Therapists in 02188

My clinical environment is warm and nurturing but I like to be productive in therapy. I want you to get better. My practice is very comfortable and relaxed. We try to make everyone feel welcome. I want you to feel like you are taking a momentary break from the stress of the world and taking some deep breaths. I am currently taking nursing school classes completing my requirements for my doctorate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. My degree is in children and families. I am ready for whatever you have to bring to treatment year 27! I have seen clients from ages 4 to 91. I was Chief Human Rights officer for SSMH.

IN-PERSON. PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR APPOINTMENT INSTRUCTIONS. No matter what someone is struggling with, I will work with them to determine their goals for therapy while utilizing appropriate therapeutic techniques. My goal is to build upon the person's strengths to foster change, growth and healing. I am a transparent therapist, and I feel openness and honesty is the key to healing. My focus is to get to the underlying source of a person's struggle and treat the cause, instead of just treating the symptoms. I also place emphasis on personal responsibility.

Has your child or your family faced a circumstance that has felt scary, threatening, or distressing? Have you noticed changes in your child’s appetite, sleeping or behaviors? Are you looking for help to cope with life's stressors, or find peace in your relationships? As a trauma-focused therapist, I understand that you have a unique story; with some chapters you hold dear, and others you might like to re-write. I am passionate about helping people re-define and re-integrate their stories of past, present, and future with hope and optimism.

I offer clients a comfortable and supportive space to explore concerns, manage stress and make connections to understand why we feel and behave the way we do. Video based teletherapy provides a unique relationship through which to explore these challenges from the comfort of your own home. I am equally comfortable using humor, and sitting with challenging emotions, and believe it is important to have both throughout the therapy process.

Therapy can be a great tool whether you're feeling depressed or anxious, having trouble dealing with stress or stuck in a rut. Just as each individual is unique, so is each course of therapy. I recently relocated to Longmeadow from the Boston area where I've been providing therapy since 2005. I work with individuals, children, teens, college students and families. You will find that my style is compassionate, non-judgmental and empowering.

If you're seeking help with anxiety, depression, addiction or couples issues, I can support you to access the power of your body and mind to resolve painful and persistent symptoms by finding new ways of thinking and feeling. I love helping people find solutions and skills to improve their experience of life. Sometimes it takes understanding and resolving trauma and others it seems a matter of learning new skills and making new steps toward a better life. I believe deeply in one's own inner wisdom and ability to change, no matter what the circumstances have been .

I am trained and experienced in helping adults, couples and their families build "a life worth living" through Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. In a safe nonjudgmental space, clients learn mindfulness and other evidence-based behavioral tools to manage their emotions and clarify their life's purpose.

Learn to recognize your strengths and use them to develop skills to help manage the challenges in your life. Relationship problems, anxiety, depression, parenting issues, and substance abuse are all problems that leave people feeling stuck and unable to move forward. With a Doctorate in Psychology and more than 20 years clinical experience, I will work in a collaborative way to help you understand the nature of the problems in your life and to set forth your goals for moving forward. You will discover your strengths, develop your skills for managing your life situation, and make the changes you seek.

My interest is in helping individuals cope with the adversities in their lives. I have been inspired by the many individuals I worked with who have faced enormous challenges and still were able to lead satisfying lives. They have developed effective strategies for dealing with adversity, for coming to terms with setback in a mature and realistic way, for enjoying life despite difficulties. I use a number of therapies, including the traditional ones as well as mindfulness and eastern philosophy, to help individuals more skillfully deal with adversity.

I help adults learn to stop sabotaging their happiness, by identifying negative patterns in relationships, behavior, and thinking. As a Holistically trained therapist, I offer a variety of therapeutic techniques. I believe individuals are experts on themselves and emphasize the importance of the individual choosing what approach seems most beneficial for them. I work with adults struggling with a variety of issues: ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Self-Esteem issues, and more. I utilize techniques from CBT, DBT, Logotherapy, Relational, and PCT.

Finding the right ‘person’ for yourself or a loved one can be beyond challenging. You want to know that that person will be truly engaged in what you have to say, won’t judge you by your thoughts or behaviors, and care enough about you to offer compassion and guidance through your toughest days. I’m familiar with this search, and I believe that I could be the person you need right now as you begin the work to your higher self. One of the first things I tell all of my clients is that they have to feel a connection with their therapist. You have to feel safe, supported and most importantly, respected.

I work with children, adolescents, families and adults. I treat clients with depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and self-esteem issues. I teach assertiveness, help family members affected by drug and/or alcohol abuse, teach parenting and stress management. My therapeutic style is a combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), relaxation/meditation strategies, the mind-body connection, psycho-educational and supportive therapy.

Life is a journey, and from time to time, we all face challenges that we would benefit from discussing with a thoughtful and compassionate listener. I am such a person, plus I own this practice. While I believe therapy is a collaborative enterprise, I also believe when successful, therapy requires an active and experienced guide. I enjoy working with clients struggling with a variety of personal, family, and mental health issues. I have more than 20 years experience working as a therapist. My therapy orientation is eclectic though my foundation is psychodynamic and strengths based.