Erie County

Kristen Tasselmyer, LMSW

Email: kristen@healingheartscounselingwny.com

Office Address: 2478 George Urban Blvd

City: Depew

State: New York

Zip Code: 14043

EMDR Training Level: EMDRIA Basic training (levels 1 & 2)

Treatment Populations: Children (11 to 17), Adults, Eldery, LGBTQ+

Insurance: IHA - (Commercial), BCBS - (Commercial), Univera - (Commercial), CIGNA (Commercial), Medicaid/CHP, Atnea - (Commercial), TRICARE, Fidelis

Hours: Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

Office Setting: Group Practice

Website: https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/1590823

Practice Setting: Telehealth & In-person services

Alyssa Swatkowski, LCSW

Email: alyssa@swatkowskilcsw.com

Office Address: 40 Gardenville Pkwy W #114

City: West Seneca

State: New York

Zip Code: 14224

What do you specialize in?: Trauma resolution with EMDR, IFS, and progressive counting. I will be trained in Brainspotting in 05/2026.

EMDR Training Level: EMDRIA Basic training (levels 1 & 2)

Treatment Populations: Adults, Couples, LGBTQ+

Do you specialize in the treatment of law enforcement, first responders or hospital staff?: Yes

HAP/TRN: Yes

Insurance: BCBS - (Commercial), Atnea - (Commercial), CIGNA (Commercial), Highmark of WNY, Humana Medicare Advantage, Quest Behavioral Health, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern NY, Carelon Behavioral Health , United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Hours: Weekdays

Office Setting: Private Practice

Website: https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/1690067

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Practice Setting: Telehealth & In-person services

Caroline Horrigan-Maurer, LCSW

Email: crosstreecounselingllc@gmail.com

Office Address: 2350 N Forest Road

City: Buffalo

State: New York

Zip Code: 14068

What do you specialize in?: Complex trauma, chronic and serious illness, PTSD

EMDR Training Level: EMDRIA Basic training (levels 1 & 2)

Treatment Populations: Children (11 to 17), Adults, Children (up to 11), Elderly, Families, Couples, LGBTQ+

Do you specialize in the treatment of law enforcement, first responders or hospital staff?: Yes

HAP/TRN: Yes

Insurance: BCBS - (Commercial), Atnea - (Commercial), CIGNA (Commercial) — PENDING: IHA, Univera, & Medicaid

Hours: Weekdays, Evenings

Office Setting: Private Practice

Website: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/caroline-horrigan-maurer-getzville-ny/1599726

Practice Setting: Telehealth & In-person services

Kenzi Coon, LCSW

Email: Kenzicoonlcsw@gmail.com

Office Address: 2969 Main Street, Suite 400

City: Buffalo

State: New York

Zip Code: 14214

What do you specialize in?:

EMDR Training Level: EMDRIA Basic training (levels 1 & 2): EMDRIA Certified

Trained By: (Name of person or facility for your basic training): Trauma Institute & Child Trauma Institute, Inc

Treatment Populations: Adults, LGBTQ

Do you specialize in the treatment of law enforcement, first responders or hospital staff?: No

HAP/TRN: No

Insurance: IHA - (Commercial), BCBS - (Commercial), Univera - (Commercial)

Hours: Weekdays

Office Setting: Private Practice

Website: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/kenzi-coon-buffalo-ny/1198469

Practice Setting: Telehealth & In-person services

Brittany Aponte, LMHC

Email: brittany@brittanyapontelpc.com

What do you specialize in?: EMDR and Play Therapy with children, adolescents and their families. I also work with members of the queer community and those that identify as neurodivergent.

