Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) Therapists in 03802

Aging's many challenges, such as chronic illness, cognitive changes, grief and loss can all take a toll on a person's emotional well-being. Emotions such as, sadness, fear and anger can make you feel stuck or even hopeless. My practice focuses on helping older adults develop tools to face these challenges head on and find a place of peace and acceptance.

As a clinical mental health professional, an Army Family Life Chaplain, VA therapist, and also a Christian ordained pastoral counselor (of 30+ years) I assist individuals in the community struggling with issues related to anxiety, depression, anger, grief, and trauma (PTSD). In addition to this I do marriage/couples therapy, pre-marital counseling, and spiritual/faith related counseling.

I provide counseling to individuals on a variety of issues including depression/anxiety,anger management, substance abuse, addiction, compulsive behaviors,and stress management. Counseling sessions are tailored to your goals: either short-term, focusing on a specific issue, or longer-term, addressing ongoing personal growth. If you are looking for ways to gain a better understanding of yourself, change old behavior patterns, learn new ways to cope with stress then counseling can help you. What you can expect from counseling is compassion, and understanding, new perspectives on negative feelings and behaviors, and strategies for creating positive changes in your life.

With over twenty-five years of experience, and a strong academic background, I am able to provide treatment to individuals, couples, and families. I am dedicated to fostering growth and adaptive development in children, adolescents, and adults in a friendly, private, and confidential atmosphere.

I am Bette Freedson. Besides being a licensed individual, couples and group therapist, I am also a Psychic. My specialty is in intuitive development. I can give you a one-time intuitive reading and/or teach you how to apply intuition for more effective coping. I have expertise with stress management, 12-step program, co-dependency, trauma issues, eating issues, & parenting issues. My sessions are interactive, expressive and experiential. I am also offering groups and workshops for improved coping via intuitive development. I no longer accept insurance. I do have a PayPal option.

I work with individuals and couples. Often men find it difficult to identify their emotions or are unable to translate their emotional experiences into words. I can teach you to learn behaviors and skills to allow you to better express emotions such as vulnerability, intimacy struggles, and perceived weakness. It is very important to most men to feel they are respected and appreciated. Men need a safe place to express their feelings of hurt and vulnerability. These are valid and important male feelings. Men can enhance their well being by learning to identify those feelings, express them appropriately, and be respected for them.

I accept Self-pay and BCBS & Anthem insurance only. I support adults who are struggling with self-doubt, excessive worry, constant relationship problems, guilt, or traumatic memories. I can support you to find ways to gain the positive change you are seeking. I enjoy working with women and men who are struggling with difficult life situations. Find ways to feel more calm, confident, capable and connected. If talk therapy hasn't worked for you in the past, consider EMDR or Accelerated Resolution Therapy.

I work with individual adults treating issues related to divorce, bereavement, relationship conflict, parenting, and other life transitions. I offer a safe and supportive environment for you and I to collaborate in addressing challenges resulting from past or current life experiences.

Not everything that is faced can be changed. But nothing can be changed until it is faced (James Baldwin). I currently have limited availability for new clients who struggle with different types of anxiety. I offer an innovative approach to treatment, known as virtual reality exposure therapy, to treat phobias (e.g., fear of flying, driving, heights, public speaking, germs, needles, small spaces), other forms of anxiety (e.g., social and test-taking anxieties) and stress reactions. Length of treatment can range from 6-12 sessions and you can practice relaxation and techniques from your home, in between sessions.