WNY Holistic Counseling

WNY Holistic Counseling A Whole-Person Approach to Therapy Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being.

Life is often challenging. There are times when you feel you’ve gotten “off track” and need some direction. Perhaps you just don’t feel like yourself or aren’t content with your life. Many times people struggle with the stress of life, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationships or the impact of events, and don’t know how to handle them or move forward. It can seem overwhelming. Therapy can help. Therapy is a process of self-discovery, growth and change. It can re-orient you to your life and get you back “on track.”

I help to integrate the whole person, drawing on your strengths, positive qualities, past successes and inner resilience. I work with adults, adolescents and families on both personal and interpersonal issues.

As a new year begins, many people feel hopeful — and overwhelmed at the same time.You may want things to be different…bu...
01/21/2026

As a new year begins, many people feel hopeful — and overwhelmed at the same time.

You may want things to be different…
but the idea of changing everything can feel exhausting before you even begin.

In our newest blog, we share a different perspective:

Meaningful change often starts internally — with new skills, new insight, and a shift in how you relate to yourself.

If you’re curious about a more supportive, realistic way to move forward this year, this is for you.

✨ Read the blog:
https://wnyholisticcounseling.com/western-new-york-therapy-new-year-inner-orientation/

Feeling overwhelmed at the start of 2026?Meaningful change doesn’t require overhauling your life — it starts with perspe...
01/19/2026

Feeling overwhelmed at the start of 2026?

Meaningful change doesn’t require overhauling your life — it starts with perspective, skills, and support.

Our Western New York therapists guide adults and adolescents through anxiety, trauma, grief, and life transitions.

✨ Learn more in our latest blog:
https://wnyholisticcounseling.com/western-ny-therapy-new-year-without-overwhelm/

The start of a new year can bring a lot of pressure.Pressure to change.To do more.To finally “get it right.”But what if ...
01/18/2026

The start of a new year can bring a lot of pressure.

Pressure to change.
To do more.
To finally “get it right.”

But what if real change doesn’t require overhauling your entire life?

In our latest blog, we explore a gentler, more sustainable way forward — one that starts with inner re-orientation rather than forcing yourself to change everything at once.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply longing for this year to feel different, you’re not alone — and support is available.

👉 Read the full blog here:
https://wnyholisticcounseling.com/western-new-york-therapy-new-year-inner-orientation/

A lot of people begin the year feeling pressure to change everything.New habits.New routines.A whole new version of them...
01/12/2026

A lot of people begin the year feeling pressure to change everything.

New habits.
New routines.
A whole new version of themselves.

No wonder January can feel overwhelming.

We just published a new blog post offering a different perspective:
👉 You don’t have to overhaul your entire life to feel better.

Real, lasting change often begins with a shift in how you relate to yourself — not more pressure or force.

If you’re feeling stuck, anxious, or unsure where to begin this year, there is another way — and support is available.

📖 Read the full blog here:
https://wnyholisticcounseling.com/western-ny-therapy-new-year-without-overwhelm/

🩵 Serving Amherst, Williamsville, Buffalo & surrounding Western New York communities.

The holidays can be a time of joy—but they can also stir up stress, loneliness, overwhelm, or grief. And if that’s true ...
12/09/2025

The holidays can be a time of joy—but they can also stir up stress, loneliness, overwhelm, or grief.

And if that’s true for you this year, you’re not alone. 🩷

We put together a gentle guide with tips to ease family stress, support yourself through loneliness or sadness, and honor loved ones who are no longer here.

Your feelings are valid.
Your experience matters.
And if this season feels heavy, we’re here to help.

💜 Read the full blog on our website (link in comments).
💜 Reach out anytime for support—you don’t have to carry this by yourself.

Wishing you moments of peace and gentleness this season.

🍁 Happy Thanksgiving from WNY Holistic Counseling Center 🍁Today, we’re giving thanks for you.Thank you for trusting us w...
11/27/2025

🍁 Happy Thanksgiving from WNY Holistic Counseling Center 🍁

Today, we’re giving thanks for you.

Thank you for trusting us with your healing, your stories, and your journey.

Mental health challenges can be incredibly difficult to navigate, and we are deeply honored that you trust us to support you through the hard moments so you can reach the brighter days ahead.

Since the holidays can bring both warmth and complexity—please be kind to yourself in the ways you need most.

We’re here if you need support.

