Strength-Based Therapists in 01583

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Erika Krause
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
West Boylston, MA 01583
Waitlist for new clients
One of the bravest things one can do is ask for help and support. Whether this is your first time seeking out therapy or you have dabbled before, congratulations on taking this step! Perhaps you have experienced a trauma, loss, are dealing with symptoms of anxiety, depression, ADHD, are LGBTQIA+, or are simply looking to live life as your most authentic self. Maybe you are going through a life transition, having relationship issues, or maybe you just want to start building a therapeutic connection. Regardless of the WHY, you deserve a safe, judgement-free space to begin this journey. Take a deep breath. Let's begin.
One of the bravest things one can do is ask for help and support. Whether this is your first time seeking out therapy or you have dabbled before, congratulations on taking this step! Perhaps you have experienced a trauma, loss, are dealing with symptoms of anxiety, depression, ADHD, are LGBTQIA+, or are simply looking to live life as your most authentic self. Maybe you are going through a life transition, having relationship issues, or maybe you just want to start building a therapeutic connection. Regardless of the WHY, you deserve a safe, judgement-free space to begin this journey. Take a deep breath. Let's begin.
(508) 761-1308 View (508) 761-1308
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Alyssa Brewer
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
West Boylston, MA 01583
I really enjoy working with couples and maintain a strong focus on developing healthy communication skills, increasing understanding, and building intimacy and trust. I offer judgment free, empathy and understanding and a safe space for addressing any issue or topic. I also work with individuals on a multitude of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and bereavement, as well as blended family issues.
I really enjoy working with couples and maintain a strong focus on developing healthy communication skills, increasing understanding, and building intimacy and trust. I offer judgment free, empathy and understanding and a safe space for addressing any issue or topic. I also work with individuals on a multitude of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and bereavement, as well as blended family issues.
(508) 714-7718 View (508) 714-7718
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Michelle Klotz
Counselor, MA, LMHC, SAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Boylston, MA 01583
Acknowledging you deserve to be happier and healthier in your life is the first step. Taking that first step in seeking help requires courage. My cognitive behavioral approach and techniques will create change and progress toward a more productive fulfilling life. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps individuals identify their distressing thoughts and evaluates how realistic your thoughts are.
Acknowledging you deserve to be happier and healthier in your life is the first step. Taking that first step in seeking help requires courage. My cognitive behavioral approach and techniques will create change and progress toward a more productive fulfilling life. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps individuals identify their distressing thoughts and evaluates how realistic your thoughts are.
(978) 919-4542 View (978) 919-4542
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Justine Isakson
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
West Boylston, MA 01583
Waitlist for new clients
Therapy is a time to appreciate and develop patterns that are healthy and fulfilling, instead of just focusing on what's going wrong. I work towards establishing a trusting relationship where together we can collaboratively create goals that address your needs. We work together to address symptoms in a way that sustains long term change. I integrate tailored treatment to you so that you do not experience a “cookie cutter” approach.
Therapy is a time to appreciate and develop patterns that are healthy and fulfilling, instead of just focusing on what's going wrong. I work towards establishing a trusting relationship where together we can collaboratively create goals that address your needs. We work together to address symptoms in a way that sustains long term change. I integrate tailored treatment to you so that you do not experience a “cookie cutter” approach.
(508) 206-9192 View (508) 206-9192
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Erica O'Connor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
West Boylston, MA 01583  (Online Only)
I have openings for Telehealth clients. My practice focuses on transitions, maternal mental health including perinatal and postpartum periods, parenthood, life long athleticism, and addiction and substance use recovery, especially individuals affected by the criminal justice system. I enjoy addressing the person as a whole being through collaboration, empowerment, and being solution oriented. I work with individuals 18 years and older.
I have openings for Telehealth clients. My practice focuses on transitions, maternal mental health including perinatal and postpartum periods, parenthood, life long athleticism, and addiction and substance use recovery, especially individuals affected by the criminal justice system. I enjoy addressing the person as a whole being through collaboration, empowerment, and being solution oriented. I work with individuals 18 years and older.
(508) 709-6299 View (508) 709-6299
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Cynthia R Horan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Boylston, MA 01583
I have over 20 years experience working with men and women in transition either due to divorce or remarriage; dealing with blended/step family situations. I have worked as a Guardian ad litem in the Probate Courts for over 20 years. I am trained in Divorce Mediation and have experience in helping divorcing couples create a workable and fair parenting plan. I also work with couples using the Imago technique I use a number of different modalities depending on the presenting problem. .. guided imagery, hypnotherapy, life coaching .My goal is to help you attain your goal.
I have over 20 years experience working with men and women in transition either due to divorce or remarriage; dealing with blended/step family situations. I have worked as a Guardian ad litem in the Probate Courts for over 20 years. I am trained in Divorce Mediation and have experience in helping divorcing couples create a workable and fair parenting plan. I also work with couples using the Imago technique I use a number of different modalities depending on the presenting problem. .. guided imagery, hypnotherapy, life coaching .My goal is to help you attain your goal.
(978) 631-1611 View (978) 631-1611
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Kathleen Benoit
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Boylston, MA 01583
