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19 Years
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Your Trusted Mental Health Therapists in Alden, NY
Alden Mental Health Counseling Wellness, PLLC is a dedicated mental health practice serving individuals, couples, and families in Alden, NY and surrounding areas. Our team of licensed professionals brings decades of combined experience in addressing depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, and relationship challenges. We prioritize personalized care that integrates clients' values and beliefs while adhering to strict ethical standards. Specialized services include DWI assessments, sex therapy, and telehealth options for greater accessibility.Our clinicians employ evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, and EMDR to help clients achieve emotional resilience and improved daily functioning. With flexible scheduling including evenings and weekends, we strive to accommodate diverse client needs. Our practice emphasizes confidentiality, cultural sensitivity, and collaboration with schools and medical providers to ensure comprehensive care. We maintain active suicide prevention protocols and crisis intervention capabilities.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Counseling
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Therapy
Eating Disorder Counseling
Trauma Recovery
DWI Assessments
Telehealth Services
Childhood Disorders
Sex Therapy
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of combined experience in mental health counseling
- Our team includes certified trauma professionals and suicide prevention instructors
- We offer personalized treatment plans integrating clients' cultural values
- We provide both in-person and telehealth therapy options
- Our clinicians maintain active crisis intervention and suicide prevention protocols
What people say
Compassionate therapists
Flexible scheduling
Effective treatment
Professional environment
Knowledgeable staff
Services
Individual Therapy
Our licensed therapists provide one-on-one counseling for adults, adolescents, and children facing mental health challenges. We address depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions using evidence-based approaches. Clients develop coping strategies and work toward personal growth in a confidential setting.
Couples Counseling
Specialized therapy for couples navigating relationship difficulties. Sessions focus on improving communication, resolving conflicts, and rebuilding trust. Our clinicians help partners understand relationship patterns and develop healthier interaction strategies for both short-term and long-term relationships.
Anxiety Treatment
Comprehensive treatment for anxiety disorders including generalized anxiety, panic attacks, and phobias. Our therapists use cognitive-behavioral techniques to help clients understand anxiety triggers and develop effective management strategies. Treatment addresses both psychological and physical symptoms of anxiety.
Depression Therapy
Specialized care for individuals experiencing depression symptoms. Our approach combines evidence-based therapies to address persistent sadness, loss of interest, and other depressive symptoms. Treatment plans consider biological, psychological, and social factors affecting mood regulation.
Trauma Recovery
Certified trauma professionals provide specialized care for individuals processing traumatic experiences. Services include EMDR therapy and trauma-informed approaches to address PTSD symptoms. Our clinicians help clients develop coping mechanisms and work toward emotional healing.
People
Erin M. Ruston
Founder | Mental Health Counselor
Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 20+ years of experience. Specializes in couples therapy, eating disorders, and trauma. Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and Suicide Prevention Instructor. Holds MSEd from St. Bonaventure University.
Loretta Felder
Mental Health Counselor
Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 13 years of experience. Specializes in CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed care. Provides therapy for clients aged 2+. Master's degree from Medaille College. Offers evening and weekend appointments.
Kris Sokolofsky
Clinical Social Worker
LCSW with 20+ years of experience in crisis intervention and mental health. Specializes in CBT, ACT, and DBT. Works with clients aged 2-100. Provides evening and weekend sessions. Focuses on holistic wellness approaches.
Deanna Bucci
Clinical Social Worker
LCSW-R with 15 years of experience in mental health and substance abuse. Specializes in EMDR and trauma-informed CBT. Provides holistic treatment for anxiety, depression, and trauma. Master's from University of Buffalo.
Stephen Nawotniak
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapist and Certified Peer Specialist. Author of mental health books. Uses ACT framework to help clients develop healthy habits and recovery plans. Specializes in mood disorders and life skills development.
Questions
How do I make an appointment?
Call 716-937-3300 or use our online contact form to schedule an appointment with any of our mental health professionals.
What are your office hours?
We offer daytime, evening, and weekend hours to accommodate different schedules. Specific availability varies by clinician.
What types of therapy do you offer?
We provide individual, couples, family, and group therapy using evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, EMDR, and ACT.
Do you offer telehealth services?
Yes, we provide telehealth therapy sessions for clients who prefer remote counseling options.
What mental health issues do you treat?
Our clinicians treat depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, relationship issues, and other mental health conditions.
Is therapy confidential?
All sessions are confidential except in cases of imminent danger, child abuse, or court orders as required by New York law.
