Play therapists in Cheektowaga, NY
Browse Play therapists in Cheektowaga, New York. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Shoreline Psychological
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Clinicians at Shoreline Psychological are well-trained and supported by our collegial warm environment. Every individual being served gets the advantage of a group of clinicians that value the use of consultation and supervision. We treat every individual being served as being helped by the practice as a whole.
Our value of providing compassionate, evidence-based treatment guides our decision-making. Our value of serving the whole individual propels our commitment to going over and beyond what happens in the session, to consulting and collaborating with others who may be taking a treatment or personal role in an individual's life.
21 Years Experience
Online in Cheektowaga, NY
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Jim Stangarone
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, Certified psychodramatist (CP)
I am an LCSW and Certified psychodramatist . I treat children, adolescents, and adults who are confronting a wide range of challenges. With experience in treating alcoholism and addictions, my focus is on helping people recover from a history of severe trauma, sexual abuse, and narcissistic abuse.
21 Years Experience
Online in Cheektowaga, NY
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Alexis Smith
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
What makes my practice unique is the way I integrate evidence-based care with a deeply collaborative, person-centered approach. I believe meaningful change happens when clients feel safe enough to be fully themselves, understood without judgment, and supported in a way that honors their autonomy, values, and lived experience.
I work from a place of curiosity, respect, and cultural sensitivity. I always meeting clients where they are and moving at a pace that feels safe and sustainable. Rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model, I tailor therapy using various modalities to fit each person’s needs, goals, and emotional experiences.
Clients often come to me feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or unsure how to navigate what they are going through. My role is not to “fix” you, but to help you better understand yourself, your patterns, and your emotional world so that you can begin responding to life with more clarity, confidence, and self-compassion.
I also prioritize accessibility and convenience by offering fully virtual therapy, allowing you to access care from the comfort and privacy of your own space. With flexible scheduling, therapy can be integrated into your life in a way that feels realistic and supportive rather than overwhelming.
If you are looking for a therapeutic space where you can slow down, feel understood, and begin creating meaningful change that aligns with who you are and what matters to you, I would be honored to work with you.
2 Years Experience
Online in Cheektowaga, NY (Online Only)
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Anna Stephenson
Therapist, MA, CCLS, RDT, LCAT
Hi, my name is Anna. I hope this page helps you see if we'd be a good fit! My journey to therapy actually started in a dance studio. I was working as a teaching artist and performer when one of my students—a boy on the autism spectrum—joined my class at his therapist's suggestion.Watching him open up and grow through creative expression was incredible. That's when it clicked for me: the arts and therapy together were something powerful, something I needed to understand more deeply. The next fall, I enrolled at New York University for my master's degree. Now this is what I do! Life can be wonderful and challenging in equal measure—and you don't have to navigate the hard parts alone. Together, we'll work to help you feel more connected: to yourself, to others, and to the life you want to be living.
9 Years Experience
Online in Cheektowaga, NY
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Christina Duncan
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
What makes my therapy practice stand out is my commitment to truly meeting each client where they are, with authenticity, compassion, and respect for their unique experiences. I take a neurodiversity-affirming, strengths-based approach that focuses not on “fixing” clients, but on understanding and empowering them. I prioritize building a genuine, trusting relationship, creating a space where clients feel safe to be themselves without judgment. By blending evidence-based strategies with flexibility and warmth, I help clients develop practical tools while also fostering self-acceptance, confidence, and meaningful personal growth.
5 Years Experience
Online in Cheektowaga, NY (Online Only)
Play Therapy therapists in Cheektowaga, NY Statistics
Play Therapy therapists in Cheektowaga, NY average 13 years of experience and charge around $164 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (88%), Depression (88%), and Loss or Grief (75%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$164
Accept insurance
56%
Offer sliding scale
56%
Gender ID
| 54% |
Female |
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| 29% |
Male |
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| 13% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 81% |
In Person and Online |
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| 19% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 88% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 88% | Depression |
| 75% | Loss or Grief |
| 69% | Child or Adolescent Issues |
| 69% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 69% | Women's Issues |
| 63% | ADHD |
Ages Served
| 94% | Adult |
| 81% | Teen |
| 75% | Young Adult |
| 69% | Children |
| 56% | Senior |
Client Focus
| 63% | Women |
| 50% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 44% | LGBTQ+ |
| 38% | Black / African American |
| 38% | Hispanic / Latino |