I am a mental health clinician with a passion for working with those going through major life events. This could be young adults navigating their way through life stressors such as school, careers, relationships, and family or new moms/ dads adjusting to parental life and anything in between. My other special passion areas include working with Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, LGBTQ+ issues. I believe everyone deserves a place to talk without judgment or fear of others expectations of them. I strive to offer a welcoming and supportive space for all.
I am a mental health clinician with a passion for working with those going through major life events. This could be young adults navigating their way through life stressors such as school, careers, relationships, and family or new moms/ dads adjusting to parental life and anything in between. My other special passion areas include working with Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, LGBTQ+ issues. I believe everyone deserves a place to talk without judgment or fear of others expectations of them. I strive to offer a welcoming and supportive space for all.
(774) 369-0633 View (774) 369-0633
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Caitlin Straubel
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
West Boylston, MA 01583
I am a licensed therapist with twelve years of clinical experience. I enjoy helping people become their authentic selves through the creation of a strong therapeutic alliance in which people feel comfortable addressing negative thoughts and processing life experiences. I support individuals working to overcome life's challenges related to anxiety, relationship stress, and parenting difficulties. I specialize in working with transgender and gender exploring individuals.
I am a licensed therapist with twelve years of clinical experience. I enjoy helping people become their authentic selves through the creation of a strong therapeutic alliance in which people feel comfortable addressing negative thoughts and processing life experiences. I support individuals working to overcome life's challenges related to anxiety, relationship stress, and parenting difficulties. I specialize in working with transgender and gender exploring individuals.
(774) 450-6061 View (774) 450-6061
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Rowen Beaudoin-Colegrove
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
West Boylston, MA 01583  (Online Only)
I am a queer and transmasculine identified family therapist licensed in MA. I am most passionate about family systems work, having trained at the University of Massachusetts in marriage and family therapy. I support people best when approaching treatment through the lens of the systems they are a part of. I believe that people do not exist in a bubble. The interactions that we have with others influence the ways we move through the world. I work with people on understanding these interactions in unique ways to better serve their futures.
I am a queer and transmasculine identified family therapist licensed in MA. I am most passionate about family systems work, having trained at the University of Massachusetts in marriage and family therapy. I support people best when approaching treatment through the lens of the systems they are a part of. I believe that people do not exist in a bubble. The interactions that we have with others influence the ways we move through the world. I work with people on understanding these interactions in unique ways to better serve their futures.
(508) 501-8979 View (508) 501-8979
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Alexis Silver Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
West Boylston, MA 01583
I have a few openings during working hours on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. I work with clients seeking clarity on why they feel the way they do, relief from intrusive negative thoughts, anxiety and depression. I specialize working with adult woman who have been diagnosed or believe they may have ADHD.
I have a few openings during working hours on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. I work with clients seeking clarity on why they feel the way they do, relief from intrusive negative thoughts, anxiety and depression. I specialize working with adult woman who have been diagnosed or believe they may have ADHD.
(774) 316-7028 View (774) 316-7028
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Blanca Alicia Calderon
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Boylston, MA 01583  (Online Only)
I am a bilingual (Español/English), bicultural, Mental Health Counselor with more than 20 years of experience working in both private practice and community health centers with diverse client population and multi-stressed families. I am specialized in treating anxiety, depression and post traumatic stress symptoms in which I often use the newer techniques such as EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) where the resolution is sometimes rapid and symptoms no longer dominate your life.
I am a bilingual (Español/English), bicultural, Mental Health Counselor with more than 20 years of experience working in both private practice and community health centers with diverse client population and multi-stressed families. I am specialized in treating anxiety, depression and post traumatic stress symptoms in which I often use the newer techniques such as EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) where the resolution is sometimes rapid and symptoms no longer dominate your life.
(774) 670-5719 View (774) 670-5719
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Jennifer Marie Renaud
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
West Boylston, MA 01583  (Online Only)
Accepting new daytime clients for telehealth. Seeking out help and treatment can be an intimidating process, especially when you are already struggling. I strive to create a safe, supportive and accepting environment to help heal and grow to reach your full potential. My passion is working with people who have endured a traumatic loss of a spouse or child, as well as women and couples dealing with an infertility diagnosis and who are seeking counseling to help build their family.
Accepting new daytime clients for telehealth. Seeking out help and treatment can be an intimidating process, especially when you are already struggling. I strive to create a safe, supportive and accepting environment to help heal and grow to reach your full potential. My passion is working with people who have endured a traumatic loss of a spouse or child, as well as women and couples dealing with an infertility diagnosis and who are seeking counseling to help build their family.
(508) 869-9267 View (508) 869-9267
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Kelley Hendricken
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
West Boylston, MA 01583  (Online Only)
Take charge of your life today. Through collaboration, we can identify stressors, barriers to success, and ineffective coping. Maybe your goal is to find balance and have peace and serenity. My mission is to help develop and promote your ability to heal and self soothe, stimulate personal growth and awareness, and to help you connect with your authentic self. This may involve building assertiveness skills, navigating relationships dynamics, creating boundaries, improving your confidence, or managing personal stress. Stress comes in all shapes and sizes and is not limited to trauma, loss, heartache, and change.
