Canisius University Counseling Center
Bosch Hall 105
Hours: Mon-Fri. 8:30am-5:00pm
Phone: 716-888-2620
Fax: 716-888-3218
@email
Connect with a Counselor
Complete an electronic appointment request form
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
- Download the app
Other Resources
- Canisius Public Safety available 24/7 at 716-888-2330
- Suicide & Crisis Lifeline dial or text 988
- Crisis Textline text HOME to 741741
- Crisis Services 24 Hour hotline 716-834-3131 (For those residing in Erie County)
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Our Team
Eileen Niland, LMHC
Director & Counselor
@email
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
Michael S. Cammarata, LMHC
Associate Director & Counselor
@email
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
Steven Maisonet, LMSW
Counselor
@email
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
Jay’ana King
Counseling Doctoral Intern
@email
Professional Credentials
- Counseling Psychology Doctoral Candidate (University at Buffalo)
- B.A. in Psychology (Temple University)
Experiences
- Practicum Student: University at Buffalo Counseling Services (2022 – 2024)
- Practicum Student: Erie County Medical Center (2023)
- Schomburg Fellow / Graduate Assistant at the Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention (University at Buffalo – 2021 – Present)
- Undergraduate Research Assistant at the Peer Social Networks Lab (Temple University – 2019-2021)
Interests
- People of color and marginalized groups
- Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma
- Relationships and Social Skills
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Interpersonal Process Therapy
- Video Games / Reading Fiction / Baking Desserts
Nana Akosua Ofori-Amanfo
Graduate Assistant, Outreach Coordinator
@email
Professional Credentials
- Current Graduate Student, Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration Program (Canisius University)
- BSc in Accounting (University of Professional Studies)
Experience
- Assistant Administrator and Tutor, Lotus Educational Centre (2019-2023)
- Intern, Prudential Bank Limited ( 2017)
Fun fact
I love listening to music, it doesn’t matter the genre. If the lyrics make sense and the tune sounds good, I’d listen.
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.