Adoption Therapists in Cotuit, MA

I specialize in work with young children and teens using play therapy as my primary modality. Children dealing with developmental challenges including behavior problems, trauma, foster care and adoption are also a focus. I have had a lot of success supporting parents through coaching and consultation as well as working with teachers and educators to encourage success for the client and for the client's family.

As a licensed clinical psychologist, I enjoy helping my clients develop coping skills, improve overall well-being, and resolve personal challenges using evidence based and client centered treatment methods. With 25 years of extensive experience working in inpatient and outpatient settings, community mental health centers, local public schools, and a busy private practice, I enjoy supporting individuals achieve their personal and treatment goals.

Life is really HARD! Add the stress and complications of work, parenting, family issues, old stuff creeping back up … it can be unbearable at times! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has expertise working with individuals and families dealing with adoption and foster care, anxiety, depression, trauma, caregiving, grief and end of life issues. Sessions will focus on your inherent strengths to help you make true changes in your life. In addition to individuals, I work with families. Families can be supportive but complicated. They are often the core of our world and therefore we and they are worth the effort to invest in.

The past few years have been really tough! Did you feel like you had it all together & then the rug was pulled out from under you? Maybe you experienced trauma when you were younger & thought you had moved past it. Now you feel frustrated, isolated, & alone. Maybe you are feeling triggered by your kids, spouse, partner, parents, or friends. You love them, but the pandemic has caused you to want to take a month-long vacation from them! You have tried dealing with your anxiety, anger, stress, all on your own but you are struggling to stay afloat-yelling at loved ones, working too much.

Bottom line, I believe we are all here to learn all we can during our time here in the Earth school. I seek to serve couples, families and individuals addressing life adjustment issues including relationship conflict, developmental concerns, functional issues related to head or brain injury and efforts to increase self-actualization. I have been practicing as a licensed psychologist for more than thirty-five years; I have provided care and supervised services in mental health and psychiatric hospitals as well as correctional settings and hold specializations in forensic psychology and neuropsychology.

Our practice offers clients a chance to collaborate to create a strength-based, client-centered, holistic treatment plan that will allow the client to achieve their goals through a wide variety of interventions. Our group practice has a variety of clinicians who have an extensive history working with a wide variety of presenting problems, including mood and adjustment disorders, trauma, and family and relational issues. We will work with you to find creative and plausible solutions to the problems you are facing. We believe wellness is achievable, manageable, and sustainable for all clients.

We understand that our clients come to us with a variety of experiences, skills, and strengths, and we work with you to cultivate your innate resources and develop new skills to help you find sustainable solutions for the issues you are facing. We believe that therapy should be a comfortable collaboration between the therapist and client to best serve client’s wellness needs of mind, body, and spirit. Our licensed, trained, and certified clinicians have been trained at the highest levels possible to work with the specific needs you and your loved ones face.

Ronda D Jones Tobey, LMHC, LADC, CADC, SAP, MAC believes in a Healthy Person/Family not just the basic therapy.

I provide an empathic and supportive therapeutic relationship working toward the goals of healing past emotional wounds, developing healthier self-image and healthier relationships, and inspiring positive growth and change. I encourage the development of insight, self-understanding, self-acceptance, and self-compassion so that individuals can feel empowered to make choices which support their own satisfaction and well-being.

It has not been an easy step for you to come to counseling. It may take months, or even years, to get up the courage to call for an appointment. For many, coming to counseling can feel both frightening and yet a relief. I do not have a waiting list, and can get you in to see me fairly quickly. My unique style is to educate, motivate and inspire you, providing a solid foundation for a healthy life. I am a down to earth, "regular" person with a style that puts most people at ease. I also now offer hourly supervisory services to masters level students in a social work or mental health counseling programs.

Is there a diagnosis for Life? Life can feel very overwhelming for a variety of reasons. Have you found yourself thinking "it would be nice to talk to someone", but have reservations? I have lots of experience working with people who have a variety of stressors and concerns; anxiety, past issues or trauma, grief and loss, first responders, relationship struggles, peer or family conflict, parenting struggles substance use and it's negative effects, I have expertise in that as well. Come chat with me and lets help you find your happy.

As a therapist, I have a particular interest in working with families and couples, focusing on understanding the dynamics within relationships and developing healthy communication patterns to create lasting positive change for individuals and their loved ones. I also specialize in working with neurodivergent individuals, providing gender affirming therapy and addressing LGBTQ+ needs. I understand that each person's journey is unique, and I strive to create a safe and nonjudgmental space, providing inclusive and compassionate care where emotions can be explored and healing can occur.

All people are innately good & have the ability to heal themselves. Stressors are ever present in our everyday lives & are manifested in multiple ways. While these stressors can be the genesis of our problems, they are also the catalyst to starting the healing process. With a focus on life transitions, relationship distresses, traumatic experiences & other psychological concerns, we will in our collaborative work improve resiliency, empower, & restore. I consider myself an active therapist, combining experience, education, creativity, & a sense of humor with a down-to-earth approach to counseling in treating the whole person.

My name is Ayanna Freedom and I specialize in trauma therapy, holistic wellness, mindfulness practices, yoga and movement to heal the mind, body and spirit. I work from a culturally competent approach with a focus on healing racial trauma. I have a private practice so if I am not available yo will be offered a spot with one of our clinicians that has openings. If you are interested in working with me PLEASE send an email with name, DOB, insurance member ID to our referral coordinator Alissa.

Are you searching for a compassionate guide on your journey to healing and self-discovery? If you're an individual navigating mental and emotional well-being, my aim is to be your ongoing support. Whether you're dealing with the weight of depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, parenting dilemmas, adjustment difficulties, or life transitions, I am here to provide a safe and nurturing space where you can find solace and growth. Together, we'll work towards discovering the underlying causes of your struggles, creating a path towards resilience, improved relationships, and a more fulfilling life.

I believe that we have everything within in us to heal and thrive. It takes courage to seek support when you are facing life challenges and I am here to accompany you on your journey. In my work with people, my goal is to help you connect to all your parts and understand that you have the capacity to heal past wounds, release old ways of being, and bring greater balance, harmony, and joy into your life.

When you improve your relationship with yourself and your relationships with others, you are “on the path” to a happier, healthier life. I’d like to help you along that path. Together, we can explore a range of approaches: whatever works. But – so you know where I’m coming from – in the end, it’s always about relationships. I’d like to meet you.

We live in a very confusing world. I am a Christian man and Clinical Social Worker who has a passion for working with people who are experiencing difficulty with coping with multiple life changes. I would encourage you to reach out and contact me to help you with the impact of these life events and the depression and anxiety that goes along with them. I have experience in dealing with the developmental issues of retirement, growing older successfully and maintaining a positive quality of life. I look forward to helping you with life stresses, depression, anxiety and losses that come with life transitions.

I provide individual counseling to adolescents and adults with a variety of issues from men's issues, anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, life changes, career counseling, money issues, parenting issues, behavioral issues, and relationship issues. In addition to individual counseling, I also offer parent coaching to parents and caregivers who are caring for children with difficult behaviors, defiant behaviors, and tantrums. I have extensive experience working with children who have been severely traumatized and have behavioral issues as a result.