Our Providers
Staff Counselors/Independent Contractors
Kelly McCall, MSW, LCSW
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Kelly provides trauma therapy for teens and adults. She uses various treatment modalities to help her clients find inner peace and healing. She incorporates various approaches such as EMDR, Mindfulness & Meditation, Reiki and Creative Arts in order to help her clients move beyond their pain. Kelly is a consultant in EMDR and a field educator for the UB School of Social Work.
Kelly McCall, MSW, LCSW
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Kelly provides trauma therapy for teens and adults. She uses various treatment modalities to help her clients find inner peace and healing. She incorporates various approaches such as EMDR, Mindfulness & Meditation, Reiki and Creative Arts in order to help her clients move beyond their pain. Kelly is a consultant in EMDR and a field educator for the UB School of Social Work.
Tori Dykstra, LMSW
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Tori is trained in EMDR therapy, and has experience with Internal Family Systems, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Gender Affirming Care. They enjoy incorporating aspects of yoga, mindfulness, and play in their work in order to promote an environment that is encouraging of healing and self-expression. Tori specializes in working with teenagers and adults on many issues, including but not limited to trauma, emotional awareness and regulation, managing anxiety and depression, sexuality, and exploring gender expansiveness. Tori is passionately affirming of experiences that fall outside of societal norms and binaries. When working with Tori, you will work collaboratively to develop an individualized treatment plan that builds on your strengths and focuses on the areas which will help you to heal and grow. Tori looks forward to meeting you and accompanying you on the journey!
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Tori is trained in EMDR therapy, and has experience with Internal Family Systems, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Gender Affirming Care. They enjoy incorporating aspects of yoga, mindfulness, and play in their work in order to promote an environment that is encouraging of healing and self-expression. Tori specializes in working with teenagers and adults on many issues, including but not limited to trauma, emotional awareness and regulation, managing anxiety and depression, sexuality, and exploring gender expansiveness. Tori is passionately affirming of experiences that fall outside of societal norms and binaries. When working with Tori, you will work collaboratively to develop an individualized treatment plan that builds on your strengths and focuses on the areas which will help you to heal and grow. Tori looks forward to meeting you and accompanying you on the journey!
Anna Herman, LMHC
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Anna has experience working with teenagers, adults and individuals navigating end of life care. Her areas of focus include a variety of mental health and substance use disorders not limited to: Personality Disorders such as BPD, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD and Addiction. Through a range of psychosocial and holistic approaches she has assisted many clients achieve optimal balance and wellbeing in their lives. She utilizes evidence based and person-centered techniques to offer healing and insight in treatment. Anna incorporates the following approaches into her work with clients: Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness-based interventions, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.
Find more here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/anna-herman-depew-ny/1051288
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Anna has experience working with teenagers, adults and individuals navigating end of life care. Her areas of focus include a variety of mental health and substance use disorders not limited to: Personality Disorders such as BPD, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD and Addiction. Through a range of psychosocial and holistic approaches she has assisted many clients achieve optimal balance and wellbeing in their lives. She utilizes evidence based and person-centered techniques to offer healing and insight in treatment. Anna incorporates the following approaches into her work with clients: Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness-based interventions, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.
Find more here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/anna-herman-depew-ny/1051288
Nikkia Spencer, LMSW
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Whether you are new here or this isn’t your first time around, the hardest part is always getting started and finding a therapist who is the right fit. I do my best to offer an accepting, empathetic, honest, and collaborative partnership – usually paired with a level of humor and humility. We owe it to ourselves to have a safe space to process life events and our natural range of emotions.
I have been privileged to work with individuals of all ages with a wide variety of presenting issues. My strengths lie in working with individuals with past or present trauma, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ related stressors, grief, and loss. I take a trauma-informed, strengths-based, person-centered approach to my clinical work, with training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR) , Play Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Mindfulness techniques. I acknowledge that every individual has different experiences, so I can adjust my approach as needed to meet your personalized needs. As an African American woman, I also recognize the lack of representation people of color often see as it relates to all thing’s mental wellness…past, present, and future. I hope to serve as a small vessel to bridge that gap and offer a channel for self-care, self-love, exploration, conversation, and healing. I believe everyone is capable of healing, growing, and thriving.
