We are so excited to have you join us as we dig deeper into the many components of mental health we see. At Ott Counseling, we are committed to providing compassionate, inclusive care to individuals and families in Buffalo and the Western New York area.
And to be honest? We wanted to be able to reach more people. Through this blog, we aim to share our best insights, resources, and practical tools to support you on your journey to mental wellness.
What to Expect From Us
Over the coming months, we plan to dive into lots of topics that touch on common challenges, triumphs, and complexities of mental health. Whether you’re a new parent navigating postpartum depression, someone seeking support for anxiety, or a family looking to build stronger connections, there will be something here for everyone!
Here’s a sneak peek at some of the topics we’ll be covering:
- Recognizing the signs of postpartum depression and perinatal anxiety
- How therapy can support emotional well-being during pregnancy and beyond
- Practical strategies for managing stress and strengthening relationships
- Exploring evidence-based therapies like EMDR, DBT, and Progressive Counting
- Understanding trauma recovery and its impact on mental health
Our goal is to provide you with a safe space to learn, reflect, and connect with resources that empower you to take the next step in your mental health journey, as well as access to us to answer your questions or discuss things further.
Why Start a Blog?
In Buffalo, across Western New York, and beyond, mental health care remains a critical need. With rising rates of stress, anxiety, and depression, it’s more important than ever to foster conversations around mental health in our communities and increase access to quality care. Through this blog, we hope to shine a light on important mental health topics and contribute to building a healthier, more informed community. We want to be a part of making information readily accessible to those who need it, especially if they perhaps aren’t ready to take the first step or need help recognizing that counseling may be their best next step.
Additionally, mental health challenges, particularly during and after pregnancy, are more common than many people realize. According to the
American Psychological Association (APA), up to 1 in 7 women experience postpartum depression, and perinatal anxiety often goes unrecognized or untreated. For new parents, the demands of caring for a child can make it difficult to prioritize their own mental health.
At Ott Counseling, we believe in breaking the stigma around these issues and offering support to not only mothers but also their partners and families. Our team is trained in therapies like
EMDR and
mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) to help individuals process trauma, reduce anxiety, and regain balance in their lives. We hope to discuss important topics surrounding perinatal and postpartum mental health to better support this community, and provide them with tools that can make such a profound difference in theirs and their families’ lives.
Explore More
While you’re here, we invite you to check out our website to learn more about our services, including
Progressive Counting,
Dialectical Behavior Therapy,
Internal Family Systems and more. You can also check out
our team of licensed mental health counselors, each with unique expertise and dedicated to providing personalized, inclusive care.
We’re here to support you, wherever you are on your journey. Feel free to reach out with questions or
to schedule a consultation - We’d love to hear from you!
Thank you for visiting, and we hope you’ll continue to follow along!
