Therapists in 02190

*Teletherapy Only* *Not Accepting Insurance* “Children do well if they can. If they can’t we adults need to figure out what’s getting in the way, so we can help” – Dr. Ross Greene. Often times factors impact children and families and their ability to thrive, or do their best. Through my integrative approach, I support children and families to recognize their strengths, navigate struggles, and work cohesively. In sessions I utilize play based approaches, DIRFloor time, art & talk therapy creating a comfortable, positive, and supportive collaboration.

Taking the first step to a new therapeutic relationship can be intimidating, and I aim to provide a space where you are ultimately able to be your authentic self. I work to provide a calm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space that fosters an environment of positive change and growth. I have experience working with women who are going through a variety of life transitions and stressors. My values are built on the foundation that you are the expert in your own experience. However you choose to come into our sessions, know that you will be met with empathy and empowerment.

I help clients develop a richness and fullness to life that can so often feel absent. The path to growth and healing can feel tumultuous and multidirectional, and we'll work together to build direction, strengthen identity, and heal those parts of self that need to be heard, understood, and seen. Using a strengths-based, inclusive approach, I work with adults from all walks of life to achieve balance and to help you achieve your goals. It is a privilege to be your partner on this journey.

I work with clients to help them develop a sense of balance, to create a life filled with acceptance and stability, and to use your pre-existing strengths to enhance growth and positive change. Using a strengths-based, cognitive approach, I work with adults (16-65) and couples from all walks of life to achieve balance and help meet their goals.

Aging is hard and comes with many losses. You may be experiencing loss of physical health, cognitive functioning, a declining social network, loss of independence and isolation. All this leaves you frustrated, lonely and anxious. As a caregiver, you may be experiencing increased conflict with family and feelings of guilt or inadequacy as you attempt to divide time amongst family/work/yourself. And if you are a griever, the range of emotions are as unique to you and the relationship. You likely feel lost, empty and uncertain of how to get through the day. Your sense of self may be altered as you struggle to adapt to your loss.

If you are longing for a greater sense of inner peace, I may be able to help. I can guide you to bring curiosity to stuck points in your life, explore how those stuck points came to be, and learn skills to work with them with more ease. My approach is best suited for individuals and families struggling with low-self-esteem, depression, suicidality, grief, anxiety, bipolar disorder, neurodiversity, perinatal mental health, and trauma.

I have worked with varied populations in my 30 years of practice, and specialize in working with adults. My primary focus is with cognitive-behavioral therapy and a personalized approach in addressing depression, stress, anxiety, childhood disorders, relationship problems, adjustment to life changes, and other mood disorders.

I strongly believe in the power of self-compassion, self-love, and giving oneself grace. In my therapeutic space, I stress the benefits of taking active steps to learn how to treat yourself with the kindness and love that you deserve from yourself and others. One of the best intervention tool can be self-compassion and positive regard for oneself. I very much understand that developing this part of oneself can be difficult, as we live in a society that greatly profits from our dislike of ourselves. Despite this challenge, I strongly believe that we all have the capacity to overcome this and develop this skill set.

Hello! I have a passion for offering care centered around your experience, working with people all across the age range. My practice aims to support young people and adolescents struggling with healthy expression of emotions, improving pro-social habits and exploring familial dynamics. I have extensive experience working with children struggling with success at school, peers, or difficulty adjusting to new family dynamics. My ideal client has a family that understands the importance of collaboration while centering the care of the child. I believe that curiosity, commitment and an open mindedness create and sustain longterm change.

There is no real ‘cure’ for being a human being. But in therapy, there can be support, exploration and development of skills that let us live a more meaningful and manageable life. Perspective of another, more objective person, can help. When you are in the movie, you can't watch it.

Do you find yourself searching for that something somewhere that is going to magically make it all better? Do you find yourself saying “if only” & “but why?” No need to go looking somewhere else! You already have this ability inside of you. You just need help finding it. Asking for help is hard. You’ve taken the first step by searching here. In our hurry to get somewhere better we bypass one of the most important steps. Owning & accepting what is true for us right now in this moment.

Perhaps everyone around you thinks you have it all together. Maybe you're doing it all and managing a smile in the process. But, on the inside, is it chaos? Perhaps you landed here because you're not just managing to do lists, but fighting that voice in your head that tells you you're doing it all wrong, and that you're not good enough. You're working on boundaries, trying to communicate effectively and desperately trying to connect with those around you while trying to be the best at everything - Are you juggling ALL. THE. TIME? Exhausted, have nothing left to give, and no time for you? Well, not anymore. I'm glad you found me.

If you are struggling with feeling stuck in the dark and lost in the past, then I may be able to help. Working together I can guide you to find the light within what feels like darkness. Being open to discuss and explore times of feeling lost, how we became lost and how we can find ourselves again. Utilizing your pre-existing strengths and internal listening to create growth and positive change is where the work begins. From creating this space, I believe that you can create healthy coping skills, improve communication skills/relationships, set appropriate boundaries, decrease levels of depression and anxiety and so much more.

Is your life being negatively affected by your sexual behaviors? Have you made repeated efforts to change but find yourself drawn back to compulsive sexual behavior? I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with experience dealing with sexual compulsivity or addiction. I am a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist who understands what steps are necessary to establish real sobriety. I also am a Masters level Drug and Alcohol Counselor with experience in treating substance addictions as well as helping recovering families. I utilize CBT and an eclectic,empathic, directive orientation that emphasizes the fact that addiction/compulsive behavior is treatable!

Updated January 2023: Not accepting new clients. I am a skilled therapist who values learning and growing so I can best help my clients, specifically within the fields of trauma and anxiety. My hands on work approach combines traditional therapeutic practices with expressive and sensory work to help clients meet their goals. I have a curious and interactive personality to create a safe environment for people to learn, grow and heal. For those looking to overcome trauma and dissociation, I am a certified EMDR therapist.

I provide a warm, attentive, and interactive psychotherapy relationship that aims to help people deepen their self-understanding, break out of hurtful patterns, and develop new modes of thinking, feeling, and relating to others that will reduce depression and anxiety. I am particularly interested in trying to help clients feel freer, more real, more connected, and more like the authors of their own lives, so that they can achieve what they hope for in work and relationships.

New Directions Counseling Center provides a welcoming, comfortable, confidential atmosphere. Our team consists of 8 therapists with various specialties and many years of collective experience. We offer traditional and Christian counseling for individuals, couples, and families. Issues addressed include: depression, anxiety, stress management, elder issues, loss and grief, addiction (including substance, exercise, and computer) relapse prevention, codependency, ACOA, parenting issues, child growth and development, pregnancy loss, infertility, postpartum depression, trauma, loss of vision, men's issues, job loss and more.

I believe the key to a successful therapeutic experience is the collaboration between the therapist and the individual. I work to develop an empathetic and authentic connection with my clients. I am flexible in understanding the goals and needs of individuals whether it is issues around relationships, or their personal journey in recovery from addiction. My approach is non judgmental and open. Helping woman to heal from past issues of trauma and abuse and issues around families of origin are of special interest to me. Client evaluations for the court regarding substance abuse or mental health are also part of my clinical work.

For me, psychotherapy must address the needs of the person. Sometimes this can mean exploring how you got to the point you are at, and how you want to change; and sometimes you may want specific tools to address a very specific issue. Finding the right therapist is perhaps one of the most important choices you will make and also one of the most difficult. Although a therapist may have an armory of techniques to use, what I have found to be at the heart of any type of psychotherapy is whether the relationship works between you and your therapist.