What it's like at Harris Hill Counseling and Coaching

Harris Hill Counseling and Coaching provides premium-level mental health counseling services, in a premium environment, to the people of Western New York.

Our office space is unlike the typical medical or mental health counseling office. It is warm, inviting, colorful, and comfortable. From the minute you walk into our waiting room, it is apparent that Harris Hill Counseling and Coaching is not your typical healthcare office setting. Our waiting room offers comfy chairs, colorful modern artwork, and free wi-fi. We also offer coffee, tea, and hot cocoa, as well as a variety of candy to curb any sugar cravings you may have!

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With over 170 years of combined experience among our therapists, when you are working with a Harris Hill Counseling therapist, you are in excellent hands. Your Harris Hill Counseling therapist is knowledgeable, experienced, and empathetic. They will walk with you, side by side, on your journey through life’s ups and downs, helping you to identify your therapy goals, and then, helping you to meet and exceed them.

Irish Brothers

LMHC

Irish Brothers is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor whom received her bachelor's degree from The University at Buffalo and her Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from St. Bonaventure University. She works with children, adolescents, and adults.

Jennifer Burt

LCSW-R

Jennifer Burt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-R) who has been practicing for 14 years. She received her bachelor’s degree from Keuka College with a major in psychology and a concentration in developmental disabilities.

Laurie Farinacci

LCSW

Laurie Farinacci is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who earned her Master’s Degree in Social Work in 2013 from the State University of New York at Buffalo. She has experience working teenagers, adults, and the elderly. Laurie is an experienced and knowledgeable therapist, dedicated to helping clients overcome challenges and achieve their goals, using evidence-based practices and modalities. Laurie works with clients…

Mary Ann Snyder

LCSW

Matthew Goeckel

LCSW

Matthew Goeckel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been practicing for over 20 years. He received his Master’s in Social Work degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo. Matthew is here to help when stress, pressure and uncertainty can be overwhelming. When working with Matthew, you will collaborate to develop your strengths, increase awareness of.

Melissa Moreno

LCSW-R

Melissa Moreno, LCSW-R Melissa Moreno, LCSW-R, a licensed clinical social worker practicing with over 15 years of experience providing behavioral health services to teenagers and young adults who have been adjudicated as juvenile delinquent. She is licensed to practice in the states of New York, Arizona, Maryland, Florida, and Colorado. Melissa earned her master’s degree in Social Work from New…

Michael Johnson

LCSW-R

Michael Johnson Michael Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-R) who received his Master’s Degree in Social Work from the State University of New York at Buffalo. Throughout his career in mental health counseling, he has enjoyed working in a variety of inpatient and outpatient clinical settings, both in-person and via remote telehealth. Michael primarily works with adolescents and adults who…

Noreen Murphy-Windingland

LCSW-R

Noreen Murphy-Windingland, LCSW-R Noreen Murphy-Windingland is a New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She received her Master’s degree in social work from Hunter College School of Social Work in New York City. She has over 25 years of experience in the clinical field of mental health, working in a variety of settings including community mental health facilities, as well…

Stephen O’Brien

LCSW-R

Stephen O'Brien is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW-R) who has been practicing for 24 years. He received his bachelor’s degree from SUNY Fredonia College, and his master’s degree in social work, with a focus on children and families, from the State University of NY at Buffalo.

Wendy Sadkin

LCSW-R

Wendy Sadkin is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW-R) who has been practicing for 23 years. She is a native Buffalonian who was born and raised in Amherst and now lives in Western New York with her husband and two children.

FAQs

Your Questions, Answered.

Quick answers to common questions

Where are we located?

We are located at:
8612 Main St #1
Buffalo, NY 14221

What are our hours?

Monday - Thursday: 9am to 9pm
Friday: 9am to 6pm
Saturday: 9am to 4pm

What insurances do we accept?

We participate with the following health insurances:

Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Independent Health
Univera
Aetna

**We do not participate with Medicaid or Medicare

What is the private pay rate without insurance?

Our private pay rate is $120 per one-hour therapy session.

Do we offer telehealth services?

Yes, we are proud to provide convenient and flexible access to our counseling services. For those more comfortable at home, or unable to come to our office, we offer the option of live video chat or a simple phone session with your counselor.