I have been working with people for over 25 years in a variety of settings (residential, inpatient and outpatient). My specialties are mental health (depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma) and substance abuse. Life can be overwhelming and sometimes we feel stuck. I want to help you gain the skills necessary to achieve the goals you have set for yourself--even if that is just feeling better. I work under the belief that how we think, feel and act are all inter-related. If we can change one aspect, the others will change as well.

I have been practicing in the field of substance use and mental health for over 9 years, in a variety of roles. Working from the perspective that each client is an individual who brings a unique set of strengths with them into the therapeutic process, my approach is eclectic and person centered ;therapy is a collaborative journey that builds on this premise. The recovery process, whether in terms of substance use or mental health, is a personal journey of growth and healing, and my goal is to facilitate this growth in a safe, healthy and positive environment.

Therapy is most effective as a collaborative approach with the individual and clinician working together to reach the individual's goal. Helping individuals feel comfortable with their mental health, become able to accept difficult life events, and learn to feel successful in our high stress world is the focus of my therapeutic interventions. I specialize in children & adolescents and have spent years working in emergency services and residential programs with youth struggling with symptoms of PTSD, RAD, ADHD, and Mood Disorders.

Treatment is results oriented, which means we work together at the beginning to define the changes that are meaningful to you. In a basic sense, psychotherapy is for thinking about feelings. We are all part of systems, be they family, work or society. The outcome is more freedom to be yourself. All inquiries and scheduling by phone: please call 508.885.3861 - Repeat your calls to reach me quickest in person. Written messages get lower priority.

Providing treatment to children, adults and families to improve lives and to foster change and growth. We also specialize in behavior problems often seen in school and home environments.

I have 19+ years of experience working with children, families, and adults from all walks of life who are working on a wide variety of personal and interpersonal concerns. I borrow from a variety of therapeutic interventions to help others deal with the difficulties they are facing.

I provide comfortable, compenent, confidential counseling. My ideal client is willing to engage in a holistic process which creates an awareness of how their physical, emotional, and spiritual health impacts their well being and their relationships on a daily basis. I strive to help develop a sense of understanding which facilates an experience of acceptance and personal growth. Personal growth where individuals learn how to quiet negativity by cultivating hope and optimism.

About the Owner: I have over 18 years of experience working in the addiction and mental health field. I am experienced in various roles across the substance use treatment services continuum of care in both micro and macro levels. I am a “big picture” clinician and believe that to effectively manage addiction and mental health it requires the ability to balance the parts needed for that individual to succeed; mind, body, and spirit. Supporting the client in identifying their unique parts to balance based on their individual needs and history is central to my professional philosophy.

I offer evidence-based, client centered, treatments delivered with compassion, humor and intelligence. My job satisfaction comes from seeing large changes in my clients over a short period of time. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and include elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Art Therapy. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a psychosocial intervention that is the most widely used evidence-based practice for improving mental health. Guided by empirical research, CBT focuses on the development of personal coping strategies that target solving current problems and changing unhelpful patterns in cognitions (e.g. thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes), behaviors, and emotional regulation.

Parents and children have been having disagreements since the beginning of time. Sometimes these disagreements escalate causing serious stress and trauma for both sides. It can be hard to understand what a child is going through, especially when you feel you’ve done everything you possibly can to make things better. The loss of control coupled with feelings ranging from hopelessness to anger can lead to strained and fractured family dynamics.

I enjoy working with people who been impacted by adverse childhood experiences, loss, abuse and trauma. Teaching people about their nervous system and how it reacts to cues as a means to work with dysregulation and regain control over their bodies and mind. I have experience and recovery from childhood trauma, sexual abuse, food addiction, substance use and cooccurring disorders such as post traumatic stress disorder and depression.