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Whether you are new here or this isn’t your first time around, the hardest part is always getting started and finding a therapist who is the right fit. I do my best to offer an accepting, empathetic, honest, and collaborative partnership – usually paired with a level of humor and humility. We owe it to ourselves to have a safe space to process life events and our natural range of emotions.
I have been privileged to work with individuals of all ages with a wide variety of presenting issues. My strengths lie in working with individuals with past or present trauma, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ related stressors, grief, and loss. I take a trauma-informed, strengths-based, person-centered approach to my clinical work, with training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR) , Play Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Mindfulness techniques. I acknowledge that every individual has different experiences, so I can adjust my approach as needed to meet your personalized needs. As an African American woman, I also recognize the lack of representation people of color often see as it relates to all thing’s mental wellness…past, present, and future. I hope to serve as a small vessel to bridge that gap and offer a channel for self-care, self-love, exploration, conversation, and healing. I believe everyone is capable of healing, growing, and thriving.
Nicole Ferguson, PhD, MFT-P
nicole@healingheartscounselingwny,com
Dr. Nicole has experience working with individuals, couples, families and youth. Her areas of focus include life transitions, grief/loss, adjustment, anxiety, self-esteem, self-empowerment, pre-marital counseling, as well as communication barriers and other relationship concerns. She uses a number of techniques for growth and healing such as Bowen Family Systems, Internal Family Systems, CBT, DBT, play therapy and Solution Focused therapy. Along with an M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy, Nicole holds a doctorate in Health Communication from George Mason University—with 15 years of teaching and research in mental health communication. She fully believes in collaborative care:
“You are the expert on your life; I give you the tools and support needed to assist you in your healing journey.”
nicole@healingheartscounselingwny,com
Dr. Nicole has experience working with individuals, couples, families and youth. Her areas of focus include life transitions, grief/loss, adjustment, anxiety, self-esteem, self-empowerment, pre-marital counseling, as well as communication barriers and other relationship concerns. She uses a number of techniques for growth and healing such as Bowen Family Systems, Internal Family Systems, CBT, DBT, play therapy and Solution Focused therapy. Along with an M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy, Nicole holds a doctorate in Health Communication from George Mason University—with 15 years of teaching and research in mental health communication. She fully believes in collaborative care:
“You are the expert on your life; I give you the tools and support needed to assist you in your healing journey.”
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Emmy Brady, LMSW
[email protected] If life is feeling really hard right now, if you’re tired, overwhelmed, and stressed, this is your reminder that you do NOT need to take it out on your body! Sometimes when life feels heavy and overwhelming, people immediately go to using disordered behaviors in order to feel some sort of “control” over their life. I want to remind you that even when things are hard, even if life is feeling impossible right now, you can continue to treat your body with kindness and respect. What if we viewed behaviors such as restricting, bingeing, purging as resilient attempts to try to regulate emotions? For some, this is a way to cope with past trauma and/or communicate deeper messages. If you feel like you could use some mental health support, please reach out. You deserve a life without hating your body. |
Emily Crowley, LMSW
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Trauma informed therapy encourages the exploration of connections between life experiences and how our nervous system responds to stress. Your thoughts, behaviors and feelings are all connected. Healing is not linear, it’s a journey and I’m passionate about guiding you through this process. I have years of experience working with children, teens, young adults and families. I often find myself checking in with parents to ensure space is available to express their concerns, feel heard and be educated with skills and tools to assist their children. I am trained in therapeutic play, mindfulness, trauma therapies and cognitive behavioral therapies. I also enjoy offering family therapy and group work. I care about providing person-centered, trauma informed approaches while working with individuals. I specialize in working with grief, anxiety, depression, adjustment/life transitions, ADHD, children, self esteem and trauma.
