Bessie Marie Fitzgerald
She/Her/Hers
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHCShe/Her/Hers
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHCBessie Fitzgerald is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Hamburg, NY who specializes in seeing adults and adolescents who are struggling with life’s challenges. She has specialized training and focus in the areas of trauma, anxiety issues, depression, and alcohol and substance use.
Bessie’s approach is holistic, eclectic, and mindfully directed. She practices Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), through which clients learn coping skills that can aid them in their daily lives. Clients also learn how to identify cognitive distortions that can lead to negative self-talk, low self-esteem, and low self-worth. She also offers Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, which helps clients move past painful, debilitating memories.
Bessie earned a Master’s degree from Walden University. Her services are person-centered and trauma-focused. She strives to create a safe, empathetic environment in each session so clients feel comfortable talking about their thoughts, feelings, and fears. She is non-judgmental and compassionate in her care, empowering clients to put their mental health first and reconnect with a joyful, fulfilling life.
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Stress management - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others
Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse
Women's issues - Therapy tailored to common concerns among women; providing a safe and understanding space to address life challenges, stressors, and questions around identity as a woman
Worry - Learning how worry shows up in one’s life and exploring how worry impacts daily life, relationships, and wellbeing; developing coping skills to mitigate the impacts of worry
This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
Years of Experience: 3 years
Horizon Village, Counselor, 2020 - 2022
Walden University, MS Clinical Mental Health Counseling , 2020
Southern New Hampshire University, BA Psychology, 2015
New York: 012320
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