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19 Years
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Your Trusted Mental Health Therapy Partner in Alden, NY
Alden Mental Health Counseling Wellness, PLLC has been dedicated to improving mental health outcomes since 2007, offering personalized therapeutic solutions for individuals, couples, and families. Our team of licensed professionals brings decades of combined experience across diverse clinical settings, including crisis management, trauma recovery, and specialized treatment for eating disorders and substance abuse. We maintain strict adherence to ethical standards while providing accessible care through flexible scheduling and telehealth options.Our clinicians employ evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, and EMDR to address depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and life transitions. With a focus on holistic wellness, we collaborate with community partners to ensure comprehensive support for clients of all ages in Erie, Genesee, and Wyoming counties. Our commitment to confidentiality and client-centered care has established us as a trusted resource for mental health services in Western New York.
Services
Depression Therapy
Anxiety Treatment
Couples Counseling
Eating Disorder Recovery
Trauma Therapy
DWI Assessments
Childhood Disorders
Mental Health Evaluations
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized treatment plans developed by licensed therapists with 13-20+ years of clinical experience
- Our evidence-based approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, and trauma-informed care
- Telehealth services available for clients across Western New York
- We maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to New York State ethical standards
- Specialized programs for eating disorders, DWI assessments, and relationship counseling
What people say
Compassionate care
Flexible scheduling
Experienced therapists
Effective treatment
Supportive environment
Services
Depression Therapy
Specialized treatment for major depressive disorder, persistent depressive disorder, and seasonal affective disorder. Our licensed therapists use evidence-based approaches to address symptoms affecting mood, energy, and daily functioning. Clients receive personalized care plans targeting emotional regulation and cognitive patterns contributing to depression.
Anxiety Treatment
Comprehensive care for generalized anxiety, panic disorders, and phobias. Our clinicians employ cognitive-behavioral techniques to help clients understand physiological responses to stress and develop coping strategies. Treatment addresses both acute anxiety episodes and chronic worry patterns impacting daily life.
Couples Counseling
Structured sessions for couples addressing communication breakdowns, conflict resolution, and intimacy issues. Therapists help partners identify destructive patterns and develop healthier interaction strategies. Treatment duration varies based on specific relationship challenges and goals.
Eating Disorder Recovery
Specialized programs for anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating disorders. Our approach combines nutritional counseling with psychological treatment to address body image concerns and unhealthy eating patterns. Therapists work with clients to develop sustainable recovery strategies and address underlying emotional triggers.
Trauma Therapy
Certified trauma professionals provide evidence-based interventions for processing traumatic experiences. Using EMDR and trauma-informed care, we help clients manage flashbacks, hypervigilance, and emotional dysregulation resulting from abuse, accidents, or other traumatic events.
People
Erin M. Ruston
Founder | Mental Health Counselor
Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 20+ years of experience in trauma therapy and eating disorders. Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and Suicide Prevention Instructor. Specializes in couples therapy and DWI assessments.
Loretta Felder
Mental Health Counselor
Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 13 years of clinical experience. Expertise in CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed care. Provides individual and group therapy for clients aged 2+ with flexible evening and weekend availability.
Kris Sokolofsky
Clinical Social Worker
20+ years of experience working with diverse populations in crisis situations. Specializes in integrated behavioral health and evidence-based therapies including ACT and DBT for clients aged 2-100.
Deanna Bucci
Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of experience in trauma therapy and substance abuse treatment. Certified in EMDR and DBT. Focuses on anxiety, depression, and holistic wellness approaches.
Stephen Nawotniak
Occupational Therapist
Certified Peer Specialist and author specializing in mood disorder management. Uses ACT framework to develop recovery plans focusing on healthy habits, stress reduction, and life role development.
Questions
How do I schedule an appointment?
Call 716-937-3300 or use our online contact form to schedule appointments with available clinicians.
What are your office hours?
We offer daytime, evening, and weekend appointments with therapists available 6 days weekly.
What mental health issues do you treat?
We specialize in depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, relationship issues, and DWI assessments.
Do you offer telehealth services?
Yes, we provide virtual therapy sessions for clients across Western New York.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions last 45-60 minutes with frequency determined by individual treatment needs.
Is therapy confidential?
All sessions maintain strict confidentiality except in cases of imminent harm or legal requirements.
