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Molly Wright
Counselor, LMHC, MS
Verified Verified
Springfield, MA 01101 (Online Only)
Hello! I am a Rhode Island and Massachusetts mental health counselor with successful track record of helping older teens and adults living with anxiety, stress, and other mood-related problems. Presenting concerns I am especially experienced in treating are those related to life transitions, identity development, familial problems, systemic oppression, and adoption. Together, we'll explore past and present challenges that affecting functioning and consider how those insights can be used to promote healing and create change.
Hello! I am a Rhode Island and Massachusetts mental health counselor with successful track record of helping older teens and adults living with anxiety, stress, and other mood-related problems. Presenting concerns I am especially experienced in treating are those related to life transitions, identity development, familial problems, systemic oppression, and adoption. Together, we'll explore past and present challenges that affecting functioning and consider how those insights can be used to promote healing and create change.
Carol A Dupre
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Springfield, MA 01115
I have lived experience as an adult of adoption.
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with a passion for the strength of the human spirit and the resiliency that can accompany it. It is my personal and clinical position that we all possess the innate power and strength to rise above the challenges we as human beings face. Everyone is unique in their own way, and it is my belief that the therapeutic process should be tailored to reflect that. A positive, open and nonjudgmental working-relationship is at the core of the healing journey. I am drawn to the power of EMDR, CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing and Exposure Prevention Therapy all from a trauma-informed lens.
I have lived experience as an adult of adoption.
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with a passion for the strength of the human spirit and the resiliency that can accompany it. It is my personal and clinical position that we all possess the innate power and strength to rise above the challenges we as human beings face. Everyone is unique in their own way, and it is my belief that the therapeutic process should be tailored to reflect that. A positive, open and nonjudgmental working-relationship is at the core of the healing journey. I am drawn to the power of EMDR, CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing and Exposure Prevention Therapy all from a trauma-informed lens.
Kim Monson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicopee, MA 01020
I am a licensed independent clinical social worker with over 12 years of experience providing individual and family therapy with children, youth, young adults and their families. I have worked in outpatient settings, preschools, and residential programs. I specialize in working with clients with ADHD, depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, adoption, grief/loss, substance abuse, and anger management.
I am a licensed independent clinical social worker with over 12 years of experience providing individual and family therapy with children, youth, young adults and their families. I have worked in outpatient settings, preschools, and residential programs. I specialize in working with clients with ADHD, depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, adoption, grief/loss, substance abuse, and anger management.
Donna Merrill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Chicopee, MA 01020
DCF-involved families, (reunification and custody-related) families in conflict/relationship struggles, parenting children who have experienced trauma or delays/disabilities, work with teens, anyone wanting to explore their own family patterns to break the cycle for themselves and/or their family, people in recovery, people experiencing challenges with after-incarceration transitions, issues related to anger management and parenting struggles, strategies for handling behavioral/school-related issues with children-including issues related to foster care and adoption.
DCF-involved families, (reunification and custody-related) families in conflict/relationship struggles, parenting children who have experienced trauma or delays/disabilities, work with teens, anyone wanting to explore their own family patterns to break the cycle for themselves and/or their family, people in recovery, people experiencing challenges with after-incarceration transitions, issues related to anger management and parenting struggles, strategies for handling behavioral/school-related issues with children-including issues related to foster care and adoption.
Maritza Rivera Freytes
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Springfield, MA 01104 (Online Only)
Anxiety, Depression, Adoption, Family relationships, Divorce, Couples, Christianity.
We all need someone that we can talk to and we can trust. My approach is client centered were the goal is to promote a safe environment free of judgement where clients can achieve personal growth and create a change in their lives. I love helping children and parents in improving their relationships. I also help children and adults manage their anxiety and increase positive interactions with others. Hablo Español! I cannot wait to meet you and start this healing journey!
Anxiety, Depression, Adoption, Family relationships, Divorce, Couples, Christianity.
We all need someone that we can talk to and we can trust. My approach is client centered were the goal is to promote a safe environment free of judgement where clients can achieve personal growth and create a change in their lives. I love helping children and parents in improving their relationships. I also help children and adults manage their anxiety and increase positive interactions with others. Hablo Español! I cannot wait to meet you and start this healing journey!
Carolina Clark
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Chicopee, MA 01020
I have also had extensive training around parenting, parenting while in recovery, foster care, and adoption.
If I have learned one thing over the years working with children and families, is that healing only happens through connection, through a trusting relationship. Therefore, my main goal when working with folks is to establish a relationship where one feels safe, held, listened to, and valued. I once heard that our work is to walk through a dark and scary forest with people, and not to teach them, coach them, to do it on their own. So no matter how dark and scary your forest is right now, my job is to walk through it with you, and support you every step of the way. I am also a native Portuguese speaker, and speak Spanish as well.
