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Top family therapists in Buffalo, NY

Building healthier family connections starts with the right support. Headway offers flexible therapy options across Buffalo's neighborhoods, with providers trained in evidence-based approaches to family wellness and relationship growth.

Yvonne Cavanaugh

Yvonne Cavanaugh

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.4 mi away • Kenmore, NY


“With an empathic approach and an extensive background of over 25 years in behavioral health, I am comfortable working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families.”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Challenging, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Kristen Blackman

Kristen Blackman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.8 mi away • Buffalo, NY


“I am especially passionate about helping parents navigate the unique challenges of raising children with special needs.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Infertility
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Caroline Horrigan-Maurer

Caroline Horrigan-Maurer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.3 mi away • Buffalo, NY


“As a trauma-focused therapist, I help individuals understand and reshape their relationship with stress.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
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.”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
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.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Abigail Nunn

Abigail Nunn

Therapist

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


“At the heart of my practice as a holistic trauma therapist is the belief that everyone deserves to feel heard, supported, and encouraged...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Grief or loss
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
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.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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.”
Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD, Relationship issues
Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Empowering, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Courtney Kadish-Smith

Courtney Kadish-Smith

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.8 mi away • Depew, 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.

Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kristen Wojtaszek

Kristen Wojtaszek

Therapist

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


“I believe therapy works best when you feel genuinely heard, understood, and supported without judgment.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
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.

Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Panic disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
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.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
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.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
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.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
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.”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Kendra Choinski

Kendra Choinski

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Lancaster, NY


“My background in emergency medicine allows me to approach complex situations with calm, clarity, and clinical expertise.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Holistic, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Valerie Testa

Valerie Testa

Therapist

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


Life presents pain and uncertainty. To learn and live by a perspective that takes you beyond ego, is to find meaning in your suffering as you sit with discomfort and take a closer look at your experience with vulnerability. Finding balance within yourself is not gained through the absence of worry and adversity-it’s discovered through a process of understanding and practicing self- acceptance and self-compassion while in the midst of life struggles. Let's explore your relationship with the negative aspects of human experience. As you look inward with honesty and without harsh judgement you can find yourself closer to your true self.

Family issues, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationship issues
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mary-Elizabeth Belton

Mary-Elizabeth Belton

Therapist

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


“Mary offers nonjudgmental compassion, approachability, creativity, insight, and humor through an eclectic mix of evidence based treatments approaches.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
Kristine Sokolofsky

Kristine Sokolofsky

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Alden, NY


Born and raised in WNY, attended SUNY Buffalo, obtaining my bachelor's in psychology and master's in Social Work there.

I enjoy working with people of all ages who are striving to move through and process the difficult life experiences, changes and transitions we all experience such as grief & loss, divorce, trauma, addictions of all kinds, parenting and behavioral problems in children and adolescents.

Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Grief or loss, PTSD
Direct, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Kelly Scumaci

Kelly Scumaci

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Lockport, NY


“I strive to provide person centered care. In which each client is treated with respect and dignity and provided with care that is specific to their own needs.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Sarah Titus

Sarah Titus

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Fredonia, NY


“I typically like to help clients learn coping skills, alternative ways of thinking, how to empower themselves...”
Family issues, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Osaze Ibhawa

Osaze Ibhawa

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Jamestown, NY


“He works with individuals using an eclectic/integrative approach, and utilizes variety of interventions/techniques that includes, but not limited to, CBT, DBT, REBT, EMDR, MI and SFT.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Substance use / addiction
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Cindynela Breskic

Cindynela Breskic

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I believe healing isn't about simply surviving difficult moments—it's about learning how to thrive despite them.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Rebecca Sanchez

Rebecca Sanchez

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My approach to therapy is collaborative, supportive, and strength-based. Together, we will work toward your goals...”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Francine Figueroa

Francine Figueroa

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“Francine has a great ability to support others in helping identify their strengths as they navigate their journey through recovery.”
Eating disorders
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Manar Salah

Manar Salah

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York


“From our sessions, you can expect to feel genuinely heard, supported, and understood in a safe, nonjudgmental environment.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Claudine Passard

Claudine Passard

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York


“During the first session, clients can expect a welcoming, supportive, and judgment-free environment where they have the opportunity to openly discuss their concerns, symptoms, and goals for treatment.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Theresa Houck

