Impulse Control Disorders therapists in Amherst, NY
Browse Impulse Control Disorders therapists in Amherst, New York. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Impulse Control
Francis A. Bax
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS, LMHC, LPC, CASAC-Master
Sometimes people get extremely impulsive over things they want, or react in such a way to stimuli when things don't go their way. We explore the triggers to impulsivity and help those clients make better choices in reacting to things that will cause them to be impulsive.
31 Years Experience
In-Person Near Amherst, NY
Online in Amherst, NY
Impulse Control
Dr. Marc A. Tallent
Psychologist
Impulse Control Disorders
35 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, NY
Impulse Control
Robert dos Santos Teixeira
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, SMF, MPIA, MA, MSW, LCSW
The self is comprised of selves. Making contact with the self that continually urges us to engage in self-destructive behavior is necessary if we want to be free of that behavior.
22 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, NY
Impulse Control
Shoreline Psychological
Psychologist, Psy.D.
For individuals with impulse control issues, our highly trained clinicians may use utilize Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). We offer comprehensive DBT as needed, incorporating all five modules of DBT, to help individuals become better equipped with adequate skills to cope with intense emotions and to reduce impulsive behaviors.
21 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, NY
Impulse Control
Steven Merino
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Struggling with impulse control can feel frustrating and isolating—but you don’t have to face it alone. I provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space to explore the urges, patterns, and underlying emotions that drive impulsive behaviors. Together, we’ll develop awareness, coping strategies, and tools that are tailored to your unique needs and goals. My approach supports you in building self-understanding, emotional regulation, and lasting change—at a pace that feels right for you.
2 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.
Impulse Control Disorders therapists in Amherst, NY Statistics
Impulse Control Disorders therapists in Amherst, NY average 14 years of experience and charge around $216 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (65%), Behavioral Therapy (42%), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (42%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$216
Accept insurance
50%
Offer sliding scale
65%
Gender ID
| 50% |
Male |
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| 44% |
Female |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 77% |
In Person and Online |
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| 23% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 65% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 42% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 42% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 42% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 38% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 38% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 35% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 65% | Young Adult |
| 54% | Senior |
| 46% | Teen |
| 31% | Children |
Client Focus
| 65% | Men |
| 58% | Women |
| 50% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 50% | LGBTQ+ |
| 46% | Black / African American |