Alzheimer's Therapists in Olean, NY

I believe that life is a journey; one that is not always easy and shouldn't be traveled alone. If you're ready to take your own journey through healing and understanding, I am here to walk with you at Compass Counseling. I am a very person centered therapist who caters each session to your personal circumstances. I believe that none of us can fit in the same box and my counseling style reflects being able to adapt to that concept. My approach is warm and empathetic with emphasis on connecting to who you are and working with you in your journey through use of mindfulness, CBT, solution focused therapy, & at times Reiki.

Are you ready to step into your most authentic self? I am here to help you along the way. Painful experiences and emotions that we hide away control how we feel, view the world and behave. In our sessions together, all of you is welcome.

GRIEF: A natural response after a loved one dies, family separates, job loss/change, a newly blended family, retirement, caregiving for someone you love, dealing with a difficult diagnosis, an unexpected change or losing a beloved pet. I help clients to learn about the waves of grief and develop a path towards healing.

I work with individuals and couples of all ages and backgrounds. Experience as a therapist includes community mental health & work with children, teens & parents (primarily in school settings). My therapy focus is on wholeness regardless of the problem, but to provide a context, the work I do addresses residual post-trauma effects, ADD, grief and loss, chronic depression, social (and other forms of) anxiety, and self-integration needs following separation and/or divorce. A therapeutic fit with a good counselor is a huge relief; it helps us recover an inner resilience we either lost or never knew we possessed.

“Love shouldn’t hurt.” As a speaker for the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, I resonate with and seek to help women, men and children of all ages through any situation present or past which has violated their human rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Depression, anxiety, grief, and addiction (substances, sex, etc) are some of the most prevalent issues across the world today. These are clients I’d like to work with. It is not an easy road, but the rewards are great when we stick with it, and having someone to support you and talk to along the way is sometimes all the encouragement you need.

Chris received his Master’s Degree in Social Work from New York University. He is an experienced psychotherapist in both inpatient and outpatient settings. His approach to therapy is client-centered and integrates psychodynamic psychotherapy, Bowen family systems therapy, CBT, and mindfulness skills as appropriate, uniquely tailored to each client. He believes that each person is capable of tapping into their strengths to live a life they find meaningful.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, a National Certified Counselor, and have earned a M.S.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Alfred University. After over 25 years as a professional in the film/television and music industries, I've embarked on a career in counseling with energy and passion to assist individuals with a variety of mental health and emotional challenges. As a dedicated and compassionate therapist, my approach is based on a foundation of person-centered and humanistic values. I believe that providing a safe, confidential, empathic and nonjudgmental environment is paramount to successful therapy.

You are feeling STUCK, and a block keeps happening that keeps you from moving forward in life. You have lived so much life, but memories, shame, and those tough feelings come back to remind you more than you care to admit. Life has thrown you huge curveballs, and yet you can’t figure out why you struggle with everyday tasks as simple as making a clarity-filled decision. Not only that, but your body reminds you often of the stress it is under- even when you’ve done every coping skill you can think of. Breathing? Nope. Counting to ten? Forget it. You deserve to dig deeper. You deserve to rip off the band-aids.

If you feel anxious, depressed, fearful, relationship or family problems? We offer a cutting edge integrative assessment to address possible sources of your mental health symptoms versus simply treating the symptoms. We look at your overall health including hormones, vitamin deficiency and environmental issues that may play a role. We develop a unique individualized evidence based treatment plan to manage or resolve your symptoms. I bring an integrative strength based perspective to my counseling. We teach mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.

Welcome to my practice. You have made the first step in your journey toward healing. Are you facing stress? Anxiety or depression? Life transitions? Grief and loss? I can help guide you through to find peace and healing. I believe that within us, we hold the answers to the questions and struggles that plague us. However, difficult times often require assistance and support from others.

It brings me joy to help clients regain a sense of control, move forward, or make sense of the nonsensical. Life can be ever-so-challenging and we all deserve to be unstuck. I have been a clinician for nearly 11 years and while my approaches to treatment vary, they are based on your choice, engagement, and feedback ... every step of the way.

Whether you're struggling with a particular issue, or just can't shake the feeling that there should be more to life, counseling can help. Blazak Counseling provides a caring environment in which you can identify and explore those issues that may be getting in the way of a more rewarding home life, career, or relationship. My goal is to help provide you with the insights and coping strategies you need for growth and happiness. Through a combination of therapeutic techniques, I will help you create the best quality of life possible.

Hello there, I'm Molly Frank, and I proudly wear the hat of a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. But more than that, I'm a dedicated companion for those embarking on the remarkable chapter of life known as aging. With a special place in my heart for adults aged 50 and beyond, I consider it an honor to walk alongside you as you navigate the beautiful complexities of growing older.

Accepting NEW clients. Serving all of WNY via in office sessions located in the West Seneca/Elma area or telehealth. Life by design creates challenges. Some of these we can anticipate and prepare for while others we simply cannot. It is in the unexpected moments we may encounter feelings that are new to us, more intense than we have ever felt, and may seem unbearable. This can leave us feeling lost or hopeless. We are not lost. We are not hopeless. Allowing these feelings to be felt is key to moving forward through the experience. Sorting through these emotions will help us discover steps to relief that work for you.

We all have losses in our lives, and we need to grieve them. Change always brings about loss - sometimes even positive change. Whether you are grieving the loss of a loved one, a relationship, a job, or you are experiencing another kind of life change -- I can help.

Evening and weekend appointments now available! Ever feel stuck in life and didn’t know how to change it? Ever feel like nobody understands you? Did you ever want to create change and feel great but didn’t know how to start? Do you have stressful events happening in your life? Are you sad, anxious, and lonely? I’m here to help.