Counseling services are not available during the summer. Counseling Services will resume on August 25th with the start of the Fall semester. However, Counseling Center staff are available for consultation, on a limited basis, via the Counseling Center phone number or email listed below. Short-term support can also be obtained through TELUS Health Services.
For on campus emergencies, please contact Canisius Public Safety at 716.888.2330. All other emergencies call 911 or the Suicide and Crisis Helpline at 988. Thank you!
Canisius University Counseling Center
Bosch Hall 105
Phone: 716-888-2620
Fax: 716-888-3218
@email
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
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.