
Empowered Counseling Center
Therapy that creates real change in peoples lives

Currently Accepting new Clients

Carla Kuhl LCSW-R
1408 Sweet Home Road; Suite 1, Amherst, NY 14228
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Buffalo, practicing as a therapist and life-style coach. I work with my clients to provide them with tailored treatment plans that can be integrated into their daily lives. I have extensive experience and training in empirically-based treatments, such as DBT, ACT, EMDR, Schema therapy, IFS and have worked in a complex trauma clinic getting experience in many areas impacting the adult community. My practice provides treatment to adults 18 or older. Offering TELEHEALTH (PHONE and/or WEBCAM SESSIONS).
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Struggling PTSD, or anxiety/depression? As a trauma therapist, I specialize in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), a skills-based therapy which assists clients with issues in areas of communication, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and mindfulness. I also work with trauma-related issues, including recent, episodic and childhood trauma.
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I have dedicated my career to helping others heal inner wounds and have created a safe space for people to feel heard. I believe when we listen to others and provide the space to develop their voice, discover their strengths, they are free to be the best version of themselves.

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Qualifications
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In Practice for 9 Years
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Certificate from EMDRIA in 2019
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Certificate from NASW (45P2VMYD2F / 2019)
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Attended University of Buffalo, Graduated 2015
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Client Focus
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Age: Adults, Elders (65+)
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Participants: Individual, Couples, Groups
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Communities: Bisexual Allied, Body Positivity, Gay Allied, Intersex Allied, Lesbian Allied, Queer Allied, Racial Justice Allied, Single Mother, Transgender Allied
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Specialties
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Trauma and PTSD
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Expertise
• ADHD • Anger Management • Behavioral Issues • Bipolar Disorder • Borderline Personality (BPD) • Codependency • Coping Skills • Dissociative Disorders (DID) • Divorce​ • Grief • Impulse Control Disorders • LGBTQ+ • Life Coaching • Life Transitions • Marital and Premarital • Mood Disorders • Open Relationships Non- Monogamy • Personality Disorders • Relationship Issues • Sexual Abuse • Stress • Veterans • Women's Issues
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accepted insurance
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Aetna
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BlueCross BlueShield of Mass
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Oscar Health
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Oxford
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UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Univera
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Out of Network
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Fees
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Individual Sessions: $140
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Couple Sessions: $175
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Forms of accepted payment: ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa, Zelle
