Erie County

Alexandrea Doran, LCSW

Email: Alexandreadoran@yahoo.com

Office Address: 279 North Street, 215

City: Buffalo

State: NY

Zip Code: 14201

What do you specialize in?: Trauma, addiction, anxiety, depression

Treatment Populations: Adults

Insurances Accepted: Out of Network

Hours: Weekdays, evenings

Office Setting: Private Practice

Website: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/allie-doran-buffalo-ny/756058

Practice Setting: In Person & Telehealth

Seaghan Coleman, LCSW-R

NOTE: Seaghan is only accepting new clients who wish to integrate Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy

Email: seaghan.samadhi@proton.me

Office Address: 1275 Delaware Ave, Suite B100

City: Buffalo

State: NY

Zip Code: 14209

What do you specialize in?: Complex Trauma, Dissociation, Attachment Wounds, EMDR, Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), Psychedelic Integration, Parts Work/IFS, Somatic Therapy, EMDR Consultation

Treatment Populations: Adults

Insurances Accepted: Aetna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Cigna, United Healthcare (Optum), United Healthcare Medicare Advantage, Oscar (Optum), Oxford (Optum), Highmark BCBS, Carelon Behavioral Health

Other Insurances: Private Pay, HSA/FSA

Hours: Prep work Mondays and Tuesday 8-4 via telehealth, Dosing ONLY Wednesdays 9-12 and 1-4, and integration work ONLY Thursdays 1-4

Office Setting: Private Practice

Website: samadhihealingcollective.com

Practice Setting: In Person, Hybrid

Annapoorna Ayyagari, LCSW-R, Doctor of Social Work, Board Credentialed Diplomate

Email: aannapoorna@gmail.com

City: West Amherst

State: NY

Zip Code: 14228

What do you specialize in?: Trauma, all types

Treatment Populations: Adults, Elderly, Children (11 to 17), law enforcement, first responders, hospital staff

HAP/TRN: Yes

Insurances Accepted: Atnea - (Commercial), CIGNA (Commercial)

Hours: Weekdays

Office Setting: Private Practice

Office Setting: Telehealth

Website: https://care.headway.co/providers/annapoorna-ayyagari?utm_source=pem&utm_medium=direct_link&utm_campaign=154968

Nancy Krtek, LCSW-R, ND, Doctor of Naturopathy

Email: drkrtek@gmail.com

Office Address: 4955 N Bailey Ave., Suite 100

City: Amherst

State: New York

Zip Code: 14226

What do you specialize in?: Trauma complicated complex; dissociation; personality disorders; pain and medical issues; mood disorders; anxiety disorders; OCD

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

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

Call for sliding fee scale services offered by Institute of Mind Body Spirit: Wellness For Life

Hours: Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

Office Setting: Group Practice, Private Practice

Website: Mindbodypractitioner.com

Practice Setting: In person & Telehealth

Ashley Gorny, LMHC

Email: ashleygornylmhc@gmail.com

Office Address: 337 Cleveland Dr. Ste 5

City: Cheektowaga

State: NY

Zip Code: 14215

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

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

Insurances Accepted: IHA - (Commercial), BCBS - (Commercial), Univera - (Commercial)

Hours: Weekdays, Evenings

Office Setting: Private Practice

Website: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/ashley-gorny-cheektowaga-ny/833782

Practice Setting: In person & Telehealth

Elliot Zimpfer, LMHC

Email: ezimpferlmhc@gmail.com

Office Address: 4498 Main St. Suite 19

City: Amherst

State: NY

Zip Code: 14226

What do you specialize in?: Trauma, Eating Disorders

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

Insurance Accepted: BCBS - Commercial

Hours: Weekdays, Evenings

Office Setting: Private Practice

Website: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/elliot-zimpfer-amherst-ny/755913

Practice Setting: In-Person & Telehealth

Tori Dykstra, LCSW

Email: toridykstralcsw@gmail.com

City: Buffalo

State: NY

Zip Code: 14213

What do you specialize in?: I offer Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy informed by attachment theory, and pull from components of Internal Family Systems. As a queer person, I am passionate about offering a safe space for the LGBTQIA+ community to access mental health care.

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

Hours: Weekdays, weekends, evening

Office Setting: Private Practice

Website: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/tori-dykstra-buffalo-ny/1698996

Practice Setting: Telehealth

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

https://care.headway.co/providers/alyssa-swatkowski?utm_source=pem&utm_medium=direct_link&utm_campaign=188059

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?: Most clients that find success working with me are a part of one of these groups: Under the age of 30, have experienced trauma, identify as a part of the queer community, identify as neurodivergent or are a part of another minority group. I have a passion for working with individuals that have tried therapy previously but have not found the right fit.

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

Insurance: I offer private pay, reimbursement documentation and sliding scale opportunities

Hours: Weekdays, Evenings

Office Setting: Private Practice

Website: https://brittany-aponte.clientsecure.me/

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