Therapists for Teens in Medway, MA

Would you like to learn how to live a happier life? Do you need help learning how to deal with the daily stresses of life? Is your teenager out of control? Are you and your mate not seeing eye to eye? Would you like to let go of the past and learn how to deal with the present? Are you someone who is willing to trust the process of the therapy work and has the desire to explore the ideas of letting go of their emotional pain and anxiety?

Life is difficult and people are often confused about how to manage the emotions and circumstances brought on by those difficulties. I work with families and individuals to resolve issues that prevent them from living a peaceful life. My approach is accepting, eclectic, practical, collaborative, active and mindful. If you are a parent struggling with how to manage your child's behaviors, a couple experiencing a fractured relationship, a teen or individual trying to come to terms with identity or a family dealing with adversity, I practice evidenced based skills that could improve your circumstances and your well being.

I specialize in the treatment of children, adolescents, and their families. I strive to provide a safe, respectful, nurturing, and non-judgmental environment where people can express themselves and explore their personal challenges. I use an integrated therapeutic approach, drawing upon evidence-based treatment interventions that are tailored to the individual's style and needs. I offer parent management training and collaborate with schools. It is important to me to provide treatment that allows for my clients to recognize their strengths, gain control of their behaviors, and reach their full potential.

I love to see people thrive. Personal growth? I'm here for it! Life transitions? You can do it! I'm always reminding clients and even family and friends that being a person is hard. I use a client-centered and solution-focused approach to walk with you through the times when it feels the hardest. My goal is to guide my clients on the journey to their best self; helping them identify their inner strengths and create sustainable changes in their lives.

As we recover from coronavirus restrictions and disruption of family routines, many kids are anxious with worries about school, missing friends, and not being able to enjoy their normal activities. Telehealth sessions as well as in-person visits are a way to offer support and to help both kids and parents talk about the challenges they are facing. The goal of sessions is to help family members develop positive coping strategies, enhance communication and build self-confidence during this challenging time. Sometimes kids need a neutral, outside person with whom to sort their feelings. Helping kids in this way is the focus of my work.

Therapy can help you manage life's varied challenges and live a more fulfilled life. It can help you understand what you're feeling, why and how to cope. Just like visiting your doctor for regular wellness exams, or your dentist for checkups, meeting with a therapist can help keep your mental health in order. In our sessions, you will be offered a comfortable, safe and nurturing environment in which to understand your personal, emotional, spiritual and relational struggles.

Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage, and I am proud of you for getting started! I am licensed in Massachusetts with eight years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & motivation, self-esteem, and confidence.

Susannah received her Bachelor of Science degree from Northeastern University and went on to complete her Master of Social Work degree at Simmons College. She has experience working in a variety of clinical settings including community based mental health, residential treatment, and private practice. Susannah’s clinical training is in the treatment of complex trauma and she is trained in various trauma treatment models including Attachment, Regulation, and Competency (ARC), Sensory Motor Arousal Regulation Treatment (SMART) and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR).

As of Feb 18, 2024 my practice is full. I will post as i have openings going forward. Please contact me only through email. Hello and welcome to my Private Practice. I understand how difficult and scary it can be to take this first step and reach out for help and support. Life sometimes is not easy and we find ourselves navigating issues such as trauma, parenting, relationships. or unexpected loss. My style is oriented around growth and strength. I am here and ready to help.

"Pain is the touchstone of all growth." --Bill Wilson. Using a wide range of therapeutic approaches in a safe, non-judgmental environment, my focus is on helping individuals and couples cope with difficult circumstances and challenges including anxiety, depression, anger, addiction/substance abuse, disordered eating, relational conflict, divorce, PTSD/trauma, grief, and life transitions. I seek to help clients address their problems and ineffective behavior by exploring, identifying and defining priorities, problems, values and goals in service of their healing and growth.

Life sometimes could be better. If you are trying to cope with difficult circumstances, trauma, anxiety, depression, medical concerns, changes in life, or are simply having a difficult time thriving, this is a moment when reaching out for help can be a relief and a bridge to resilience. Our work can help you establish a peaceful, joy filled life with right relationships, sense of purpose, resolution of trauma; and for those attempting success in an endeavor, help to achieve peak performance. Areas addressed include parenting with special needs. I work with individuals, couples, young adults, children, parents, families.

My approach to treatment is empathetic and integrative. I have many years of experience as a psychologist. I provide a safe, warm, and supportive environment in therapy where one might effectively cultivate lasting change. I provide individual and family therapy in both short and long term modalities to people with a variety of presenting problems across the lifespan. I use evidenced-based treatments, taking into careful consideration the unique needs of each person. I am skilled in cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance & commitment therapy (ACT), trauma-informed therapy (PE, ARC, TF-CBT), and DBT-informed interventions.

I am dedicated to improving the lives of children, adolescents, young adults, and families through innovative, person centered, evidence-based psychological diagnostic assessment and treatments.

Living with stress, anxiety, and/or depression can be exhausting. Learning strategies to manage symptoms can be liberating. I work with adolescents and adults who are looking for ways to manage a variety of concerns -from the stress of daily life to major mental illness and trauma.

Life can be really challenging and if you feel overwhelmed by it all, you are not alone. Maybe the existing cracks in your “normal” world are now blown so wide open you cannot see the other side? Through my work in both inpatient and outpatient mental health settings I have witnessed first-hand how damaging stress, anxiety, depression, insecurities, loneliness, and low self-esteem can be. Often current coping measures are causing more harm than good, and new ways need to learned. Clients hold the expertise regarding their lives and they know what is helpful and what they are willing to try.

I believe therapy is the best gift you can give yourself or someone you love. Like with most situations where you are mindful of the struggle but proud of the result, therapy requires vulnerability, connection, patience, honesty and hard work. It is true that you will get out of therapy what you put into it. I am an MSW/LICSW, telehealth social worker with over 20 years experience working with children, teenagers, young adults and families in various settings, including psychiatric settings, schools, home based work, mental health clinics and private practice.

I have been a social worker for over 23 years. During that time I have had the opportunity to work with many individuals and families experiencing a variety of issues including trauma, addiction, grief and loss, relationship issues and stress. When left unresolved, these issues often cause other problems that prevent us from living our best lives. In therapy, we will collaborate as a team to work towards achieving your goals. I use a client-centered approach and think that developing the client-therapist relationship is essential to helping you address and alleviate the concerns you are having.

As a social worker for over twenty years, I have worked with many children, teens, adults and families facing a variety of issues, including trauma, loss, and family conflict. I have a strong clinical background in relational trauma. In therapy, I can work with you on a range of goals, such as learning better ways to cope with anxiety, working through grief, resolving conflict in relationships or finding relief from depression. I draw from different modalities (such as Cognitive Behavioral and Family Systems), always from a strengths-based perspective. Together, we can collaborate to find a therapy approach that is right for you.

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW). I have experience working with children, adolescents, families and adults. I work with clients on different issues including anxiety, learning challenges, social and peer relationships, family conflict and change. I utilize different therapies including a strength based approach to help individuals recognize their potential as well as a supportive and empathetic space to explore different challenges.