Eclectic therapists in Amherst, NY
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Dr. Erica Gardner-Schuster
Psychologist, PhD
I am a specialized trauma- & attachment-oriented group therapist committed to helping adults heal, grow and cultivate more fulfilling relationships and lives. In my groups, healing happens in the context of a safe therapeutic community of fellow travelers who can relate, help each other feel less alone, and support one another in making the changes needed to get more out of life. I also use a liberation psychology lens to help group members explore the intersection of cultural and identify factors and mental health and feel more confident and empowered in their lives.
Group therapy can help you find deeper meaning and connection through the practice of authenticity: "letting go of who we think we're supposed to be and embracing who we are" (Brené Brown). By helping you bring your full authentic self into connection, Group can help you transcend loneliness to find more fulfilling relationships. Group can help you lean into your life with more courage, compassion and vulnerability. Group can support your unique journey as you find your way home to where you belong, and to the relationships that sustain you.
16 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, NY (Online Only)
Insight Healing Inc
Hypnotherapist, CMT, CBSP, SE, CH, MAPC
Through GFT Flow and hypnosis I see small miracles every day. Clients experience a shift and relief from the very first session. It is a joy to watch clients flourish and grow as they process through a painful past.
32 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, NY
Dr. L A McCrae
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCADC, FOT, CCTP, CCTSA
"Not everything that is faced can be changed. But nothing can be changed until it is faced." - James Baldwin
As a Black, queer, transmasculine, and neurodivergent scholar-practitioner, I view therapy as an act of radical liberation rather than social compliance. Grounded in the Black radical tradition, I partner with "Deep-Sea Divers"—scholars, activists, and survivors—to move beyond traditional talk therapy and into the realm of spiritual reclamation. My approach is direct and somatic, utilizing Sandplay, Somatic Focusing, and Bibliotherapy to map your internal geography and dismantle the "head trash" of carceral systems. Whether navigating neurodivergence, TBI recovery, or the cycles of dependency, we work collaboratively to honor your lived experience without moralistic shame. I do not sit as a detached observer, but as a witness to your evolution and a partner in your resistance against a broken world. My goal is your absolute autonomy, facilitating the heavy, holy work of unmasking and rewriting your testimony. If you are seeking a sanctuary where your identity is celebrated and your liberation is the priority, I am ready to dive with you.
7 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, NY
Eugenia Curet
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Dr. Eugenia Curet (Ph.D.) is a bilingual (English/Spanish) and bicultural clinical social worker licensed in New Jersey, New York, Texas, and Puerto Rico. She has vast experience providing individual, couples, and family psychotherapy to adults (males, females, LGBTQ).
50 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, NY
Maricia Thompson
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I am a New York based LCSW with a passion and a vigor for helping others on their mental health journey. My therapy approach comes from a place of compassion where one of my main goals is making sure my client feel as supported, heard and empowered as possible. Therapy is not a one size fits all and the approach used with each client individually should reflect this. I help each client articulate their thoughts and feelings in order to get a better understanding of what is causing their depression/anxiety/stress/unhappiness. I approach therapy from an integrative perspective, taking interest in the clients cultural background and experiences and tailoring a therapeutic modality that is the best fit for them.
Just like therapy, healing is also not a one size fits all and I understand that making the first steps into therapy, and towards that healing, may have been a difficult decision and I applaud your courage for making that first step. With your desire for change and my commitment to support and empower you, we will navigate a pace that works best for you to strengthen all aspects of your body and mind and the connection they have to each other.
13 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, NY
Amherst is a suburban town of Buffalo and home to the North Campus of the University at Buffalo, one of the largest universities in the State University of New York system, bringing a substantial student population and the mental health demands that come with a large public research university. The town's generally affluent suburban character contrasts with the significant challenges faced by neighboring Buffalo, and many residents access mental health services in the broader Buffalo metro area alongside local providers. UB's counseling services are a primary resource for students, and a private therapy sector serves Amherst's established families and professional residents. Common therapy concerns include student mental health, academic and identity development stress at a large research university, anxiety, family and relationship issues, and the transitional challenges of navigating life in a prosperous suburb adjacent to a struggling urban center.
Eclectic Therapy therapists in Amherst, NY Statistics
Eclectic Therapy therapists in Amherst, NY average 18 years of experience and charge around $190 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (80%), Depression (74%), and Trauma and PTSD (65%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$190
Accept insurance
41%
Offer sliding scale
67%
Gender ID
| 60% |
Female |
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| 25% |
Male |
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| 12% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 56% |
In Person and Online |
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| 44% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 80% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 74% | Depression |
| 65% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 61% | Stress |
| 52% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 46% | Loss or Grief |
| 46% | Women's Issues |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 52% | Senior |
| 50% | Young Adult |
| 41% | Teen |
| 15% | Children |
Client Focus
| 63% | Women |
| 48% | LGBTQ+ |
| 46% | Men |
| 30% | Black / African American |
| 28% | Christian |