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Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Buffalo, NY

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Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in Buffalo, NY

Find trauma and PTSD support in Buffalo with Headway's 7,363 licensed providers trained in evidence-based therapies like EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Prolonged Exposure. Access virtual or in-person sessions with flexible scheduling and insurance coverage to support your trauma recovery journey.

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.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michele Beal

Michele Beal

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.7 mi away • Buffalo, NY


“As a certified EMDR therapist with training in somatic and parts work, I help individuals process adverse experiences, including trauma and dissociation, that may be impacting their current lives.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Elisabeth Burn

Elisabeth Burn

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.2 mi away • Buffalo, NY


“I am passionate about working with clients who have experienced trauma and supporting clients in making meaning from these events, while forging a new perspective and identifying skills and strategies to manage their symptoms.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
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.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Challenging, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
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.”
Trauma, Anxiety
Energetic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 4 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.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
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.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Challenging, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
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.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
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...”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Grief or loss, Stress management
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 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.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jamie Borow

Jamie Borow

Therapist

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


“I believe therapy is a collaborative process, where your goals, strengths, and pace guide our work together.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
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.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Krystina Kasprzyk

Krystina Kasprzyk

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.1 mi away • Buffalo, NY


“I am dedicated to teaching you how to implement effective skills in order to decrease anxiety, depression, and overall life stress.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Stress management
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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.”
PTSD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Miranda Albini

Miranda Albini

Therapist

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


● Provides supportive psychotherapy for clients dealing with a variety of mental health

concerns, trauma, and life events

● Develops and implements treatment plans

● Completes evaluative assessments and collaborates with psychiatrists to diagnose clients

● Attends weekly supervision and team meetings to facilitate personal growth

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Jola Dzierzynska

Jola Dzierzynska

Therapist

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


“As a counselor, I utilize cognitive, behavioral as well as humanistic, existential & Jungian perspectives to serve my clients.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

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...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

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.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Megan Brautlacht

Megan Brautlacht

Therapist

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


“Life brings us too much to do it alone - let me provide you with a safe and supportive place where we can work together on addressing your struggles and develop skills to move forward.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
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.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 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.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joseph Kemp

Joseph Kemp

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.7 mi away • Buffalo, NY


“I bring over 15 years of experience helping children, adults, and couples with trauma, & relationships.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
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...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
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.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
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.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
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.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Paige Schultze

Paige Schultze

Therapist

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


“My style is warm, nonjudgmental, and collaborative. I tailor my approach to each individual, focusing on the underlying root of individuals' challenges...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 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.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
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.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
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.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Sarah Sabatowski

Sarah Sabatowski

Therapist

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


“I am a Certified EMDR clinician(trauma focused care). I will vary approaches used based on the needs of the clients I work with...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Sean O'Dell

Dr. Sean O'Dell

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 9.9 mi away • Buffalo, NY


Hi there! I'm Dr. Sean. I help people break out of vicious cycles and build a life they love to live.

I work with individuals from birth to age 30, and their families. My specialty is treating ADHD and other complex issues for which help is often hard to find.

In addition to my doctoral training, I completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Geisinger in pediatric psychology (2014). I am a licensed psychologist in PA and NY.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
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.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Challenging, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Jenna Cirbus

Jenna Cirbus

Therapist

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


“I have 13 years of experience. My work has focused on individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, negative self-talk and substance abuse.”
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Stress management
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
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.

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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

About our therapists who can help with trauma and PTSD located within 20 miles of Buffalo, NY

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Buffalo, NY
There are over 54 therapists in Buffalo, NY accepting new patients.
54+
Average years in practice
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6 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Anxiety
  • 93%Trauma
  • 91%Depression
  • 89%PTSD
  • 85%Stress management
Insurances accepted
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  • 96%Aetna
  • 91%Cigna
  • 80%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 50%Oxford
  • 50%United Healthcare
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
  • 2%American Sign Language
  • 2%Polish
How they see their clients
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  • 100%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 85%Woman
  • 15%Man
License types
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  • 48%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
  • 37%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 6%Nurse Practitioner
  • 4%Licensed Creative Arts Therapist
  • 4%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 39%Family therapy
  • 20%Couples therapy
  • 19%Child or adolescent therapy

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