feeling guilt and shame for not experiencing the joy you expected. You may be struggling with perinatal complications, feeling isolated and overwhelmed by the emotional rollercoaster. Your needs are multifaceted – deserving understanding, validation, and compassionate support from someone who truly "gets it." We want you to emerge from this experience feeling the best version of yourself and fully equipped to embrace the joys and challenges of this journey.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming for many different reasons, including finding the right therapist. Therapy can be a great way to navigate life's challenges in a safe environment. It can be helpful to have someone to talk to, receive support, and to learn tools to create new paths forward. I emphasize self-love and self-care while creating healthy boundaries, building relationships, and regulating your emotions. I offer a safe space to process your emotions, life challenges, and trauma without the fear of judgement.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming for many different reasons, including finding the right therapist. Therapy can be a great way to navigate life's challenges in a safe environment. It can be helpful to have someone to talk to, receive support, and to learn tools to create new paths forward. I emphasize self-love and self-care while creating healthy boundaries, building relationships, and regulating your emotions. I offer a safe space to process your emotions, life challenges, and trauma without the fear of judgement.
Sabrina DeFilippis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tonawanda, NY 14150 (Online Only)
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.
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.
Justin Higgins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Tonawanda, NY 14150
Current openings. www.jhigginscounseling.com/contact to request a free telephone consultation. Do you ever feel stuck? Find yourself worrying about the future? Or find yourself dwelling on or re-living events from the past? What about comparing yourself to others, or criticizing yourself or those around you? Maybe creating rules for yourself that feel limiting? You may have tried to solve these problems by getting rid of them, avoiding them, outsmarting them, or overpowering them. While natural, it's often unhelpful with thoughts, feelings, memories, sensations, and urges.
Current openings. www.jhigginscounseling.com/contact to request a free telephone consultation. Do you ever feel stuck? Find yourself worrying about the future? Or find yourself dwelling on or re-living events from the past? What about comparing yourself to others, or criticizing yourself or those around you? Maybe creating rules for yourself that feel limiting? You may have tried to solve these problems by getting rid of them, avoiding them, outsmarting them, or overpowering them. While natural, it's often unhelpful with thoughts, feelings, memories, sensations, and urges.
I am a licensed and seasoned clinical social worker (LCSW-R) in practice for 30+ years, specializing in couples and individual therapy. My academic training was at the University at Buffalo; my post-graduate and continuing education was at The Marriage Counseling Center, where I mentored new therapists and developed a strong word-of-mouth following. Couples work included, but was not limited to, these critical issues: emotionally focused communication, destructive conflict patterns, emotional and physical intimacy, infidelity and trust repair, pre-marital assessment, commitment, and discernment of ultimate relationship habitability.
I am a licensed and seasoned clinical social worker (LCSW-R) in practice for 30+ years, specializing in couples and individual therapy. My academic training was at the University at Buffalo; my post-graduate and continuing education was at The Marriage Counseling Center, where I mentored new therapists and developed a strong word-of-mouth following. Couples work included, but was not limited to, these critical issues: emotionally focused communication, destructive conflict patterns, emotional and physical intimacy, infidelity and trust repair, pre-marital assessment, commitment, and discernment of ultimate relationship habitability.
John Catalino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tonawanda, NY 14150
Feeling overwhelmed and feel your thoughts and moods run your life? And do you feel this prevents you from living life to its fullest? I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (R), and have been a therapist since 2008. I can begin therapy within 1 week of your initial call! Often through sharing our thoughts and struggles with a skilled, empathetic professional, hope can be restored. Also, by learning a few key thinking strategies and other simple mental techniques, together we can reduce and eliminate the feelings of being powerless over how our minds automatically can work against us. NOTE: Couples sessions are cash only - $150.
