Canisius College 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
- In-person Drop-In, Stop by Bosch Hall 105
Zoom Drop In: Meeting ID- 249-650-6576
For mental health emergencies call:
Canisius Public Safety available 24/7 at 716-888-2330
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline dial or text 988
Crisis Services 24 Hour hotline 716-834-3131 (For those residing in Erie County)
Crisis Textline text HOME to 741741
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline dial or text 988
Crisis Services 24 Hour hotline 716-834-3131 (For those residing in Erie County)
Crisis Textline text HOME to 741741
Our Team
Eileen Niland, LMHC
Director & Counselor
@email
Professional Credentials
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- M.S. in Counselor Education (Canisius College)
- 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 College), 1985 to present
- Professional background in residence life and college counseling
- Director of Canisius College 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 College)
- B.A. in English (The College of Wooster)
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Experience
- Associate Director of Canisius College 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
Charita Price, LMHC
Counselor
@email
Professional Credentials
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- M.S. in Counselor Education, concentration: Mental Health Counseling (Canisius College)
- B.A. in Business Management (D'Youville College)
Experience
- Counselor, Canisius College Counseling Center (2007-present)
- Additional experience in Career Counseling at the University of Buffalo and Canisius College Career Centers)
Interests
- Students of color
- Adjustment to college and other life transitions
- Body image and self-esteem concerns
- Family and interpersonal relationships
- Trauma survivors
- Strengths-based and Cognitive therapies
Jesslane Fantauzzi
UB Doctoral Intern
Fantauz1@canisius.edu
Professional Credentials
- Ph.D. student, Counseling Psychology (University at Buffalo)
- M.S. in Mental Health Counseling (University of Massachusetts Boston)
- M.F.A. Theatre Arts (Boston University)
- B.F.A. Theatre Arts (University of Wisconsin Milwaukee)
Experience
- Mental health counseling, University at Buffalo Counseling Services
- Mental health counseling and Intensive Care Coordination, Home for Little Wanderers
- Residential Counselor, Vinfen
- Bilingual (Spanish Speaking)
Interests
- Art therapy in the service of depression, anxiety, and grief management
- Multi-cultural counseling and ethical psychotherapeutic treatment
- Mindfulness and self-compassion
- Spirituality and existential approaches
- Cognitive behavioral therapies
Sabrina Sosa
Outreach Coordinator, Graduate Assistant
@email
Professional Credentials
- Current Graduate Student, Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration, Canisius College
- B.A. Music and Graduate Certificate Organizational Leadership, Mercyhurst University
Experience
Student Engagement Coordinator, Canisius College (2021-2022)
Interests
- Helping to alleviate food insecurity by running the college pantry called Petey's Pantry
- Fighting the stigma around mental health through open conversations
Barbara Zimmerman
Administrative Associate
Zimmerm1@canisius.edu
About Barb:
- From Buffalo, NY
- Canisius College Counseling Center, 2019 to present
- Canisius College Department of Athletics, 2005 to 2019
- Canisius College 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.