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Trauma informed therapy encourages the exploration of connections between life experiences and how our nervous system responds to stress. Your thoughts, behaviors and feelings are all connected. Healing is not linear, it’s a journey and I’m passionate about guiding you through this process. I have years of experience working with children, teens, young adults and families. I often find myself checking in with parents to ensure space is available to express their concerns, feel heard and be educated with skills and tools to assist their children. I am trained in therapeutic play, mindfulness, trauma therapies and cognitive behavioral therapies. I also enjoy offering family therapy and group work. I care about providing person-centered, trauma informed approaches while working with individuals. I specialize in working with grief, anxiety, depression, adjustment/life transitions, ADHD, children, self esteem and trauma.
Tsarina Romanoff, MHC-P
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Tsarina earned her Master’s in Mental Health Counseling at the University at Buffalo in 2024. She received her bachelor’s with a double major in Psychology and Health and Human Services with a concentration in community mental health in 2022. Tsarina completed her internship at Healing Hearts and joined the team after graduation Tsarina has experience as a crisis counselor with the CrisisTextline since 2020 and a Wellness Coach at the University of Buffalo since 2022. Tsarina enjoys working with a wide range of clients, from adolescents to adults,. She is passionate about many aspects of mental health counseling including, but not limited to, core beliefs work, intergenerational trauma work, grief and loss, inner child healing, and empowering people to channel self-love and self-worth with a trauma-informed and holistic approach. As a multiracial Southeast Asian American woman, Tsarina aims to provide an inclusive, welcoming, non-judgmental, and safe space for all individuals to explore and heal from their trauma; as well as gain a deeper understanding of themselves. Tsarina is currently training in EMDR and will complete this training by the end of summer.
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Tsarina earned her Master’s in Mental Health Counseling at the University at Buffalo in 2024. She received her bachelor’s with a double major in Psychology and Health and Human Services with a concentration in community mental health in 2022. Tsarina completed her internship at Healing Hearts and joined the team after graduation Tsarina has experience as a crisis counselor with the CrisisTextline since 2020 and a Wellness Coach at the University of Buffalo since 2022. Tsarina enjoys working with a wide range of clients, from adolescents to adults,. She is passionate about many aspects of mental health counseling including, but not limited to, core beliefs work, intergenerational trauma work, grief and loss, inner child healing, and empowering people to channel self-love and self-worth with a trauma-informed and holistic approach. As a multiracial Southeast Asian American woman, Tsarina aims to provide an inclusive, welcoming, non-judgmental, and safe space for all individuals to explore and heal from their trauma; as well as gain a deeper understanding of themselves. Tsarina is currently training in EMDR and will complete this training by the end of summer.
Ra'Ven Sanders, MHC-P
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Life experiences can impact us in many ways leaving us to decide if we are living a fulfilling life, or if we need assistance in achieving our highest potential. Individuals seek therapy for a variety of reasons such as anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem/ identity issues, life transitions, and more. Self-discovery is an internal process which helps us to create a balanced approach to change. My job is to create a non judgmental, safe space for every individual to learn, process, grow and heal. I specialize in providing services to teens and young adults. My work focuses on meeting my clients where they are and creating a collaborative experience where possibilities can be explored and change can happen. I seek to de-stigmatize mental healthcare within our communities. Everyone’s path is different so I like to take a person centered, trauma informed, solution focused approach to therapy. From there we will collaboratively create a plan that will assist you in reaching your goals.
Find out more by visiting Raven's Website: Therapywithraven.org
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Life experiences can impact us in many ways leaving us to decide if we are living a fulfilling life, or if we need assistance in achieving our highest potential. Individuals seek therapy for a variety of reasons such as anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem/ identity issues, life transitions, and more. Self-discovery is an internal process which helps us to create a balanced approach to change. My job is to create a non judgmental, safe space for every individual to learn, process, grow and heal. I specialize in providing services to teens and young adults. My work focuses on meeting my clients where they are and creating a collaborative experience where possibilities can be explored and change can happen. I seek to de-stigmatize mental healthcare within our communities. Everyone’s path is different so I like to take a person centered, trauma informed, solution focused approach to therapy. From there we will collaboratively create a plan that will assist you in reaching your goals.
