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.
Grace Lamour (she/her) is a trauma-informed, culturally competent therapist passionate about helping clients gain insight, resilience, and self-awareness. As a child of immigrants, Grace deeply understands how identity, cultural expectations, and oppression influence mental health.
She supports clients with anxiety, generational trauma, and self-worth through CBT, psychodynamic, and person-centered techniques. Grace creates a collaborative, accessible space for individuals and families—especially BIPOC and first-gen clients—to process, heal, and thrive.
Since the beginning of my career as a mental health professional, I have practiced with one main idea at the core of all my work: healing is not linear. Whether this is your first time searching for new ways to heal, or you’re an experienced client of psychotherapy, I first and foremost hope you’ll allow yourself to feel gratitude for all the work you’ve done to get to where you are right now in your life’s journey.
Hello, I'm Olawande Awopetu, an ANCC board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. I am honored to serve as a psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner dedicated to enhancing and safeguarding your mental well-being. With my extensive background in the field, I specialize in delivering empathetic and comprehensive care for a range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, substance use disorder, bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, and schizophrenia.
I bring a high level of warmth, intelligence, sensitivity and experience to the table. I invite you to contact me to discuss your particular concern.
Areas of particular specialties include:
- Difficult or narcissistic parents or partners.
- Gender Dysphoria.
In my work, I am passionate about creating a safe and collaborative environment that can serve as a catalyst for self-understanding and change. I am warm and empathetic. I strive to help clients improve coping skills, interpersonal relationships, heal past trauma, and build self esteem and understanding. I have years of experience working with ages ranging from young children to adults on both inpatient and outpatient clinical settings.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 15 years experience working in a variety of nonprofit settings and diverse populations. I have worked with mental health, substance abuse and chronically ill populations and understand the importance of having someone who can listen!
I’m so glad you’re here. Taking the first step toward therapy isn’t always easy, and I believe everyone deserves a safe, supportive place to explore life’s challenges without judgment.
I earned my Bachelor of Science in Social Welfare from Stony Brook University and my Master of Social Work from Adelphi University. For the past four and a half years, I’ve worked with teens, adolescents, and adults facing a variety of life’s challenges. I strive to create a compassionate, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to achieve their goals.
Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply looking to better understand yourself, I’m here to support you every step of the way.
My name is Janine Recine and I am a Licensed Mental Health Therapist. I work with Individuals 18 and over. Many of my clients come in to address Co-occurring mental health concerns, substance use, and life transitions. I have experience and training in the areas of Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar, Borderline Personality, and PTSD.
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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