Find a therapist in Buffalo, NY — covered by insurance
Top therapists in Buffalo, NY accepting new patients
Buffalo residents deserve accessible mental health support. Headway's network of 9,011 providers serves communities including Elmwood Village, Allentown, and the Waterfront District. Sessions cover talk therapy and medication management, with many providers offering free consultations and availability within two weeks.
Is your life stressful and overwhelming? Are you ready to break self-destructive patterns and addictions? If your answer is yes, then help is at hand. Goal Focus Counseling Services (GFPS) incorporates faith along with psychodynamic intervention to give you an effective plan of action. Individualized attention is given to address persistent personal, relationship and work concerns. You and your family can express your feelings privately with someone who is supportive and non-judgmental. Our objective is to focus on goals to maximize your therapeutic experience. With over 20 yers. experience, we now offer video/phone sessions.
I have been helping people navigate their stressors and health concerns for the past 10 years. I use a direct and sensible approach, specializing in multiple interventions. I specialize helping others with anxiety, life stressors, mood concerns, relationship issues, and life changes. I look forward to working with you!
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience in the field of mental health, I've worked with many clients to identify their goals, better understand themselves, and move toward the life they envision. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in empathy. We'll focus on helping you to decrease anxiety and stress, and build self-compassion and confidence as you navigate challenges, through the development of an individualized and practical toolkit.
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I am a licensed creative arts therapist offering both art therapy and traditional talk therapy. I work with adults navigating a range of experiences—from everyday life stressors to deeper emotional challenges and trauma. My approach is collaborative, supportive, and tailored to each individual’s needs, integrating creative expression with verbal processing to help clients gain insight, build resilience, and foster meaningful change.
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I’m a Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with 8 years of nursing experience. I am familiar with depression, anxiety, insomnia as well as the panic disorder, bipolar 2 and adhd disorders. I like to educate my clients about mental health and medications, proper drug use and interactions, adverse drug reactions, and the course and prognosis of mental illness.
Hello, I'm Dr. Maria Cristina Cintrón Laboy, a bilingual (English/Spanish), bicultural therapist with over 20 years of experience. I specialize in working with adults who are dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, stress-related concerns, and adjustment to medical illness.
About our therapists located within 20 miles of Buffalo, NY
- 100%Anxiety
- 93%Depression
- 78%Stress management
- 74%Trauma
- 73%PTSD
- 96%Aetna
- 91%Cigna
- 83%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 55%United Healthcare
- 54%Oxford
- 100%English
- 1%American Sign Language
- 1%Polish
- 100%In-person or online
- 75%Woman
- 25%Man
- 46%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- 43%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 5%Nurse Practitioner
- 3%Licensed Creative Arts Therapist
- 3%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 99%Individual therapy
- 30%Family therapy
- 19%Child or adolescent therapy
- 18%Couples therapy
Frequently asked questions
Find the right therapist for you
Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Therapist in Buffalo
Searching for therapists in Buffalo starts with knowing what kind of support you want. Buffalo therapy options may include help with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, or life transitions. As you compare Buffalo NY therapists, look for someone whose listed specialties, training, and therapy approach match your needs. A therapist’s bio can show whether they use approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, or acceptance and commitment therapy.
In a mid-size market like Buffalo, your search may include therapists with offices near Elmwood Village, Allentown, North Buffalo, downtown, or nearby suburbs, along with therapists who offer virtual appointments across New York. Some people prefer in-person sessions close to home or work, while others choose virtual care for more scheduling options. Before booking, review whether a therapist is accepting new clients, offers appointment times that fit your calendar, provides a free phone consultation, and describes a communication style that feels like a good match.
Therapy in Buffalo 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 a Buffalo therapist, counselor in Buffalo NY, psychologist in Buffalo, or support for couples therapy in Buffalo by showing therapists who match your preferences, accept a wide range of insurance plans, and offer upfront cost estimates when your coverage can be verified. You can browse profiles, compare availability, 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.
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