Feminist Therapists in Tonawanda, NY
Navigating through life's challenges can often feel overwhelming, whether it's grappling with feelings of anxiety, uncertainty, or a sense of hopelessness. Though these emotions are a natural part of the human experience, there are times when it can be beneficial to talk to someone who can help you reach a place of growth and healing. At the heart of my practice as a holistic therapist is the belief that everyone deserves to feel heard, supported, and encouraged as they work towards their therapeutic goals.
Navigating through life's challenges can often feel overwhelming, whether it's grappling with feelings of anxiety, uncertainty, or a sense of hopelessness. Though these emotions are a natural part of the human experience, there are times when it can be beneficial to talk to someone who can help you reach a place of growth and healing. At the heart of my practice as a holistic therapist is the belief that everyone deserves to feel heard, supported, and encouraged as they work towards their therapeutic goals.
Amy L Close
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Tonawanda, NY 14150
Waitlist for new clients
We all face challenging feelings that interfere with our daily lives such as lack of motivation, hopelessness, anxiety and fear of the future. These feelings are normal, however, sometimes we need help to develop the right tools to deal with them in a healthy way. Everyone deserves to feel heard, supported and encouraged. As a holistic therapist, I can help you find ways to manage these experiences in a way that works best for you. There is no one-size fits all approach to therapy - your story is unique to you. Together, we will explore your needs and develop an individualized plan for success!
We all face challenging feelings that interfere with our daily lives such as lack of motivation, hopelessness, anxiety and fear of the future. These feelings are normal, however, sometimes we need help to develop the right tools to deal with them in a healthy way. Everyone deserves to feel heard, supported and encouraged. As a holistic therapist, I can help you find ways to manage these experiences in a way that works best for you. There is no one-size fits all approach to therapy - your story is unique to you. Together, we will explore your needs and develop an individualized plan for success!
I have named my practice Heart's Desire Hypnosis because I love to help people fulfill their hearts' desires and see their lives transform for the better. I use hypnosis and other modalities (Sound, EFT, NLP, Hypno-waving, guided visualization and mindfulness meditation, Qigong) to help my clients overcome obstacles to their health and happiness. The most common hypnotic applications are smoking cessation, physical and emotional weight release, stress management, meditation instruction, healing from grief and trauma, and intentional living coaching.
I have named my practice Heart's Desire Hypnosis because I love to help people fulfill their hearts' desires and see their lives transform for the better. I use hypnosis and other modalities (Sound, EFT, NLP, Hypno-waving, guided visualization and mindfulness meditation, Qigong) to help my clients overcome obstacles to their health and happiness. The most common hypnotic applications are smoking cessation, physical and emotional weight release, stress management, meditation instruction, healing from grief and trauma, and intentional living coaching.
Christine Hines
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, NCC, CASAC-T
Verified Verified
Tonawanda, NY 14150 (Online Only)
I am so glad you found me! Please come as you are with your scars and flaws, hopes and dreams, laughter and screams. Taking the first step to choose therapy takes strength and I am proud of you for getting started! What courage you have displayed by going against the safety of your boundaries, fighting your fears and exposing yourself. I help people change their narrative, thoughts, emotions and behaviors related to internal struggles and pain. I will gladly take that walk and journey with you, in hopes to improve coping strategies and put the discomfort in a better context.
I am so glad you found me! Please come as you are with your scars and flaws, hopes and dreams, laughter and screams. Taking the first step to choose therapy takes strength and I am proud of you for getting started! What courage you have displayed by going against the safety of your boundaries, fighting your fears and exposing yourself. I help people change their narrative, thoughts, emotions and behaviors related to internal struggles and pain. I will gladly take that walk and journey with you, in hopes to improve coping strategies and put the discomfort in a better context.
Do you feel anxious? Possibly disconnected from society? Whether due to sexuality preferences/practices, being over or under weight, symptoms of trauma or any other issues that have left you feeling not yourself, I work with you to help you be the person you want to be.I enjoy working with diverse populations and have experience working with clients from different cultures, clients from the LGBTQIA+ community, and the military community. I am interested in helping young adults and teenagers build self-esteem and work through life transitions.I do not take Medicaid managed care/Medicare plans.
