Therapists in Petersham, MA

My warmth and compassion helps build a healing environment to support internal growth. I collaborate with clients to be empowered to fulfill their personal goals and live their best life. My use of cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness as well as an eclectic approach offers a tailor-fit approach for each person to strategize and resolve challenges and conflict in their life. I offer guidance and support for each person to make empowered choices to create renewal, balance and freedom in life. I offer insight, and a non-judgmental environment to support, and teach skills necessary for growth.

Fitzgerald Counseling Group has both male and female clinicians to work with children, adults, and couples with availability days, evenings, and weekends. Our clinicians have experience and expertise in working with individuals and families with concerns around anxiety, depression, Bipolar Disorder, grief, substance use, gender dysphoria, ADHD, ODD, PTSD and other trauma-related concerns. We believe in compassionate, research-based care, and treat our clients with the utmost respect and courtesy. Please contact us directly if you would like to learn more about us, or are interested in meeting with one of our counselors.

Life can be difficult and my goal is to help people with these difficult life situations. Sometimes it can be relationships, parenting, nervousness, depression, or help overcoming a past trauma. I am certified in Sand tray therapy to help process any of these life difficulties, trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy to assist with past traumas, and Triple P which is the positive parenting program to assist parents with many issues from sleeping issues in infants to ADHD in elementary school. I also have training in Emotionally Focused Therapy. Current availability during school/work hours online and in person

Having been in private practice and mental health services in the Pioneer Valley for 40 years, I offer an accepting, diverse and varied background. I provide individual, child, adolescent, and adult therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, and outreach services to the home. My specialties include the following ; ADHD,Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Anger Mgt., Bi-Polar, Divorce and Separation, Adoption and Foster Care, Grief and Loss, Asperger's and Autism, and Parenting Concerns.

Forgewell Solutions has a variety of therapists that specialize in most forms of mental health treatment. We are a seasoned team committed to excellent clinical care for our patients. If you are looking for treatment with Depression, Anxiety, Attention Deficit Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Complex Post Trauma Stress Disorder, Addiction, Chronic Pain, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Phobias, and issues of attachment and/or acute situational issues. Our therapists address issues with children as young as 6 spanning throughout all adult ages.

My success is helping you to find success, whatever that looks like for you. I want to help you achieve whatever solutions and life changes you are looking for, while enjoying the process at the same time. I don’t believe therapy has to be painful, it is work, yes, but learning about yourself and how to support yourself in new ways can be enjoyable. I know that contacting a therapist can be intimidating, but I hope you will take a moment (and maybe a deep breath too) and consider reaching out to see how I can help.

Do you feel like nothing you say or do with your teenager is right? Are you worried about your child's safety, their behavior, and/or their future? Trying to effectively parent a struggling teenager can be incredibly challenging. Whether your teen is engaging in unsafe behaviors, won't go to school, or is constantly dysregulated, the pressure this puts on parents and siblings can be overwhelming. I help families/parents/individuals identify what their therapeutic goals are, what is getting in the way of meeting those goals, and what needs to happen to create a safer, healthier family that can move forward together.

I have over 25 years of experience providing therapy to children, adults and families who are dealing with issues related to trauma, anxiety, ADHD, grief and family/marital problems. I strive to provide a trauma-informed, strength based, welcoming atmosphere that will allow you the opportunity to explore and improve the unhealthy patterns and relationships in your life. My work focuses on strengthening parent-child relationships, couple relationships and understanding the impact of our family systems on our growth, development and success. I have a particular interest in early childhood mental health and parental relationships.

I especially love helping teens/ young adults (and their parents) with developing their independence. I'm excited to help individuals and families enjoy their lives more either by improving relationships, better managing their stage of life tasks, and also while dealing with difficult problems including Relationship/ Marital issues, Family Conflicts, Affairs, Sex addiction, Co-parenting, "Growing Up" issues, Adjusting to Divorce, Gay & Lesbian & Gender (Transgender) issues, Substance Abuse, Grief, Violence and Anger Management including Probation & Diversion involvement.

