What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.85
Average wait time
4.86
Bedside manner
4.95
“I have been seeing Lee for weekly sessions for the past 4-5 months, and I have found Lee to be responsive, punctual, empathetic, and a great listener and communicator. His perceptive feedback during our conversations and recommendations beyond the sessions, ranging from relebooks to mental exercises, have helped improve my psychological well-being. Lee has also been flexible and understanding in terms of scheduling. Highly recommended! ”
JWLess than 1 year ago
“I have struggled with intense panic attacks and Anxiety since I was a child. In the first month, Lee taught me coping skills to deal with panic attacks in the moment that reduced their intensity and helped me to snap out of them. Over the 1.5 years I saw him he helped me build up new thought patterns around my triggers to almost completely eliminate panic attacks from my life. He also helped me with my struggle finding meaning and fulfillment in life. He is very kind, understanding, funny (when needed), and an attentive and thoughtful listener. I started seeing lee at a pivotal moment in my life and he has made a profound positive impact on my mental health and quality of life. I am beyond grateful for the help he provided me.”
WWLess than 1 year ago
About Lee Trometer
Focus areas
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Geriatric Counselling
Stress
Anxiety
Life Coaching
Therapy
Depression
Psychotherapy
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Coaching
Positive Psychology
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Identity
Gender
MaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Lee Trometer
You can't catch your breath, your heart is racing, your skin is clammy, and you know once again you're having an anxiety attack you wish would just go away. Perhaps you've spoken with therapists in the past who try to explain all sorts of things to try to tell you why they're happening, but that's much less interesting than just making them stop. I specialize in helping them stop. The fix is rarely a conversation; there are no magic words that stop that wave from hitting us. The strategies that I use are concrete, behavioral, specific behaviors you can use when you start to feel those familiar symptoms, and they work!
The first part is recognizing that anxiety attacks are different than panic attacks. Anxiety attacks have a trigger, a known source that you can trace back and find. Panic attacks, on the other hand, happen out of nowhere. You could be walking through Walmart, and then suddenly you can barely breathe, and the unpredictability of when they will happen is part of how we diagnose what those are. The techniques for getting out of anxiety attacks and panic attacks are what I specialize in. Though these are my specialties, anxiety just by itself can be hard enough, and I can also help people with social anxiety, performance anxiety, and similar problems. These skills work here too.
I often use somatic therapy to help people. Somatic techniques use your body as the conversation rather than words. There are specific ways to breathe that can make an anxiety attack worse or better. There are grounding techniques that help you to focus on the here and now to remind you that you're safe. I often use the metaphor that our mind is like a time machine - it projects visions of the future and the past that we react to in the present, and we get panicked if we see something scary or intimidating. Part of turning off the time machine and coming back to the present, where we're safe and more or less comfortable, requires us to make our body louder to over
What should a new client know about working with you?
Part of working with a somatic therapist like me is acknowledging that the process may look different than what you expect. Since we're trying to guide your awareness to a calmer place, it might not help to have a deadpan, serious therapist staring you down from across the screen. I tend to keep our sessions on the looser side, not because I don't take your situation seriously, but because the looseness is part of the medicine. Our anxiety can lock us up and keep us rigid, and being able to smile, laugh, and be playful all help to overcome the pressures in our minds and lead them to a calmer, less activated state.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
If you feel like I can help you with what you're struggling with, schedule an appointment, and my office will reach out to you to get intake paperwork sent out, check your insurance, and give you links for the appointment. I typically see people weekly on the time spot that they pick for the intake, though I can be flexible with that. The first session usually involves us collaborating to investigate what's going on, what you're noticing in your experience, and how we might create a plan to help you overcome your symptoms. Thank you for considering me - I look forward to working together!
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Canisius College, Master's in Mental Health Counseling
NPI number
1902319304
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.85
Wait time
4.86
Bedside manner
4.95
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27 reviews
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Lee is very patient, and really listens. He is very knowledgeable in many areas. Thanks for easing my anxiety!
More than 1 year agoND
Such an awesome counselor! Made me feel comfortable sharing my story and gave me some good feedback!