Theresa Houck

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“Theresa's therapeutic approach is diverse and holistic, incorporating techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, play therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and mindfulness-based practices.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Esther Martinez

Esther Martinez

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“Therapy can help you process your thoughts and emotions without being judged, and in time, helping you gain confidence and inner strength.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Grief or loss
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mary Atala

Mary Atala

Psychologist

Virtual • New York


“I approach therapy with compassion, authenticity, and curiosity, creating a space where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered to grow.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Challenging, Open-minded
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Daniel Silverstein

Daniel Silverstein

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Chester, NY


I'm Dan, a licensed mental health counselor with more than 10 years working with people across a wide range of concerns. My style is warm and casual, and clients consistently tell me I'm easy to talk with. I hold certifications in adolescent and substance abuse counseling and draw on multiple evidence-based approaches tailored to your specific needs. I believe everyone has the capacity for a happier, more fulfilling life, and I would be glad to be part of that journey with you.

Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shlomo Bauman

Shlomo Bauman

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Brooklyn, NY


“I have a particular interest in ADHD and anxiety, especially in kids and teens, and I welcome families who've had a hard time finding a prescriber willing to work with younger patients.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Herbert Levine

Herbert Levine

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I combine evidence-based tools with a warm, conversational approach to help you gain clarity and confidence.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alpana Patel

Alpana Patel

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I firmly believe that everyone deserves to share their story in a nonjudgmental and supportive context while gaining insight into the impact their experiences have on their lives.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Hannibal Silver

Hannibal Silver

Therapist

Virtual • New York


I am a caring and knowledgeable therapist. I have been for ten years a counseling director and supervisor of a prestigious counseling center. I apply people centered therapy principles with with positive outcomes and life changing results.

Family issues, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, OCD
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Eleonora Kuzma

Dr. Eleonora Kuzma

Psychologist

Virtual • New York


“I primarily provide cognitive behavioral therapy but I tailor treatment depending on who is sitting across from me and what would be best for them.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chelsea Thornton

Chelsea Thornton

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I believe one cannot reach the heights of their greatness without first exploring the depths of their suffering.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Talya Landau

Talya Landau

Therapist

Virtual • New York


I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who works with adults navigating anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, relationship challenges, and trauma. I earned my Master's degree in Social Work from NYU. I offer a warm, supportive space where you can talk openly, gain clarity, and develop practical tools to move forward. My focus is helping you better understand patterns, manage what feels overwhelming, and make meaningful, lasting changes in your life.

Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Heather Mauro

Heather Mauro

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My style is warm and genuinely conversational — I use visualization, metaphors, and real talk to help you identify patterns and build skills.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

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Find the right counselor for your family

Headway makes it easier to find family-focused support — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.

Factors to Consider When Choosing a Family Therapist in Buffalo

Finding family therapists in Buffalo starts with identifying what your family wants to work on together. Family therapy can support concerns like parenting conflict, adolescent struggles, blended family dynamics, and communication across generations. A family therapist is trained to work with the relational system, not just one person. As you compare therapists, look for listed experience with family counseling, marriage counseling, couples counseling, or a therapist specializing in blended families if those needs match your situation.

Buffalo has a range of therapists across the city and nearby communities, with both in-person and virtual appointment options. Virtual care can add more flexibility if it is hard for multiple family members to meet in the same office. Session structure may also vary. Some sessions may include the full family, while others may focus on parents, siblings, partners, or individual family members. Before booking, read each therapist’s bio to understand their approach, availability, and whether they offer a free phone consultation to discuss fit and session structure.

Family counseling in Buffalo, NY can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before care begins. Headway helps you search for therapists who are accepting new patients, review bios, verify insurance, see estimated out-of-pocket costs, and book directly when you’re ready.

If you're experiencing or worried about violence, threats, or coercion in your relationship, couples therapy isn't usually the right starting point — individual support is safer. The National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233, or text START to 88788\) can help you think through next steps.

If anyone in your family is experiencing or worried about abuse, threats, or coercion, joint family or couples therapy usually isn't the right starting point — individual support is safer. The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline (1-800-422-4453) and National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233, or text START to 88788\) can help you think through next steps.

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