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Mental Health Therapy in East Aurora, NY |
In-Person & Online Services

Bonnie E. O'Brien, LCSW, PLLC

We provide counseling for children, teens, adults, and families, offering in-person sessions in East Aurora and virtual therapy throughout New York State. 

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Each of our therapists bring their own perspectives and expertise, united by a shared commitment to depth, integrity, and genuine connection.

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We help people make sense of what feels confusing, find steadiness in uncertain moments, and create space for growth that feels natural and sustainable.

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Real Support for Anxiety, Stress, Relationships & Life Transitions

​At the heart of our work is a different perspective:
We don’t see your challenges as problems to "fix." We see them as powerful messages—calls for compassion, curiosity, and care.

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We support individuals through a wide range of experiences, including:

  • Anxiety, depression, and self-esteem

  • Trauma and PTSD

  • Life transitions and identity shifts

  • Relationship or family conflicts

  • Pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting

  • Work stress, burnout, and professional pressure

  • ADH (attention deficit hyperactivity) and neurodiversity 

  • Emotional dysregulation, and more​

We use thoughtful, research-supported approaches to look at the whole person -- not just the symptoms.  These include:

  • Internal Family Systems 

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy 

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy 

  • Somatic Experiencing

  • Mindfulness Based Practices

​We assist you in feeling:

  • More grounded and connected to yourself

  • Less overwhelmed, with tools that actually work for your nervous system

  • More at ease in your body, even when life feels hard

  • Seen, heard, and understood, especially in the parts of you that have felt hidden or silenced

  • Empowered to make choices that align with who you truly are

  • Hopeful—about your healing, your relationships, and your future​

This isn’t surface-level support or one-size-fits-all advice.

​We offer meaningful, lasting support that honors your lived experience, identity, and the relationships that shape your life.

 

Whether you're reaching out for yourself, your child, or your family—we’re here to walk alongside you.

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