More than 1 year agoLM
My appointment went great and I look forward to future therapy with Lee
March 29, 2025Priscilla R.Verified patientVideo visit
Lee is a great counselor! Personable, smart, and very helpful!
More than 1 year agoNP
I have been seeing Lee for weekly sessions for the past 4-5 months, and I have found Lee to be responsive, punctual, empathetic, and a great listener and communicator. His perceptive feedback during our conversations and recommendations beyond the sessions, ranging from relebooks to mental exercises, have helped improve my psychological well-being. Lee has also been flexible and understanding in terms of scheduling. Highly recommended!
Less than 1 year agoJW
I have struggled with intense panic attacks and Anxiety since I was a child. In the first month, Lee taught me coping skills to deal with panic attacks in the moment that reduced their intensity and helped me to snap out of them. Over the 1.5 years I saw him he helped me build up new thought patterns around my triggers to almost completely eliminate panic attacks from my life. He also helped me with my struggle finding meaning and fulfillment in life. He is very kind, understanding, funny (when needed), and an attentive and thoughtful listener. I started seeing lee at a pivotal moment in my life and he has made a profound positive impact on my mental health and quality of life. I am beyond grateful for the help he provided me.
Less than 1 year agoWW
Lee is great to work with. His patience and insight has been incredible in helping with my mental health. He truly takes the time to get to know you and works with your schedule to ensure you can have your sessions be meaningful and productive. As someone who often has been avoidant in seeking out therapy, I feel like I’ve found someone that I can trust to help and support me. Highly recommend!
Less than 1 year agoAC
Lee is excellent in his use of acceptance and commitment therapy. Lee is thoughtful and nuanced in his approach, able to delicately guide me in exploring difficult emotions and thought patterns. He is exceptional in assisting me to reframe negative thought patterns, allowing me to more easily handle and control my own reactions to difficult or triggering situations. Could not recommend Lee enough!
More than 1 year agoRS
Lee has helped me through very tough times, worked with me through transition periods as well as cultivating a healthier understanding of myself and my behaviors.
More than 1 year agoAJ
Lee asked insightful questions that prompted me to reflect deeply on my current challenges. I specifically sought a male therapist to allow myself to be vulnerable in front of men and to gain a better understanding of gender differences. Lee’s presence was both calm and confident.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenVideo visit
Amazing guy! Really cares.
October 17, 2023Cade W.Verified patientVideo visit
I was looking for counselors for a while and stumbled upon Lee's contact info. IM glad I made the call! He has helped me out so much and highly recommend!
More than 1 year agoTM
Mr. Lee helped me with some issues I had been having. He really gave me some helpful insights that helped me focus on what was truly important! I would highly recommend him to anyone who wants to work through their problems and move forward with their lives!
More than 1 year agoBB
Lee is a great counselor. He really cares about what's going on and offers a lot of support. He help me to lean to think about my problems in a healthier way and he helped me to see what steps I need to take to reach my goals. I never felt judged when talking to him.
More than 1 year agoVF
Lee is a great counselor! I've been seeing him for 2 years and he is very welcoming, is a good listener, and helps devise and discusses possible solutions to personal problems in a non preachy, non judgmental manner.
More than 1 year agoPK
I have been a client of Lee for quite a long time. He has helped me navigate through many difficult circumstances. I highly recommend him to help you with your mental health journey.
More than 1 year agoJL
Lee is a very thoughtful and helpful counselor. He has been able to help me feel more confident and secure in myself making me all around feel better. I am very thankful for the time I have spent with him. I appreciate his approachability and how easy it is to talk to him.
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What practice does Lee Trometer work with?
Lee Trometer works with Become The Way MSO LLC.
What are common reasons for patients to see Lee Trometer?
Lee Trometer frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Lee Trometer on their profile.
What languages does Lee Trometer speak?
Lee Trometer speaks English.
How do patients rate Lee Trometer in reviews?
27 patients have reviewed Lee Trometer. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.85/5. They have a 4.95/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.86/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.