Couples therapists in Buffalo, NY

I was born and raised in Montana and have a genuine passion for nature and the outdoors. I received my Bachelors in Psychology at Montana State University in 2001. I then pursued my Masters of Social Work degree and graduated in 2008 from the University of Montana. This graduate program had a focus on providing a social justice and integrated practitioner perspective. I have an eclectic style that can be tailored to each unique individual. My primary therapeutic methods include Mindfulness Based, Holistic, Exposure, Narrative, Cognitive and Behavioral, Strengths Based & Solution Focused Therapies. I provide a non-judgmental and compassionate environment that often helps people feel comfortable. A true passion of mine is structuring therapeutic activities for clients to express, process, increase self-awareness, and de-stress from life’s challenging and developmental experiences.

My name is Stephanie Garcia and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 8 years of experience in the field. I'm deeply passionate about supporting others on their mental health journeys, and I believe that everyone deserves a safe, nonjudgmental space to heal and grow.

Welcome! I’m Roberta Giorgi, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and achieve emotional wellness through personalized, current evidence-based mental health care.

With over 20 years of experience in the mental health field, I bring a unique and deeply rooted perspective to patient care—combining clinical excellence with firsthand experience across hospital systems, addiction recovery, and community-based mental health. As a PMHNP-BC and past Advanced Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (Adv-CASAC), I specialize in helping clients overcome emotional and behavioral challenges.

My background includes currently delivering direct inpatient psychiatric care in hospital settings, managing acute mental health crises, and coordinating care for individuals with complex psychiatric and medical needs. I’ve worked extensively with: all Substance Use Disorders (Alcohol, Heroin, Benzodiazepines, Cocaine/Crack Cocaine, Ecstasy, Mushrooms, Methamphetamines, Cannabis/K2, Nicotine/Vape, etc.) and provide Medication-Assisted Treatment: Naltrexone, Suboxone, Sublocade, etc.

I specialize in tailoring psychotropic medications to treat psychological disorders including Bipolar, Schizophrenia, Borderline Personality Disorder, ADHD, Mood Disorders, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Anger Management, Impulse Control Disorder, Eating Disorders, Sleep Disorder/Insomnia, Grief Therapy, Work/Stress Balance Support and Intergenerational Acculturation Trauma and tailoring Behavioral Interventions for children, teens, LGBTQ+, adults, couples and families.

Finding a therapist can feel overwhelming, so I encourage you to trust your gut as you seek. I have worked with people across the lifespan dealing with life changes, mood and behavioral issues, relationship difficulties, complex trauma, and more. People move at different paces of change in therapy, and I will walk or jog with you as a compassionate, relatable, and realistic guide, working from your strengths as a platform of change. Sometimes therapy is hard and sometimes it feels great. You may laugh, cry, reconsider life choices, and more. We'll work through it all, and you will emerge feeling like a clearer version of yourself.

I'm a psychotherapist trained in creative methods to help move you toward your therapeutic goals. I am also pursuing advanced certification in EMDR therapy, an evidence based, intensive therapeutic intervention addressing nearly every clinical issue from anxiety to complex trauma. I am relationally focused, meaning my job is to attune to you and your needs.

Sometimes even a short interaction can let you know if it could be a fit. I am available for a 15 minute phone intro/consultation so you can get a better sense of our work together. Let's talk so you can decide for yourself. I look forward to hearing from you. You can send an email to set up a call.

My aim is to create a warm, judgement free, safe space for you to understand yourself better. I see therapy as a journey between two people. At times the journey can feel daunting, overwhelming, and challenging, and I am here to help make the burden a little easier to bear. I work with individuals of all backgrounds and of various ages, coping with trauma, depression, anxiety, interpersonal and relationship struggles, work stress, stage of life transitions, and more. I have been on my own therapy journey too, so I understand what it is like to be on the "other side" of the room. I aim to use my own experience in therapy to bring empathy and compassion to your therapy journey.

Growing up as an immigrant, I was fortunate to have teachers, mentors, and counselors in my life who made me feel "seen" and "heard" and helped me navigate the nuances of my complex, contradicting dual cultures. Inspired, it led me to officially train to provide "unconditional regard" (safe spaces) for those in similar situations.