by shurmatzcounselingwny | Sep 16, 2026 | Cheektowaga, Team
Hi, I’m Kate! I’m a mental health counselor who works with children, adolescents, adults, and couples.Prior to transitioning into private practice, I spent four years as a school counselor in public education,where I developed a strong understanding of the social,...
by shurmatzcounselingwny | Mar 6, 2026 | Anxiety/OCD, Cheektowaga, Depression, Emerging Adults, Grief, LGBT, Men, Neurodiversity, Team, Trauma
“The most important step one can take. It’s not the first one, is it? It’s the next one. Always the next step.” – Brandon Sanderson Therapy is challenging and vulnerable work. In my office comfort and safety are high priorities to create a space...
by shurmatzcounselingwny | Jun 26, 2025 | Cheektowaga, Depression, Grief, Helping Helpers, Kids, Team, Trauma
About During our lifetime, we all have experienced some type of hardship or challenge. These times can leave lasting impacts on our lives making us feel isolated or alone, not knowing how to process what we are going through. That’s where I can help! I use a...
by shurmatzcounselingwny | Jun 3, 2025 | Anxiety/OCD, Cheektowaga, Grief, Helping Helpers, Team, Trauma
“Loving ourselves through the process of owning our story is the bravest thing we will ever do.” – Brene Brown About Does it seem as if you are walking through a dark tunnel, alone, with no end in sight? Do you ever just feel completely overwhelmed...
by shurmatzcounselingwny | Jun 3, 2025 | Cheektowaga, Grief, Team, Trauma, Women
“There is a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in.” – Leonard Cohen About Sometimes life takes you on a journey that you did not sign up for. Picture this, you make the perfect itinerary and plan for your perfect vacation....
by shurmatzcounselingwny | Jun 3, 2025 | Cheektowaga, Emerging Adults, Helping Helpers, LGBT, Team, Trauma
“Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” – Maya Angelou About I love this quote and use it as a guiding principle for the way I work with individuals. Most people are doing the best that they can at...