Do you feel anxious? Possibly disconnected from society? Whether due to sexuality preferences/practices, being over or under weight, symptoms of trauma or any other issues that have left you feeling not yourself, I work with you to help you be the person you want to be.I enjoy working with diverse populations and have experience working with clients from different cultures, clients from the LGBTQIA+ community, and the military community. I am interested in helping young adults and teenagers build self-esteem and work through life transitions.I do not take Medicaid managed care/Medicare plans.
Sigmund Freud once said, “Out of your vulnerabilities will come your strength.” For me, this quote has always encapsulated one of the most important aspects of mental health. I believe that our ability to grow comes from our ability to heal; and for us to heal we need to be able to cope with our deepest struggles. It is in the act of opening up that we make our day-to-day existence an opportunity to develop as people; it’s how we become more resilient, and in the process of being vulnerable with others, we learn to love ourselves.
Sigmund Freud once said, “Out of your vulnerabilities will come your strength.” For me, this quote has always encapsulated one of the most important aspects of mental health. I believe that our ability to grow comes from our ability to heal; and for us to heal we need to be able to cope with our deepest struggles. It is in the act of opening up that we make our day-to-day existence an opportunity to develop as people; it’s how we become more resilient, and in the process of being vulnerable with others, we learn to love ourselves.
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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.
Are you part of the LGBTQIA+/kink/BDSM/ENM communities or seeking to explore this part of your identity? Have you ever felt judgment upon bringing this up? Have you ever just not felt comfortable bringing this up? Well, as a queer kink-identified therapist I understand that this is part of your identity and not a pathology. Does this mean I am going to try to move you towards ethical non monogamy or kink/BDSM? Nope! It means that this is a safe space to be you or explore those ideas. And if that’s not you? I welcome you as well.
Are you part of the LGBTQIA+/kink/BDSM/ENM communities or seeking to explore this part of your identity? Have you ever felt judgment upon bringing this up? Have you ever just not felt comfortable bringing this up? Well, as a queer kink-identified therapist I understand that this is part of your identity and not a pathology. Does this mean I am going to try to move you towards ethical non monogamy or kink/BDSM? Nope! It means that this is a safe space to be you or explore those ideas. And if that’s not you? I welcome you as well.
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.
WNY Psychotherapy Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Amherst, NY 14226
Joseph P. Zannoni is the Executive Director of W.N.Y Psychotherapy Services. As an owner since 1988, he works diligently to select private practitioners who are interested in providing high quality, cost effective services utilizing a wide range of treatment modalities for families and individuals in the advancement of emotional health. Our network of providers consists of over twenty independent practitioners with various areas of expertise. Our licensed practitioners include; Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Psychologists, and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners. With diverse backgrounds and specializations we address most patient needs, and provide comprehensive services for children, adults, families and seniors.
Joseph P. Zannoni is the Executive Director of W.N.Y Psychotherapy Services. As an owner since 1988, he works diligently to select private practitioners who are interested in providing high quality, cost effective services utilizing a wide range of treatment modalities for families and individuals in the advancement of emotional health. Our network of providers consists of over twenty independent practitioners with various areas of expertise. Our licensed practitioners include; Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Psychologists, and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners. With diverse backgrounds and specializations we address most patient needs, and provide comprehensive services for children, adults, families and seniors.
Elexa O’Donnell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Buffalo, NY 14223
Waitlist for new clients
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 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.
Emily Dickinson’s poem “Not in Vain”, hung on my wall growing up and I often think its essence seeped into my being. She wrote, “If I can stop one heart from breaking, I shall not live in vain: If I can ease one life the aching, Or cool one pain, Or help one fainting robin Unto his nest again, I shall not live in vain”. As therapists, we choose to work within the world of emotions and behaviors, learning healthy techniques to bring balance to our mind, body, and spirit. Counseling is a judgement free setting, with an objective listener; where everyone is welcome and can be supported.
Emily Dickinson’s poem “Not in Vain”, hung on my wall growing up and I often think its essence seeped into my being. She wrote, “If I can stop one heart from breaking, I shall not live in vain: If I can ease one life the aching, Or cool one pain, Or help one fainting robin Unto his nest again, I shall not live in vain”. As therapists, we choose to work within the world of emotions and behaviors, learning healthy techniques to bring balance to our mind, body, and spirit. Counseling is a judgement free setting, with an objective listener; where everyone is welcome and can be supported.
