Whole Stories Therapy

10/02/2025

Our beloved admin, Hillary, could use all the support she can get right now. Please donate if you can and share widely ❤️

Hi friends, I’m Hillary, and I’m reaching out with a heart … Ashera DeRosa needs your support for Help Hillary Heal: Support Her Endometriosis Surgery

06/10/2025

Did you know D&D can be incorporated into therapy?

Erik Panna, LMFT has completed training as a Therapeutic Game Master and is accepting clients for his Summer D&D group therapy cohort!

Sundays 2-4PM online beginning 7/20, ending 9/7

Erik is utilizing the Shadowdark ruleset and clients will have access to PDF's.
Clients will have an individual session with Erik to set goals and create their character.
Character creation is tailored to support clients in achieving their goals.

For more info, reach out directly to Erik at ErikLMFT@WholeStoriesTherapy.com

05/29/2025

A huge congratulations to our very own, Erik Panna, LMFT!

Besides being an all-around awesome person and incredible therapist, Erik is speaking at GeekEd Con in July! Erik's presentation, "Media as an Integral Part of a Client's System: A Systemic Perspective on Media" is a culmination of his passionate work.

Erik is trained as a Therapeutic Game Master, meaning he can incorporate TTRPG and other media into therapy sessions. He is passionate about providing care to neurodivergent folx and works well with clients with Autism, ADHD, and AuDHD. Did I mention he's LGBTQIA, Kink, and Poly friendly as well?

If you've been looking for the unicorn therapist that will just get you in all of your facets, reach out to him for a consultation. His email is ErikLMFT@WholeStoriesTherapy.com.

05/24/2025

Trying to maintain your sobriety this summer? You don't need to go it alone!

Join Sabrina's Sober Support Group. Sabrina is a Marriage and Family Therapist with over a decade of experience in addiction recovery.

This program goes beyond a support group. For 12 weeks, participants get a one hour virtual session to check in with Sabrina AND a 90 minute group session with a committed cohort of others in the same stage of recovery. You don't need to navigate weddings, bbq's, block parties and all the triggers of summer without support.

Visit WholeStoriesTherapy.com to see all we have to offer or call 716 342 4077 for more information.

05/24/2025

Join us this summer for Secure Start Parenting Support Group!
Facilitated by Jules Steckman, this group is specifically tailored for parents of children ages 0-5. Children are welcome at this in-person group, but their attendance is not mandatory.

Connect with other parents in the same season of life.
Find the support you need by a trained therapist.
Receive information on attachment theory and how this can profoundly improve your relationship with your child and their relationships with others in the future.

This group is capped at 6 participants.
Group sessions are $35/week.
Each client must have an individual session with Jules for $75.

04/28/2025

Cw: transphobia, h8 crimes

I've never met Katy in person, but have long been a fan of their work. We were connected while writing for Dirge Magazine and i remember when "The Trans Guide to Mental Health and Well Being" was put into print. I've shared that text with many clients, therapists, and activists. Consider it required reading.

Katy + Lucy didn't deserve any of this violence. I'm heartbroken for the loss of Lucy's life and that Katy has to rebuild their whole world. Money won't bring Lucy back, but if it can help Katy not stress about next steps for just a moment to breathe and process, it's worth chipping in.

If you are not in a position to donate, please get louder, get angrier, lift up trans voices, and share this story.

https://gofund.me/47957324

04/09/2025

This Sh***ri Free Skate is all about hand care! Riggers and rope bunnies all should know about how to care for your tools: your ropes AND hands.

Sh***ri Free Skate is held on the 2nd Thursday of every month from 5:30-8:30
It's a sober, educational space, 18+
Pay-what-you-can! Proceeds benefit the Q***r Mental Health Fund!

That's right. You can learn a cool skill AND do some good. If you really want to get your emotional merit badge, you can bring down some non-perishable food items for Provisions Pantry or a book for our little library! Such Philanthropy, Much WOW!

All skill levels are welcome! Our space is wheelchair accessible and we have ropes you can borrow. For more info, call 716 342 4077

03/12/2025

Sh***ri Free Skate is back at it tomorrow from 5:30-8:30 PM

257 Lafayette, Buffalo 14222
716 342 4077 for questions

18+
Sober Space
For kinky and kink curious
All experience levels welcome
Drop in for as long as you want
Pay what you can!

Consider bringing a canned good for Provisions Pantry or a book for our Free Library!


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03/07/2025

03/03/2025

We have expanded our availability! We now have low-cost options available 7 days/week! See a therapist in practicum for $50/session, $30 for members of OpenPathCollective.org

We offer...
💕 therapy for couples, families, polycules, + individuals
🏳️‍⚧️ gender affirming care
🫶 culturally competent care
🎉 non-pathologizing care
🪬 collaborative care

We give back to the Buffalo community by...
🥫 ongoing food drives
📚 our free little library
🎭 supporting local artists
💉 harm reduction supplies + information

Call 716 342 4077 to book today!