Find a therapist in Buffalo, NY — covered by insurance
Top therapists in Buffalo, NY accepting new patients
Buffalo residents deserve accessible mental health support. Headway's network of 8,360 providers serves communities including Elmwood Village, Allentown, and the Waterfront District. Sessions cover talk therapy and medication management, with many providers offering free consultations and availability within two weeks.
If you’re feeling stuck in anxiety, depression, trauma, school stress, or family conflict, therapy can be a place to feel understood and start making meaningful change. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults, and I support clients in building coping skills, improving confidence, and finding practical ways to manage everyday challenges.
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.
40 years of experience as a therapist.
Focusing on family communication, parenting, adjustment issues for adults and adolescents, stress management, gender/sexuality issues, and coping with chronic medical problems.
"Sometimes the questions are complicated and the answers are simple" (Dr. Seuss)
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.
I have a wide variety of experiences that I can draw upon to help you. I really enjoy helping clients become the best version of themselves! I can work with any and all issues that you might be experiencing.
Welcome - I'm so glad you're here! I know finding a therapist can be daunting, but it is so worth it when you find someone you can trust. Whether you are navigating a new challenge life has thrown at you or are choosing to tackle a longstanding problem, I would be honored to be part of your team. Clients from all walks of life are welcome. I value clients' diversity and aim to treat each individual as holistically as possible. If you are looking to grow yourself and your relationships into the best that they can be, I would love to meet with you and accompany you on that journey.
As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and medication management for children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in treating ADHD, anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, sleep disorders, and trauma-related conditions. My approach is practical, collaborative, and grounded in current evidence.
About our therapists located within 20 miles of Buffalo, NY
- 100%Anxiety
- 96%Depression
- 84%Stress management
- 72%Relationship issues
- 96%Aetna
- 93%Cigna
- 84%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 67%Oxford
- 67%United Healthcare
- 100%English
- 99%In-person or online
- 1%In-person only
- 78%Woman
- 22%Man
- 45%Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- 39%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 10%Nurse Practitioner
- 3%Licensed Creative Arts Therapist
- 1%Clinical Psychologist
- 99%Individual therapy
- 29%Family therapy
- 14%Couples therapy
- 13%Child or adolescent therapy
Frequently asked questions
Find the right therapist for you
Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Therapist in Buffalo
Finding the right therapist in Buffalo starts with identifying what you want to work on. Whether you're looking for support with anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, or something else, choosing a licensed provider — such as an LMHC, LCSW, psychologist, or psychiatrist — who has experience with your specific concerns can make a meaningful difference. Consider what matters most to you beyond specialty, like whether you prefer in-person sessions in neighborhoods like Elmwood Village or North Buffalo, or the flexibility of virtual visits from home.
Therapy in Buffalo can vary in cost, but using your in-network insurance benefits is one of the most reliable ways to reduce what you pay per session. On Headway, you can enter your insurance details to see estimated session costs before you book, and many patients pay as low as $0 per visit. Nationally, Headway partners with over 100 insurance plans and connects you with providers across Buffalo and surrounding communities like Williamsville, Cheektowaga, and Amherst.
Many providers on Headway also offer a free phone consultation, so you can ask questions and see if it's a good fit before committing to a full session. Detailed provider bios give you a sense of each therapist's style, background, and approach — helping you feel confident in your choice before your first appointment.
Use left and right arrow keys to switch tabs. Press Shift+Tab to return to the tab list from links in the selected tab.