Take charge of your life today. Through collaboration, we can identify stressors, barriers to success, and ineffective coping. Maybe your goal is to find balance and have peace and serenity. My mission is to help develop and promote your ability to heal and self soothe, stimulate personal growth and awareness, and to help you connect with your authentic self. This may involve building assertiveness skills, navigating relationships dynamics, creating boundaries, improving your confidence, or managing personal stress. Stress comes in all shapes and sizes and is not limited to trauma, loss, heartache, and change.
(774) 208-0865 View (774) 208-0865
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Caryn Gordon
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Boylston, MA 01583
Are you struggling to navigate the challenges of adolescence within your family? Seeking a compassionate and skilled therapist to guide you through these turbulent years? With a focus on adolescent and family therapy, I understand the unique struggles that adolescents face as they journey through the formative years of their lives. Adolescence can be a time of profound change and emotional upheaval, both for the young person and the family. I offer a safe and supportive space to address anxiety and depression, conflict resolution, behavioral issues, and parent-child relationships.
Are you struggling to navigate the challenges of adolescence within your family? Seeking a compassionate and skilled therapist to guide you through these turbulent years? With a focus on adolescent and family therapy, I understand the unique struggles that adolescents face as they journey through the formative years of their lives. Adolescence can be a time of profound change and emotional upheaval, both for the young person and the family. I offer a safe and supportive space to address anxiety and depression, conflict resolution, behavioral issues, and parent-child relationships.
(774) 220-8144 View (774) 220-8144
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Heather Guaragna
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Boylston, MA 01583
Sometimes it can be hard to see life's hurdles as an opportunity to understand ourselves better, yet life is full of these painful, frustrating and uncomfortable experiences. Sometimes they are traumatic. Sometimes next steps are unclear or you've lost your voice and maybe you feel frozen or overwhelmed or uncertain. You want to speak up for yourself. You want to start moving through life again.
Sometimes it can be hard to see life's hurdles as an opportunity to understand ourselves better, yet life is full of these painful, frustrating and uncomfortable experiences. Sometimes they are traumatic. Sometimes next steps are unclear or you've lost your voice and maybe you feel frozen or overwhelmed or uncertain. You want to speak up for yourself. You want to start moving through life again.
(774) 208-0637 View (774) 208-0637
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Julia Brooklyn Brouillard
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Boylston, MA 01583
Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed by your emotions or circumstances? Have you been feeling frustrated or dissatisfied with how things are currently going in your life? Are you hopeful that therapy can offer relief and support in navigating your difficulties? Or a little uncertain? Maybe you're feeling ready to engage in the therapeutic process, open to exploring new perspectives and strategies, and committed to improving your mental well-being. It's natural to have mixed emotions when thinking about change, and I'm here to hold space for you to begin your journey toward healing and growth.
Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed by your emotions or circumstances? Have you been feeling frustrated or dissatisfied with how things are currently going in your life? Are you hopeful that therapy can offer relief and support in navigating your difficulties? Or a little uncertain? Maybe you're feeling ready to engage in the therapeutic process, open to exploring new perspectives and strategies, and committed to improving your mental well-being. It's natural to have mixed emotions when thinking about change, and I'm here to hold space for you to begin your journey toward healing and growth.
(774) 355-3567 View (774) 355-3567
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Lawanda Whitaker-Ross
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
West Boylston, MA 01583
Not accepting new clients
Are you or your loved are feeling overwhelmed and struggling to process a significant health event? Perhaps you’ve been asked to make lifestyle changes as a result & don't know where to start. Maybe you're a caregiver looking for a safe space where you can take a moment to breathe, speak freely & feel heard. If any of these relate, please know you don't have to do it alone. Much of my experience is in health care supporting individuals, their caregivers and loved ones. I fully acknowledge the strong impact that new, sudden and chronic health conditions can have on individuals and those around them.
Are you or your loved are feeling overwhelmed and struggling to process a significant health event? Perhaps you’ve been asked to make lifestyle changes as a result & don't know where to start. Maybe you're a caregiver looking for a safe space where you can take a moment to breathe, speak freely & feel heard. If any of these relate, please know you don't have to do it alone. Much of my experience is in health care supporting individuals, their caregivers and loved ones. I fully acknowledge the strong impact that new, sudden and chronic health conditions can have on individuals and those around them.
(508) 392-5301 View (508) 392-5301
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Kara L Ford
Counselor, MA, SAC, LMHC
Verified Verified
West Boylston, MA 01583
Not accepting new clients
**I am not taking new clients at this time.** By providing my clients with a supportive environment, I will help you explore your current thought processes and behaviors that impact your daily living, goals and overall well-being. Through a cognitive behavioral approach, I will assist my clients through self discovery and coping skills development. This type of focus will help clients better understand how their thoughts and behaviors may limit their perception of themselves and the world around them.
**I am not taking new clients at this time.** By providing my clients with a supportive environment, I will help you explore your current thought processes and behaviors that impact your daily living, goals and overall well-being. Through a cognitive behavioral approach, I will assist my clients through self discovery and coping skills development. This type of focus will help clients better understand how their thoughts and behaviors may limit their perception of themselves and the world around them.
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Strength-Based Therapists

