Buddhist therapists in Batavia, New York NY
Serving Buddhist
Dr. Bruce Pace
Psychologist, Ph.D.
If you want your life to change in a meaningful way, but you need help determining and taking the individual steps required to meet your goals, therapy is an excellent choice. Many people expect therapy to involve sessions where there is emotion focused discussion and deep introspection. With a Cognitive-Behavioral approach, the emotions or feelings are secondary in the healing process. We focus on how your actions impact your circumstances, and how you can change your behavior to change the life you’re living. If that sounds like what you’re looking for, we are likely a good fit.
I love sharing what I know so that you can feel and act better in your life. We will collaborate to set goals and track improvements as they occur. I believe we all have brand new opportunities to make new choices in each moment that will improve our lives. The power to change is not dependent on our past choices but on how we decide to live in this moment.
I work with individuals, couples, and families. I give a lot of advice and see myself as an educator who can use my knowledge to equip you with helpful tools. I am trained in the Gottman method and believe that conflict between partners is inevitable and that improving the frequency and quality of positive interactions is vital to long-term stability of the relationship. I also work with children and their families, especially focusing on ADHD, ODD, and anxiety. When a child is experiencing these sorts of concerns, I approach progress and resolution with the parents and child together. I believe in the goodness of children, and that setting them up for good choices is something that rests largely in the family environment.
I am also an expert in ADHD evaluation and treatment. I am very thorough in my reports and recommendations. Evolutionarily, ADHD is a strength, and I love helping shed light on how to best navigate this world with an eye to the strengths and available strategies and habits that can set you on a sustainable path.
19 Years Experience
Serving Buddhist
Dr. Erica Gardner-Schuster
Psychologist, PhD
Do you long for greater love and purpose in your life? Do you feel lonely? Stuck in your struggles? Sad or down? Stressed or anxious?
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.
14 Years Experience
Serving Buddhist
Patricia Valencia
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
I work with adults who want to change their lives and get to the root of what makes them think, feel and react in ways that keep them stuck. They desire to lessen stress, reduce anxiety, and improve their relationships. We work together to understand and minimize their negative responses to triggers. We explore the events, thoughts and feelings that led to painful relationships and low self-esteem. We work together to develop realistic individualized strategies to minimize unhealthy patterns that prevent joy and peace in their lives. We collaborate to implement realistic changes that improve their quality of life.
11 Years Experience
Serving Buddhist
Rachel W. Bush, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Ph.D. Clinical Psychologist, Trauma Informed Yoga Instructor with 500 Hour Training, International bestselling author on Self-love and Creativity
I am a Cancer survivor who has personally utilized the skills that I teach. I have been trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Gratitude journaling, breathing exercises, guided visualization, Trauma Informed Yoga, Neurographic Art Techniques. I also work well with improving executive functioning. I work with issues related to gender and sexuality. My couple therapy is done with married and unmarried, straight, gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans people to improve communication and have more satisfying sex.
33 Years Experience
Serving Buddhist
Kendall McKnight
Professional Christian Counselor
My goal in my practice is simple to help all who seek my services. I love and care about my clients and my profession. I'm a very resourceful practitioner and well connected to other professionals who maybe of assistance to you whether it's natural health, legal, business, finances, wealth management, or personal issues. You get more for your money when you work with me.
22 Years Experience