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Top family therapists in Buffalo, NY

Building healthier family connections starts with the right support. Headway offers flexible therapy options across Buffalo's neighborhoods, with providers trained in evidence-based approaches to family wellness and relationship growth.

Dr. Sean O'Dell

Dr. Sean O'Dell

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Buffalo, NY


Hi there! I'm Dr. Sean. I help people break out of vicious cycles and build a life they love to live.

I work with individuals from birth to age 30, and their families. My specialty is treating ADHD and other complex issues for which help is often hard to find.

In addition to my doctoral training, I completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Geisinger in pediatric psychology (2014). I am a licensed psychologist in PA and NY.

Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Yvonne Cavanaugh

Yvonne Cavanaugh

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.4 mi away • Kenmore, NY


“With an empathic approach and an extensive background of over 25 years in behavioral health, I am comfortable working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families.”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Challenging, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Alia Cross

Alia Cross

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 4.2 mi away • Buffalo, NY


“I've been on both sides of "the therapy couch", as a survivor/thriver with Bipolar I Disorder & as a LMHC.”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Caroline Horrigan-Maurer

Caroline Horrigan-Maurer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.3 mi away • Buffalo, NY


“As a trauma-focused therapist, I help individuals understand and reshape their relationship with stress.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Brittany Manchester

Brittany Manchester

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.2 mi away • Amherst, NY


“I see therapy as being in the passenger seat with the road map, and you tell me what the destination is.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michelle Volpe

Michelle Volpe

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.9 mi away • Buffalo, NY


“I specialize in working with children, teens and adults with anxiety, depression, ODD, ADHD, bipolar infertility, and much more.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Abigail Nunn

Abigail Nunn

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.6 mi away • Tonawanda, NY


“At the heart of my practice as a holistic trauma therapist is the belief that everyone deserves to feel heard, supported, and encouraged...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Grief or loss
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Dr. Laura Spencer

Dr. Laura Spencer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.5 mi away • Hamburg, NY


“My preferred approach is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, but I use this in conjunction with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other interventions as well.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Empowering, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Sunny Sisley

Sunny Sisley

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.8 mi away • Getzville, NY


Hello! I am a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC), and I am committed to helping you feel supported and understood from day one through your life's challenges with compassion and care. My training and clinical experience have equipped me to work with people facing anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and life transitions. I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can feel respected and heard. My goal is to help you build insight, resilience, and practical tools for lasting emotional well-being.

Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Panic disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jamie Borow

Jamie Borow

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.4 mi away • West Seneca, NY


“I believe therapy is a collaborative process, where your goals, strengths, and pace guide our work together.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Lauren Lutey

Lauren Lutey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Buffalo, NY


“I balance compassion with gentle challenge—supporting you while also helping you recognize patterns that may be keeping you stuck.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Lindsey Bala

Lindsey Bala

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Amherst, NY


Hi, I’m Lindsey, a psychotherapist who works with adult (18+) individuals navigating a wide range of emotional, relational, and life challenges. I believe the most effective therapy is a collaborative process where we work together as a team to identify what’s not working and build practical, meaningful solutions that fit your life. My goal is to help you feel supported, understood, and actively involved in your own healing.

We begin by building a strong therapeutic alliance—creating a space that feels safe, nonjudgmental, and grounded in trust. From there, we explore your specific needs, patterns, and goals in a way that feels respectful of your pace and readiness.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Kristen Wojtaszek

Kristen Wojtaszek

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Buffalo, NY


“I believe therapy works best when you feel genuinely heard, understood, and supported without judgment.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Amy Pfeffer

Amy Pfeffer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.8 mi away • Amherst, NY


“I help to empower my clients to resolve issues, achieve growth, and respond to challenges in a healthy way.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Valerie Testa

Valerie Testa

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7 mi away • Amherst, NY


Life presents pain and uncertainty. To learn and live by a perspective that takes you beyond ego, is to find meaning in your suffering as you sit with discomfort and take a closer look at your experience with vulnerability. Finding balance within yourself is not gained through the absence of worry and adversity-it’s discovered through a process of understanding and practicing self- acceptance and self-compassion while in the midst of life struggles. Let's explore your relationship with the negative aspects of human experience. As you look inward with honesty and without harsh judgement you can find yourself closer to your true self.

