Intellectual Disability Therapists in 02420

***My caseload is currently full, please contact me to be added to my waitlist.*** I left my job as a Program Director, at McLean Hospital to bring my clinical knowledge and training to the suburbs. I work with children, adolescents and young adults, who struggle with depression, anxiety, difficulties regulating emotions, self-harm, suicidal ideation and borderline personality disorder (BPD). I also have experience treating those with mild intellectual disability, Autism and behavioral disorders. I'm certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Interventions from Boston University and I am trained in DBT, from Behavioral Tech, LLC

I have worked with children, adolescents, and young adults in a range of outpatient clinical settings and K-12 school placements. My caseload includes clients of varied ages from a range of diverse backgrounds. I frequently collaborate with guardians, DCF workers, schools, doctors, and prescribers regarding client care. I also provide in-depth psychological testing reports that evaluate executive function challenges, learning disabilities, attentional challenges and emotional difficulties.

I enjoy working with people who are experiencing life transitions, changing careers, going through grief or loss, experiencing anxiety, looking for support with trauma, developing coping skills, or just seeking support with the messiness of life. I want to work with clients who are motivated to engage in self-reflection and make a commitment to creating space for themselves to work through their current patterns that are no longer serving them. I meet the person where they are at and understand what ways they would like to make changes in their life.

We all get stuck and need help at times in our lives. Whether you struggle to deal with emotions in your closest relationships at home or at work, you can live a more fulfilling and balanced life. I welcome the opportunity to work with you on this journey. My style is relational. I take the time to get to know you – your strengths and challenges, personal history and present struggles—and work with you to figure out effective paths forward. Throughout my 20 years in the field of mental health, I have seen the long-lasting benefit of addressing my clients’ current emotional distress and the emotional roots.

My ideal client has an open mind and is receptive to engaging in treatment. Their needs, issues, and goals should be within my scope of what I feel comfortable with and not require a higher level of care. More specifically, their needs would be, to be supported and listened to. Their issues should be able to be worked on in this setting, and their goals could be to work on developing themselves. The client wants to engage in therapy because they are ready to work on themselves and engage collaboratively.

When children experience challenges learning, paying attention, interacting socially, or struggling emotionally, parents often need support to better understand these challenges. Neuropsychological testing provides information about how a child is growing, identifying areas of strength and possible challenge so that parents are in a better position to support their child's development. I work collaboratively with parents to tailor an assessment to understand the nuances and unique context of each child's experience. From the assessment, recommendations are offered to develop a specific plan to address the child's particular needs.

Do you think you may have ADHD or Autism? Have you struggled to assert boundaries at work, with family, & partners? Have you felt curious about exploring different pronouns and gender identity? Do you feel bad that you have a disability and don't know how to tell your friends that you can't do certain activities? You may have goals to tell your friends your preferred pronouns. Goals to get a diagnosis for your disability & curious about medication, goals to reevaluate your relationship with cannabis/alcohol. You may feel shame & anger about your childhood & the way your parents handled your behavior.

My ideal client has either experienced a past trauma and/or is dealing with anxiety or depression. This client can be someone diagnosed with ASD, as I enjoy working with neurodiverse populations. This client should want guidance and support to develop emotional regulation skills, build positive relationships with others, or process their emotional experiences. I can help support those going through various life transitions, as well as help people develop self-awareness and understanding.

Mary Calabrese is an experienced clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist practicing in Concord, Massachusetts. She conducts neuropsychological evaluations through testing of cognitive and learning issues such as ADHD and dyslexia. She also provides guidance for parents struggling to connect with their children. She takes a warm, problem solving approach to you and your concerns. Her goal is to identify blocks you put in your way, provide the tools to take control of your own life, and develop lifelong strategies to foster your independence. Adults, college students, adolescents, and children are welcome.

Are you looking for guidance on how to improve your life or the life of a loved one? Through the use of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and other evidence-based interventions, I will provide you with the tools to become successful and independent. ABA has been successful in developing skills such as socialization, daily living skills, verbal and nonverbal communication, coping skills, reduced maladaptive behaviors, and maintaining lifelong independence. Treatment can be utilized in the home, community and school setting. As a Licensed Board Certified Behavior Analyst, let me help you and your family reach and maintain your goals.

We work well with people throughout the age range, whether it is a child struggling in school, an adult overwhelmed by life's demands, or a senior citizen in need of support, we are prepared and eager to help. While your relationship with your therapist is central, we focus on RESULTS: With a dynamic mix of positive psychology and evidence-based treatment, it's our mission to help you to feel better & do better in your life.

I provide brief and long-term therapy for children, adolescents, and adults struggling with loss, disability, depression, anxiety, and other life stressors; parent-child therapy for young children (toddlers, preschoolers); support for parents and siblings of children with special needs, including support advocating for special education services at school. As a parent of a child with a disability, I believe families deserve the opportunity to express and cope with the range of emotions that can occur when a child or family member presents with significant challenges.