Canisius University Counseling Center
Bosch Hall 105
Hours: Mon-Fri. 8:30am-5:00pm
Phone: 716-888-2620
Fax: 716-888-3218
@email
Connect with a Counselor
Complete an electronic appointment request form
Daily drop in hours, Mon-Fri, 3pm-4pm (first come, first served)
- In-person Drop-In, Stop by Bosch Hall 105 (Front Entrance)
- Virtual via Zoom, call 716-888-2620 to arrange
24/7 Counseling & Crisis Support
Real-time chat and phone support available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (no appointment needed) in Mandarin, Cantonese, Spanish, French and English.
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
- Canisius Public Safety available 24/7 at 716-888-2330
- Suicide & Crisis Lifeline dial or text 988
- Crisis Textline text HOME to 741741
- Crisis Services 24 Hour hotline 716-834-3131 (For those residing in Erie County)
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Our Team
Eileen Niland, LMHC
Director & Counselor
@email
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
Michael S. Cammarata, LMHC
Associate Director & Counselor
@email
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
Kiana Jean-Baptiste
Counseling Doctoral Intern
@email
Professional Credentials
- Counseling Psychology Doctoral Student (University at Buffalo)
- MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Georgia State University)
- BA in Psychology (Spelman College)
Experience
- Practicum Student: Western Michigan University Center for Counseling and Psychological Services
- Practicum Student: Unified Clinics, Behavioral Health
- Intern: Clayton State University Counseling and Psychological Services
- Graduate Assistant at GSU Access and Accommodations Center (formerly Disability Services), 2019-2021
Interests
- People of color and LGBTQ+
- Resilience
- Mindfulness and stress reduction
- Depression and anxiety
- Relationships
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Hannah Pagano
Graduate Assistant Outreach Coordinator
@email
About Hannah:
- Active Minds Club Advisor
- Second Year Graduate Student in the Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration Program (Canisius University)
- B.A. Psychology (Daemen University)
- Minor Community Health Promotion (Daemen University)
- Daemen Women’s Tennis Team 2019-2022
Fun fact:
I have a puppy named Bentley!
Barbara Zimmerman
Administrative Associate
Zimmerm1@canisius.edu
About Barb:
- From Buffalo, NY
- Canisius University Counseling Center, 2019 to present
- Canisius University Department of Athletics, 2005 to 2019
- Canisius University Office of Sponsored Programs, 2004 to 2005
- Daughter and son-in-law are proud Canisius alumni who met at the college.
- Enjoys the beach, relaxing, and spending time with family and friends.
- Loves animals, likes to travel, including travel to visit family.
- Enjoys working in the Counseling Center.