Family issues, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationship issues
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jean Bennett

Jean Bennett

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Lancaster, NY


“I pride myself on being genuine, keeping things simple, and making people comfortable in the therapy process.”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Margaret Montgomery

Margaret Montgomery

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 7 mi away • Buffalo, NY


“Meg embraces an integrative approach to mental health and wellness. She draws upon traditional western medicine along with eastern philosophies.”
Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD, Relationship issues
Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sherita Anderson-Bailey

Sherita Anderson-Bailey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.3 mi away • Buffalo, NY


Hi I'm Rita! I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I practice Children's Therapy, Couples Therapy, Individual Therapy, and Family Therapy. My practice is newly opened and I am excited to get to do what I love every day. My goal is to help clients to find balance in life and in love. I desire to impart key strategies for coping no matter what concerns are present.

Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mary-Elizabeth Belton

Mary-Elizabeth Belton

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.8 mi away • Buffalo, NY


“Mary offers nonjudgmental compassion, approachability, creativity, insight, and humor through an eclectic mix of evidence based treatments approaches.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 16 insurance carriers
Kendra Choinski

Kendra Choinski

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Lancaster, NY


“My background in emergency medicine allows me to approach complex situations with calm, clarity, and clinical expertise.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Holistic, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Kristine Sokolofsky

Kristine Sokolofsky

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Alden, NY


Born and raised in WNY, attended SUNY Buffalo, obtaining my bachelor's in psychology and master's in Social Work there.

I enjoy working with people of all ages who are striving to move through and process the difficult life experiences, changes and transitions we all experience such as grief & loss, divorce, trauma, addictions of all kinds, parenting and behavioral problems in children and adolescents.

Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Grief or loss, PTSD
Direct, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Tomasina Cook

Tomasina Cook

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Lewiston, NY


“I compassionately seek to help clients understand their "why." I am passionate about helping clients come to know and love themselves on a more intimate and authentic level.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Kelly Scumaci

Kelly Scumaci

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Lockport, NY


“I strive to provide person centered care. In which each client is treated with respect and dignity and provided with care that is specific to their own needs.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Lauren Ayello

Lauren Ayello

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I believe that promoting connection within the therapeutic relationship are the building blocks for positive outcomes...”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Tara Simpson

Dr. Tara Simpson

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I believe it's never too late to re-write your own story. With the help of practical tools you'll learn how to successfully manage anxiety, depression...”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Lauren Donahue

Lauren Donahue

Therapist

Virtual • New York


I like to utilize different therapies such as psychodynamic, CBT, ACT, person centered, and mindfulness to help clients achieve their goals. I have experience working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety and OCD, adjustment disorders, sexual and domestic abuse, anger management and mood disorders, personality disorders, and family/relationship issues. I also consider myself to be a culturally competent therapist, and have experience working with the Hispanic/Latino Community.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Katy Salce

Katy Salce

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I believe in the power of a safe, welcoming space where you can explore your thoughts and experiences without fear of judgment.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Jason Hill

Jason Hill

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“When we become willing to openly discuss whatever is troubling us with an experienced and understanding professional, things change.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Mi Jung You

Mi Jung You

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I offer an integrative approach, using Psychodynamic Therapy, CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Client-Centered Therapy to tailor treatment to your unique needs.”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Xiomoria Scott

Xiomoria Scott

Therapist

Virtual • New York


I am a licensed mental health professional in NY state. I enjoy working with individual who are dedicated to finding themselves. We will all go through challenging times. My goal is to increase resilience in all of my clients.

Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Galina Podluzskaya

Galina Podluzskaya

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York


“I am a compassionate Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with experience in both acute inpatient psychiatric care and home health settings.”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Anastasia Przybyla

Anastasia Przybyla

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I take a collaborative, client-centered approach, creating a supportive and non-judgmental space where clients can explore challenges, gain insight, and develop practical tools to navigate life more effectively.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Creative, Humorous
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Brittany Armstrong

Brittany Armstrong

Therapist

Virtual • New York


I am a neurodivergent, LGBTQ+ affirming provider who believes in social justice. I graduated from NYU in 2015 with my MSW degree and the last 10 years I have worked in various hospital based clinic settings providing mental and behavioral health interventions and therapy to children, adolescents and adults. I am passionate about serving underserved communities and access to care. I accept sliding scale out of pocket in addition to insurance.

Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Cindy Wolff

Cindy Wolff

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“She specializes in treating co-occurring substance abuse and mental health disorders, such as anxiety, depression and grief.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Infertility
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Victoria Toscano

Victoria Toscano

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My therapy style naturally evolved during two years of world travel, where I completed yoga teacher training in India and learned meditation at a Himalayan monastery.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Maria Tapia

Maria Tapia

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I am a 25+ yrs. experienced bilingual/bicultural Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in short term solution focused therapy, crisis intervention, and cognitive behavior therapy.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ora Samuels

Ora Samuels

Therapist

Virtual • New York


I want clients to know that I’m warm, down-to-earth, and collaborative in my approach. I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all style of therapy, so I try to meet each person where they are and adjust based on what they need in the moment.

I use both talk therapy and art therapy, and you don’t need any experience with art for it to be helpful. Sometimes words are enough, and other times it can be easier to express things through creative work, either way is okay.

My style is supportive but also practical. I like helping clients understand what they’re feeling, build coping skills they can actually use day-to-day, and gently work through patterns that feel stuck or overwhelming.

Most importantly, I aim to create a space where you don’t feel judged, rushed, or pressured, just supported at your own pace.

Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, OCD
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Baruch Gubnitsky

Baruch Gubnitsky

Virtual • Brooklyn, NY


“My style is warm, direct, and down to earth. I work collaboratively with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, relationship concerns, and major life transitions.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Samantha Kravitz

Samantha Kravitz

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I strive to be a calm and supportive presence while helping those who are managing stress, high anxiety, and trauma.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kerry Gallagher

Kerry Gallagher

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I am person-centered in my approach and willing to meet you where you are as my therapeutic approach, whether than means focusing on the past or present.”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

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Find the right counselor for your family

Headway makes it easier to find family-focused support — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.

Factors to Consider When Choosing a Family Therapist in Buffalo

Finding family therapists in Buffalo starts with identifying what your family wants to work on together. Family therapy can support concerns like parenting conflict, adolescent struggles, blended family dynamics, and communication across generations. A family therapist is trained to work with the relational system, not just one person. As you compare therapists, look for listed experience with family counseling, marriage counseling, couples counseling, or a therapist specializing in blended families if those needs match your situation.

Buffalo has a range of therapists across the city and nearby communities, with both in-person and virtual appointment options. Virtual care can add more flexibility if it is hard for multiple family members to meet in the same office. Session structure may also vary. Some sessions may include the full family, while others may focus on parents, siblings, partners, or individual family members. Before booking, read each therapist’s bio to understand their approach, availability, and whether they offer a free phone consultation to discuss fit and session structure.

Family counseling in Buffalo, NY 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 therapists who are accepting new patients, review bios, verify insurance, see estimated out-of-pocket costs, 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.

If anyone in your family is experiencing or worried about abuse, threats, or coercion, joint family or couples therapy usually isn't the right starting point — individual support is safer. The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline (1-800-422-4453) and National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233, or text START to 88788\) can help you think through next steps.

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