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 | 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 | Amherst, Anxiety/OCD, Emerging Adults, Kids, LGBT, Team, Trauma
“Our wounds are often the openings into the best and most beautiful parts of us.” – David Richo About At any age, life can throw us some unexpected curveballs. Sometimes, the obstacles feel too great to overcome, and one must take that significant first step...
by shurmatzcounselingwny | Jun 26, 2025 | Amherst, Grief, Kids, LGBT, Team, Trauma
“It takes strength to talk about our feelings and to reach out for help and comfort when we need it.” – Fred Rogers (Mister Rogers) About From childhood to adulthood, we may experience worries, stresses, and traumas. The ability to recognize that these...
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...
by shurmatzcounselingwny | Jun 3, 2025 | ADHD Adult, ADHD Kid, Anxiety/OCD, Cheektowaga, Emerging Adults, Kids, LGBT, Team, Trauma
“If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.” – Dalai Lama About When you are struggling, suffering can hijack your entire life. Do you feel like you, or a loved one, is drowning in...