Find out more by visiting Raven's Website: Therapywithraven.org
Nancy Suda, MHC-P
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“Beyond Just Existing…Live” will be our motto. Using compassion, empathy, relationship building, coping skills, healthy lifestyle changes, mindfulness, changing thought patterns, and other therapeutic strategies you can be your best you! I will help guide and lead you to LIVE your best life and not just exist. In working with individuals with social, emotional, and behavioral concerns, I have found it imperative to reframe their thoughts which can lead to beliefs and feelings that are more positive and truthful. In becoming conscious of negative thought patterns and how they influence our lives, we can replace/reshape them through techniques and practice that will become routine and lead to healthier behavior and more peaceful states of mind. Together, we will embark on a journey that will take you beyond your barriers to fully embracing your purpose and life mission. “Beyond Just Existing…Live”.
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“Beyond Just Existing…Live” will be our motto. Using compassion, empathy, relationship building, coping skills, healthy lifestyle changes, mindfulness, changing thought patterns, and other therapeutic strategies you can be your best you! I will help guide and lead you to LIVE your best life and not just exist. In working with individuals with social, emotional, and behavioral concerns, I have found it imperative to reframe their thoughts which can lead to beliefs and feelings that are more positive and truthful. In becoming conscious of negative thought patterns and how they influence our lives, we can replace/reshape them through techniques and practice that will become routine and lead to healthier behavior and more peaceful states of mind. Together, we will embark on a journey that will take you beyond your barriers to fully embracing your purpose and life mission. “Beyond Just Existing…Live”.
Abby Nunn, MHC-P
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Abby is a mental health counselor who is passionate about integrating holistic wellness into daily life. Her areas of specialization include eating disorders, anxiety, depression, attachment, trauma, and grief. While providing individualized treatment, she utilizes various approaches, highlighting the importance of collaborative, person-centered, and trauma-informed care. Abby incorporates aspects of mindfulness, self-compassion, and creativity into her practice, while helping individuals explore ways to effectively cope with not only everyday stressors, but deeper wounds as well.
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Abby is a mental health counselor who is passionate about integrating holistic wellness into daily life. Her areas of specialization include eating disorders, anxiety, depression, attachment, trauma, and grief. While providing individualized treatment, she utilizes various approaches, highlighting the importance of collaborative, person-centered, and trauma-informed care. Abby incorporates aspects of mindfulness, self-compassion, and creativity into her practice, while helping individuals explore ways to effectively cope with not only everyday stressors, but deeper wounds as well.
Kristen Tasselmyer, MSW Student
Kristen is working to complete her 480-hour internship as a part of the Master of Social Work program at the University at Buffalo. She has experience as a school social work intern at a Buffalo Public School working with students with multiple disabilities. Additionally, she is a wellness coach through the University at Buffalo. Kristen is interested in working with individuals of all ages while incorporating aspects of mindfulness and creativity throughout the process of self-exploration and healing. Through a trauma-informed, person centered, and holistic approach, she aims to create a safe, non-judgmental environment where individuals can heal from their traumas and enhance their quality of life.
Kristen is working to complete her 480-hour internship as a part of the Master of Social Work program at the University at Buffalo. She has experience as a school social work intern at a Buffalo Public School working with students with multiple disabilities. Additionally, she is a wellness coach through the University at Buffalo. Kristen is interested in working with individuals of all ages while incorporating aspects of mindfulness and creativity throughout the process of self-exploration and healing. Through a trauma-informed, person centered, and holistic approach, she aims to create a safe, non-judgmental environment where individuals can heal from their traumas and enhance their quality of life.
Nicholas Pellam Cheeves LMSW
Nick provides therapy to youth, adolescents and adults. He has experience working with trauma, grief, ADHD, substance use, depression, anxiety and other serious persistent mental illnesses. Professionally, Nick is a licensed social worker, and also holds a masters in Community and School Health and has exoerience with community engagement and health equity initiatives. Nick has training in trauma focused CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing and some training in forensic interviewing. Nick tries to meet clients where they are in their treatment journey and utilizes many therapeutic approaches while helping to coordinate care with other providers when necessary.