Feeling overwhelmed and feel your thoughts and moods run your life? And do you feel this prevents you from living life to its fullest? I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (R), and have been a therapist since 2008. I can begin therapy within 1 week of your initial call! Often through sharing our thoughts and struggles with a skilled, empathetic professional, hope can be restored. Also, by learning a few key thinking strategies and other simple mental techniques, together we can reduce and eliminate the feelings of being powerless over how our minds automatically can work against us. NOTE: Couples sessions are cash only - $150.
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.
Jessie Shelhamer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Tonawanda, NY 14150 (Online Only)
I offer an open, supportive, and individualized approach, meeting each person where they are. Fostering a therapeutic relationship involves building trust as we navigate through distressing emotions, situations, and overcoming barriers. Sessions may range from learning and practicing coping skills to processing past traumas. My style is down-to-earth with open and honest communication, along with a bit of humor. Feel free to visit my website for more information: www.jessieshelhamer.com
I offer an open, supportive, and individualized approach, meeting each person where they are. Fostering a therapeutic relationship involves building trust as we navigate through distressing emotions, situations, and overcoming barriers. Sessions may range from learning and practicing coping skills to processing past traumas. My style is down-to-earth with open and honest communication, along with a bit of humor. Feel free to visit my website for more information: www.jessieshelhamer.com
Wenling Riehle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CASAC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tonawanda, NY 14223 (Online Only)
Welcome to Maitri Flow Counseling! I believe everyone deserves and desires Maitri, or loving kindness, in their lives. My goal is to help you discover and nurture this sense of loving kindness and self-acceptance within yourself through our collaborative counseling journey. Maitri involves embracing each moment as it unfolds, allowing our experiences to be exactly as they are. Life, much like a river, can sometimes be turbulent. Together, we will learn to navigate these currents without resistance. Using mindfulness and purpose, we will work towards shaping who you want to become and where you wish to go.
Welcome to Maitri Flow Counseling! I believe everyone deserves and desires Maitri, or loving kindness, in their lives. My goal is to help you discover and nurture this sense of loving kindness and self-acceptance within yourself through our collaborative counseling journey. Maitri involves embracing each moment as it unfolds, allowing our experiences to be exactly as they are. Life, much like a river, can sometimes be turbulent. Together, we will learn to navigate these currents without resistance. Using mindfulness and purpose, we will work towards shaping who you want to become and where you wish to go.
Danielle DeLuca
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Tonawanda, NY 14150
Not accepting new clients
It can be really challenging to navigate an ever-changing world, especially if we enter each season struggling to carry the weight of the past. We learn survival strategies that are often hard to unlearn, and it can feel like we will always be stuck in our same old patterns of suffering. I offer non-judgmental support to people who want to find more aliveness in their minds and bodies. Through this partnership, we aim to build your capacity to feel and deal with emotions in kind yet effective ways, and develop compassionate habits that can lead to self trust. In doing so, we can create more room for ease, meaning, and joy.
It can be really challenging to navigate an ever-changing world, especially if we enter each season struggling to carry the weight of the past. We learn survival strategies that are often hard to unlearn, and it can feel like we will always be stuck in our same old patterns of suffering. I offer non-judgmental support to people who want to find more aliveness in their minds and bodies. Through this partnership, we aim to build your capacity to feel and deal with emotions in kind yet effective ways, and develop compassionate habits that can lead to self trust. In doing so, we can create more room for ease, meaning, and joy.
You viewing my profile right now means you took a very vulnerable first step to reach out for help and I applaud you for that. Being vulnerable can feel scary, but I am a believer in "great things never came from comfort zones". I have worked with a variety of populations ranging from children-adults and including things such as anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, relationship issues, substance use and addiction, behavioral disorders and other stress and conflict. Whether this is your first experience with therapy or a new attempt, I would love to be able to assist you in your journey!
You viewing my profile right now means you took a very vulnerable first step to reach out for help and I applaud you for that. Being vulnerable can feel scary, but I am a believer in "great things never came from comfort zones". I have worked with a variety of populations ranging from children-adults and including things such as anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, relationship issues, substance use and addiction, behavioral disorders and other stress and conflict. Whether this is your first experience with therapy or a new attempt, I would love to be able to assist you in your journey!
