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Meet Your Therapist
Monique Funderburk
LMSW
Lead Clinician
651 Delaware Ave, Suite 124, Buffalo, NY | In-person & Telehealth
Get to know me
About
Monique
I am a Licensed Master Social Worker in Buffalo, NY. With over 36 years of experience in social work, I am committed to helping individuals and families navigate life's most difficult seasons with compassion, dignity, and practical support. I believe that healing begins in a safe, trusting relationship where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to grow. I work with adolescents, adults, and families facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief, loss, trauma, and life transitions. I also have extensive experience supporting youth involved in school systems and juvenile justice settings, as well as in trauma and crisis intervention. My approach is grounded in evidence-based practices tailored to your unique needs.
What it's like
What clients can expect
A warm, supportive, and goal-oriented approach
A safe space where you can feel heard, understood, and respected
Honest and direct feedback delivered with compassion
Practical coping strategies for anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and life transitions
Support building resilience, self-esteem, and confidence during difficult seasons
Trauma-informed and mindfulness-based practices tailored to your unique needs
Guidance that helps you identify strengths, improve communication, and work toward meaningful personal goals
How I work
Therapeutic approach
My style is warm, supportive, and goal-oriented. The approaches I use include supportive counseling, trauma-informed care, mindfulness, and communication skills, and I am certified in grief and loss.
Why I do this work
Personal philosophy
I choose to do this work because I believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to be genuinely listened to, especially when they are feeling challenged by life. People deserve a space where their voice is recognized — and to know that they are not alone on their journey toward healing and resilience.
Specialties
Anxiety, Depression, Grief & Loss, Life Transitions, Trauma-Informed Care, Self-Esteem, Empowerment
Populations served
Adolescents, Adults, Families, Women, Young Adults
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