Contemplative Psychotherapy therapists in Lackawanna, NY
Browse Contemplative Psychotherapy therapists in Lackawanna, 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 Lackawanna, 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 Lackawanna, NY (Online Only)
Contemplative
Dr. L A McCrae
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCADC, FOT, CCTP, CCTSA
"Not everything that is faced can be changed. But nothing can be changed until it is faced." - James Baldwin
As a Black, queer, transmasculine, and neurodivergent scholar-practitioner, I view therapy as an act of radical liberation rather than social compliance. Grounded in the Black radical tradition, I partner with "Deep-Sea Divers"—scholars, activists, and survivors—to move beyond traditional talk therapy and into the realm of spiritual reclamation. My approach is direct and somatic, utilizing Sandplay, Somatic Focusing, and Bibliotherapy to map your internal geography and dismantle the "head trash" of carceral systems. Whether navigating neurodivergence, TBI recovery, or the cycles of dependency, we work collaboratively to honor your lived experience without moralistic shame. I do not sit as a detached observer, but as a witness to your evolution and a partner in your resistance against a broken world. My goal is your absolute autonomy, facilitating the heavy, holy work of unmasking and rewriting your testimony. If you are seeking a sanctuary where your identity is celebrated and your liberation is the priority, I am ready to dive with you.
7 Years Experience
Online in Lackawanna, 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 Lackawanna, NY
Contemplative
Staci Des Rault
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC. M.Div
One of my favorite things about being a therapist is being able to support people in reclaiming power in their lives. I value the privilege of holding a safe space for people to process their deepest fears, struggles, and pain, but also to bear witness to their celebrations and victories, no matter how big or small. Diagnoses and labels can be helpful flashlights to help us find our way, but ultimately, therapy should be about having a safe place to come where you can be your full authentic self.
14 Years Experience
Online in Lackawanna, NY (Online Only)
Contemplative Psychotherapy therapists in Lackawanna, NY Statistics
Contemplative Psychotherapy therapists in Lackawanna, NY average 17 years of experience and charge around $183 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (86%), Depression (86%), and Codependency (71%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$183
Accept insurance
36%
Offer sliding scale
71%
Gender ID
| 58% |
Female |
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| 26% |
Male |
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| 11% |
Non-Binary |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 64% |
Online Only |
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| 36% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Specialties
| 86% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 86% | Depression |
| 71% | Codependency |
| 71% | Stress |
| 64% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 57% | Spirituality |
| 57% | Trauma and PTSD |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 64% | Senior |
| 64% | Young Adult |
| 36% | Teen |
Client Focus
| 79% | Women |
| 71% | Men |
| 64% | LGBTQ+ |
| 43% | Buddhist |
| 43% | Persons with Disabilities |