Erik Michael Panna
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Kenmore, NY 14217
Emotional intelligence and connection are just one of the various challenges we face through our lives. Whether it be daily stresses or heavy traumas, understanding the responses we have for ourselves, or our partners can be a challenge. Through therapy, we can begin to understand the ways in which we have learned to respond to stressful and emotional situations. This way, we can begin to unravel the patterns and responses we previously had to healthier and more constructive responses.
Emotional intelligence and connection are just one of the various challenges we face through our lives. Whether it be daily stresses or heavy traumas, understanding the responses we have for ourselves, or our partners can be a challenge. Through therapy, we can begin to understand the ways in which we have learned to respond to stressful and emotional situations. This way, we can begin to unravel the patterns and responses we previously had to healthier and more constructive responses.
Maryann Bavisotto
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Buffalo, NY 14226 (Online Only)
Many of us feel like we don't belong, carry burdens from past traumas, and struggle to balance caring for ourselves with having a fulfilling life. My approach will help you respond to intense emotions and memories with more curiosity and speak to the parts of you that feel self-critical, alienated, and alone in a more compassionate and nurturing voice. We will explore your unmet needs and help you express yourself with more vulnerability, confidence, and authenticity. You will discover that the person most equipped to help with your own healing is you, and you are never truly alone.
Many of us feel like we don't belong, carry burdens from past traumas, and struggle to balance caring for ourselves with having a fulfilling life. My approach will help you respond to intense emotions and memories with more curiosity and speak to the parts of you that feel self-critical, alienated, and alone in a more compassionate and nurturing voice. We will explore your unmet needs and help you express yourself with more vulnerability, confidence, and authenticity. You will discover that the person most equipped to help with your own healing is you, and you are never truly alone.
Christina Polino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Buffalo, NY 14223 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
It takes a tremendous amount of courage to seek help when you are feeling stuck. I'm glad that you took the first step. I believe that you already have everything that you need within you to reach a place of contentment, peace, and well being. It will be my honor to support you in drawing out your gifts as you work through that which is keeping you from living the life you've imagined. My approach is rooted in trust and mutual respect and I believe that together,we will find the most effective ways to get you 'unstuck'.
It takes a tremendous amount of courage to seek help when you are feeling stuck. I'm glad that you took the first step. I believe that you already have everything that you need within you to reach a place of contentment, peace, and well being. It will be my honor to support you in drawing out your gifts as you work through that which is keeping you from living the life you've imagined. My approach is rooted in trust and mutual respect and I believe that together,we will find the most effective ways to get you 'unstuck'.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and founder of Buffalo Integrative Psychology, PLLC. I believe that every person has an innate ability to heal, change, and grow when provided with a safe and supportive environment. Together, one of our goals will be to increase your self-awareness, identify your current struggles, and explore what might be getting in the way of change. This will help us journey to a heightened understanding so you can take the necessary steps to live a more fulfilled life.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and founder of Buffalo Integrative Psychology, PLLC. I believe that every person has an innate ability to heal, change, and grow when provided with a safe and supportive environment. Together, one of our goals will be to increase your self-awareness, identify your current struggles, and explore what might be getting in the way of change. This will help us journey to a heightened understanding so you can take the necessary steps to live a more fulfilled life.
It can be difficult to find the time and space for self-reflection and self-healing in this fast-paced world that demands so much of us. Maybe you're feeling stuck in circumstances, relationships, and/or a lifestyle that doesn't fulfill you. Maybe you're attracted to the idea of forming healthier habits but struggle to put those ideas into action. Maybe life has handed you losses or transitions that are making stress or grief hard to manage on your own. All of those feelings are hallmarks of the experience of being human from time to time. Fortunately, you don't have to deal with any of it alone.
It can be difficult to find the time and space for self-reflection and self-healing in this fast-paced world that demands so much of us. Maybe you're feeling stuck in circumstances, relationships, and/or a lifestyle that doesn't fulfill you. Maybe you're attracted to the idea of forming healthier habits but struggle to put those ideas into action. Maybe life has handed you losses or transitions that are making stress or grief hard to manage on your own. All of those feelings are hallmarks of the experience of being human from time to time. Fortunately, you don't have to deal with any of it alone.
