Counseling Center

Hours: Open Monday- Friday, 8:30a - 5:00p

Bosch Hall 105
Phone: 716-888-2620
Fax: 716-888-3218
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Mission Statement

The Counseling Center is committed to developing the personal and academic potential of Canisius University students by providing comprehensive counseling services and outreach education to support the emotional and mental health of our students.

Office Hours

Counseling services are not available during the summer and will resume on August 24th with the start of the Fall semester. During the summer, 24/7 mental health support is available (see below). Additional resources can be found on our Community Referral Page.

24/7 Counseling & Crisis Support 

Connect with a professional counselor at any time.

  • Call TELUS at 1-866-743-7732
    • if calling from outside US or Canada, call 001.678.799.7451
  • Download the app

Other Resources 

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Our Team

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Eileen Niland, LMHC

Director & Counselor 
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Professional Credentials

  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor
  • M.S. in Counselor Education (Canisius University)
  • M.S. in Student Personnel Administration (Buffalo State College)
  • B.S. in Psychology (SUNY Fredonia)

Experience

  • Student Affairs professional (Buffalo State College, New York University and Canisius University), 1985 to present
  • Professional background in residence life and college counseling
  • Director of Canisius University Counseling Center, 1996 to present

Interests

  • Stress and anxiety management
  • Adjustment to college
  • Cognitive behavioral therapies
  • Spirituality and existential approaches
  • Mindfulness and self-compassion
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Michael S. Cammarata, LMHC

Associate Director & Counselor 
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Professional Credentials

  • M.S. in Counselor Education (Canisius University)
  • B.A. in English (The College of Wooster)
  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Experience

  • Associate Director of Canisius University Counseling Center, Fall 2003 to present
  • Director of Counseling Services, Medaille College, Buffalo, NY, 1999-2003
  • Community Residence Specialist, People, Inc., Buffalo, NY, 1993-1999

Interests

  • Relaxation, stress reduction, meditation
  • Treating and managing depression and anxiety
  • Holistic approaches to mental health
  • Developing meaning and purpose in life
  • Cognitive and behavioral approaches to mental health
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Steven Maisonet, LMSW

Counselor
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Professional Credentials:

  • Licensed Master Social Worker
  • M.S. in Social Work (University at Buffalo)
  • B.S. in Social Work (Buffalo State)

Experience:

  • School Social Worker – Buffalo Public Schools
  • Residential Domestic Violence Advocate – Haven House
  • Crisis Prevention Counselor – Crisis Services

Interests:

  • BIPOC and LGBTQIA+
  • Gender and Sexuality Affirming
  • Bilingual Counseling (Spanish)
  • First Generation College Students
  • Healthy Relationships
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Christina Inyang, LCSW, LCADC

Counseling Center Doctoral Intern
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Professional Credentials:

  • Counseling Psychology Doctoral Student – University at Buffalo
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Date of Licensure: 8/22/2019
  • Licensed Clinical Drug and Alcohol Counselor, Date of Licensure: 02/2020
  • Master of Social Work (MSW) degree – Rutgers University

Experience:

  • SAGE Holistic Consulting, LLC - Founder/Therapist (Present)
  • Swift Solutions Consultant Services LLC - Therapist (Present)
  • Clarity Treatment Center, Primary Counselor (2018-2019)
  • Inner Light Counseling and Holistic Center, Mental Health Clinician (2016-2018)
  • Mainstreet Counseling Center, Clinical Social Work Intern
  • Mount Carmel Guild Behavioral Healthcare, Clinical Social Work Intern

Interests:

  • BIPOC, Marginalized groups
  • Social/racial justice, Equity, Racial trauma
  • Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression, Anxiety
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief and Loss
  • Life Transitions
  • Self Esteem
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma 
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Vanessa Clay

Administrative Associate
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Administrative Associate

Counseling Center, 2025 -  present 

Dispatcher

Canisius University
Public Safety Dept.  1996 – 2025

About Vanessa:

Vanessa is from Buffalo and enjoys family reunions, traveling to visit family, relaxing, meeting new students and assisting them on their educational journey.

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Nana Akosua Ofori-Amanfo

Graduate Assistant, Outreach Coordinator 
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Professional Credentials

  • Current Graduate Student, Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration Program (Canisius University)
  • BSc in Accounting (University of Professional Studies)

Experience 

  • Assistant Administrator and Tutor, Lotus Educational Centre (2019-2023)
  • Intern, Prudential Bank Limited ( 2017)

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