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Top Cigna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Buffalo, NY

Find mental healthcare support in Buffalo with Cigna coverage through Headway. Access 7,966 licensed providers offering flexible in-person and virtual sessions with copays as low as $0-$30. Many patients save 75% on sessions while getting matched with providers who fit their needs.

Heather Henry Rawlins

Heather Henry Rawlins

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Buffalo, NY


“All people have a deep well of resources for healing and growth within them that life experiences and the noisy world cover up.”
Cigna + 13 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Inquisitive, Warm
Hilary Grooms

Hilary Grooms

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.9 mi away • Buffalo, NY


“I believe meaningful change happens when compassion is paired with insight and personal responsibility.”
Cigna + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Infertility
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Mary-Lucinda Palmieri

Mary-Lucinda Palmieri

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.9 mi away • Buffalo, NY


“Clients can expect to walk away feeling challenged to a new perspective and gain skills to practice outside of session for an empowering outlook.”
Cigna + 6 others
Anxiety, Trauma
Energetic, Humorous, Open-minded
Brooks Denton-Zimmerman

Brooks Denton-Zimmerman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1 mi away • Buffalo, NY


“My work affirming, social justice–oriented, and grounded in the belief that symptoms are adaptive responses rather than disorders to be fixed.”
Cigna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Empowering, Holistic

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Alia Cross

Alia Cross

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.2 mi away • Buffalo, NY


“I've been on both sides of "the therapy couch", as a survivor/thriver with Bipolar I Disorder & as a LMHC.”
Cigna + 11 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Kenzi Coon

Kenzi Coon

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.8 mi away • Buffalo, NY


As a queer-identifying therapist, I specialize in trauma therapy, and have a history of working in community mental health. I have experience working with a wide age range, immigrant and refugee populations, and the LGBTQIA+ community. I utilize a combination of EMDR, Somatic Processing, Internal Family Systems and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy in my approach.

Cigna + 11 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Russ Blackstone

Russ Blackstone

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.6 mi away • Buffalo, NY


“I foster a therapeutic environment that feels positive, safe, friendly, open, encouraging, creative, and solution-focused.”
Cigna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented

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Paul Pasternak

Paul Pasternak

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.4 mi away • Buffalo, NY


“I've worked with a wide range of individuals; people suffering from severe chronic mental health disabilities, children and families, and adults seeking to bring positive change to their lives.”
Cigna + 12 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Richard Rutherford

Richard Rutherford

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.4 mi away • West Seneca, NY


“Clients feel empowered after sessions with me. Clients are the experts in their own lives and will determine their own course of treatment by developing their own treatment plan goals.”
Cigna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Michelle Volpe

Michelle Volpe

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.9 mi away • Buffalo, NY


“I specialize in working with children, teens and adults with anxiety, depression, ODD, ADHD, bipolar infertility, and much more.”
Cigna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

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Lisa Auricchio

Lisa Auricchio

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.5 mi away • Buffalo, NY


“Through the use of warmth, reflection and humor, I strive to create a collaborative and supportive environment in which you can explore your concerns, develop insight and experience positive growth.”
Cigna + 6 others
Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD, Relationship issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm

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Timothy Greco

Timothy Greco

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 6.9 mi away • Kenmore, NY


“Each session includes supportive psychotherapy, which gives patients the chance to talk through their challenges and build new coping skills.”
Cigna + 11 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Identity issues
Holistic, Participatory, Solution-oriented

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Elizabeth Siclari

Elizabeth Siclari

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.2 mi away • Amherst, NY


“My style is warm, direct, and deeply attuned. I integrate EMDR, trauma‐focused therapy, IFS/parts work, and expressive arts therapy...”
Cigna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Grief or loss, Stress management, Trauma
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Brittany Manchester

Brittany Manchester

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.2 mi away • Amherst, NY


“I see therapy as being in the passenger seat with the road map, and you tell me what the destination is.”
Cigna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Creative, Empowering, Warm

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Jill Lyons

Jill Lyons

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.8 mi away • Amherst, NY


“I provide a comforting, safe space which allows for growth, empowerment, and change in the lives of clients.”
Cigna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Eric Todd

Eric Todd

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.8 mi away • Buffalo, NY


“I take a nonjudgmental approach that balances an appreciation for who you are and the challenges you are facing along with a compassionate push for change and growth.”
Cigna + 6 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues, PTSD
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Michael Guerin

Michael Guerin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7 mi away • Buffalo, NY


“It is my belief that we have an innate ability to be resilient at times in which our lens may become scratched, foggy, or even cracked.”
Cigna + 8 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Margaret Montgomery

Margaret Montgomery

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 7 mi away • Buffalo, NY


“Meg embraces an integrative approach to mental health and wellness. She draws upon traditional western medicine along with eastern philosophies.”
Cigna + 11 others
Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD, Relationship issues
Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Holly McCarty

Holly McCarty

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.6 mi away • Tonawanda, NY


“I specialize in mental health and behavioral health disorders such as depression, anxiety, bipolar, PTSD, ADHD, and oppositional defiant disorder...”
Cigna + 13 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Deborah Schwagler

Deborah Schwagler

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.8 mi away • Buffalo, NY


“I am a licensed mental health counselor with diagnostic privileges, specializing in trauma-informed care.”
Cigna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Kimberly Hilliker