Nick provides therapy to youth, adolescents and adults. He has experience working with trauma, grief, ADHD, substance use, depression, anxiety and other serious persistent mental illnesses. Professionally, Nick is a licensed social worker, and also holds a masters in Community and School Health and has exoerience with community engagement and health equity initiatives. Nick has training in trauma focused CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing and some training in forensic interviewing. Nick tries to meet clients where they are in their treatment journey and utilizes many therapeutic approaches while helping to coordinate care with other providers when necessary.
Private Practitioners independently practicing at Healing Hearts Counseling
Julie Fenn, MSW, LCSW
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Direct Phone: (716) 536-4569
Julie is trained in EMDR and various trauma resolution methods to help individuals overcome past difficulties that they have experienced including abuse, neglect and family violence. In addition to trauma, Julie is also trained in Solution Focused Therapy, Play Therapy, and CBT; helping adults, adolescents and families to utilize their strengths and overcome their current struggles. Julie has also worked in area schools teaching students, parents and teachers how to cope with, respond to and prevent bullying. She has worked with local media to help raise awareness in the community being featured on various news stations and in the Buffalo Art Voice. Julie is a participating provider of Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Univera, Independent Health, Palladian, and POMCO.
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Direct Phone: (716) 536-4569
Julie is trained in EMDR and various trauma resolution methods to help individuals overcome past difficulties that they have experienced including abuse, neglect and family violence. In addition to trauma, Julie is also trained in Solution Focused Therapy, Play Therapy, and CBT; helping adults, adolescents and families to utilize their strengths and overcome their current struggles. Julie has also worked in area schools teaching students, parents and teachers how to cope with, respond to and prevent bullying. She has worked with local media to help raise awareness in the community being featured on various news stations and in the Buffalo Art Voice. Julie is a participating provider of Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Univera, Independent Health, Palladian, and POMCO.
Aleese Flunder, LMHC-P, MHC
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Direct Phone: (551) 247 0850
Aleese started her professional journey as a counselor in 2021. Prior to that she has always found herself working in the helping professions field in one way or another. Her calling has always been focused on finding a way to give back to her community. Aleese has experience working with individuals who are struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, bipolar disorder, low self-esteem, PTSD, grief, adjustment, and life transitions. Aleese is guided by the belief that you are the expert in knowing where you want your life to go. She is motivated to guide you towards your ideal self by providing you with the tools you need to get there. She can help you break “generational curses”? Aleese knows far too well how society and family norms conditioned us to believe that talking to someone about our interpersonal issues is considered taboo. She also knows that keeping everything to ourselves can become lonely and further prevents us from exploring the path towards the healing that we seek. She understands that this thing called life is tough and she invites you to come talk about it.
Learn more by visiting: https://www.vinestalk
Listen to Aleese's podcast here: https://linktr.ee/it.is.that.deep.podcast
[email protected]
Direct Phone: (551) 247 0850
Aleese started her professional journey as a counselor in 2021. Prior to that she has always found herself working in the helping professions field in one way or another. Her calling has always been focused on finding a way to give back to her community. Aleese has experience working with individuals who are struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, bipolar disorder, low self-esteem, PTSD, grief, adjustment, and life transitions. Aleese is guided by the belief that you are the expert in knowing where you want your life to go. She is motivated to guide you towards your ideal self by providing you with the tools you need to get there. She can help you break “generational curses”? Aleese knows far too well how society and family norms conditioned us to believe that talking to someone about our interpersonal issues is considered taboo. She also knows that keeping everything to ourselves can become lonely and further prevents us from exploring the path towards the healing that we seek. She understands that this thing called life is tough and she invites you to come talk about it.
Learn more by visiting: https://www.vinestalk
Listen to Aleese's podcast here: https://linktr.ee/it.is.that.deep.podcast
