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Family therapy and counseling in Buffalo, NY


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.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with more than 10 years of experience supporting individuals and couples in both private practice and clinical settings. I am passionate about helping clients navigate life's challenges, strengthen emotional well-being, and build meaningful, lasting change.
Welcome! My name is Joel Kuppersmith, I am a clinical psychologist based in Huntington, NY. My experience in working with individuals , couples and families has been mutually gratifying. Although changes have occurred in the mental health field, including more targeted medications and claims for instant relief, I believe people desire a more qualitative overall improvement in themselves and in their relationships.
Hi! I am a Dual board-certified Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP‐BC, FNP‐BC) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) dedicated to delivering integrated, evidence-based patient care. Experienced in psychiatry: evaluation and medication management, addiction medicine, and primary care management across inpatient, outpatient, and telehealth settings. Recognized for collaborative leadership, patient advocacy, and commitment to improving community mental health outcomes through compassionate, high-quality care.I have experience working with adolescents and adults in multiple settings facing various complex mental health issues, including ADHD, trauma, Schizophrenia, anxiety, insomnia, and mood disorders and addiction. I am experienced in medication assisted treatment ( MAT).
I implement a strengths-based perspective methodology. This means I take a holistic and individualistic approach by working through your personal history, environment, lifestyle, and spirituality. Your past is not indicative of your future. Everyone has a personal story that needs to be heard; therefore, I hope to build a partnership that's rooted in a judgment-free environment.
I am a board- certified psychiatric nurse practitioner committed to compassionate, ethical, and individualized mental health care.
I am the Founder of EQ Therapy (eqtherapy.co), a private practice designed for high-performing clients. I also teach at NYU in their graduate mental health counseling program. My dissertation at Johns Hopkins focused on the mental health experience of intercollegiate student-athletes. I supervise therapists at EQ Therapy who are accepting new clients for individual and couples therapy. If you're a couple, college student, industry leader, entrepreneur, or athlete, schedule a session with with me today!
I have been providing individual and couples therapy for over 25 years. With my experience, education and empathy I would be honored to help you on your journey to happiness, growth and self fulfillment.
Psychodynamic psychotherapy based on psychoanalytical self psychology training.
About our family therapists located within 20 miles of Buffalo, NY



- 100%Anxiety
- 96%Relationship issues
- 96%Trauma
- 96%Depression
- 92%PTSD

- 92%Aetna
- 88%Cigna
- 85%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 42%Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York
- 42%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey

- 100%English

- 100%In-person or online

- 81%Woman
- 19%Man

- 50%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- 35%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 8%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 4%Clinical Psychologist
- 4%Licensed Creative Arts Therapist

- 100%Family therapy
- 100%Individual therapy
- 35%Couples therapy
- 31%Child or adolescent therapy
Frequently asked questions


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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