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 8,499 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.
Hi, I’m Nikki — owner of Dragonfly Haven Wellness LCSW PLLC. I’m looking forward to starting our work together.
I’m a licensed clinical social worker with a Master’s in Social Work from Fordham University, earned in 2003. Since then, I’ve had the privilege of supporting children, teens, adults, and families through life’s challenges in both outpatient and school-based mental health settings.
I believe therapy works best when you feel safe, supported, and genuinely understood. My approach is warm and collaborative, while also helping to point out connections to support your growth. I draw from a blend of psychodynamic therapy, relational approaches, CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, and Encompass co-occurring treatment to help clients build insight, strengthen coping skills, and create meaningful change.
I’ve recently completed a certified integrative mental health provider course and somatic technique training to focus more on body-based approaches alongside traditional talk therapy to support healing as a whole-person process.
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges, life transitions, or simply feeling stuck, you don’t have to do it alone. My goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable showing up exactly as you are and knowing that I am here to work alongside you as you move towards change.
I specialize in working with clients who feel stuck, disconnected from their body, or who carry an extensive trauma history. Whether you’re highly analytical and struggling to drop into your body, or finding it hard to feel and name your emotions, I offer approaches that meet you where you are. Using somatic and body-based methods, including movement, mindfulness, imagery, and metaphor, I help clients access their inner world, integrate difficult experiences, and break through old patterns.
There are times in life when we feel stuck, lonely, anxious, or disconnected from ourselves. While these experiences can be painful, I believe they often serve as powerful catalysts for growth, healing, and transformation. Earning your trust and helping you establish a secure, empowering baseline for your care is an honor I hold deeply. Over my five years of practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have found profound meaning in supporting adults and couples through their most difficult moments. I specialize in helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, eating disorders, OCD, and trauma. I am also fiercely committed to providing affirming care for the LGBTQIA+ community, offering a safe harbor for those seeking an inclusive, sex-positive space. It is a privilege to support people as they develop greater self-awareness, strengthen their resilience, and move toward a more authentic version of themselves.
Are you tired of what feels like the "same old" therapy?
My approach to create a space with my clients to have a more personally tailored approach utilizing a wellness approach!
Thriving instead of just surviving.
I am a strong believer in meeting those I serve where they are.
Whether you are experiencing loss, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, a life transition, stress or need a sounding board, I am here to be a support!
I am nonjudgmental and open-minded
I approach the conversations without preconceived notions or judgements
I encourage openness and honesty
Let the clients know that they can speak freely and their honesty is appreciated and important
I am the Founder of EQ Therapy (eqtherapy.co), a private practice designed for high-performing clients. I also teach at NYU in their graduate mental health counseling program. My dissertation at Johns Hopkins focused on the mental health experience of intercollegiate student-athletes. I supervise therapists at EQ Therapy who are accepting new clients for individual and couples therapy. If you're a couple, college student, industry leader, entrepreneur, or athlete, schedule a session with with me today!
I’m a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner serving Suffolk County, NY. I provide outpatient mental health care across the lifespan, with experience supporting clients with a range of concerns, including autism spectrum-related needs
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About our therapists located within 20 miles of Buffalo, NY
- 100%Anxiety
- 93%Depression
- 78%Stress management
- 71%Trauma
- 96%Aetna
- 92%Cigna
- 82%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 61%Oxford
- 61%United Healthcare
- 100%English
- 1%American Sign Language
- 1%Polish
- 100%In-person or online
- 78%Woman
- 22%Man
- 42%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- 41%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 11%Nurse Practitioner
- 3%Licensed Creative Arts Therapist
- 3%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 99%Individual therapy
- 29%Family therapy
- 16%Child or adolescent therapy
- 16%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 Mental Health Therapist in Buffalo, NY
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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