Kimberly Hilliker

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.8 mi away • Buffalo, NY


“My therapeutic approach is interactive, practical and down to earth. My goal is to build a strong therapeutic relationship with a foundation of trust.”
Cigna + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Sarah Sabatowski

Sarah Sabatowski

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.8 mi away • Buffalo, NY


“I will vary approaches used based on the needs of the clients I work with to help them reach their personal goals in counseling.”
Cigna + 4 others
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented

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Marcus Jang

Marcus Jang

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Orchard Park, NY


“I place primacy in human dignity, and it is the lens through which I view every patient-provider partnership.”
Cigna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Daryl Taberski

Daryl Taberski

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9 mi away • Williamsville, NY


“I aim to provide a therapeutic environment that is supportive, healing, collaborative, trauma-informed and judgement free.”
Cigna + 5 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Identity issues, Men's issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Robert Wilcox

Robert Wilcox

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9 mi away • Williamsville, NY


“I do my best to create a warm, safe, non judgemental place for all clients, as it is through vulnerability that we are able to heal.”
Cigna + 6 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues
Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive

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Kathryn Raffloer

Kathryn Raffloer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.1 mi away • Hamburg, NY


“I utilize solution focused skills with cognitive behavioral techniques to help you focus on ways to finding solutions to problems.”
Cigna + 11 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joy Mercer

Joy Mercer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.1 mi away • Amherst, NY


“Clients can expect to learn and empower their own personal strengths, resilience, and insight to live the best versions of themselves.”
Cigna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Ann Frank

Ann Frank

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.1 mi away • Hamburg, NY


“Therapy is not always easy but clients often leave sessions saying they feel hopeful, relieved, and/or validated.”
Cigna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Empowering, Humorous, Warm

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Amy Pfeffer

Amy Pfeffer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.8 mi away • Amherst, NY


“I help to empower my clients to resolve issues, achieve growth, and respond to challenges in a healthy way.”
Cigna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Dr. Laura Spencer

Dr. Laura Spencer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.5 mi away • Hamburg, NY


“My preferred approach is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, but I use this in conjunction with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other interventions as well.”
Cigna + 9 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Empowering, Humorous, Inquisitive
Sunny Sisley

Sunny Sisley

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.8 mi away • Getzville, NY


Hello! I am a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC), and I am committed to helping you feel supported and understood from day one through your life's challenges with compassion and care. My training and clinical experience have equipped me to work with people facing anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and life transitions. I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can feel respected and heard. My goal is to help you build insight, resilience, and practical tools for lasting emotional well-being.

Cigna + 12 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Panic disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Courtney Kadish-Smith

Courtney Kadish-Smith

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Orchard Park, NY


My name is Courtney Kadish-Smith and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I have worked in both mental health and addiction throughout my career. I have a passion for therapy and at the end of the day I am aware this is not an easy thing to commit too. Exploring into ourselves and working to get better is something that takes courage. I applaud you for reaching out in the first place and now we can take the step together towards making your life better.

Cigna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Solution-oriented, Warm

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Lauren Lutey

Lauren Lutey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Buffalo, NY


“I balance compassion with gentle challenge—supporting you while also helping you recognize patterns that may be keeping you stuck.”
Cigna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Harrison Ta-Smith

Harrison Ta-Smith

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Buffalo, NY


“I take a person-centered approach and strive to create a safe space where you or your child can feel heard, understood, and supported.”
Cigna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Tali Schwiethale

Tali Schwiethale

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Buffalo, NY


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and person-centered. I strive to meet you where you are, listen without judgment...”
Cigna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Lindsey Bala

Lindsey Bala

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Amherst, NY


Hi, I’m Lindsey, a psychotherapist who works with adult (18+) individuals navigating a wide range of emotional, relational, and life challenges. I believe the most effective therapy is a collaborative process where we work together as a team to identify what’s not working and build practical, meaningful solutions that fit your life. My goal is to help you feel supported, understood, and actively involved in your own healing.

We begin by building a strong therapeutic alliance—creating a space that feels safe, nonjudgmental, and grounded in trust. From there, we explore your specific needs, patterns, and goals in a way that feels respectful of your pace and readiness.

Cigna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Jean Bennett

Jean Bennett

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Lancaster, NY


“I pride myself on being genuine, keeping things simple, and making people comfortable in the therapy process.”
Cigna + 13 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Dr. Steven Dawson

Dr. Steven Dawson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Williamsville, NY


“My approach to therapy is relational, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that meaningful change begins when we feel genuinely seen, heard, and understood.”
Cigna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Elizabeth Kern

Elizabeth Kern

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Buffalo, NY


“My goal as a therapist is to help you make the best out of the difficult times and learn ways to better understand and manage the stressors of your everyday life.”
Cigna + 5 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, PTSD
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Jane Moeller

Jane Moeller

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Williamsville, NY


“I believe that growth occurs through understanding how one's past circumstances can impact their present functioning.”
Cigna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded

What type of therapy does Cigna cover?

Cigna plans can vary, but many cover a range of therapy types. Below are some common options that may be included in your coverage.
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Affordable care that fits you — and your Cigna plan

Headway makes it easy to get affordable in-network mental health care with Cigna — from finding the right therapist or psychiatrist, to understanding costs, to booking your first session.

1 Cost may vary based on your location, age, and insurance coverage.