Create Space Psychotherapy

03/11/2026

One of the most common barriers to healing that I see as a psychologist and trauma specialist is when we experience feelings of despair and

03/09/2026

EMDR Therapy Intensives offer:

Accelerated healing through extended EMDR sessions that allow the brain to process and resolve core wounds more efficiently than traditional weekly therapy alone.

Deep, uninterrupted focus on the root of emotional blocks, creating space for profound breakthroughs without the stop‑and‑start rhythm of standard sessions.

A transformative reset that helps women feel more grounded, empowered, and connected to their authentic selves and the world around them.

Have questions? Send me a message!

03/07/2026

Healing from anxiety and trauma is not only possible — it’s a natural unfolding that begins the moment you decide you deserve peace. Your mind and body are wired for restoration, and with the right support, they can gently release what has felt heavy, overwhelming, or stuck for far too long.

Many women carry invisible burdens: the constant hum of anxiety beneath daily responsibilities, the exhaustion of always being “on,” the weight of old wounds that still shape how safe, worthy, or connected they feel. You might find yourself overthinking, shutting down, people‑pleasing, or feeling disconnected from your own needs. These experiences are real, valid, and deeply human — and they don’t mean you’re broken. They mean you’ve been surviving.

Holistic EMDR therapy offers a path toward a different way of being — one where your nervous system feels grounded, your inner voice is kinder, and your past no longer dictates your present. As old patterns unwind, many women discover a renewed sense of confidence, emotional spaciousness, and the ability to move through life with clarity and self‑trust. This work can open the door to feeling more at home in your body, more connected in your relationships, and more aligned with the life you’ve always sensed was possible.

WHAT IS AN INTENSIVE?? EMDR Intensives offer 3 hour sessions over up to three consecutive days, creating accelerated, focused healing. This extended time lets us go deeper so you can move further—reducing overwhelm, creating a deeper connection to your authentic self, easing relationship barriers, advancing career or personal goals, starting a business, or becoming a more present, grounded parent.

Send me a message if you want to learn more, or forward to someone you love who needs to see this.

05/02/2025

I highly recommend this workshop if you're local to Buffalo, NY. Treat yourself to an afternoon of relaxation, and walk away with invaluable knowledge to cultivate your personal self-regulating tool kit.

Join Sorren Christie and Kathryn Bowman for an hour long donation-based nervous system regulation workshop on Sunday, May 25th at our location.

Kathryn will be starting this session off with a brief exploration regarding the Vagus Nerve, how it impacts our mental wellbeing and how to use this knowledge to manage anxiety and stress. Sorren will then lead a somatic based yoga session focusing on Traditional Chinese Medicine Meridian Points and evidence based yoga movements to support the Vagus Nerve.

Take some much needed time out of your daily hustle to slow down and regulate. Register at https://yoga-parkside.recess.tv/redirect/client?type=embed&contextType=class&contextId=6712c06b-aa62-40e0-ae48-bd47dccc0a3a

03/18/2025

03/17/2025

Mental health impacts us all in varying degrees and aspects of our lives, whether its our own personal struggle or that of a friend or family member. If the day-to-day struggle becomes too overwhelming, resources like offer round the clock support in the form of a daily structure, individual and group therapy, and medication.

It is common for those struggling with mental health to feel very alone in their experience, whether they have supportive people in their lives or not. Oftentimes, unfortunately many do not.

Feeling seen and supported can be a powerful and uplifting experience. This is where and her community card making program comes in.

Barbara is a friend of mine, local mixed media artist, Art Therapist, retired Artist-In-Residence at Roswell Park Cancer Hospital, member of the Buffalo Society of Artists, Mental Health advocate, peer-to-peer support, and lived experience with bipolar disorder, now in recovery and thriving!

Barbara has dedicated her own time, creativity, supportive words and presence to the founding and sister program out of NYC called Psych Ward Greeting Cards founded by Katherine Ponte . Barbara experienced first hand the strength and hope these heart felt messages and designed cards brought to those emotionally in need of positive encouragement. She was so deeply moved that she felt driven to serve those in our local community in the same way. Barbara collects hand-made cards of positive support from anyone who chooses to give, and she meets monthly with the children and adult patients of Brylin Hospital so they can choose one of those healing hand made card/message that calls to them.

Please join us at my office location, 2 Wallace Ave. Buffalo, NY 14214 on Saturday April 12th 10am-12pm for a community gathering to create and uplift those in need. Please send a text to 716-427-8398 to rsvp.

03/03/2025

02/25/2025

Child and Family Services Haven House Toyland drive was once again a success thanks to the generosity of our donors! Held annually during the holiday…Read More

04/30/2024

New Yorkers only have partial access to working with Licensed Creative Arts Therapists, despite LCATs being licensed psychotherapy providers since 2006. 🧐

NYers need expanded access to LCATs NOW - wait lists are still too long & kids, teens and families need access to all psychotherapy providers now.

ACTION STEP ➡️ Tag your state reps in the comments and urge them to support expanded access to LCATs now!

Senator Samra Brouk & Assemblymember Harry Bronson are sponsoring 2 bills that will mandate comprehensive Medicaid & commercial health insurance coverage for LCAT-provided psychotherapy - at NO addtl cost. It’s that simple! 🎉



1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East NYC Health + Hospitals

04/04/2024

”Every card provides patients with strength for the day and hope for the future. These unique creations are tangible evidence that recovery does exist and is attainable.” (Quote from Lisa DeFelice-Fratto, LMHC, Manager of Psychosocial Rehabilitation at NY Presbyterian Hospital, Westchester Behavioral Health Center.)

This free card making event is hosted by Barbara Murak- local accomplished mix-media artist, and art therapist, retired Artist-in-Residence at Roswell Park Cancer Hospital, Member of The Buffalo Society of Artists since 1999, mental health advocate, peer-to-peer support, lived experience with Bipolar Disorder, now in Recovery and Thriving!

Barbara spent some time donating her own handmade cards to psychiatric wards in NYC via the PsychWardGreetingCards program established in 2019 by Katherine Ponte, Founder of , who has reached over 10,000 patients with her program! Find the PsychWardGreetingCards link in her linktree to learn more!

Barbara has Katherine's blessing to bring a sister program to our Buffalo psychiatric hospitals. BryLin hospital has welcomed Barbara's initiative, and all cards made at this event will be donated to the patients there.

For this event:

No artistic ability necessary!

No supplies needed – there will be lots of card making supplies for you to use!

Demos and lots of sample cards offered to inspire your own.

Example messages of “what to say” in your homemade card will also be available.

Please text 716-427-8398 to RSVP!

08/25/2023

If you are a caregiver for a family member, this free workshop is just for you!
Explore art as a way to express, relax and have fun.
All skill levels are welcome.

Register with healthyalternativeshaha@gmail.com or contact Jill O'Hara with any questions 716-426-6629

Exhale- the family caregiver initiative is a program by Healthy Alternatives thru Healing Arts (HAHA) in which they offer free monthly holistic programs for family caregivers.