Low Cost Trauma Therapy in Buffalo, New York

Christine Giffin, Graduate Student Intern
Helping you reconnect with who you are and who you’re becoming
Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (in progress), University of the Cumberlands
Under the supervision of Danielle Stoner Sampson, LCSW, PMH-C

Accepting clients January through December 2026

“Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.” — Rumi

Hi, I'm Christine. I’m currently completing my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and feel deeply honored to begin my clinical training here under Danielle’s supervision.

I am drawn to this work because I believe each of us has a core self — a sense of who we are beneath trauma, expectations, and survival modes — and that healing invites us back into relationship with that authentic self. I am especially passionate about supporting people navigating trauma, identity, and self-discovery, including individuals who feel disconnected from who they are or who they are becoming.

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My Approach to Therapy

I work from a warm, person-centered, humanistic foundation that views you as the expert on your own experience. My approach is grounded in presence, empathy, and genuine curiosity. I believe healing unfolds through safe connection, compassionate exploration, and honoring both your inner wisdom and your lived story.

I draw from person-centered, gestalt, and existential perspectives, and I am deepening my training in trauma-informed therapy under Danielle’s guidance. Together, we will explore not only what has happened to you, but also who you are becoming — and what it means to live in alignment with your values, truth, and sense of self.

Who I Work Well With

I especially resonate with and welcome:

  • Highly sensitive individuals and deep feelers

  • Trauma survivors and those in trauma recovery

  • People exploring identity, values, purpose, or self-worth

  • Individuals who feel “different,” misunderstood, or disconnected from themselves

  • Clients seeking authenticity, empowerment, and self-compassion

What It Means to Work With an Intern

Working with me means you’ll receive:

  • A compassionate, attentive, and collaborative therapeutic space

  • A therapist-in-training who brings fresh perspective and deep commitment to growth

  • Support backed by regular supervision and guidance

  • Therapy at a reduced rate to help make support more accessible

Our work together will be intentional, steady, and grounded — honoring your pace, your story, and the resilience that has brought you here.

I believe healing happens through gentle connection, curiosity, and honoring the parts of you that have worked so hard to keep you safe. In our work together, you’ll find a compassionate space to rediscover your sense of self, build inner trust, and create a life aligned with your deepest values and truth.

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