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(716) 217-6112 || (716) 249-4063
3435 Harlem Rd, Suite 3, Cheektowaga, NY 14225 || 6225 Sheridan Dr., Suite 222 Amherst NY 14221 || 950A Union Rd, Suite 328, West Seneca, NY 14224

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Finding Your Best Self Within

We are here to help

Do you ever feel like the best of you is something you’re still hoping to grow into? If this is an idea you’ve taken the time to think about, maybe it’s a good time to meet with us. Teletherapy options available and currently covered by insurances!

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Shurmatz Counseling offers clinical consultation and supervision. It is our goal to help other mental health practitioners to provide exceptional care to others.

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Shurmatz Counseling has a goal of all therapists in Western New York offering effective mental health care. We have partnered with several area behavioral health agencies to provide training and consultation. We currently have trainings created on Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, dissociation and domestic violence. If you are interested in hosting a training with therapists at Shurmatz Counseling, please contact us!

The Science of Evidence-based Practices

Mastering the Art of Therapy

Therapy

We offer therapy for individuals, couples and families at our locations throughout Erie County and virtually throughout New York State.

Consultation

Learn effective strategies for a successful career in human services!

Training

Learn effective tools, interventions and strategies from experts in psychotherapy!

How we help you excel

We offer individual and couples counseling to people who are ready to see changes happen in their life. Therapy can be like aspirin, a short term treatment to relieve pain and other symptoms. Therapy can also be like a vitamin, used to promote health and wellness. With the philosophy that people deserve effective and efficient mental health care that doesn’t just feel like one more thing you have to do, we strive to offer convenient hours, modalities (Telehealth and office appointments), and insurance coverage. The therapists at Shurmatz Counseling have decades of experience in the helping profession, are subject matter experts on trauma, anxiety, performance enhancement, grief, and domestic violence. All treatment is confidential, comfortable, and respectful.

Anxiety Disorders

Anxiety occurs on a spectrum and can include everything from chronic worrying and overthinking, to phobias to compulsive patterns that are negatively impacting you or your loved ones

Chronic Pain and Illness

Chronic pain and chronic illness can send shock waves through a person. Do you feel like a shell of the person you once were, before your life was hijacked by pain or a medical condition?

Depressive Disorders

Do you feel like a dark cloud is always hovering above you like something will make it so you can never feel joy again? Depression often makes people feel hopeless and helpless, but you should know that it is a treatable medical condition. You do not have to continue to feel like you are wading through wet cement alone.

Domestic Violence

Domestic violence and family conflict often occur in secret, behind closed doors. You do not have to continue to keep the secret; a different life is possible for you and your children. If you feel you are in immediate danger, please call 911 or Haven House at 716-884-6000.

Grief & Loss

Were you not ready to say goodbye? When someone we care about is no longer here, the waves of grief can feel like they will drown you at any moment. Counseling can provide critical skills and a safe place to process through the feelings you’re carrying about the loss of your loved one.

Life Transitions

Life happens on life’s terms. Stress makes everything feel more intense. Are you struggle to adjust to losing a job, starting a business, starting a new job, getting married, getting divorced, or a child growing up? These are just a few of the life transitions that counseling can help with!

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Surviving a painful life event can feel like a life sentence. Are there events in your past that are ruining your present? PTSD is a treatable condition; people recover from it every day. Specific interventions like EMDR and progressive counting can drastically improve the quality of life for trauma survivors.

Frequently Asked Questions

Human beings do not like surprises. We really like to have some idea of what something new might be like. If you have any questions that are not addressed below, please feel free to email or call us!

How do I know when it's time to get support?

I think people often know when they need help. If you or someone you care about is suffering, therapy can be a transformational process. Some people use therapy the way we use an aspirin, to address an acute problem that is causing pain. Other people use therapy like a vitamin, to assist in overall health and wellness.

What type of therapy is offered?

We offer individual therapy, couples counseling, and family counseling. Individual counseling can include a variety of interventions, including ACT, CBT, DBT, EMDR, internal family systems, mindfulness-based stress reduction, and schema therapy.

Couples counseling includes the Gottman Method and Emotionally focused therapy.

How long do therapy sessions last?

A standard therapy appointment is between 53 and 60 minutes. The length of a treatment episode is related to a number of variables, including the severity of symptoms and goals of treatment.

What happens if I can't make my appointment?

Shurmatz Counseling requires 24 hours notice to change or cancel an appointment in order to avoid a late cancellation charge.

Will my appointments be covered by my insurance?

Counseling is covered by the vast majority of insurance plans. If you have specific questions about your coverage, including co-payments or deductible amounts, we ask that you contact your insurance carrier.

What therapist will I be meeting with?

Shurmatz Counseling has several therapists who have different specializations. We do our best to link clients with a therapist who specializes in the area the client is looking to work on. Please note that not all therapists at Shurmatz Counseling are able to bill all insurance plans.

Testimonials

Below are some of the statements gathered through a client satisfaction survey implemented by Shurmatz Counseling. In order to preserve confidentiality, no identifying information has been included.

“I have been able to carry information and practical skills into my daily life.”
“EMDR has changed my perspective, and helped me in many ways. Appointments are easy to make and the reminder calls are helpful”
"This is hands down the best and most effective therapy I've ever had."
"This is hands down the best and most effective therapy I’ve ever had. The tools I learn to help me cope with everyday problems. My anxiety is so much better now!"

About Shurmatz Counseling

Shurmatz Counseling is a group psychotherapy practice and have locations throughout Erie county and also offer teletherapy throughout New York State. We have therapists who specialize in a variety of topics that may be negatively impacting your quality of life. The decision to attend counseling is a deeply personal one, and deserves recognition as the courageous act that it is. Allow one of our talented therapists to join you on this journey of healing and transformation.

Jolene Sparacino

LCSW-R

Our Team

Therapists at Shurmatz Counseling are intensively trained to assist people in dealing with a variety of interventions and with client populations. We pride ourselves in offering effective and convenient treatment in a timely manner. Several of our therapists offer Telehealth options, which are now covered by some insurance companies. We are invested in helping our communities during the COVID-19 crisis by offering teletherapy options.