I have also had extensive training around parenting, parenting while in recovery, foster care, and adoption.
If I have learned one thing over the years working with children and families, is that healing only happens through connection, through a trusting relationship. Therefore, my main goal when working with folks is to establish a relationship where one feels safe, held, listened to, and valued. I once heard that our work is to walk through a dark and scary forest with people, and not to teach them, coach them, to do it on their own. So no matter how dark and scary your forest is right now, my job is to walk through it with you, and support you every step of the way. I am also a native Portuguese speaker, and speak Spanish as well.
Holistic Allies, Counseling Group
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC, LPC , LADC1, LICSWPR, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Springfield, MA 01103
Now accepting Medicare! In-Network for Medicaid in North Carolina, Connecticut, Massachusetts. Fully bilingual team of clinicians (English and Spanish) with different expertise; mood disorders, trauma, relationship issues, adoptions, geriatric, acculturation issues, and substance abuse, as well as trained and certified in Immigration evaluations. Click on the WEBSITE link and complete your referral in a minute! Counseling practice group. License in NC, SC, CT, MA, FL & PR.
Now accepting Medicare! In-Network for Medicaid in North Carolina, Connecticut, Massachusetts. Fully bilingual team of clinicians (English and Spanish) with different expertise; mood disorders, trauma, relationship issues, adoptions, geriatric, acculturation issues, and substance abuse, as well as trained and certified in Immigration evaluations. Click on the WEBSITE link and complete your referral in a minute! Counseling practice group. License in NC, SC, CT, MA, FL & PR.
Cari Chapderlane-Cox
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Springfield, MA 01089 (Online Only)
Cari is dedicated to increasing the functioning, self-determination, and stability of youth, adults, and families struggling with disabilities and complex mental health needs. I have a solid background working with children and young adults but have also worked with individuals of all ages. have a history of and passion for working with individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and the families supporting them. I am Committed to therapeutic practice that fosters diversity and inclusion. I have worked closely to advocate for LGBTQ rights and have comprehensive knowledge regarding the clinical needs of LGBTQ individuals.
Cari is dedicated to increasing the functioning, self-determination, and stability of youth, adults, and families struggling with disabilities and complex mental health needs. I have a solid background working with children and young adults but have also worked with individuals of all ages. have a history of and passion for working with individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and the families supporting them. I am Committed to therapeutic practice that fosters diversity and inclusion. I have worked closely to advocate for LGBTQ rights and have comprehensive knowledge regarding the clinical needs of LGBTQ individuals.
Handel Behavioral Health West Springfield
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
West Springfield, MA 01089 (Online Only)
Whether you are facing relational tension, a personal obstacle, or need career advice, every single person needs a place where they feel safe to talk honestly and openly about their life. For many people, mental health professionals provide that safe space where they can regain perspective, clarify their goals, and create a path forward. The counselors, coaches, and therapists at Handel Behavioral Health provide such a space for many clients. During their time, many clients cultivate their self-awareness, examining—with courage and honesty—their strengths and weaknesses.
Whether you are facing relational tension, a personal obstacle, or need career advice, every single person needs a place where they feel safe to talk honestly and openly about their life. For many people, mental health professionals provide that safe space where they can regain perspective, clarify their goals, and create a path forward. The counselors, coaches, and therapists at Handel Behavioral Health provide such a space for many clients. During their time, many clients cultivate their self-awareness, examining—with courage and honesty—their strengths and weaknesses.
Susan Eilenberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
West Springfield, MA 01089 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, or issues from the past the you just can't seem to let go of? Exploring your thoughts and feelings in the context of a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship with an experienced therapist is often helpful. I have many years experience helping people of all ages work through their hurt and pain. I utilize an empathic approach that stems from my training in pyschodynamic therapy and familly systems theory.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, or issues from the past the you just can't seem to let go of? Exploring your thoughts and feelings in the context of a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship with an experienced therapist is often helpful. I have many years experience helping people of all ages work through their hurt and pain. I utilize an empathic approach that stems from my training in pyschodynamic therapy and familly systems theory.
Lauren O'Sullivan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Springfield, MA 01103
I have years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families and have had the opportunity to work with individuals who are looking to address a wide range of mental health challenges and everyday stressors. I am a cultured therapist who works with a diverse range of families and individuals to achieve their desired life changes. I have a passion for helping people reach their full capacity of self-appreciation, increased confidence and improved self-esteem.
I have years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families and have had the opportunity to work with individuals who are looking to address a wide range of mental health challenges and everyday stressors. I am a cultured therapist who works with a diverse range of families and individuals to achieve their desired life changes. I have a passion for helping people reach their full capacity of self-appreciation, increased confidence and improved self-esteem.