EMDR Training Level: EMDRIA Basic training (levels 1 & 2)

Trained By: (Name of person or facility for your basic training): Annie Monaco and Ann Beckley-Forest

Treatment Populations: Adults, Children (up to 11), Children (11 to 17), Families, Couples, LGBTQ+

Do you specialize in the treatment of law enforcement, first responders or hospital staff?: No

HAP/TRN: No

Insurance: IHA - (Commercial), BCBS - (Commercial), Univera - (Commercial), Atnea - (Commercial), CIGNA (Commercial)

Hours: Weekdays, Evenings

Office Setting: Private Practice

Practice Setting: Telehealth

Christina Wojciechowski, LCSW

Email: cwojciechowski@blisseracounseling.com

Office Address: 20 North America Drive

City: West Seneca

State: New York

Zip Code: 14224

EMDR Training Level: EMDRIA Basic training (levels 1 & 2)

Treatment Populations: Adults, Children (up to 11), Children (11 to 17)

Do you specialize in the treatment of law enforcement, first responders or hospital staff?: Yes

HAP/TRN: Yes

Insurance: Univera - (Commercial), Atnea - (Commercial), IHA - (Commercial), BCBS - (Commercial), Aetna Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield BlueCross and BlueShield BlueShield of Northeastern New York Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Highmark Highmark BCBS of Western New York Independent Health Optum UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH Univera

Hours: Weekdays, Evenings

Office Setting: Private Practice

Website: https://blisseracounseling.com https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/christina-wojciechowski-west-seneca-ny/1481883

Practice Setting: Telehealth & In-person services

Morgan Murphy, LMHC-D

Email: morgan.m@beembodiedkenmore.com

Office Address: N/A

City: N/A

State: New York

Zip Code: N/A

What do you specialize in?: Severe trauma, attachment wounds, and dissociation

Trained By: (Name of person or facility for your basic training): Annie Monaco, LCSW

Treatment Populations: Adults, Children (11 to 17), Elderly, LGBTQ

Do you specialize in the treatment of law enforcement, first responders or hospital staff?: No

HAP/TRN: No

Insurance: IHA - (Commercial), BCBS - (Commercial), Univera - (Commercial)

Hours: Weekdays

Office Setting: Group Practice

Practice Setting: Telehealth and in -person

Erin Andrade, LCSW

Email: erinandradelcsw@gmail.com

Office Address: 2178 Main Street

City: Buffalo

State: New York

Zip Code: 14214

What do you specialize in?: I specialize in working with preteens, teens, and adults who are struggling with issues such as anxiety, depression, anger, stress, trauma, grief and loss, and adjustment challenges. I integrate evidence-based approaches to help people understand their experiences, develop coping skills, and build resilience. When desired, I thoughtfully integrate Christian values and offer prayer.

EMDR Training Level: EMDRIA Basic training (levels 1 & 2) EMDRIA Certified

Treatment Populations: Adults, Elderly, Children (11-17)

Insurance: IHA - (Commercial), Univera - (Commercial), United Health Care.

Coming soon: BCBS, Medicaid/Medicare, Aetna.

Hours: Weekdays, Evenings

Office Setting: Private Practice

Website: https://erin-andrade.clientsecure.me/

Practice Setting: Telehealth and in -person

Michele Beal, LCSW

Email: michelebeallcsw@gmail.com

Office Address: N/A

City: Buffalo

State: New York

Zip Code:

What do you specialize in?: Trauma Therapy - adults

EMDR Training Level: EMDRIA Basic training (levels 1 & 2) EMDRIA Certified

Treatment Populations: Adults, Elderly, LGBTQ+

Do you specialize in the treatment of law enforcement, first responders or hospital staff?: Yes

HAP/TRN: Yes

Insurance: Pending Credentialing

Hours: Weekdays, Evenings

Office Setting: Private Practice

Website: TBD

Practice Setting: Telehealth — Coming Soon: In-person services

Amanda Brown, LCSW-R

Email: amanda.brownlcswr@gmail.com

Office Address: 300 International Drive

City: Williamsville

State: New York

Zip Code: 14221

What do you specialize in?: General and intense trauma cases. DBT/EMDR/FLASH

EMDR Training Level: EMDRIA Basic training (levels 1 & 2) EMDRIA Certified

Treatment Populations: Adults, Elderly, Families, Couples, LGBTQ+

Do you specialize in the treatment of law enforcement, first responders or hospital staff?: Yes

