West Seneca Office

"If your heart is broken, learn to make art with its pieces." - Shane Koyczan About “Trauma comes back as a reaction, not always as a memory.” (Bessel Vanderkolk).  This reaction can be a very real, visceral experience for individuals who have a history of trauma....

The root of self-care is setting boundaries. - Nedra Glover Tawwab About In this fast-paced world do you need someone to slow down with to process your feelings along your journey? I’ve always been fascinated with the power of human connection and the resilience in...

About I have had the privilege of working with diverse age groups across a variety of settings, however my passion is working primarily with children and adolescents. I am gender affirming and have experience working with those who are LGBTQ+. I work with clients...

"Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think we're supposed to be and embracing who we are." - Brene Brown   About We may experience things in our lives that feel like they change who we are and our view of the world. As a result, we may feel...

"It's always darkest just before the dawn." - Thomas Fuller   About With 14 years of dedicated experience in the field of mental health counseling, Amanda Quinn has established a reputation for providing compassionate, effective, and evidence-based therapy to...

"Be brave enough to heal yourself even when it hurts." - Bianca Sparacino   About The decision to enter therapy is a significant first step towards the healing process. Therapy can help improve areas in your life that is causing you distress. I use a person-centered...

"Daring greatly means: the courage to be vulnerable, it means to show up and be seen, to ask for what you need, to talk about how you're feeling, and to have the hard conversations." - Brene Brown   About “Welcome! Our lives are in a constant state of change, which...

"Trauma is a fact of life. It does not, however, have to be a life sentence." - Peter A. Levine   About Life happens, and sometimes we need support along the way. Seeking out someone to help, listen and explore ways of dealing with life’s challenges can ease the...

"Perhaps the biggest tragedy of our lives is that freedom is possible, yet we can pass our years trapped in the same old patterns." - Tara Brach   About Welcome! I’m glad you are taking this step for yourself. Whatever has brought you here, reaching out for support...

"Vulnerability is not about winning or losing; it's having the courage to show up and be seen when we have no control over the outcome." - Brene Brown   About As human beings we live life on life’s terms. Life can be extremely unpredictable, overwhelming, and in...

"Yesterday I was so clever so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise so I am changing myself." -  Rumi   About Have you ever wondered what it would be like to slow down the internal dialogue and lower the volume of your racing thoughts? Imagine turning inward...

"Please remember that beautiful things can bloom from the seeds of your most difficult times." About I am deeply committed to helping individuals lead healthier, happier lives by supporting them on their personal journeys of growth and healing. Life can often feel...

"No one ever got to the top of the mountain in one giant jump. Challenges can be overcome, and goals can be reached, but they can only happen one step at a time." - Doe Zantamata   About I have worked in the counseling field for 16 years. I am experienced in treating...

"May you be healthy. May you be safe. May you live with ease. May my life touch your life, for the better." - Loving Kindness Meditation    About Hi! My name is Rachel. I like to tell my clients that I am a very “human therapist.” I am down to earth, approachable, non...

"Knowledge without understanding is like a sword without a sheath." - TurtleMe   About Do our struggles stem from our emotions, thoughts, or behaviors? With Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), we understand it’s all three. By exploring these interconnected components,...

"When we deny our emotion, it owns us. When we own our emotion, we can rebuild and find our way through the pain." - Brene Brown   About If you are reading this, you have already taken the most difficult step deciding to reach out for support. As a therapist who has...