Contemplative Psychotherapy therapists in Cheektowaga, NY
Browse Contemplative Psychotherapy therapists in Cheektowaga, New York. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Contemplative
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 Cheektowaga, NY (Online Only)
Contemplative
Liberation Therapy
Counselor/Therapist, LMHC
Many of the people I work with are insightful, capable, and used to being the strong one—but inside, they feel overwhelmed, lonely, or unsure how to change the patterns they keep repeating. Therapy with me is not about quick fixes or surface-level advice. It’s about creating a space where you can be fully seen and understood while we gently and honestly look at what isn’t working and why. My style is warm, direct, and deeply relational. I help people understand their emotional patterns, attachment wounds, identity questions, and relationship dynamics so they can live with more clarity, self-trust, and freedom.
5 Years Experience
Online in Cheektowaga, NY (Online Only)
Contemplative
Christopher Cannon
Counselor/Therapist, LPC, CAS, SEP
If you’ve done years of talk therapy and still find yourself stuck in the same patterns, part of the story may be held in your body. As a licensed counselor and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, I work directly with the nervous system, helping you notice what’s happening physically in the moment and giving old survival responses room to settle and finish.
I came to this work through my own developmental trauma, addiction, and depression. That history helps me meet people struggling with alcohol, drugs, or pornography without judgment, whether you’re aiming for abstinence or harm reduction. I hold a Colorado Certified Addiction Specialist credential and have been in practice since 2014.
I also work with complex PTSD, adoptee struggles, and couples, drawing on PACT and attachment-based approaches. More than twenty years of meditation and a master’s in Mindfulness-Based Transpersonal Counseling from Naropa University inform everything I do, so spiritual questions are welcome. Expect warmth, curiosity, and some dry humor.
Online therapy is available to Colorado residents. Clients outside Colorado can work with me through somatic coaching by video. Private pay, superbills available, free consultation.
12 Years Experience
Online in Cheektowaga, NY
Contemplative
Allied Psychotherapy Group
Psychologist
At Allied Psychotherapy Group, we believe that effective therapy starts with finding the right therapist for you. Our practice offers thoughtful, personalized care in a warm and supportive environment, with clinicians experienced in helping people with anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, ADHD, relationship concerns, life transitions, stress, and other challenges. We take time to understand what you are looking for and personally help match you with a therapist whose experience, approach, and personality fit your needs. We offer both in-person therapy in Manhattan and online therapy throughout New York State. We accept Aetna, Cigna, Wellfleet, and Northwell insurance, and we also offer sliding-scale options to make therapy more affordable. We invite you to start with a complimentary 15-minute consultation so we can learn more about what you need and help you find the right therapist.
17 Years Experience
Online in Cheektowaga, NY
Contemplative
Wayne Ayers
Psychologist, PhD
Psychotherapy can be challenging, but it is a rewarding process. Most people come in to discuss the problems in their lives. They often forget about what is going well, and what are their natural talents and abilities. I train and supervise psychologists at area hospitals. Because of this I am sensitive to ethical concerns: honesty, integrity and practicality. I strive to create a very kind and safe atmosphere where personal exploration is possible. Psychotherapy should be collaborative. I am active and vocal and give my clients ongoing feedback, inquiry and support.
33 Years Experience
Online in Cheektowaga, NY
Contemplative Psychotherapy therapists in Cheektowaga, NY Statistics
Contemplative Psychotherapy therapists in Cheektowaga, NY average 17 years of experience and charge around $195 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Depression (88%), Anxiety or Fears (81%), and Stress (75%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$195
Accept insurance
38%
Offer sliding scale
75%
Gender ID
| 60% |
Female |
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| 25% |
Male |
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| 10% |
Non-Binary |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 56% |
Online Only |
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| 44% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Specialties
| 88% | Depression |
| 81% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 75% | Stress |
| 63% | Codependency |
| 63% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 63% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 56% | Divorce |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 69% | Senior |
| 69% | Young Adult |
| 38% | Teen |
Client Focus
| 75% | Women |
| 69% | LGBTQ+ |
| 69% | Men |
| 44% | Buddhist |
| 38% | Black / African American |