Kelsey Martin
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Springfield, MA 01101 (Online Only)
How is it that at work you are absolutely killing it, but at home you can’t seem to complete mundane tasks like doing the dishes? To the world you seem successful and smart, but underneath you question your worth. Deep down you are struggling to love yourself and to care for yourself in the way you know you should. Trying to find a therapist that “gets you” can be challenging. The struggles you face living in today’s demanding world can be stressful, especially if you are living in between two different cultures or two different languages.
How is it that at work you are absolutely killing it, but at home you can’t seem to complete mundane tasks like doing the dishes? To the world you seem successful and smart, but underneath you question your worth. Deep down you are struggling to love yourself and to care for yourself in the way you know you should. Trying to find a therapist that “gets you” can be challenging. The struggles you face living in today’s demanding world can be stressful, especially if you are living in between two different cultures or two different languages.
Clark Counseling Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Springfield, MA 01108
At Clark Counseling Services, LLC we focus on creating a holistic mental health counseling experience focused on your specific needs. Clark Counseling Services, LLC focuses on challenging and changing negative self-destructive thinking and behaviors to create a positive fulfilling life. If you are experiencing Depression, Anxiety, grieving the loss of a loved one, difficulty with work and/or relationships, feeling overwhelmed, difficulty managing or dealing with strong emotions or need support through a major life transition Clark Counseling Services, LLC may be able to help.
At Clark Counseling Services, LLC we focus on creating a holistic mental health counseling experience focused on your specific needs. Clark Counseling Services, LLC focuses on challenging and changing negative self-destructive thinking and behaviors to create a positive fulfilling life. If you are experiencing Depression, Anxiety, grieving the loss of a loved one, difficulty with work and/or relationships, feeling overwhelmed, difficulty managing or dealing with strong emotions or need support through a major life transition Clark Counseling Services, LLC may be able to help.
Dr. Shanda M. Lazare
Counselor, EdD, LMHC
Verified Verified
Springfield, MA 01108 (Online Only)
Accepting New Intakes Now! I believe that life is built on our relationships with each other and to ourselves. The relationship to ourselves is the one we often forget about. Life has a funny way of reminding us that we are not perfect and many things are out of our control. This can cause us to become afraid, angry, irritable, depressed, overbearing, rebellious, tearful.....But, then what? It is often the case that we like to avoid difficult feelings and hope that they will go away on their own. Sometimes they do...and sometimes they don't.
Accepting New Intakes Now! I believe that life is built on our relationships with each other and to ourselves. The relationship to ourselves is the one we often forget about. Life has a funny way of reminding us that we are not perfect and many things are out of our control. This can cause us to become afraid, angry, irritable, depressed, overbearing, rebellious, tearful.....But, then what? It is often the case that we like to avoid difficult feelings and hope that they will go away on their own. Sometimes they do...and sometimes they don't.
Handel Behavioral Health Wilbraham
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Wilbraham, MA 01095
Mental health problems can affect even the strongest people and take the joy from life. Finding the right treatment can be overwhelming but at Handel Behavioral Health, we do our best to make this as easy as possible so you can begin your counseling or psychiatry and get on the road to recovery. Your mental health is your health and we believe your health is the most important thing in life. Taking care of yourself doesn’t mean you can’t ask for help, and we’re here and ready for when you do!
Mental health problems can affect even the strongest people and take the joy from life. Finding the right treatment can be overwhelming but at Handel Behavioral Health, we do our best to make this as easy as possible so you can begin your counseling or psychiatry and get on the road to recovery. Your mental health is your health and we believe your health is the most important thing in life. Taking care of yourself doesn’t mean you can’t ask for help, and we’re here and ready for when you do!
James Manuel
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Springfield, MA 01133
Greetings. I am a general practitioner with 20 years of experience providing psychological services. My training and practice covers the human life span. Individuals, couples, and Families are welcome. I use a unique, innovative, culturally appropriate approach that is based on best practices derived from empirical and qualitative research. With all my clients, I seek to help them pursue the full unfolding of their true self, and close the gap between their present reality and their ideal. Making changes can be difficult, but I want to congratulate you on taking the first step.
Greetings. I am a general practitioner with 20 years of experience providing psychological services. My training and practice covers the human life span. Individuals, couples, and Families are welcome. I use a unique, innovative, culturally appropriate approach that is based on best practices derived from empirical and qualitative research. With all my clients, I seek to help them pursue the full unfolding of their true self, and close the gap between their present reality and their ideal. Making changes can be difficult, but I want to congratulate you on taking the first step.
