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 9,012 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.
I am a dedicated and compassionate collaborator committed to helping you navigate life's challenges. My approach is warm, non-judgmental, and deeply empathetic. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by trauma, grief, or the daily stresses of life, I’m here to support and empower you.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with 15 years of experience supporting children, adults, and individuals navigating substance use, legal challenges, and crisis situations, including suicidality. I believe that every person has the capacity for healing and growth. My approach is grounded in compassion, collaboration, and respect, helping clients build lives that feel meaningful, balanced, and fulfilling.
If you have been carrying anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, or the weight of a life in
transition, you do not have to keep doing it alone. I'm Jennifer, a licensed clinical social
worker with a background in mental health, crisis, and substance use settings. I am trauma-
informed and trained in Progressive Counting, a focused evidence-based approach for
working through difficult experiences. My goal is to offer a genuinely supportive,
nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to move forward.
If that sounds like what you are looking for, I would love to connect.
Hello, and welcome. I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Veteran who is passionate about helping people feel safe, supported, and understood. I know starting therapy can feel like a big step, so I work to create a space where you can relax, be yourself, and feel comfortable sharing. I enjoy working with clients from all backgrounds, including veterans, adolescents, and individuals on the autism spectrum.
I have a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and 22 years experience treating a range of difficulties with clients from all walks of life. I've narrowed my practice over the years to working strictly with adults and couples. While my postdoctoral work was focused on mood and anxiety issues, I have both training and experience with relationship issues, binge eating conditions, work/school stress, grief, and Ketamine Assisted Therapy (KAT).
I am a licensed clinical social worker based in New York City. I specialize in individual and couples psychotherapy. I graduated from NYU and have 10+ years of experience working with adults and families in a variety of settings, including hospital psychiatric emergency room and and community clinics.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master’s degree from the New York University Silver School of Social Work. I have extensive experience supporting individuals and families experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions.
My professional background includes working with individuals and families helping them strengthen relationships, manage stress, and build healthier coping strategies. I am passionate about helping people feel empowered, supported, and capable of creating meaningful change in their lives.
I offer therapy in English and Spanish and welcome individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.
I am trained as a clinical social worker. I consider my patients in the context of their family, social and cultural background. I work with adults of all ages.
In my practice I work with clients of all backgrounds and age groups; and I have a specialty in adolescence and young adulthood. I enjoy supporting clients as they navigate growing up and becoming adults in this complex world. My approach is grounded in Psychodynamic Theory and the belief that many of our problems are rooted in thinking patterns, behaviors, and emotional responses that we developed early in life. My work is eclectic and collaborative. I draw on many modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Informed Treatment, Family Systems Theory and Motivational Interviewing.
Most importantly, I see the therapeutic process as a collaborative endeavor between client and therapist. The client is the expert on themselves, and the therapist is a partner in their journey of self-exploration. We work together to change habits, behaviors, and thought patterns, that are causing distress, and getting in the way of the client’s goals.
I have a background in the creative arts, and enjoy supporting artists, writers, and actors, as they seek balance in their lives. Also, I have spent many years working in the New York City Schools with children, families, teachers, and administrators, to address individual students’ emotional and behavioral problems that interfere with school performance.
Therapy is a safe space for you to explore and be heard. During our time together my role is to help foster a safe space and meet you where you feel your needs are. Together we can discuss the stressors which have you reaching out for therapy.
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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