Insurance: IHA - (Commercial),BCBS - (Commercial), Univera - (Commercial)

Hours: Weekdays

Office Setting: Private Practice

Website: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/amanda-nichole-brown-williamsville-ny/890569

Practice Setting: In-Person & Telehealth

Brenda Whelan, LMHC

Email: rsmbrenda@gmail.com

Office Address: 625 Abbott Rd

City: Buffalo

State: New York

Zip Code: 14220

What do you specialize in?: Grief, Trauma

EMDR Training Level: EMDRIA Basic training (levels 1 & 2) EMDRIA Certified

Treatment Populations: Adults, Couples

Do you specialize in the treatment of law enforcement, first responders or hospital staff?: Yes

HAP/TRN: Yes

Insurance: BCBS - (Commercial), Univera - (Commercial), Atnea - (Commercial)

Hours: Weekdays

Office Setting: Private Practice

Practice Setting: In-Person & Telehealth

Karen Shell, LCSW-R

Email: kshell65@yahoo.com

Office Address: 1281 Union Road

City: West Seneca

State: New York

Zip Code: 14224

What do you specialize in?: Trauma

EMDR Training Level: EMDRIA Basic training (levels 1 & 2)

Treatment Populations: Adults

Insurance: IHA - (Commercial), BCBS - (Commercial), Univera - (Commercial)

Hours: Evenings

Office Setting: Group Practice

Practice Setting: In-Person

Tina Lee, LMHC, LPCC

Email: info@asianmentalhealthcounseling.com

Office Address: 2178 Main St

City: Buffalo

State: New York

Zip Code: 14214

What do you specialize in?: Complex-PTSD, Intergenerational trauma, Childhood trauma, Asian and immigrant populations

EMDR Training Level: EMDRIA Basic training (levels 1 & 2)

Treatment Populations: Adults, LGBTQ+, Couples, Children (11 to 17)

Insurance: IHA - (Commercial), BCBS - (Commercial), Univera - (Commercial), United Healthcare (Commercial)

Hours: Weekdays

Office Setting: Private Practice

Practice Setting: In person & telehealth

Jeffrey Fazzino, LMHC

Email: jfazzino@blisseracounseling.com

Office Address: 20 N. America Dr.

City: West Seneca

State: New York

Zip Code: 14224

What do you specialize in?: Depression, Trauma, Borderline Personality Disorder, Relationship issues.

EMDR Training Level: EMDRIA Basic training (levels 1 & 2)

Treatment Populations: Adults, LGBTQ+, Couples

Do you specialize in the treatment of law enforcement, first responders or hospital staff?: Yes

HAP/TRN: Yes

Insurance: IHA - (Commercial), BCBS - (Commercial), Univera - (Commercial), Empire, Atnea - (Commercial), Medicaid/CHP, Medicare, United

Hours: Weekdays, Evenings

Office Setting: Group Practice, Clinic, Private Practice

Website: www.blisseracounseling.com

Practice Setting: In person & Telehealth

Derek West, LMFT

Email: derekwestlmft@gmail.com

Office Address: 1868 Niagara Falls Blvd Suite 305

City: Tonawanda

State: New York

Zip Code: 14150

What do you specialize in?: Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma

EMDR Training Level: EMDRIA Basic training (levels 1 & 2)

Treatment Populations: Adults, Children (11 to 17), Children (up to 11), Families, Elderly, Couples, LGBTQ+

Do you specialize in the treatment of law enforcement, first responders or hospital staff?: Yes

HAP/TRN: Yes

Hours: Weekdays, Weekends

Office Setting: Group Practice

Website: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/derek-west-tonawanda-ny/1244082