Jane Eagles
Counselor, PhD, LMHC
Verified Verified
Wilbraham, MA 01095 (Online Only)
Dr. Jane Eagles approaches therapy with the perspective that the client is a whole person – she addresses the body, mind, and spirit. For more than 20 years, Dr. Eagles has helped children, adolescents, adults, and families by identifying each client’s strengths and utilizing them to achieve their personal goals.
Dr. Jane Eagles approaches therapy with the perspective that the client is a whole person – she addresses the body, mind, and spirit. For more than 20 years, Dr. Eagles has helped children, adolescents, adults, and families by identifying each client’s strengths and utilizing them to achieve their personal goals.
Colorful Resilience LLC
Counselor, LMHC, LICSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
West Springfield, MA 01089
Accepting new clients! Colorful Resilience LLC is a Queer Afro-Latina owned mental health group practice providing services -primarily, but not exclusively- to the BIPOC, LGBTQ+, first generation and immigrant communities. Our clinicians are proud representatives or unapologetic allies of all the communities we serve.
Accepting new clients! Colorful Resilience LLC is a Queer Afro-Latina owned mental health group practice providing services -primarily, but not exclusively- to the BIPOC, LGBTQ+, first generation and immigrant communities. Our clinicians are proud representatives or unapologetic allies of all the communities we serve.
River Valley Counseling Center
Psychologist, Psy D, LICSW, LMHC
Verified Verified
Holyoke, MA 01040
RVCC is a multi-service community-based mental health agency serving the Pioneer Valley since 1953. RVCC offers counseling and medication management at offices located in offices located in Holyoke, Chicopee, Easthampton, Springfield, and Westfield. RVCC also provides counseling in schools throughout Hampden and Hampshire Counties and on the campuses of Springfield Technical Community College and Bay Path University.
RVCC is a multi-service community-based mental health agency serving the Pioneer Valley since 1953. RVCC offers counseling and medication management at offices located in offices located in Holyoke, Chicopee, Easthampton, Springfield, and Westfield. RVCC also provides counseling in schools throughout Hampden and Hampshire Counties and on the campuses of Springfield Technical Community College and Bay Path University.
Kathy J. Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Springfield, MA 01089
I welcome the opportunity to assist you with your process of change, healing or recovery. If you are struggling with your relationship, mood, anxiety, substance use, or confusion about that next step in your life, therapy can be very helpful. I have over 25 years of experience and expertise working with anxiety, depression, codependency, relationship issues, grief, substance use disorders and family of origin issues. I use a relational approach that focuses on cognitive, emotional and behavioral change. I believe engaging in a therapeutic relationship is a profound way to heal and eventually make the choices to a healthier more peaceful life.
I welcome the opportunity to assist you with your process of change, healing or recovery. If you are struggling with your relationship, mood, anxiety, substance use, or confusion about that next step in your life, therapy can be very helpful. I have over 25 years of experience and expertise working with anxiety, depression, codependency, relationship issues, grief, substance use disorders and family of origin issues. I use a relational approach that focuses on cognitive, emotional and behavioral change. I believe engaging in a therapeutic relationship is a profound way to heal and eventually make the choices to a healthier more peaceful life.
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Adoption Therapists
Does my adopted child need therapy?
Not every adopted child needs therapy. However, many can benefit from seeing an adoption-informed therapist, especially if they were victims of abuse or neglect, appear withdrawn or disconnected, have behavioral or developmental issues (which may or may not be related to their adoption), are struggling with feelings of grief or loss surrounding their birth parents, or find it difficult to establish an identity, a challenge that often becomes most apparent during adolescence.
When should adoptive parents seek therapy?
Prospective parents can benefit from therapy even before an adoption—for example, to voice worries and fears; to reconcile infertility struggles, if relevant; or simply to prepare themselves for parenthood. After the adoption, parents who are struggling to bond with their child; are unsure how to talk about adoption or related issues, such as race; or whose child is dealing with developmental, behavioral, or psychiatric concerns can address these and other issues with the help of an adoption-competent therapist.
Is family therapy appropriate for adoptive families?
Family therapy can be invaluable for strengthening the bond between adoptive parents and children, helping the latter feel more secure in their place in the family. Family therapy can also help adoptive families navigate complex communication issues—for example, parents who feel uncomfortable discussing race with their child, who in turn feels invalidated by their silence, or a child who has questions about his birth parents but avoids asking them out of fear of hurting his adoptive parents’ feelings.
What therapy is not appropriate for adoption issues?
A discredited therapy known as “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy” or “rebirthing therapy”) should not be used to treat adopted and foster children, though it was largely designed for this population. Attachment therapy involves restraining, coercing, and punishing the child in order for them to “release” negative emotions and attach to their new caregivers—techniques that are abusive and dangerous and have even proven fatal in some cases.