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)
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Creative Now Therapy, Cris Maria Fort Garcés
Registered Psychotherapist, LCAT, ATR-BC, Gestalt Psychotherapy Certified, Developmental Somatic Psychotherapy Certified, Hakomi Somatic Practitioner
If you’ve ever been told you’re too sensitive, too emotional, or need to toughen up, you’re not alone. I specialize in working with highly sensitive people who feel deeply impacted by their environment, emotions, or relationships. Together we use somatic therapy and creative tools to help you understand your sensitivity as a strength and build nervous system regulation so you can move through the world with more ease.
18 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, NY (Online Only)
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Anneka Gavrin
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Being a highly sensitive person isn't a weakness. It's a way of experiencing the world with greater depth, awareness, and emotional intensity. While these qualities can be tremendous strengths, they can also leave you feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or exhausted. Therapy can help you better understand your sensitivity, develop boundaries that protect your energy, and embrace this part of yourself with greater confidence and self-compassion.
15 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, NY
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Shayda Ewalt
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Being highly sensitive is not a flaw, it is a nervous system trait. Many highly sensitive individuals have experienced environments where their depth, empathy, or emotional intensity were misunderstood. Therapy helps you understand your sensitivity as strength, develop regulation tools, and create boundaries that allow you to thrive rather than feel overwhelmed.
10 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, NY (Online Only)
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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
Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Amherst, NY Statistics
Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Amherst, NY average 12 years of experience and charge around $233 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Somatic Therapy (50%), Psychodynamic Therapy (47%), and Relational Psychotherapy (44%).
Average years in practice
12 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$233
Accept insurance
15%
Offer sliding scale
53%
Gender ID
| 63% |
Female |
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| 23% |
Male |
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| 7% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 7% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 62% |
In Person and Online |
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| 38% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 50% | Somatic Therapy |
| 47% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 44% | Relational Psychotherapy |
| 41% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 38% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 35% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 35% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 82% | Young Adult |
| 59% | Senior |
| 44% | Teen |
| 24% | Children |
Client Focus
| 82% | Women |
| 62% | LGBTQ+ |
| 50% | Men |
| 44% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 38% | Asian |