Update: There is a current waitlist to see Serena. If you would like to be placed on the wait list, then please email your name, photo of insurance card and date of birth. We all get stuck, but we don’t have to stay stuck. Make the decision today to put yourself first and come to therapy to get better, to gain clarity and to develop coping skills. If you’re feeling lost and don’t know where to turn, then call me and give yourself and therapy a chance. Now accepting Blue Cross, Optum, United and Harvard Pilgrim! I specialize in CBT, trauma informed therapy and exposure therapy for anxiety.

Hello! Are you suffering from increased anxiety, depression or feeling more isolated than ever? Or perhaps you are grieving a loss, such as losing a loved one, a job, your “normal” routines (the loss of how your life once was.) Are you a new mom who is struggling to care for your newborn without the help of friends, family and community? With the current global pandemic now, more than ever, working through difficult emotions and having a sense of connection is so important.

Do you find yourself struggling with loss or life changes and find it difficult to cope? Are you having symptoms of anxiety, depression, addictive or unhealthy behaviors? When many think of loss and grief, one may assume they have lost a loved one. At times this is the case, but there are so many kinds of losses we are faced with in our lives; loss of self, loss of roles in life, loss of relationship, chronic illness and many more. Losses can cause us to question our lives and who we are, and can even bring up past hurts or negative ways of coping that are not helping us achieve our best selves.

I specialize in using cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) techniques that have been shown by research to be effective for specific disorders such as obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety, panic, phobias, post-traumatic stress disorder, selective mutism, separation anxiety disorder, oppositional-defiant disorder, tics and depression. I treat adults, teens and children. I am active, directive, and involved in working with you to get you rapid relief from suffering. Treatment starts with a comprehensive diagnostic evaluation. Make sure you get the exact kind of treatment that has been shown by scientific research to be effective for the condition from which you are suffering. You deserve that.

I know why you're here. I see you...wondering how you can feel so successful in some parts of your life and so stuck in others, knowing your greatest fear is that you won’t live up to your potential. And yet you keep retreating, shrinking yourself, sabotaging your own success. Deep down you might be thinking you’ve been settling and selling yourself short, and you know it's old "stuff" holding you back, but you’re not really sure how to change that on your own. It’s time for a fresh approach. Are you ready to feel like your life on the outside matches who you are on the inside?

Not sure what you need, or where to turn; feeling strange reaching out for support - wondering if you are even worth helping. You’ve tried a lot of things to help yourself - mindfulness, meditation, yoga, exercise and more. You are relieved for a time, until it all comes back, sometimes worse than before. On the outside, you pride yourself on being an intelligent person, a strong individual, a committed worker, a loyal friend. Perhaps you identify as a member of the LBGTQ+ community. Yet these days you find yourself spinning inside. You can’t shake these feelings of being out of control. Sometimes your behavior really is.

My ideal client is someone who is confused or conflicted in their life. They may or may not have a clear picture of their goals and what their life should look like. How do they get there? They need guidance, clarity, and support on their life's path. They need to connect with others, with nature, and with their true self. Perhaps they are not clear on how to get help or where they can start. In the case of feeling hopeless or helpless, they need to know they have the support of another human being and, perhaps if they are spiritual, the support of the Divine, however they see that. They are looking for wholeness.

**I AM NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** Let’s be honest…therapy is not something that a majority of people are excited or eager to start. It can be a scary commitment to talk to a stranger about your inner struggles and experiences. As a licensed psychotherapist the number one tool you and I will have is a therapeutic relationship. Having a therapeutic alliance produces progress, which produces better outcomes for living a better life. Clients I see feel heard, understood, and most importantly feel that they can talk about things that matter to them.

Some people seek therapy when a new problem arises or when a problem(s) becomes to distressing and is now interfering in life. For others, therapy is preventive and helps manage the stress of everyday life. I believe that therapy is always beneficial, regardless of the reason or timing. My approach to mental health incorporates full mind-body wellness. My style of therapy is client-focused, collaborative, and insight oriented. You are the expert in your life and we will work together to learn and problem solve, in a supportive environment that encourages positive changes to enhance your life and overall well-being.