Diana Springer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Tonawanda, NY 14150
Not accepting new clients
If you are struggling with anxiety, navigating relationships or life changes, or have difficulty envisioning your ideal future, I am here to help. If you feel alone, uncared for, lacking in validation, or need an outlet to express your thoughts and feelings, I am here to listen and provide empathetic and nonjudgmental support and feedback. Together we can work on things like relieving your anxiety, moving away from a place of feeling stuck, or developing healthy communication and personal boundaries while helping you feel supported, understood, and heard.
If you are struggling with anxiety, navigating relationships or life changes, or have difficulty envisioning your ideal future, I am here to help. If you feel alone, uncared for, lacking in validation, or need an outlet to express your thoughts and feelings, I am here to listen and provide empathetic and nonjudgmental support and feedback. Together we can work on things like relieving your anxiety, moving away from a place of feeling stuck, or developing healthy communication and personal boundaries while helping you feel supported, understood, and heard.
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Elexa O’Donnell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Buffalo, NY 14223
Waitlist for new clients
My approach is rooted in trauma-informed, attachment-based frameworks such as EMDR and IFS inspired parts work.
My goal as a clinician is to create a safe space where we can work through issues that may be causing you distress, and eventually celebrate your positive growth. Together, we will explore the patterns in your life that are no longer serving you. I may be a particularly good fit for those looking to work through trauma, attachment issues, interpersonal relationships, anxiety and depression. I am a certified perinatal mental health provider and have a special interest in working with folks navigating challenges around parenthood including identity shifts, postpartum depression/anxiety, birth trauma, pregnancy loss and infertility.
My approach is rooted in trauma-informed, attachment-based frameworks such as EMDR and IFS inspired parts work.
My goal as a clinician is to create a safe space where we can work through issues that may be causing you distress, and eventually celebrate your positive growth. Together, we will explore the patterns in your life that are no longer serving you. I may be a particularly good fit for those looking to work through trauma, attachment issues, interpersonal relationships, anxiety and depression. I am a certified perinatal mental health provider and have a special interest in working with folks navigating challenges around parenthood including identity shifts, postpartum depression/anxiety, birth trauma, pregnancy loss and infertility.
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Attachment-based Therapists
Is attachment-based therapy the same as attachment therapy?
Attachment-based therapy may be confused with what is called “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy”), a discredited and dangerous approach to treating children with attachment disorders, autism, or other mental health concerns. Attachment therapy—not attachment-based therapy—may involve restraining a child, forcing eye contact, and other coercive or abusive techniques. None of these practices are used in attachment-based therapy and the two modalities are in no way related.
What should I expect from attachment-based therapy?
Attachment-based therapy is based on attachment theory, which posits that children’s early relationships with their caregivers strongly influence their ability to navigate the world later in life. Thus, adults who seek attachment-based therapy should expect to deeply explore their childhood, identifying the dynamics or experiences that disrupted their attachment and the steps necessary to overcome challenges that arose as a result. Parents and children should expect to explore the possible factors that disrupted the parent-child relationship and work toward restoring trust and connection.
How long does attachment-based therapy last?
Certain forms of attachment-based therapy, especially those designed for parents and children, last for a set number of sessions; for example, Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-Up, a specific attachment-based approach for young children who have undergone early adversity, unfolds over 10 one-hour sessions. When attachment-based therapy is practiced on adults or combined with other modalities, it may not last a specific length of time; clients may wish to ask prospective therapists how long they expect treatment to take.
Does attachment-based therapy work?
Most of the research on attachment-based therapy focuses on children and adolescents. Some of this research shows a positive effect, especially for attachment-based family therapy (ABFT). Other studies, however, have found that attachment-based therapy is no more effective than other approaches to childhood depression, anxiety, or suicidality. Less is known about the therapy’s efficacy on adult populations.