** Not currently taking new clients** I believe that if you are seeking help now, then you have made the first step onto the road of recovery. The process of change can be very different for everyone, and I tailor my approach to wherever you are in your journey. My approach is goal directed, yet patient and empathic. I strive to help those motivated for change begin to find their true path in life.

If you are feeling stuck in behaviors or attitudes that limit your ability to live a fuller life or impact your relationships, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) can help you achieve the changes you desire. IFS is the framework I use to help individuals and couples move from where they are stuck into a more desirable way of relating and being internally, with their partner, family and in the world. In my 30 + years of practice I have found that IFS is the most gentle yet profound way to guide people in this transformation. IFS is a radically different way of understanding what happens inside of ourselves.

Sandra was awarded Massachusetts "Counselor of the Year " for 2016 and "National Counselor of the Year" at the annual NAADAC convention . A trained therapist that can help with relationships, which include couples and marriage counseling and couples co-dependency. I enjoy helping people with stress and anxiety issues as well as relapse prevention and drug and alcohol recovery counseling. Being in recovery for alcohol and drugs for over 20 years, I can relate well with the pain, losses, and chaos resulting from an addiction to substances. I have had good and bad times in recovery but a clean and sober life beats "using" any day !

***I'm not accepting any new clients at this time**** An essential part of my approach is to collaborate with my clients and create a healing together. In my office I will maintain a supportive and non-judgmental environment that encourages development of self compassion and becoming aware of one's self destructive patterns. I have 10 plus years of experience assisting people with depression, anxiety and mending relationships. Together we will move forward in your life journey; fostering emotional intelligence and well-being.

Welcome, I encourage you to learn about my practice. My primary focus is working with you in a safe, supportive partnership. Together we will work to promote healing, skill development and creativity for a fuller, meaningful life. I provide compassionate care to help you explore positive change, overcome life's challenges and achieve fulfillment in loving relationships and work. I will thoughtfully listen to your concerns and assist you in problem solving, gaining insight and attaining a capacity for contentment, joy and connectedness.

Changes and transitions in life whether positive or negative can be overwhelming. At some time in our lives, we can find ourselves facing depression, life circumstances, or navigating life’s transitions like aging. We can become overwhelmed with being a caregiver to children or a loved one with an illness. It’s important to learn how to cope with life’s variety of stresses.

The decision to seek therapy can be challenging, but once you begin, you may be surprised by the changes that unfold. Finding a therapist who makes you feel safe, supported and hopeful is central to this process. After reading about my approach to therapy, please feel free to reach out to me by phone or email so we can discuss your particular situation and whether I may be able to help.

Above all, my over three decades of professional experience has taught me that central to one's sense of happiness and well being is the nature and quality of her or his human relationships. As a psychologist and psychotherapist, I am guided by this truth as I work with my clients.

As a therapist, I feel strongly that trust and open honest communication are vital to establishing the necessary bond that needs to form between therapist and client. This trusting bond makes our work time a safe space to comfortably express your feelings and work on exploration of ways to feel stronger, healthier, more confident and WHOLE! I work hard to accommodate your expectations. I have extensive experience working with those struggling with anxiety and depression. I specialize in couples/marriage counseling.

Whether you are struggling with a loss, working through a life transition, challenged in a relationship, or wanting to change a pattern, it can be useful to have a compassionate, honest therapist helping you navigate. Life can be hard but with the right support, nothing is impossible. At different times in life we all become terrified, triggered, overwhelmed, or just realize things are not working. These times of crisis provide opportunities to look at things differently and make new, more grounded choices. I love this work and am comfortable with anything that might come up.

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years experience helping individuals and families from all backgrounds. I am skilled and trained in working with those dealing with substance abuse, addiction, life transitions, anxiety and depression. I am honored to assist those who seek a solution to their issues. I will actively listen and offer suggestions on your journey. Together we can identify issues, barriers and solutions to your problems.

We live in a very confusing world. I am a Christian man and Clinical Social Worker who has a passion for working with people who are experiencing difficulty with coping with multiple life changes. I would encourage you to reach out and contact me to help you with the impact of these life events and the depression and anxiety that goes along with them. I have experience in dealing with the developmental issues of retirement, growing older successfully and maintaining a positive quality of life. I look forward to helping you with life stresses, depression, anxiety and losses that come with life transitions.

We all come into this world wired to be happy, productive, connected people. Along the way, we learn from successes and disappointments, early relationships and experiences, losses, and sometimes traumatic experiences. These experiences can often leave parts of us feeling wounded and hurt. Our traditional ways of coping and healing may no longer work. I see many problems with mood and relationships as stemming from these underlying dynamics. I will work hard to truly understand your story, what it is you need in order to live a more fulfilling life, and help you unlock your innate capacity for contentment, joy, and connectedness.

All people are innately good and have the ability to heal themselves. Stressors are ever present in our everyday lives and are manifested through multiple ways. While these stressors can be the genesis of our problems, they are also the catalyst to starting the healing process. After making the decision to seek counseling and wellness care, the second most critical step is who will provide this care. At Westwind Counseling & Wellness we operate from a strong multicultural perspective providing time honored psychotherapy but with a focus on your whole health guided by the core values of Resiliency, Empowerment and Restoration.

-Treating life issues such as: adjustment to life changes, grief, depression, anxiety, attention deficit disorder, gay/lesbian issues, dual diagnosis/substance abuse, school and behavioral issues

I AM NOT ACCEPTING NEW REFERRALS AT THIS TIME but continue to be available to previously seen clients.

I have been a human being for 61 years, a practicing psychotherapist for 19. I invite you to stand shoulder to shoulder with me in our journey to ease your suffering and achieve your goals. Therapy offers many possibilities- seeing old problems in a new and open way, being more alive in the world, celebrating the possibility of wonder, or learning more effective strategies for relating. This means exploring and addressing various kinds of dilemmas and pain. It may simply mean support with your creative process, or more commonly, with the feeling that you are “stuck”.

Has life become overwhelming,stressful,filled with anxiety or depression? My approach is empathetic, compassionate listening in a safe, supportive, judgement-free environment that fosters a sense of self and personal growth. Together we will seek to discover coping strategies to face and overcome life's challenges. Together we will seek to move forward and heal.

There is nothing harder than starting every day with the hopeless feeling that nothing is ever going to change and what's the use in trying? Whether caused by addiction to substances or behaviors, you can recover. Together we can do what you can't do alone or with the well meant advice of your friends and relatives. I would like to meet you and help you get started on the rest of your life with an understanding of how you came to the place you feel stuck in and how to move on to a better tomorrow. The hardest step in recovery is admitting you need help and making the call. You never have to be where you are again.

Addiction ,depression ,anxiety and trauma are my specialties.I have worked with thousands of adolescents,couples. adults and familes over the last 29 years. Extensive training PTSD. MSW BOSTON COLLEGE LICENCE CLINCAL SOCIAL WORK. DRUG COUNSELOR IN MA. LADCI LICENCE. CERTIFED ALCOHOL AND DRUG ADDICTION COUNSELOR CADACII RAPID RESOLUTION TREATMENT CERTIFIED RRT