Mary Jane Szydlowski MS LMHC
Mary Jane Szydlowski has been providing mental health services in Western New York to adults, children, and families for over 30 years. MJ's background includes work in school counseling and school success, women's health care and sexuality, adolescent residential services, teenage runaways, and family counseling. In her private practice, Mary Jane works extensively with young adults and adults.
Ms. Szydlowski has a long history as a School Counselor in the Williamsville Central School District. A New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MJ is an adjunct faculty member in the Counseling and Human Services Graduate Program at Canisius College. She is a frequent speaker and trainer on variety of mental health issues including anxiety, school success, ADHD, and media impact on the development of girls' self image. MJ has extensive experience with children, families and the challenges of life changing events.
Most recently, Ms. Szydlowski has completed the training and subsequent requirements for certification as an EMDR therapist. MJ uses this treatment model fo therapy as her primary approach in helping her clients achieve their treatment goals.
License, Certifications & Awards
New York State Cerified School Counselor
New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor / License 001510
Certified EMDR therapist
2003 Counselor of the Year Canisius College Department of Counseling and Human Services
Additional Training
Ms. Szydlowski has had extensive post-graduate training in many counseling approaches including EMDR, Solution Focused counseling, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT), and Gestalt therapy; and in specialized areas of treatment such as grief and loss, trauma and various creative approaches including sand tray. She is a certified True Colors trainer and an EMDRIA certified EMDR therapist.