by shurmatzcounselingwny | May 27, 2026 | Amherst, Helping Helpers, Neurodiversity, Team, Trauma, Women
Every person experiences and is impacted by life uniquely. Five people could experience the same event in life, but the interpretation, impact, and resulting changes within each individual would be different. This is the outlook I enter each session with. Your life is...
by shurmatzcounselingwny | Apr 2, 2026 | Anxiety/OCD, Depression, Emerging Adults, Helping Helpers, Team, Trauma, West Seneca, Women
Beginning counseling can feel intimidating, and sharing your story with someone new requires courage and vulnerability. My goal is to create a safe, trauma-informed, and person-centered space where you feel comfortable exploring your story and your journey at your own...
by shurmatzcounselingwny | Jun 26, 2025 | Anxiety/OCD, Emerging Adults, Helping Helpers, Team, Trauma, West Seneca, Women
“If your heart is broken, learn to make art with its pieces.” – Shane Koyczan About “Trauma comes back as a reaction, not always as a memory.” (Bessel Vanderkolk). This reaction can be a very real, visceral experience for individuals who have a...
by shurmatzcounselingwny | Jun 26, 2025 | ADHD Adult, ADHD Kid, Anxiety/OCD, ASD, Couples, Emerging Adults, Grief, Helping Helpers, Kids, LGBT, Team, Trauma, West Seneca
The root of self-care is setting boundaries. – Nedra Glover Tawwab About In this fast-paced world do you need someone to slow down with to process your feelings along your journey? I’ve always been fascinated with the power of human connection and the resilience...
by shurmatzcounselingwny | Jun 26, 2025 | Anxiety/OCD, Depression, Emerging Adults, Grief, Helping Helpers, Team, Telehealth
We don’t have to do it alone. We were never meant to. – Brene Brown About Navigating the hardships life throws at us is something we all must inevitably face at some point. Grief, stress, and big life changes can alter our lives in unexpected ways. Whether...
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...