Jenna Johnson Franz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Buffalo, NY 14223
Not accepting new clients
Have you been experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, or just struggling to cope with life's stressors? Have you been going through life changes that feel unmanageable? In today's world, there is no shortage of pressure, worry, or comparison. We too often forget to take time to attend to our own needs and get to know and appreciate ourselves. Making space to heal and grow is my number one goal for any clients I work with, as well as making a safe and nonjudgmental space to speak your mind freely. I individually tailor my approach based on your needs and personal comfort level!
Have you been experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, or just struggling to cope with life's stressors? Have you been going through life changes that feel unmanageable? In today's world, there is no shortage of pressure, worry, or comparison. We too often forget to take time to attend to our own needs and get to know and appreciate ourselves. Making space to heal and grow is my number one goal for any clients I work with, as well as making a safe and nonjudgmental space to speak your mind freely. I individually tailor my approach based on your needs and personal comfort level!
Kali Carpenter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Buffalo, NY 14217 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I am currently accepting telehealth patients through the Headway portal. My website is listed below. https://headway.co/providers/kali-carpenter I think the most important message that I want to send to clients is I am here to understand your world view. I am trained as a Dialectical Behavior Therapist (DBT) which is designed to help you achieve balance between acceptance and change. I promise to be compassionate, direct, empathetic, non-judgemental, validating, and a little bit irreverent at times. My office is a safe space for you to process, make meaning, grow, and learn.
I am currently accepting telehealth patients through the Headway portal. My website is listed below. https://headway.co/providers/kali-carpenter I think the most important message that I want to send to clients is I am here to understand your world view. I am trained as a Dialectical Behavior Therapist (DBT) which is designed to help you achieve balance between acceptance and change. I promise to be compassionate, direct, empathetic, non-judgemental, validating, and a little bit irreverent at times. My office is a safe space for you to process, make meaning, grow, and learn.
Adrianne Lunau
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Buffalo, NY 14223
Not accepting new clients
Do you feel sad, anxious, depressed or lonely? Are you struggling to manage the stressors of daily life? One of the bravest things you can do is to take the time to heal and to move toward your goals. Life can be very difficult. It takes time to truly understand your own story and the impact that it has on us emotionally. Although anxiety, depression, and trauma can often make us feel numb or stuck, you do not have to stay that way.
Do you feel sad, anxious, depressed or lonely? Are you struggling to manage the stressors of daily life? One of the bravest things you can do is to take the time to heal and to move toward your goals. Life can be very difficult. It takes time to truly understand your own story and the impact that it has on us emotionally. Although anxiety, depression, and trauma can often make us feel numb or stuck, you do not have to stay that way.
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How does feminist therapy work?
Feminist therapy sessions are not only personal but often cultural or political in nature, as the approach is based on the belief that people are affected by, and often struggle with, cultural and societal norms and biases, and need to move beyond those external pressures or stressors to tap their own confidence and engage more fully in their own identity. Sessions may therefore include discussions of sexism, diversity, and gender issues and talk of steps toward greater empowerment for patients who believe they have been silenced and seek to raise their voices.
What are examples of feminist therapy techniques?
Along with traditional talk therapy and analysis, a feminist therapist may employ techniques such as role-playing and assertiveness training to help clients build their self-esteem so that they feel they can act freely, and not based on cultural expectations or gender roles dictated by others. A feminist therapist may also engage in bibliotherapy, offering suggested readings on gender identity or social power inequities as they work toward viewing mental-health concerns through a broad cultural lens before focusing on how they affect the individual. Somatic therapy techniques, with an emphasis on body awareness, self-compassion, and mindfulness practices are also often part of feminist therapist practice.
How long does feminist therapy last?
As with most forms of talk therapy, there is no set duration or end point for feminist therapy; people who believe that they are making progress typically continue until they feel they’ve addressed the issues that had been holding them back. It may take some time to become comfortable discussing personal issues, but once a client feels they can do so, they could expect therapy to last for a number of months, typically including at least 12 sessions.
Does feminist therapy work?
As a relatively recent therapeutic technique, there is not yet a body of evidence proving the efficacy of feminist therapy. However, the approach is based on proven core principles of talk therapy, with a particular emphasis on developing a therapeutic relationship based on equality and authentic connection between therapist and client and discovering and building on clients’ personal strengths to help them gain a greater sense of personal power and agency.