Eileen Niland, LMHC
Director & Counselor
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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
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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
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Professional Credentials
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- M.S., Counselor Education, concentration: Mental Health Counseling (Canisius College)
- B.A., 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
- Working with survivors of sexual assault
- Cognitive therapies
Megan Valery, BS
Outreach Coordinator
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Professional Credentials
- Graduate student, Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration (Canisius College)
- B.S Marketing, Canisius College
Experience
- Sales/Event Coordinator, Independent Health (2019-2020)
Interests
- Mentoring and guiding students to their fullest potential
- Teaching dance
- Hiking and exploring new places