Counseling Services & Resources

Counseling Services & Resources
for Amherst, Buffalo, NY & Beyond

Women today face many challenges, from young adulthood through mid-life and into the retirement years. Developing personal goals, navigating difficult relationships, managing families, or coping with stress and the unexpected situations that life throws our way…sometimes life can feel overwhelming and that’s when getting help from a counselor can make a difference. This is especially important when you are suffering from depression or anxiety or when symptoms start to get in the way of living the life that you want.

The female OBGYNs at Audubon understand that caring for women involves more than just medical care and that emotional and psychological struggles can have an effect on a woman’s overall health and well-being. Please do not hesitate to call us with any questions or to schedule an appointment. Our women’s clinic offers consultation and resources to Buffalo, Amherst, NY, and the surrounding areas.

Audubon has three independent private therapists located on site within our offices. Priority for scheduling new clients is given to Audubon patients, but may be limited. Please contact the individual therapists directly for current availability of new client appointments, hours, and scheduling needs.

Alicia Kohlhagen, LCSW

Private Therapy

Biography

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 9 years of experience. I began my career working with women and survivors of trauma in Florida before moving back home to Buffalo. I have spent my career working in community health agencies providing care for mood disorders, gender issues and the complexities of trauma. My passion has always been women’s mental health. I have been specializing in treating women’s issues including perinatal and postpartum mood and anxiety disorders for the past 8 years. I have received specialty training in both perinatal and postpartum mood and anxiety disorders as well as progressive counting trauma intervention. I approach care with every patient from a person-centered, trauma-informed lens and work with women to find a sense of balance within themselves.
Areas of specialization include: trauma, infertility, perinatal, mood and anxiety disorders, gender variance.

Private pay accepted and the following insurance: Amerigroup, Beacon, BIND, BCBS of WNY, Emblem, MVP, Nova, Optum, Palladian.

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Lori Badach, LCSW-R, PMH-C

Private Therapy

Biography

My career as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker began in 2001. Before opening my private practice, I spent the first 15 years working with children, adolescents, and families at a local agency. The opportunity to open a private practice and collaborate directly with Audubon in 2016 has allowed me to pursue my passion for Women’s Health and help women throughout their adult life. I have specific interests and or training in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, BRCA Testing/Treatment issues, and Grief and Loss. In recent years, I have also developed an interest in Parenting, specifically how understanding and communicating the developmental needs of children and adolescents are critical in preserving the parent/child relationship.
Areas of specialization include: PMDD, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, pregnancy related concerns, grief and loss, parenting
Private pay accepted and the following insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield of WNY, Independent Health, Univera, Fidelis.