Therapists in Abington, MA

I specialize in diagnoses such as depression, adjustment disorders, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, generational trauma, grief, and ADHD among others. Additionally, I specialize in addressing the unique challenges faced by BIPOC. I enjoy working with people open to change and eager to develop patterns of thinking and behaviors that support the life they truly hope for.

With over 2 decades of experience, my practice falls into two main categories. The first is with children, adolescents, and adults who face challenges specifically around anxiety, depression, ADHD, and mood disorders, which are negatively impacting their functioning at home, school, and/or other activities/environments. The second is in adoption and non-parental event experiences. As an adoption therapist and domestic adoption program director, I have worked with all members of the adoption constellation dealing with pre and post adoption related issues, transracial adoption, late discovery adoptees, as well as NPE/MPE individuals.

I am a Social Worker (LICSW) who earned my Master’s in Social Work at the University of New England. I work primarily with adolescents, young adults and families, all of whom are impacted in one way or another by anxiety, depression, family conflict, school issues, grief and trauma. I have worked in home, community and outpatient settings.

Do you feel depressed, hopeless, or anxious most of the time? Are you feeling overwhelmed with simple tasks in life? Are you wondering if you have what it takes to tackle life transitions? Do you need guidance in deciding what path you should take? Have you experienced suicidal ideation? You are not alone. At some time in our lives, we face difficult situations that seem to be impossible to overcome. True transformational healing occurs holistically through physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual balance. There’s not a one size fits all technique

Currently Accepting New Clients For Both In Person And Telehealth Sessions for After School/Work Hours! - Working with clients, I ensure a safe, private, and therapeutic environment to help prioritize comfort when working through therapeutic needs. A primary focus of mine is to connect with those whom I support in order to promote a humanistic perspective combined with cognitive behavioral therapies. By reinforcing a non-judgemental, unbias, thought facilitation approach, I foster a clinical setting so that we may collaborate to through any presenting concerns.

Accepting Referrals. Please be sure to complete referral form located on our web site and send to our email to help expediate the process of assignment. We are experienced in the following areas: trauma, wellness recovery, couples therapy, family therapy, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, domestic violence and can work with adults and children. Caring and effective clinician who will help and support you through your process towards wellness and inner healing. Over 20 years of Experience in the Field. Trained in Telehealth Servicing. We meet the client where they are at with their clinical needs.

Accepting New Clients! Do you feel like your thoughts and behaviors are getting in the way of your personal growth? Are you feeling stuck, lonely, and overwhelmed in your life, in your relationship, or in your career? What if you could actually be happy every day? I can help! I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and strengths based treatment approaches to teach you skills that you can use right after session and for years to come. You and I will focus on helping you learn how to recognize and express your emotions and to incorporate strategies to combat feelings of anxiety and depression.

My honest, straightforward, and solution-focused style is based on experience as well as my passion in working with individuals who are interested in bettering themselves and finding positive solutions to any challenges they may face. My many years of experience in the mental health field working with children, adolescents and their families and having worked in various settings, has enhanced my ability to adapt to each client's individual needs. Believing that everyone's healing path is different, I utilize this experience to offer diverse approaches to address the different needs, struggles, and goals that each individual may have.

Navigating through life can be incredibly challenging! I work with adults, young adults, and teenagers to implement desired change in their lives. I offer clients a comfortable, safe and supportive place to address their concerns in order to be able to heal and grow. My unique professional background, which includes working in athletic and academic settings, has helped prepare me to work with a wide variety of clients.

I have several specialities that make my brand of therapy unique. I have 12 years experience helping people with low self worth, identity issues, anxiety and depression. I specialize in helping Men reclaim their identity and function more effectively in their lives and relationships. I am expert at working with couples to strengthen their relationships and gain more intimacy in their lives. I offer a direct and interactive therapeutic style that does not include sitting back and only listening. We work together to help you to take action and move beyond feeling stuck.

My ideal client is anyone looking for mental health support who is willing to put in the work. Whether it is for a specific mental illness like depression, anxiety, ptsd, or general mental wellness, I am ready to help!

Are there days where you feel like your life is completely unmanageable? Sometimes it feels like if we could just change one thing, or start one thing, then we could finally start living the life we want. This could be a short term goal such as finally organizing your home or longer term goals such as developing self confidence, or starting a weight loss journey. If you can relate to feeling stuck and needing a push to move forward, Bel Lavi Coaching is here for you.

We are an agency of mental health professionals who skillfully utilize an eclectic counseling approach, employing Systems Theory, Psychodynamic Theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral techniques, Mindfulness, Social Learning Theory and art and play therapies. We offer individual, family and group counseling sessions.

My ideal client is someone who wants to make real, concrete positive change in their life, and has the intrinsic motivation to do so. Too many people struggle with sadness, low mood, anxiety, life transitions, trauma, or excessive stress. My ideal client is anyone, adult, adolescent, or child, who struggles with these issues and needs support to feel happier and enjoy their lives.

Leading Light Behavioral Health, Inc. is a Black Woman Owned diverse private practice with BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and other clinicians. We currently offer hybrid (Telehealth and in person) services. LLBH clinicians utilize an array of evidenced-based approaches. We demonstrate a commitment to our core values of Maintaining our integrity at all times, treating everyone with respect and kindness, modeling accountability and honesty, being willing to consistently improve ourselves as we commitment to our clients. LLBH is Trusted and recognized by legal professionals. We prioritize understanding and respecting each individual's unique journey.

Have you recently said to yourself "I don't want to do this anymore or feel this way anymore?" Whether it's having the same argument with your child or partner or struggling with the feelings of anxiety and depression that make daily life difficult, we will work together to get you to a life of greater confidence, balance, and satisfaction. I hope to support you in getting to a place where you aren't just surviving throughout the day but thriving throughout the day.

Maria Droste Counseling Services in a small non profit, outpatient mental-health counseling and holistic therapy agency. We have been serving the South Shore, Greater Boston and Metro-West communities with compassionate care for since 1992. We offer our services to individuals, children, families, marriage, and couples therapy. Maria Droste Counseling Services provides affordable mental health and holistic therapies. Services are in person and teletherapy throughout the State of Massachusetts

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