Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Amherst, NY
Browse Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Amherst, New York. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Liberation Therapy
Counselor/Therapist, LMHC
Many highly sensitive people have spent their lives being told they are “too much” or “too sensitive.” In our work together, we reframe sensitivity as a nervous system trait rather than a flaw. We focus on emotional regulation, boundaries, overstimulation, relationships, and learning how to build a life that supports your sensitivity instead of overwhelming it.
5 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, NY (Online Only)
HSP
Resouling Therapy
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LPC
We work with highly sensitive individuals to better understand their emotional depth, nervous system sensitivity, and relational needs. Therapy focuses on reducing overwhelm, strengthening self-trust, and learning how to care for sensitivity rather than fight it.
12 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, NY
HSP
Marc Donegan, Psychotherapist
Registered Psychotherapist, Psychodynamic Analysis & Transactional Analysis, PACFA, BACP, ITTA, EATA, UKATA
Being a highly sensitive person is often experienced as a liability rather than a trait, especially in fast-paced professional environments that reward toughness over attunement. I help clients understand their sensitivity as genuine capacity rather than flaw, and build boundaries and regulation strategies that let them use it well instead of being overwhelmed by it.
10 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, NY
HSP
Aaron Kapin
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, SEP, LMT
From one highly sensitive person to another, it can be a crazy world out there. Two things that I've found helpful:
1st, resiliency training: Although our bodies can react to things that other people might brush off, Somatic Experiencing can help build up our ability to settle our stress and activation levels. That party might still be uncomfortably loud, but it's more tolerable when you have confidence that you can quickly find comfort again once you leave.
2nd: Boundary training and asking for what you want: As we get better at knowing what would help us feel more comfortable, and better at asking for it, we can start to re-shape our environment to feel better. Then as we feel better, and as our loved ones know how to help us, we are more resourceful, more able to connect with others, and more able to be the people we want to be in the world.
11 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, NY (Online Only)
HSP
Finding Peace of the Poconos LLC
Counselor/Therapist, LPC
We understand the unique needs of Highly Sensitive People (HSPs). Being highly sensitive is not a diagnosis—it's a temperament trait found in approximately 15–20% of the population. HSPs often experience life with greater emotional depth, heightened empathy, and increased responsiveness to both internal and external stimuli.
9 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, NY (Online Only)
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.
Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Amherst, NY Statistics
Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Amherst, NY average 11 years of experience and charge around $246 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Psychodynamic Therapy (51%), Relational Psychotherapy (46%), and Somatic Therapy (43%).
Average years in practice
11 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$246
Accept insurance
17%
Offer sliding scale
57%
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
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| 24% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 57% |
In Person and Online |
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| 43% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 51% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 46% | Relational Psychotherapy |
| 43% | Somatic Therapy |
| 40% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 40% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 31% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 31% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 83% | Young Adult |
| 54% | Senior |
| 43% | Teen |
| 26% | Children |
Client Focus
| 80% | Women |
| 60% | LGBTQ+ |
| 57% | Men |
| 43% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 43% | Persons with Disabilities |