It's easy to feel out of control from stress, sadness, or loss. You don't need to go through it alone. I can teach you to better manage what feels unmanageable, cope with things outside your control, how to make hard decisions, and better understand yourself. I am here to help you get through these struggles in the comfort of your home via Telehealth (Zoom).

My clinical expertise are especially beneficial to those living with ADHD, depression, anxiety disorders, relationships and family conflict, as well as those struggling with life transitions, stress management, and self-esteem. It is our mission to work holistically with individuals and families using a strategic and strengths-based approach to help our clients be an “open book” throughout the therapeutic process. We help to maximize existing coping strategies while developing new pathways for increasing competency, functioning, and self esteem. We believe that everyone can be successful and have a better quality of life.

I am providing individual & family counseling and group therapy both online & in person. If you are experiencing OCD, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma/PTSD, Relationship and Self Esteem difficulties, I am here to support you! I gained extensive clinical and teaching experiences while helping multicultural families and international college/grad students in the area. While motivating you to gain new tools and skill-sets you need to thrive, I create a collaborative, compassionate and non-judgmental environment where you are empowered and also challenged to increase self awareness to create positive changes in your lives.

My ideal clients are interested in improving their self awareness of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I treat any of the following issues: depression, anxiety, anger, substance abuse, relationship issues, sexual behaviors, trauma, domestic violence, low self-esteem, eating disorders, attention deficit difficulties, autism, schizophrenia, stress management, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, child behavior and attitude problems, school behavior, low motivation, weight loss, quitting smoking, grief and loss of a loved one, divorce, parenting issues, co-dependency, pain management, social skills development, bi-polar disorder, abusive family situations, work problems, shame/inappropriate guilt, and negative thinking but treat many more issues.

Katie is an independently licensed clinical social worker who provides counseling for a wide variety of problems, tailoring specific strategies to each person's unique situation and personality. Katie has extensive experience over 15 years working with children (all ages), adolescents, adults, seniors, couples and families. Strategies may include a wide variety of techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Attachment Based Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Internal Family Systems, Expressive Therapy, movement based therapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy.

I am a Harvard educated, Boston Children's Hospital and Erich Lindemann Mental Health Center trained clinical psychologist, and am a founding member of Psychiatric & Psychological Associates (New Bedford, MA) and Director of the Psychology Department at Whitney Academy, a Joint Commission accredited residential treatment center serving adolescent trauma survivors. I have more than 30 years experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families for a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, behavior problems, Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), as well as Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other trauma-related challenges.

Whether seeing individuals, couples or families, my primary focus is on helping clients find effective tools to move beyond obstacles which prevent them from experiencing satisfying levels of lovability, and capability - obstacles which arise in the realms of: their inner world of thoughts, mood and feelings; relationships: family, friends, partners, workmates and others; ilness, loss, pain management; work, school; and being in the world in general. I believe that everyone has the capacity and the ability to become skillful in navigating these various realms, and to learn how to identity new resources and tools when needed.

I am a pediatric neuropsychologist with a specialty in Autism. I also have years of experience assessing other referrals including learning disabilities, ADHD, anxiety and mood. I believe every lagging skill also offers a strength. My assessment approach is wholistic: In addition to traditional neuropsychological evaluation conducted in my office, I gather perspectives from teachers, caregivers, and other key individuals in your child's life. I prefer, when possible, to observe each child in one other setting outside of my office, usually school. My turn-around time from intake to report is one month. Currently booking May '22

I am an experienced clinician who has worked in rural New England for the past 20 years. Having worked in a rural area you become experienced in working with a very deverisfied cliental.

I am a clinical therapist licensed in Massachusetts for 26 years as a clinical psychotherapist. I provide telehealth and in person therapy. I work with clients with a wide range of concerns including Trauma, Anxiety. Addiction, developmental disability, Autism, Depression, PTSD, ADHD, anger management, Parenting skills, OCD, Brain Injury, Children and Adolescents Therapy, Behavioral Management, Substance abuse, Dysmorphia and couple's therapy. I have also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.