LGBTQ

Kaitlin McMahon, LCSW

Email: kaitlin.mcmahon.counseling@gmail.com

Office Address: N/A (Virtual Appts Only)

City: Buffalo

State: NY

Specialization: I specialize in treating trauma and PTSD, including complex and developmental trauma. I also treat anxiety, OCD, depression, grief and loss, stress and burnout, and several other concerns, HAP?TRN

Treatment Populations: Adults, Elderly, Children (11 to 17), LGBTQ, Law enforcement, first responders

Insurances Accepted: BCBS - (Commercial), Atnea - (Commercial), CIGNA (Commercial) Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Anthem EAP, Oscar (Optum), Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Oxford (Optum), Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield New York (formerly Empire), Cigna, Aetna, United Healthcare (Optum), United Healthcare Medicare Advantage, Optum Medicaid NY

Hours: Weekdays

Office Setting: Private Practice

Practice Setting: Telehealth

Website: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/kaitlin-mcmahon-buffalo-ny/916181

Luiza Perez Ortiz, LMHC-P

Email: luizaperezmhc@gmail.com

Office Address: N/A

City: Buffalo

State: NY

Zip Code: 14209

Specialization: Eating disorders, body image, grief & loss, Spanish speaking populations, HAP/TRN

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

Insurances Accepted: N/A

Hours: Weekdays, Evenings

Office Setting: Group Practice

Practice Setting: Telehealth

Website: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/luiza-perez-ortiz-tonawanda-ny/1602566

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: drnancy@mindbodypractitioner.com

Office Address: 4955 N Bailey Ave., Suite 100

City: Amherst

State: New York

Zip Code: 14226

What do you specialize in?: Complicated Complex Trauma, DID, Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders; OCD, Grief/Loss; Personality Disorders, Pain and Medical Issues, Infertility issues, Postpartum

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

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

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

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

Hours: Weekends, Weekdays, Evenings

Office Setting: 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: www.wildwoodlcsw.com

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