Relationship Issues Therapists in 03031

Hi. I am a licensed psychologist lucky enough to love what I do. I have a thriving private practice working exclusively with adults in individual and couples/marital therapy. Whether you want help with personal/emotional struggles, relationships, stresses of everyday life, or a life crisis, I can help you feel more settled and confident about yourself and your life. Rooted in the present or past, issues including anxiety, depression and self-esteem may be interfering with your happiness and effectiveness. My approach varies with your particular needs but is always rooted in a safe and caring relationship and dedicated to promoting positive change.

Are you struggling with feelings of anxiety? Are you unhappy in your relationship? Are you experiencing a stressful life transition? Do you want to lead a more fulfilling and joyful life but just can't seem to get there? If you would like to achieve mastery over your emotions, be supported through a difficult time, have more meaningful relationships, or just experience life in a more positive and fulfilling way, then I can help you. I will work with you to give you the skills you need to reach your goals.

I specialize in sexual health, intimacy, and relationships, especially the one we have with self. I am passionate about helping you (and yours) enrich your lives—by empowering you to unpack what’s preventing you from fully embracing all of life’s pleasures. I believe that we all have the intrinsic ability to heal ourselves. In my practice, psychotherapy is a journey of self healing, with me as your guide. Connection is one of our most powerful tools, and through connecting with me, together, we will cultivate transformation and uncover the peace that lies within you.

We are looking for clients that are motivated to make lasting changes in their lives. Most clients are looking for a nonjudgmental listener that can competently address their presenting issues and provide skills, tools and a trusting therapeutic relationship. As human beings we all have the need to be accepted, heard and understood. Our practice is supportive in nature and our approach is based in attachment and relational psychotherapy. Essentially, we work with people we like and who want to change their lives and the way they function. We manage an interactive client portal to allow supportive communication in between sessions.

My specialties are helping you heal depression, anxiety, trauma, self-doubt & relationship issues. I realize it's difficult to find a good therapist & to expose yourself to someone new but perhaps you've now decided to take this step towards healing. I have been in private practice for 38 years. I am dedicated to provide you with compassionate, skilled, enlightened psychotherapy and guidance tailored to your sensitivities & needs. I will help you understand the reasons beneath your fears, discover your innate strengths, self-compassion & develop the empowerment that helps you lead a life filled with joy, energy & love.

No Telehealth. Due to the increase in demand in therapy and time I am available, email is preferred to get back to you in the most timely manner. I work with individuals and couples from a systemic, client focused and strength-based perspective. I have worked with individuals with an array of issues as well including life transitions, anxiety, relationship conflict, grief and loss, as well as trauma. I particularly enjoy assisting clients on the autism spectrum, people with their anxiety, and couples with sexual intimacy issues. I utilize CBT, narrative therapy and solution focused aspects. I also offer supervision for MFTs.

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Having difficulty managing stress and emotions? Do you worry excessively? Have you spent hours talking about your problems with little relief? Maybe you’re experiencing intrusive thoughts or memories, ruminating, or overreacting. Persistent negative beliefs about yourself might be keeping you stuck. Difficulty setting boundaries and people-pleasing is a common complaint. Perhaps you've experienced physical or emotional abuse in a past or present relationship. These things make it hard to enjoy life and relationships. Psychological symptoms are often the result of unprocessed memories and experiences.

I value creating a therapeutic plan for you that is effective and offers tangible outcomes tailored to meet your personal objectives.

When you look at your present life, what is it you see? When you search your feelings about who you are now, are there changes you want to make? The stress and responsibilities of life can result in feeling depressed, anxious, alone, thinking there is no one who can help you through. I would like to offer you a therapeutic opportunity to create a life you want to live.

Life has ups and downs and sometimes this can be stressful and overwhelming. If you’re having marital or family challenges, work related problems or struggling with anxiety, depression or chronic pain, I can offer you a safe and comfortable environment to find solutions to get you through these rough times.

Making a connection and being understood are essential to a positive and productive therapeutic alliance. My clients say they feel relief and gain insight which helps them enjoy a better quality of life and better relationships. I have 2 locations- the Wellness Seed Collective in Amherst and Stepping Stones Farm in Temple. We can meet in the office to explore struggles, develop strategies and resolve issues. We can also go outside to partner with horses for the powerful experiential method of Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy.

I have been practicing as a licensed mental health professional for over 30 years. I have a Masters in Counseling Psychology obtained in 1989 from Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon. I was licensed in Oregon until my move to New Hampshire where I became licensed in the state of NH. I am an active member of the NH Mental Health Counseling Association. I have experience working in inpatient and day treatment hospital settings, community mental health, private practices and have spent over 17 years with a regional hospital in both their group psychology practice and co-located in a medical practice.

I am an experienced trauma informed Wellness Coach, Certified Brainspotting Practitioner, Registered Art Therapist, and Reiki healer. I have 15 years experience working with a variety of ages and populations. My clinical background includes training in DBT, CBT, and ACT. These therapeutic approaches provide practical tools for managing emotions, challenging negative thought patterns, and fostering personal growth.

I believe that individuals deserve to live their life with less difficulty no matter how their biosocial makeup has been developed. Life continues despite how intensely challenging it can be. We are not in control of most situations, except of our own thoughts and actions. We do have a choice to continue to move forward in any circumstance that we are in, even if we feel like we can not. This can feel overwhelming and difficult, or even lonely, to take that first step. With a safe therapeutic space and down to earth soothing tone, we can work through these vulnerable steps together.

I find the opportunity to work with people in their unique journeys a true blessing. I work with a diverse population, ranging from children to adults. I specialize in the treatment of adolescent females, and women in transitional life phases. I feel I provide a safe, nonjudgemental environment where individuals, couples, and families can work at their own pace to meet their goals. I see a wide variety of ages and have experience in treating many issues.

I love my work. You may want a quiet, protected space where you can think out loud - with the freedom to follow your thoughts to their own (surprising?) conclusions. Or you may want a more active interaction, a back-and-forth exchange to wrestle with difficult emotions and come out the other side feeling more settled and self-directed in your life. My first job is to meet you wherever you are - wanting help with an immediate crisis, or wishing to explore a past experience that continues to haunt you.

It can feel overwhelming to work on who we are while we are also trying to work on the day to day challenges that arise in all of our lives. Often we're told we just need to change our mindset when we know it's bigger than that. You may find you're stuck making the same choices and falling into the same patterns and relationships all the while feeling disconnected from the people and the world around you.

At times life presents challenges that can feel overwhelming, confusing and leave us questioning how to overcome them. However, we believe that teaching clients skills to develop greater self-awareness and self-acceptance can provide them the opportunities to manage and survive crisis situations, regulate their emotions, improve their communication in relationships and ultimately take control of their recovery.

Adolescents rock! Adolescence sucks... As the adult emerges, the need to separate and individuate is primal and the ensuing metamorphosis affects all important relationships. Adapting to the rights and responsibilities of the emerging adult can be confusing and frustrating and make for multitudes of conflicts. As a therapist, I am pragmatic and practical, look for ways to support the process of growing up, teach necessary skills to increase interpersonal effectiveness and mindful self-care. My goal is to help individuals understand their needs and as to achieve a sense of fulfillment and independence necessary to satisfying living.