Wishing you and your loved ones a grounded, peaceful Thanksgiving. 🧡✨

Have you seen the new blog post up on the website yet? I unpack my main takeaways from my recent retreat in Morocco + th...
11/05/2025

Have you seen the new blog post up on the website yet?

I unpack my main takeaways from my recent retreat in Morocco + the Sahara Desert

You’ll want to check this one out 👉 Link in comments

It’s been about a month since I returned from the Sahara Soul Awakening Retreat, and I finally feel ready to put words t...
10/31/2025

It’s been about a month since I returned from the Sahara Soul Awakening Retreat, and I finally feel ready to put words to the experience.

Coming home from a transformational space isn’t linear. There’s a period I call post-threshold integration — that space between who you were before and who you are becoming.

I’ve been sitting with what shifted.
Letting it land in my body.
Listening instead of rushing into the “next thing.”

Three truths crystallized for me from this journey:
✨ 1. Group work lights me up in a new way
I’ve held deep 1:1 spaces for years — and I love that work.
But being in a shared field of intention and transformation felt… luminous. Nourishing. Easeful.
Something came alive in me there. A new path is forming.
✨ 2. A conscious group becomes a living energy
Each story, tear, belly laugh, and breakthrough fed the field.
Transformation expanded beyond each person — it amplified.
There is a catalytic magic in community that can’t be replicated alone.
✨ 3. Witnessing others feel Morocco awakened something in me
The stillness of the Sahara.
The warmth of the people.
The spiritual pulse beneath everything.
Seeing the desert soften people… open them… reset their nervous systems…

It reminded me exactly why I was called to bring others there — and why this is just the beginning.

A month later, I can feel it:
This wasn’t an ending — it was a beginning.
Here’s to harvesting the gold from our experiences, not rushing past the moments that change us, and honoring who we’re becoming.

If you feel called into sacred community, or want to gather a private group for a mini-retreat or transformational day — message me. Let’s co-create something meaningful.

With love,Lesley 🤍🧡✨

🌱 Therapy vs. Coaching 🌱I get asked a lot: What’s the difference?Here’s how I see it:✨ Therapy is about healing wounds, ...
09/18/2025

🌱 Therapy vs. Coaching 🌱
I get asked a lot: What’s the difference?

Here’s how I see it:
✨ Therapy is about healing wounds, managing stress/anxiety, and building stability.
✨ Coaching is about expansion, clarity, and creating a soul-aligned life.

I love both — and my work bridges the two. Whether you’re ready to process the past or step into your next level, I can guide you there.

📌 Curious what you need most right now? Book a Foundational Focus Session and let’s explore together. Comment FF for the link.

🎧 Bonus: Listen to me talk about my journey on this 5-minute podcast clip → [https://open.spotify.com/episode/5EwOo3SsRVgE6SRcLedzld?si=jnUvyuO1ROWj5cDxxHWiZg]

✨ Therapy. Coaching. Retreats. ✨Over the past 15 years, I’ve supported hundreds of people through my counseling center, ...
09/17/2025

✨ Therapy. Coaching. Retreats. ✨
Over the past 15 years, I’ve supported hundreds of people through my counseling center, and now through my coaching practice.

I’m Lesley Martin, a holistic psychotherapist, certified coach, and spiritual mentor. What makes my work unique is the integration of psychotherapy tools, neuroscience, and spiritual practices— all in service of helping you live authentically and with more joy.

➡️ Therapy helps you heal the past.
➡️ Coaching helps you step into your future.

Curious where you are on that spectrum?
Let’s talk.
A Foundational Focus Session is the perfect place to start.
Comment “FF” and I’ll reach out and connect

🎧 You can also catch me sharing more of my journey in this short podcast episode: link in comments

🌿 We’re Hiring! 🌿WNY Holistic Counseling Center is seeking a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) to join our warm an...
08/03/2025

🌿 We’re Hiring! 🌿
WNY Holistic Counseling Center is seeking a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) to join our warm and welcoming team in Williamsville!

This part-time role (20 client hours/week with room to grow) is a great fit for someone with a holistic, trauma-informed approach who wants the flexibility of private practice—without the pressure of going it alone.

✨ We offer steady referrals, a beautiful office space, mentorship, and the option to earn $20/hour doing admin or practice development work while building your caseload.

✌️EMDR-trained clinicians who enjoy working with adults, teens, and couples are especially encouraged to apply!

💌 Interested or know someone who might be? Learn more and apply here 👉 https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=90a499e6b3e236a8&from=shareddesktop�

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Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
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