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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

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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
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
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...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Jennifer Downie

Jennifer Downie

Therapist

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


I came to therapy from teaching, and that background shapes how I show up: I'm used to adapting to who's in front of me, reading what's unsaid, and finding an approach that actually fits the person — not just the presenting concern.

I work with adolescents and adults on trauma, PTSD, anxiety, panic, maternal mental health, grief, and family stress. EMDR is a core part of my practice — particularly for clients whose past experiences still affect how they feel and function today, even when they'd rather they didn't.

I keep a small, intentional caseload. If you'd like to see if we're a good fit, I offer a free phone consultation before we commit to anything.

PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 9 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.

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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lindsey Draper

Lindsey Draper

Therapist

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


“I will tailor my therapeutic technique to you. It is my job to listen, learn about your individual situation and provide you with the tools, techniques or resources to help; whether through psychoeducation, dialogue, coaching, or homework.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Alicia Kohlhagen

Alicia Kohlhagen

Therapist

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


“I believe that safety and stabilization including trust building is an incredibly important step in therapy and aim to foster that and empowerment throughout treatment.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jessica Ackley

Jessica Ackley

Therapist

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


“My approach is grounded in Internal Family Systems (IFS), which helps us understand and care for the different parts of ourselves.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kadijah Richards

Kadijah Richards

Therapist

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


“My goal is to create a space where you can finally slow down, exhale, and feel understood without having to perform strength or hide what you're carrying.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
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.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Antonia Miranda

Antonia Miranda

Therapist

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


“I strive to create a welcoming, judgment-free environment where clients can feel safe being themselves...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amber Blanchard

Amber Blanchard

Therapist

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


“I specialize in the treatment of trauma through the use of Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR).”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Barbara Roba

Barbara Roba

Therapist

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


“I work closely with families throughout our time together and believe that change happens when parents are part of the therapy process.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 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.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 17 insurance carriers
Michael Robb

Michael Robb

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Hamburg, NY


I have a wide variety of experiences that I can draw upon to help you. I really enjoy helping clients become the best version of themselves! I can work with any and all issues that you might be experiencing.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Brittany Jordon

Brittany Jordon

Therapist

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


“I take a trauma-informed and person-centered approach, tailoring therapy to each client's unique experiences, strengths, and goals.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rachelle De La Cruz

Rachelle De La Cruz

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

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


“I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I am also a certified Pediatric Primary Care Mental Health Specialist.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lindy Kadish

Lindy Kadish

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • East Amherst, NY


“Through this approach I balance self-acceptance with encouraging clients to make meaningful changes that will ultimately bring them emotional freedom and more control over their lives.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jenna Gallitto

Jenna Gallitto

Therapist

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


“With 14 years of experience in mental health, substance use, and trauma recovery, I take a strength-based, personalized approach to therapy.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 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.

PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues
Direct, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Amanda Block

Amanda Block

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

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


“I combine medical testing, pharmaceutical medications and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to help improve upon the mental health states of individuals with numerous different diagnoses.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 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
Dawn Gayadeen

Dawn Gayadeen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Lockport, NY


“I am passionate about empowering and helping people achieve their goals in a safe, non-judgmental, confidential environment.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tomasina Cook

Tomasina Cook

Therapist

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


“I compassionately seek to help clients understand their "why." I am passionate about helping clients come to know and love themselves on a more intimate and authentic level.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Jacqueline Chavers

Jacqueline Chavers

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Lockport, NY


“Not only am I a therapist, but I have also been a counseling client. I know what it may be like to process through EMDR and other trauma processing modalities.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 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.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joseph Paddock

Joseph Paddock

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Oakfield, NY


“I have focused my career on providing the best possible care and work with each client to develop a unique plan for how to effectively impact and improve their daily lives and feel more confident with who they are.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Michelle Truax

Michelle Truax

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Fredonia, NY


“I believe that every person and experience is unique and treatment should reflect upon the needs of the individual.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Seneca Hendrickson

Seneca Hendrickson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Livonia, NY


“I have found a great connection working with young adults, new mothers, or mothers of small children, those with chronic illness, and those simply working toward improving their quality of life.”
Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
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.”
PTSD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Substance use / addiction
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
Zachery Sargent

Zachery Sargent

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Hilton, NY


“Understanding that the external world is a direct reflection of what is happening in the internal world, your perception can be a deciding factor to a new reality.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Thomas Stephens

Thomas Stephens

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Olean, NY


I have over 36 years of clinical experience working with a wide variety of clinical disorders. I offer services to a multitude of client populations. I also conduct individual, couples and family therapy sessions.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Holistic, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Emily Wolbert

Emily Wolbert

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Rochester, NY


“I believe that feeling truly understood and having a safe, trusting therapeutic relationship can create the foundation for meaningful change.”
PTSD, Trauma, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kaleb Colosimo

Kaleb Colosimo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Rochester, NY


Welcome - I'm so glad you're here! I know finding a therapist can be daunting, but it is so worth it when you find someone you can trust. Whether you are navigating a new challenge life has thrown at you or are choosing to tackle a longstanding problem, I would be honored to be part of your team. Clients from all walks of life are welcome. I value clients' diversity and aim to treat each individual as holistically as possible. If you are looking to grow yourself and your relationships into the best that they can be, I would love to meet with you and accompany you on that journey.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Patrick Bobst

Patrick Bobst

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“Patrick believes that the key to a successful therapeutic relationship is the establishment of a genuine and trusting rapport with his clients.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jessica Molina, M.S., Lmhc

Jessica Molina, M.S., Lmhc

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My style is warm, collaborative, and practical—we'll focus on what's going on now and what will truly help you move forward.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Veronica Hemmings

Veronica Hemmings

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I am a therapist who foster supportive, nurturing relationships to help clients gain insight into who they are and who they hope to become.”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Norberto Taveras

Norberto Taveras

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I have been working with individuals and families dealing with: life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, domestic violence, cultural issues, unhealthy relationships and substance use.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
David Rodriguez

David Rodriguez

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“He developed years of experience in multiple care settings including hospitals, clinics, private practices and client's own homes.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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 66 therapists in Buffalo, NY accepting new patients.
66+
Average years in practice
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6 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Anxiety
  • 94%Trauma
  • 92%PTSD
  • 92%Depression
  • 85%Stress management
Insurances accepted
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  • 95%Aetna
  • 89%Cigna
  • 80%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 50%United Healthcare
  • 48%Oxford
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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  • 82%Woman
  • 18%Man
License types
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  • 48%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
  • 41%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 3%Licensed Creative Arts Therapist
  • 3%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 3%Nurse Practitioner
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 38%Family therapy
  • 23%Child or adolescent therapy
  • 18%Couples therapy

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