Practice Setting: In-Person & Telehealth

Shannon Curry-Izzo, LMHC

Email: scurryizzo@gmail.com

Office Address: 20 N America Dr

City: West Seneca

State: New York

Zip Code: 14224

What do you specialize in?: Trauma, dissociative disorders, depression, anxiety, perinatal mood disorders, anger management, OCD, grief and loss, life transitions, LGBTQIA+, neurodivergence

EMDR Training Level: EMDRIA Basic training (levels 1 & 2)

Treatment Populations: Adults, LGBTQ+

Do you specialize in the treatment of law enforcement, first responders or hospital staff?: Yes

HAP/TRN: Yes

Insurance: IHA - (Commercial), BCBS - (Commercial), Univera - (Commercial), Atnea - (Commercial), United, Excellus, Optum

Hours: Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

Office Setting: Group Practice

Website: Blisseracounseling.com

Practice Setting: In person & telehealth

Jennifer Kacalski, LCSW-R

Email: jenniferdownhower@yahoo.com

Office Address: ECMC at 1285 Main St, 1st Floor

City: Buffalo

State: New York

Zip Code: 14209

What do you specialize in?: Trauma Informed Care, EMDR, Grief & Loss

EMDR Training Level: EMDRIA Basic training (levels 1 & 2)

Treatment Populations: Adults, LGBTQ+, Elderly

Insurance: Please call the clinic at 716-898-1676 ext. 1 to find out insurances that are accepted.

Hours: Weekdays

Office Setting: Clinic Setting

Website: https://www.ecmc.edu/health-services/behavioral-health/

Practice Setting: In person and telehealth

Caryn Domzalski, LCSW-R

Email: cmdomzalski@domzalskicounseling.com

Office Address: 4955 North Bailey Avenue, Ste 100

City: Amherst

State: New York

Zip Code: 14226

What do you specialize in?: DBT, EMDR, Neurodivergence Affirming

I work with individuals with symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder such as difficulty with emotions, interpersonal challenges, possibly some self-destructive behaviors, difficulty with thoughts, and/or challenges around self. I am also trained in EMDR. I am also neurodivergent affirming and work with many individuals who identify as neurodivergent.

EMDR Training Level: EMDRIA Basic training (levels 1 & 2)

Treatment Populations: Adults, Children (up to 11), Children (11-17)

Hours: Weekdays, Evening, Weekends

Office Setting: Private Practice

Practice Setting: In person & Telehealth

Paul Hennigan, LCSW

Email: pjhennigan1@gmail.com

Office Address: 337 Cleveland Drive Suite #6

City: Cheektowaga

State: NY

Zip Code: 14215

What do you specialize in?: EMDR, CBT, Schema therapy

EMDR Training Level: EMDRIA Basic training (levels 1 & 2)

Treatment Populations: Adults, Children (11 to 17)

Do you specialize in the treatment of law enforcement, first responders or hospital staff?: Yes

HAP/TRN: Yes

Insurances Accepted: Univera, Fidelis

Hours: Evenings

Office Setting: Office, in person, Telehealth

Website: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/pj-hennigan-cheektowaga-ny/1185410

Jerry S. Kelly, LCSW-R

Certified in EMDR: Yes

Other certifications: Certified and a consultant in Progressive Counting

Office address(s):

4533 Southwestern Blvd

Suite 704, Hamburg NY 14075

Phone:

716-689-3333

716-523-4630

Fax: 716-689-9695

Email: jskcounseling@gmail.com

Population serviced: Teens, Adults and Families

Areas addressed: PTSD, anxiety, depression, phobias, phase of life problems

Therapy orientation: EMDR, Progressive Counting, CBT, Trauma Informed

Insurance accepted: IHA, BC/BS, Univera, Community Blue, Empire, Medicare

Office days and hours: Mondays 11:30-8, Tuesdays 8:30-5, Wednesdays 8:30-5, Thursdays 11:30-8 and Fridays 8:30-5

Accepting new clients: Yes

When: All Days and times accepted

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