The ability to heal exists within each individual. I utilize a multimodal approach in my work with individuals, couples, and families dealing with a diverse array of issues. My goal of treatment is to create a safe, nonjudgmental environment through which we will work collaboratively to address issues associated with life transitions, depression, anxiety, grief and loss.

Therapy can be a life changing process when its with the right clinician. My personal approach to therapy is above all empowerment - I want my client to know the decisions and conclusions they come to are their own and that they have the full potential within themselves to succeed. Using a relaxed, conversational style of communicating I work with people struggling with depression, anxiety, general life stressors, eating disorders and relationship issues and people who are doing well - many clients have stayed working with me for years to maintain their hard earned happiness!

Hello! I enjoy working with children, teens, couples, families and adults. My specialties include anxiety, depression, improving communication, and parenting strategies. I always use a strengths based approach and aim to assist you in identifying goals and developing the skills and strategies to help you achieve them. We work together, following your lead, to help make therapy worthwhile for you.

Megan Mountcastle is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and Coach that helps her clients develop a healthful lifestyle that works for them while reducing anxiety, stress, despair and depression. Drawing from her client's strengths, she uses humor and realism to help her clients reach their goals, increase their confidence, reduce unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and identify achievable next steps in a safe, welcoming and approachable atmosphere.

We all have problems; how we manage them is what defines us. I work with you to help you navigate your life with as much grace as possible. Using a variety of techniques and tools, personalized for your needs and your personality, I can assist you with finding your strengths and building on what you already excel at. The roadblocks you face, the difficulties life throws at you, they can be turned to strengths that build throughout your life.

*Offering in-person and online therapy* I am passionate about helping you identify and build upon your strengths and use those strengths to find and remove obstacles to your happiness. When you see me, you will leave feeling empowered, with tools and strategies to help you tackle the challenges in your life. I will give you concrete strategies to improve communication with your partner and family. I am direct and solution focused and my goal for you is to have tools to carry with you at all times, so no matter where you go, you'll always have access to discreet, quick relief.

Having someone you trust and who is totally dedicated to your best interest is often the exact thing you need to open yourself up to a new perspective or make an important change in your life. I try to utilize my range of life experiences and education, a fair amount of wisdom and an ability to see effective ways to handle problems and tough situations. Regardless of your circumstances, my full intention will be to create an honest and supportive environment to help you successfully deal with the challenges you face. I see people of all ages and backgrounds.

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 grieving a loss: recent or long-standing, due to the death of a loved one or another unwanted relationship loss; you or a loved one has alcoholism or addiction worries; or you have relationship difficulties, these problems are my specialty. When you are facing depression, anxiety, loss and abandonment, isolation or fear related to upheaval in life, I am that counselor that provides genuine connection and a healing space designed to help you process emotions and thoughts. With addiction: I educate around social versus problematic use, discuss boundary setting and communicating needs, provide resources, CBT and offer groups.

It is truly an honor to work with those who are eager to enhance their emotional intelligence and to transform painful emotions into power! I am privileged to work with clients who are experiencing the following:

We currently have a waiting list. Please complete and return the intake form found at www.thehealinginstitute.com to be added to the waiting list. At the Healing Institute, our goal is to utilize evidence-based modalities and best practices to help individuals better manage their mental health, substance abuse, and behavioral issues in order to live more mentally, emotionally, spiritually, balanced, healthy productive lives. Serving teens through seniors struggling with various life stressors, trauma, and/or serious mental illness. One of our specialties is Christian counseling.

If you or a family member feel overwhelm, live in high conflict and or are in a state of transition we may be great fits for each other. If you are looking to feel grounded self confident accomplished and or calm in your relationships, then I invite your contact. ...I counsel coach (and mediate) adults families couples and youth to experience greater flow, to become less distracted impulsive and hyper, and be extraordinarily productive. Ask about how I support Co-Parenting, Parenting, Mediate Divorce, ADHD/ADD. ...ACCEPTING CLIENTS in October 2020, for individual work and CoParent Support Groups...

VIRTUAL APPOINTMENTS ONLY Have you had a baby in the past 2 years? Or, have you noticed your anxiety or depression began or increased during pregnancy or after childbirth? Are you experiencing intense anxiety? Troubling or scary thoughts? Profound sadness? Have you experienced an infant loss? Are you completely overwhelmed? Have trouble sleeping? Sleep deprived? Irritable? Angry? Lonely? Bored? If you answered Yes to several questions above, you may be the 1 in 7 women who experience a Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder (PMAD) as a complication of pregnancy and childbirth. 1 in 7 women. That’s a lot of moms.

For a person experiencing anxiety and depression simple, everyday activities, such as going to work, speaking in public, seeing friends for dinner or talking to strangers can become monumental tasks that often result in debilitating symptoms. If any of this is true for you there is hope.

I welcome clients with a broad range of issues. I work with clients ages 11 and up and I primarily do individual therapy, but am available for family therapy as needed. If you want to understand your feelings better and learn to experience them in a way that is not debilitating I can help. I especially welcome folks with diverse genders and sexualities. I do not take insurance but I do offer a sliding scale.

I'm a licensed and board certified psychologist (ABBP-Counseling) specializing in individual therapy with adults in Boston, MA. I earned the Ed. D in Counseling Psychology at the UMASS-Amherst in 1980 and have been a licensed & practicing psychologist since 1981. I earned the MFA (Creative Writing, Literature & Publishing) from Emerson College-'94. It's challenging to work with people who are eager to express their creativity. My nearly 30 years as a forensic psychologist affords me insights to help those coping with legal issues, grief, loss, relationship and career stress.

Are you feeling lonely and isolated? Are you caring for a loved one with serious illness, chronic illness or cognitive decline? Are you exhausted? Do you feel overwhelmed and confused by the daily demands and the responsibilities? I've been counselling caregivers and individual people for over 30 years. I provide counselling that is goal oriented and designed to help each client develop a strategy to manage feelings of stress and fatigue. If you need assistance with yourself or a loved one, then call or e-mail me. I am a practicing Medical Social Worker, for over thirty years, and have been in private practice for over 10 years.

My practice is compassion-based & uses tools like positive psychology & hypnotherapy to build confidence & resiliency. Clients include Millennials 20-45, Gen Xers 45-55, & Baby Boomers 56-74 dealing with relationships, career, concerns surrounding parenting, health issues/chronic illness (cancer, diabetes, thyroid disorders, COVID-19), LGBTQIA, disability, and grief from loss (job, parent/family member/friend, partner, child, home, bankruptcy, divorce/separation). My areas of expertise include patient advocacy, adult survivors of childhood or early life trauma/abuse, love-relationships/dating, & confidence/self-esteem building.

Individuals, couples or families I counsel are motivated to reach their potential, build a healthy and meaningful life and make a positive impact. I help people who have had some success in personal or professional life but struggle with anxiety, stress, ambivalence, fear, conflict or difficult relationships is holding them back. Couples I work with want a thriving relationship but struggle with communication, deeper connection, shared reality or intimacy. Families want harmony but struggle with conflict, disconnection and/or a member with a mental/physical health problem.

Is it hard being cooped up together 24/7? I have a saying: It takes a special kind of unhealthy couple, to be together all of the time. But now we're forced to be together all of the time. Are you struggling in your marriage or just want it to be better? Were you struggling before and now it's getting worse? The isolation you were feeling before is likely through the roof at this time. Who can you turn to? Who can you lean on? Sometimes we don't want to talk to our friends - we don't want them to know. So, now is the time to do something different. Rock the boat. Learn new skills. Improve things. Let's get you back on track.