2 therapists available in New York, including 2 in Williamsville Lauren GuilbeaultShe/Her Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) Aetna, Cigna | Evernorth, Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage, +20 more Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Women’s Issues, Addiction, +6 more I’m passionate about helping people navigate the complexities of their lives and uncover what matters most to them. Aetna, Cigna | Evernorth, Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage, Compsych, Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network, First Health Network, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York, JP Farley Corporation, Martins Point (US Family Health Plans), Multi Plan PHCS, Oscar Health, Tricare East | Out of Network Provider, UMR, United Healthcare | Optum, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Maine Health (Aetna), Martins Point (Generations Advantage Medicare Advantage), Optum Serve, Oxford Health Plans, Poppins Health, Quest Behavioral Health , United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Women’s Issues, Addiction, Relationships, Anxiety, Anger Management, Divorce, Grief, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Serves ages 65+, 18-64, 14-17 About Lauren "I’m passionate about helping people navigate the complexities of their lives and uncover what matters most to them." My clinical background includes working with individuals struggling with substance abuse, children and families in the foster care setting, victims and perpetrators of sexual abuse and assault, and clients with generalized anxiety, depression, eating disorders and trauma. I particularly enjoy working with young adults struggling with depression and anxiety who want to work on their self esteem and create a stronger sense of self-worth. I am also passionate about working with mothers, some of whom are struggling to adjust to motherhood, finding their voice, and recognizing their value within the family system. I love working with clients who are motivated and goal oriented to create the life that they want to live. I will support you along the way and help identify what exactly that looks like for you.I offer a nonjudgmental clinical environment for clients to be able to process and identify what struggles they are currently faced with and start to unravel how those came to be. I would help to work through any experiences that you feel are relevant to where you are now and help you to connect how your experiences have shaped your thoughts, behaviors, and feelings. Clients have shared with me in the past that I am down to earth and that they feel comfortable opening up to me knowing that I will support them in their choices.Life can be really challenging at times. Most of us go through life having some sort of idea or plan of what we want to happen and often times, we are faced with obstacles that we didn't plan for. Some of those can seem overwhelming and even impossible to navigate. I want you to know that I am here to help you figure out a way to cope and make improvements in your life. I'm hoping after reading my bio, you feel like we would be a good match together. Education and training Years in practice 14 years Graduating Institute University at Albany SUNY Graduating Degree Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling Next opening: Tue Feb 17, 8 am View all availability Read more Next opening: Tue Feb 17, 8 am View all availability 2 providers are available now in New York Expand your search outside of Williamsville to view additional providers & find the right one for you — online & in-person sessions available. Find a provider Call (716) 453-2877 × Michelle PawkettShe/Her Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) Aetna, Cigna | Evernorth, Compsych, +15 more LGBTQIA+, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Women’s Issues, Bipolar Disorder, +5 more As a therapist who has experienced grief and loss, depression, and anxiety, I have been on ‘the other side of the couch’ and hold great compassion and empathy for these struggles. Aetna, Cigna | Evernorth, Compsych, Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network, First Health Network, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York, JP Farley Corporation, Martins Point (US Family Health Plans), Multi Plan PHCS, Oscar Health, Tricare East | Out of Network Provider, United Healthcare | Optum, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Optum Serve, Oxford Health Plans, Quest Behavioral Health , United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) LGBTQIA+, Coping Skills, Self Esteem, Women’s Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Life Transition, Anxiety, Depression, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Grief Serves ages 65+, 18-64 About Michelle "As a therapist who has experienced grief and loss, depression, and anxiety, I have been on ‘the other side of the couch’ and hold great compassion and empathy for these struggles." Michelle Pawkett is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 18 years of experience working with diverse groups of people in community mental health agencies as well as private practice. She specializes in supporting adults who are experiencing grief, pet bereavement, depression, anxiety, and life changes. Michelle’s approach to therapy is person-centered and she works collaboratively with clients to assist them in exploring thoughts and feelings and reaching personal goals. She is a holistic practitioner, taking into account mind, body, spirit, and support.Michelle holds a Master's degree in Counseling and Community Psychology from Russell Sage Graduate School. She tailors treatment to individual needs and uses existential therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, feminist theory, psychoanalysis, and mindfulness-based methods.If you are experiencing grief, depression, anxiety, or stress, Michelle can guide you through your struggles, assist you with lessening your symptoms, and manage your stressors. You can learn how to break unhelpful patterns in a non-judgmental, warm, safe, supportive environment. It is all about increasing your peace of mind and quality of life. Education and training Years in practice 18 years Graduating Institute Russell Sage Graduate School Graduating Degree Master of Counseling and Community Psychology No upcoming openings Read more No upcoming openings ×