Mass General Brigham | Allways Health Therapists in Franklin, MA

Life can be challenging at every developmental stage and despite our best efforts, navigating these difficulties can feel overwhelming, and at times, insurmountable. It can be extremely helpful to explore personal and family struggles in a neutral, non judgemental, and safe environment. It is my priority to establish a trusted collaborative relationship with my clients to create opportunities for positive growth and progress in this context. We will work to build increased self awareness, self confidence, and effective coping strategies to help you live your best life despite personal circumstances and present challenges.

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.

Currently Accepting New Clients - I specialize in working with people who may feel stuck in unhelpful thought patterns or behaviors or in situations that don't seem to improve on their own. Sometimes when we face particular life challenges, it can feel like we are wading through knee-deep sand. We find ourselves expending much energy with little result. The reality is that everyone goes through challenging situations in life. While you may have successfully navigated through other difficulties you've faced, sometimes you may need to seek the support of someone who can walk with you through whatever life is throwing at you.

The uncertainty in the world today is intensifying many of our feelings of isolation, sadness, anxiety, and depression. New routines may be causing friction among family members who are working or learning from home. Stress levels are high, and lots of people are missing their old lives. It can all seem overwhelming at times. Would you like a safe place to talk through your feelings and learn new ways to cope?

***We are accepting neuropsychological evaluation referrals, but are NOT currently accepting new individual therapy patients.*** At KPS, we strive to support children, adolescents, and families through evidence-based practices and research-supported treatments. We primarily serve children with social challenges, anxiety, learning difficulties, ASD, and challenging behavior. We love working with parents and collaborating with schools to provide children with the best care possible and to promote generalization of skills across settings.

Virtual appointments available - Navigating transitions can be tough and occasionally frustrating. Enhancing self-care, creating a life/work balance, and handling our emotions can be SO challenging, but you do not have to tackle it alone. Let's work together to understand your experiences and find ways to adapt to change. I have experience in assisting adults and college-age students dealing with life transitions, ADHD, anxiety, and depression in both college and outpatient environments. I'm here to listen, support you, and offer you a safe space to be heard. Feel free to contact me and we can talk next steps!

I can help individuals cope with life crises. I also enjoy working with couples and families to help them communicate more effectively with one another. People feel comfortable talking to me because I care, I listen and I understand.

Currently Accepting New Clients - Life throws at us an endless cycle of demands that we must attend to and deal with. If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, burnout, overwhelm, or significant life changes, things become increasingly difficult to balance. We ALL need support sometimes. My approach to therapy is warm, non-judgmental, and compassionate, with a focus on creating a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings.

The Family & Educational Wellness (FEW) Center in Franklin, Massachusetts, is directed by Dr. Craig Murphy, a licensed educational psychologist who has been working with children and adolescents, families, and schools for over 20 years. He has expanded his private practice and joined forces with several other practitioners to offer a wide range of supports within the context of a single practice. Our veteran clinicians and educators have a wealth of experience in the areas of assessment, counseling, and both clinical and educational consultation.

YOU CANNOT DIRECT THE WIND BUT YOU CAN ADJUST THE SAILS –Dolly Parton Life is like a river. It can flow smoothly and peacefully and other times rough and rocky with unexpected turbulence or obstacles crossing our path, making us unstable, vulnerable, and scared. Are you struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, chronic illness or pain? Do you feel “stuck” in unhealthy behavior patterns? Suffer from a work/life balance, a breakdown in communication or conflict in relationships? Are you going through or have been divorced, mid-life or retirement transition, or coping with loss?

Every person should have the opportunity to feel heard and supported in a safe and non-judgemental environment -- even more so when working through challenging times. Through trust, respect, and honest communication, I will work with you to address your concerns, and together we will explore ways to make a positive change in your life.

Available between 10 AM and 2 PM, Monday to Friday, I offer individual and couples counseling, as well as in supporting people during the perinatal period as well as pregnancy loss. My primary focus is on enhancing the understanding of how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors intersect and creating a supportive environment. Meeting individuals where they are in their journey is always my priority.

Congratulations on your first step to finding help from whatever issue(s) you feel may be holding you back! Truth be told, there is a time in everyone's life when an outsider's perspective is helpful in reframing whatever it is we have going on. As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, I've had the pleasure of working with hundreds of individuals and families struggling with anxiety, mood disorders, family conflict, parentings issues, relationship problems and trauma.

With clients, I aim to establish a safe, trusting relationship where existing strengths can be celebrated, new skills can be acquired, and challenges can be faced head-on. I have experience applying concepts from CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, as well as incorporating creativity and play to process and explore the self. I hope to help all clients enhance their self-awareness and ability to communicate and feel empowered to create positive change in their lives and relationships.

When life gives us challenges, it can be helpful to have an outlet and support when facing them. I strive to provide an open, non-judgmental space for those looking to address issues around stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, life transitions, and coping with loss. I work with preteens, adolescents, and adults in a strengths-based, solution-focused approach to help develop skills to adapt to life changes and provide a comfortable environment to cope with difficult emotions.

Are you tired of feeling anxious, depressed, or "stuck"? My goal is to help you reach your full potential in a safe and non-judgmental way. I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Psychodramatist. I work with individual and group clients and have experience treating anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy, PTSD, and trauma.

I work with children/teens and their families to strengthen communication skills, develop behavioral management strategies, and improve tools for self-regulation and the management of emotions. Evidence-based practice and current research both inform my therapeutic approach. I firmly believe that treatment should serve the needs of the whole child, including their family. My goal is to support parents’ involvement in the therapeutic process and provide additional consultation regarding skill development and behavioral management strategies. As the old saying goes, “It takes a village!”

Hello! Thanks for stopping by- I have openings for adult clients Mondays and Wednesdays. Are you feeling like you are struggling to be the best version of yourself? Feeling stuck or hopeless, having family stress, life transition stress? I believe that everyone can benefit from counseling- even the most capable and healthy people can go through low or dark times which might require a little extra support. For those with more serious mental illnesses, these times can exacerbate existing struggles, making everything feel harder.

Accepting new clients! Morning and afternoon availability. See below for groups that I offer. Ask about my self paced course. I've completed Yoga Alliance approved Yoga Teacher Training which I'll be incorporating into group work. I align well with young adult and adult clients who are experiencing life transitions and change, who require support with self esteem and managing stress, and who are motivated for counseling. From my experience, I've worked well with those who identify as givers and require assistance with self care and work/life balance. Come as you are and we will see if it’s a good fit.