LGBTQ

Abigail Nunn, LMHC

Email: abbynunnmhc@gmail.com

Office Address: 1868 Niagara Falls Blvd Suite 305

City: Tonawanda

State: NY

Zip Code: 14150

Specialization: Trauma, eating disorders/disordered eating, anxiety, depression

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

Insurances Accepted: IHA - (Commercial), BCBS - (Commercial), Univera - (Commercial), Atnea - (Commercial), CIGNA (Commercial), Medicaid/CHP, BCBS, Univera, Fidelis

Hours: Evenings, Weekdays

Office Setting: Private Practice, Group Practice

Practice Setting: Telehealth & In-Person

Website: https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/1346694

Mackenzie Northrup, LMHC

Email: mackenzie@northrupcounseling.com

Office Address: 849 Paul Road, Suite 311

City: Rochester

State: NY

Zip Code: 14624

What do you specialize in?: Trauma (childhood ACES, sexual, medical, chronic pain/disability) & anxiety - Utilize both EMDR & Progressive Counting and primarily ACT perspective

Treatment Populations: Adults, LGBTQ, law enforcement, first responders, hospital staff

HAP/TRN: Yes

Insurances Accepted: Atnea - (Commercial), CIGNA (Commercial), Carelon, Anthem, Highmark - in process for Excellus & Univera. Looking to also work towards NYSHIP and IHA.

Hours: Weekdays, weekends

Office Setting: Private Practice

Office Setting: Office, in person, Telehealth

Website: https://secure.helloalma.com/providers/mackenzie-northrup/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/mackenzie-northrup-rochester-ny/1354996

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

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

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

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

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

Linda DAmore-O'Grady, LMHC-P

Email: linda.o'grady@ccwny.org

Office Address: 620 Tronolone Place

City: Niagara Falls

State: New York

Zip Code: 14304

What do you specialize in?: CBT, EMDR, DBT

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

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

HAP/TRN: Yes

Hours: Weekdays

Office Setting: Clinic Setting

Website: www.ccwny.org

Practice Setting: In person & telehealth

Chelsey Canfield, LCSW

Email: ccanfield.lcsw@gmail.com

Office Address: 4955 N Bailey Ave, Ste 100

City: Amherst

State: NY

Zip Code: 14226

What do you specialize in?: Trauma Therapy

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

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

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

Hours: Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

Office Setting: Private Practice

Website: Psychology today.com/us/therapists/chelsey-m-canfield-buffalo-ny/1217401

Practice Setting: In person & Telehealth