How does strength-based therapy work?

During strength-based therapy sessions, the therapist will ask about an individual’s experiences of stress, pain, or trauma with the goal of orienting the client to view themselves as a survivor rather than a victim, and focusing on their strengths rather than on their weaknesses. In framing a client’s personal narrative along these lines, the therapist and client work together to identify existing skills that can be harnessed.

Is strength-based therapy evidence-based?

Strength-based therapy is an evidence-based treatment that has been studied extensively and shown to be effective across domains. The treatment has been found to be particularly effective in helping individuals who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health concerns. Strength-based therapy has been used by therapists to help clients for more than 60 years.

How long does strength-based therapy last?

There’s no precise timeline for strength-based therapy. The duration of treatment depends on the individual’s specific needs and goals and the severity of their concerns. Some individuals may find they achieve their therapeutic goals quickly, while others might benefit from ongoing support and guidance in order to continue progressing.

How effective is strength-based therapy?

Clinical research and decades of practice have shown strength-based therapy to be an effective treatment to improve mental health and well-being for many conditions. The treatment can engender a sense of connection and collaboration between the therapist and the individual, fostering a positive therapeutic relationship. For individuals with narcissistic tendencies, strength-based therapy may be less effective, as the focus on the individual’s strengths may undermine the work needed to honestly assess the challenges the individual faces.