Counseling Center

Canisius University Counseling Center 

Bosch Hall 105
Hours:  Mon-Fri. 8:30am-5:00pm 
Phone: 716-888-2620
Fax: 716-888-3218

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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
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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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Kiana Jean-Baptiste

Counseling Doctoral Intern
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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

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Hannah Pagano

Graduate Assistant Outreach Coordinator
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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! 


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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.