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Top therapists in Buffalo, NY accepting new patients

Buffalo residents deserve accessible mental health support. Headway's network of 8,359 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.

Margo Praylow

Margo Praylow

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I often use a mix of therapies in my practice. In your first session, we'll explore what brought you to therapy and decide the most appropriate ways to assist you...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Energetic, Inquisitive
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Cohn

Jennifer Cohn

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“Clients feel at ease quickly in our sessions because I bring a warm, empathetic, and non-judgmental approach.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Tresha Maragh

Tresha Maragh

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York


I am a warm, open-minded, and compassionate clinician who values collaboration and respect in every session. I provide both talk therapy and medication management, tailoring care to each person’s unique needs and goals. My approach combines evidence-based techniques with a supportive, client-centered style, helping you navigate challenges while building resilience, personal strengths, and a sense of meaning in your life.

I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings openly, ask questions about treatment, and feel empowered to make choices that support your mental health. Whether you’re seeking therapy, medication support, or both, I partner with you to develop a plan that works for your life, pace, and values.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Patty Dutton

Patty Dutton

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My style is straightforward yet compassionate. I'll listen without judgment, help you make sense of what feels confusing, and give you honest feedback and practical strategies.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Challenging, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nandini Malhotra

Nandini Malhotra

Therapist

Virtual • New York


I believe that everyone has within them an abundant reservoir of love. Oftentimes, our access to this force is obscured by the wear and tear of life - traumatic experiences, structural injustices, interpersonal upheaval, moral injury, spiritual confusion... and the defenses we create to survive in response. At With Love Psychotherapy, my goal is to facilitate a homecoming to this force - for individuals and couples - as they work toward creating a life that feels aligned and meaningful. In this work, there is nothing to be ‘fixed’. There is only the intentional movement toward what serves you.

Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Allen Wilkes

Allen Wilkes

Psychologist

Virtual • New York


“I believe the ability to empathize, compassionate listening while monitoring the quality and effectiveness of communication are key to successful therapy.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Estina Cain

Estina Cain

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I am dedicated to providing a compassionate and supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and valued.”
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Creative, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Wendy Peguero

Wendy Peguero

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My approach is building a collaborative, empathetic, warm, person-centered and non-judgmental therapeutic alliance, serving as a secure based for exploration, improving overall well-being, enhance coping abilities, positively shift self-perception.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Holistic, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Tishana Griffith Pmhnp-Bc

Tishana Griffith Pmhnp-Bc

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York


“The intention of my unique approach to mental health care is, to assist individuals to realize their own abilities to potentiate improved life outcomes for themselves through empowerment with education and support.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Hannah Weinstock

Hannah Weinstock

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and rooted in helping clients feel safe, understood, and empowered in their own lives.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Abraham Jimenez

Abraham Jimenez

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I offer a humanistic, intersectional approach to therapy. I like to collaborate and work with clients on exploring the underlying factors that play a role in their issues and identify strategies to improve their day-to-day.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michael Dacunto

Michael Dacunto

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I utilize a CBT approach combined with a compassion-focused talk therapy to contribute to the individual along their journey toward both mental and emotional well-being.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, Men's issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Yvonne Ekama

Yvonne Ekama

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Williamsville, NY


“I'm a Dual-Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over seventeen years of psychiatric nursing experience with focus on medication management and supportive therapy.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Paula Elliott Gilroy

Paula Elliott Gilroy

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I'm passionate about helping people feel understood, supported, and empowered to create meaningful change in their lives.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Potter

Elizabeth Potter

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I help my clients find the strength within themselves in order to live a happy, healthy, and successful life.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Macarena Rufin

Macarena Rufin

Therapist

Virtual • New York


Welcome—I'm glad you're here. I offer fully remote therapy with a focus on women’s mental health, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and major life transitions such as marriage, divorce, relocation, career changes, retirement, and starting college. I also specialize in maternal mental health, providing compassionate support during the prenatal and postpartum periods. I accept referrals for adolescents and couples on a case-by-case basis.

Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Wendy Stapen

Wendy Stapen

Psychologist

Virtual • New York, NY


“Our work together will be a collaborative process of discovery to understand the issues threatening to erode individual and family health and well-being.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Craig Gilkey

Craig Gilkey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Oswego, NY


“I am a certified level 4 trainer and therapist in TEAM-CBT, an advanced form of cognitive behavioral therapy pioneered by Stanford emeritus professor Dr. David D. Burns and colleagues.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Qingquan Yang

Qingquan Yang

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I specialize in supporting people who often feel pressure to "hold it all together" while silently struggling inside.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer McLane

Jennifer McLane

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York


“My approach is warm, direct, and solution-focused. I look beyond symptoms to understand how stress, routines, habits, and life circumstances are impacting how you feel day to day.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Bethany Waite

Bethany Waite

Therapist

Virtual • New York


Entering therapy can be intimidating, and that's why I always try to meet people where they are in their process of healing, growth, and change. I'm Bethany, a licensed therapist who helps individuals navigate anxiety, stress, and life transitions with compassion and clarity. My approach is collaborative and grounded in evidence-based techniques.

