Therapists in 03820

You may be here because you want to be able to adapt to a new transition, acknowledge and process difficult emotions, and engage in growth. Wherever you are in the process, I will meet you where you're at to help you get to where you want to be. Therapy asks that you be vulnerable, trusting, ready for change, and willing to do the work and I am honored to be considered as your therapist.

Your initial visit will be a warm greeting where we discuss what is bringing you to therapy currently. There will be a brief history taking of current and past stressors as well as your strengths to assess if we are a good fit for one another. I treat children, adolescents, families, and individuals. I specialize in dealing with Trauma; Substance Abuse; Suicidality; Racism Issues; PTSD; Family Issues; Grief/Loss; Mood Disorders; College; Child-Parent Attachment Issues; Child Behavioral Problems; Child Abuse; Addiction; Anxiety Disorders; LGBTQ, Poly/Non-Monogamy.

Living with anxiety is painful. Whether it is feeling overwhelmed by the stressors of daily life, navigating illness or survivorship, grappling with sexuality or identity, or struggling with past trauma, anxiety shows up in many ways and robs individuals of their joy. My ideal client is looking for a space of connection and peace, so they can feel safe to do healing work.

Many of us are trying to manage depressive feelings, anxious thoughts, and relationship issues. Many of us long for more connection with the important people in our lives. Sadly, like a frustrating circle, lack of connection with others frequently leads to increased depression and anxiety, which in turn increases your sense of isolation. Bringing awareness and understanding to the emotions underneath your communication with others, as well as learning how to verbalize these emotions so others better understand your experience, can be helpful in decreasing these distressing symptoms.

As human beings and humans-doing we have all faced stressors. Whatever challenge you're facing right now, the important thing is to show up and do the next right thing even if it does not feel easy or good, which is probably what you're doing for yourself by just showing up to my page. I value vulnerability, compassion, and transparency in others, and I strive to bring these skills into my work with individuals from all walks of life. I enjoy working with 18+ individuals of all identities and experiences.

I work with people on a variety of issues, typically those struggling with anxiety/depression, stress management, substance use and addiction. There are moments in our lives that feel extra stressful or overwhelming and this is perhaps more true today given these especially challenging times. This is when having strong, healthy coping strategies and the right tools can help us feel back in control with the ability to better manage life again.

*Please email all new patient inquiries.* Are you going through a time in your life when you emotions feel overwhelming? Are you lacking clarity about your true self? Do you tell yourself that you are doing the best you can, but wonder why you don't feel as good as you'd like to? Do you want to feel more like yourself, feel more connected to others and function better? Often times we have unmet emotional needs we are not even aware of, that pile up and negatively impact many areas of our lives: self-esteem, relationships, communication, academic/work performance, sports performance, parenting, etc.

I have an integrative, mostly behavioral approach to treating individuals. I focus on radical self-acceptance, non-rumination when feelings stuck in difficult thought cycles, and understanding the nervous system habits in the process of healing and self-regulation. It is very important that the therapeutic relationship is the right fit for you in your journey to maintain balance and health.