Education and Learning Disabilities Therapists in 02420

During this challenging and difficult time for all of us, simply talking to a therapist can help alleviate stress. Feeling fearful, anxious, depressed, lonely, scatter-brained, unfocused, angry, fatigued, numb are all possible reactions to the state of our current world. You may feel none of these and want to explore something completely unrelated. Our first conversation will give you a sense of whether it's a good fit. Trust your instinct. If it doesn't feel right for any reason, I encourage you to keep searching!

I am a clinical social worker in practice for almost 20 years, working with children and young adolescents ages 5 to 15 and their parents. My practice focuses on supporting children to develop the tools, strategies, and self-awareness to navigate life's inevitable stresses and challenges. With compassion and humor, I help my clients learn to lead fulfilling lives, have meaningful relationships, and be more productive in school.

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.

I am a Clinical, Developmental, and School Psychologist with over 30 years of experience providing therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. I also provide educational evaluations and consultation for families who have children with special needs. An additional area of focus is working with college and graduate students.

As a clinician, I seek to develop a strong rapport with my clients to promote a collaborative treatment process. I help my clients learn more about themselves and better identify their emotional and therapeutic needs. I believe the opportunity for my clients to develop a sense of agency, and identify how to take action when faced with difficult situations, is key to self-empowerment and growth. I work with my clients to gather information about themselves and their situations, to learn to reflect on their emotions and behaviors in a nonjudgmental way, and to build their confidence to make positive decisions in their life.

Restructure your inner thoughts and feelings to create more satisfying relationships, emotional balance, and positive outcomes within family, life, and work. Clients are helped to overcome anxiety, depression, stress, grief and loss. Through precise, creative and illuminating feedback, emotional clarity and self-insight are promoted in a secure therapeutic setting. I have extensive experience with individuals and families within the national and international communities and appreciate the many nuances that can arise, be it religious, cultural, varied professional backgrounds, commitments, and family structures.

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 am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who has worked with adults, adolescents and children for more than 20 years. Using a combination of clinical skills, warmth and humor, I meet clients where they are emotionally. I understand that it takes courage to seek counseling. I enjoy helping people who are new to therapy feel safe, accepted and comfortable with the process. Together we will create an individualized plan by identifying your concerns, goals and areas of life where you seek change. My approach is strength-based, using a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, practical tools and strategies.

In over twenty-five years of working with adolescents and adults in schools and clinics, I have learned that people seek therapy because they are struggling to manage overwhelming emotions and experiences. Therapy offers the opportunity to explore symptoms like depression and anxiety with another person, so these feelings can be tolerated and understood. As you investigate your patterns of relating, your coping strategies, and your resources, you will develop new perspectives and recognize your own capacities.

Whether you're worried about your mood, relationship issues, stressful live events, or something else entirely, I can help you to identify the problems you are facing, adapt, and develop new coping skills. Most of my clients are doing really well in their lives until something comes along and they get "stuck"; It's my job to help you get unstuck and get to a better emotional place that is more balanced and more stable.

We all go through times in life where we struggle to cope. It takes courage to ask for help. Perhaps you are dealing with a loss, an issue in your relationship, family stressors or a major life transition. Whether you are seeking to gain new insights and skills or just need a place to talk through the things on your mind, I offer a safe, compassionate space. I have experience treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and addictions. Additionally I treat issues related to pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting.

My practice is based in decades of direct psychotherapy with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families; the teaching of counseling, race, class, gender and the wide range of social identity dynamics; consultation; supervision; research; and publication. I look forward to working with clients eager to explore life challenges in the context of a professional relationship that is supportive, compassionately challenging, well-informed by theory, egalitarian, and appreciative of humor and irony as keys to coping. Severe addiction and severe cognitive or psychiatric challenges are beyond the scope of my practice at present. Private pay only; no medical insurance payments.