I have spent the last ten years applying my clinical knowledge and love of helping to ensure a safe space that addresses the unique needs of my clients. I have significant experience working with teens, adults, and LGBTQ+ individuals. Together, we'll explore patterns, build coping tools, and strengthen your connection to yourself and others.

Whether you're feeling stuck or simply seeking balance, I'll meet you where you are and help you move toward the life you want to life. Self-discovery, growth, and healing should be a beautiful journey, as your therapist, I hope to be the vehicle guiding you.

I know reaching out can feel hard, especially when you’re already dealing with a lot. You don’t need to have everything figured out—that’s what this space is for.

If this resonates, I’d be glad to connect whenever you feel ready.

Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Laura Jasphy

Laura Jasphy

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My practice leans towards Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing, which are client centered and action oriented.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Physical health issues, Stress management
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Fabius Mekontchou

Fabius Mekontchou

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York


As your mental health provider here's what I want you to know about me:

  • I listen first
  • I believe in collaboration
  • I treat the whole person
  • Medication is a tool, not a requirement.
  • There is no shame in seeking help.
  • Progress is possible.
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jean Cetoute

Jean Cetoute

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York


“I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Model in my practice... we will research the reason that you came for therapy and then decide the most suitable way to help you progress.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Vicky Fleurial

Vicky Fleurial

Therapist

Virtual • Harrison, NY


“I provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can explore what's going on in your life, at your own pace.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Jean Messeroux

Jean Messeroux

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I believe healing happens in spaces where people feel seen without being judged, and supported without being rushed.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues, Men's issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Fatima H. Bala

Fatima H. Bala

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“With compassion and honesty, I will help you to work through issues while identifying your inner strengths to be a happier and healthier version of you.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Marc Steinmetz

Dr. Marc Steinmetz

Psychologist

Virtual • New York


“My mission is to offer you a safe, affirming space to explore your life, your story, and what matters most to you.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Juan Flores

Juan Flores

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“He firmly believes that you are the author of your own life story and possess unique strengths that can help you overcome any obstacles you may face.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Andrea Dogostiano

Andrea Dogostiano

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“Coming from a mixed cultural background, including Caribbean upbringing and influences, I understand the unique ways culture, family dynamics, identity, expectations, and generational experiences can shape emotional wellness and relationships.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Abe Zubarev

Dr. Abe Zubarev

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I firmly believe that life becomes an adventure rather than a chore when people find ways to integrate their definition of meaning and purpose into their daily lives and careers.”
Depression, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues, Stress management
Affirming, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Bruinix-Parris

Elizabeth Bruinix-Parris

Therapist

Virtual • New York


Elizabeth Bruinix-Parris, LCSW graduated with her Masters Degree from Marywood University in 2016. She has worked in hospitals, mobile mental health team, and private practice. She has extensive knowledge in crisis management and providing services to a variety of populations. Elizabeth is passionate about providing support to individuals of all ages. She is dedicated to supporting the LGBTQQAI+ population. Elizabeth can and will provide letters of support, contact her to find out more.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Dominique Sampson

Dr. Dominique Sampson

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“My approach is grounded in evidence-based practices and rooted in emotional intelligence in your relationships.”
Women's issues
Challenging, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Adriana Carruthers

Adriana Carruthers

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“When you reframe what isn't working into a reality that serves you better, your priorities begin to shift—from accepting what is, to creating what you choose it to be.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Grace Amah

Dr. Grace Amah

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Nesconset, NY


“I'm passionate about helping individuals navigate life's challenges with compassion, evidence-based care, and practical strategies.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Darlene Browning

Darlene Browning

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I have been working with individuals who have been through traumatic experiences in their lives including those who have suffered from chronic anxiety, depression, and issues with substance abuse.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Irine Onyah Pmhnp

Irine Onyah Pmhnp

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York


“I am committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care while respecting each patient's unique experiences, values, and goals.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Godwin Fakeye

Dr. Godwin Fakeye

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York


“My approach is to provide professional evidence based client centered, holistic and individualized care through medication management and psychotherapy.”
Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Cassandra Thomas

Cassandra Thomas

Therapist

Virtual • New York


“I believe in creating a safe, empathetic, and non-judgmental space where clients can freely explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stephanie Thadal

Stephanie Thadal

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New York


“My greatest strength as a provider is providing my patients with the support and guidance needed to over come the complexities of mental health challenges.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, OCD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
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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.

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