Therapists in 01760

Accepting new clients! Welcome! I am a clinical Social Worker who offers a warm, safe, collaborative and judgement free space, for individuals to process their thoughts and feelings. I have a diverse background working with adolescents, young adults and adults in all stages of life. Specialty/areas of interest: infertility, pregnancy, postpartum, women’s issues, parent consults around behavioral management of toddlers and young children, depression, anxiety and life transitions.

Finding the right play therapist can make all the difference. I invite you to read on and decide whether you are ready to take that next step and call. I feel passionately about helping parents and children to build strong relationships by learning and growing together. The relationships formed in the early years of life are very important and create the the foundation for social-emotional growth. Play Therapy is a way of being with and helping a child that honors and supports their developmental level through speaking their language, play.

In the moments when we feel overwhelmed and hopeless, we are often prevented from being the best person we are capable of becoming. Clients may want to reduce their depression or anxiety, improve relationships with family or peers, process racial and sexual trauma, find more authentic ways to express their identity, or just talk about how hard it is living their lives. I work with ages 13 and older who are struggling with areas of adversity and are ready to explore sharing supports needed to become their best selves.

Therapy can be either short-term or long-term and it can vary in its purpose for each individual. My practice is a relaxing space for you to achieve whatever it is that you are seeking, be it relief from uncomfortable feelings or a strategy to move on to something that brings more joy. I specialize in working with young adults and adults who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety or a mood disorder. In addition, I can assist you in moving through a life transition, such as a divorce or break-up, a job-loss, or becoming a new parent.

As a therapist, I know that hope is obtainable despite feelings or depression or anxiety. Imagining life with hope and happiness can be challenging, but it is possible to achieve. I utilize a strength-based approach with multiple behavioral health techniques and therapies to personalize care of couples or individuals. I help identify and achieve goals while making a connection and developing positive growth and well-being. I enjoy working with adults of all ages, couples, and families.

In therapy, my goal is always to start where the client is, listen thoroughly and build a trusting and strong therapeutic relationship from the first session. My clients are typically teens (15+), adults or seniors (65+) struggling with anxiety, depression, OCD, medical issues or grief/loss. I have experience and a special interest in working with individuals or their loved ones as they navigate significant illness, grief/loss or other issues stemming from receiving complex medical care.

Finding a therapist is commendable and can be challenging; I hope Stories Told Counseling, LLC is the right fit for you! My approach is rooted in respect, curiosity, trust, and genuine care. I believe my clients are the experts in their own lives and that all behaviors, feelings, and thoughts make sense when placed in context. My role is to facilitate insights, self-compassion, and the accrual of healthy habits and skills. While psychotherapy can be heavy and does require work, I strive to make sessions engaging, dynamic, and enjoyable. Together we can make room to not only address life’s challenges but also highlight successes.

I enjoy working with individuals who are motivated for change but who might not know how to take the first steps. As an interactive therapist, I see myself as a facilitator in your therapy as you work toward improving aspects of your life that you feel no longer work for you. Trained as a relational psychologist, I emphasize the importance of early relationships and how they impact one's daily functioning. I value the importance of the here and now as well as the future while helping individuals realize their maximum potential for happiness.

I work with teens and adults using a variety of theoretical models and evidence-based interventions. My therapeutic approach is collaborative, active and non-judgmental, and my style is warm, direct and authentic. My clients experience a range of distressing mental health issues including anxiety, depression, PTSD/trauma, psychotic disorders, personality disorders, issues related to GLBTQIA identity, and substance abuse/addiction. My goal is to reduce distress and assist people in the development of an enriching life.

My approach to psychotherapy is based on attachment theory which states that our first important relationships (namely, with our parents) influence how we relate to those closest to us now. As infants, we learn to do whatever is necessary, including distorting our thoughts and feelings, in order to maintain that connection. This early experience even affects brain development setting the stage for depression, anxiety and dysregulation. Fortunately, current relationships (including with a therapist) can provide a corrective experience. That is the beauty of psychotherapy - by understanding how our past affects our present we are better able to negotiate our future.

You smile and say “I’m fine” but it's not true. You don’t necessarily know what’s wrong so sometimes you even convince yourself you're OK. You feel overwhelmed trying to balance your responsibilities and meet the expectations of everyone around you. You feel depressed and anxious. You’ve learned to cope by scrolling on your phone and self-medicating. You want to learn healthier coping skills. You want to talk to someone who only has YOU in mind. You hear people talk about going to therapy and you think it‘s a good idea but you don’t know where to start. Seeking help, whether for yourself or your teen, can be an exhausting task.

A comprehensive evaluation is often the first step in helping to understand an individual's difficulties, cognitive profile and learning differences. Working for years in ADHD clinics and neurodevelopmental centers has fostered my expertise in the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment recommendations for various cognitive, behavioral and emotional disorders in children and adults. I also have expertise in assessing the neurocognitive effects of chronic Lyme disease and fetal alcohol syndrome. All therapy and testing services are currently provided via telehealth.

My approach to therapy is based on establishing a collaborative relationship with my clients aimed at helping them define, attain, and maintain their personal goals. I see my role as providing direct feedback, offering new insights, and helping to modify patterns of behavior that have prevented my clients from moving forward with particular issues. I believe in using a solution-focused approach utilizing cognitive behavioral techniques.

Hello and welcome! Do you feel stuck - maybe in a difficult relationship with someone important or in a complicated relationship with yourself? Does it seem as if you will never become unstuck? Are anxiety, depression, self-defeating behavior or relationship issues standing between you and your happiness or personal goals? My aim is to help you begin healing as quickly as possible, even when the issues are long-standing. Together, we will explore the present and seek out transformational processes, rather than focus on the past or simply relive old wounds as a more traditional approach might.

Looking for a therapist can be overwhelming. My hope is that this will give you an idea of who I am and what it might be like for us to sit together. I have been a therapist for 20 years. What is important to you is important to me. Each session is tailored to your needs. Sometimes you may want more structure or feedback. Sometimes you might just need someone to listen, to witness your pain, and know you were heard. That is how I see my role: to be a human being sitting with another human being offering emotional help, support, & insights. You're not going through this alone.

Welcome. It takes courage to start therapy. As you enter this process of exploring yourself, I can offer expert guidance to help you untangle the messiness of life and move forward with greater authenticity and fulfillment. My approach to therapy focuses on building a trusting and interactive relationship that offers a safe place to explore and uncover truths with clarity. I offer empathy, curiosity, humor and accountability to foster collaboration and hope. I deeply believe in one's resiliency and my goal is always to help my clients more clearly see their innate strengths as the building blocks for change.