Therapists in Boston, MA

I am providing individual & family counseling and group therapy both online & in person. If you are experiencing OCD, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma/PTSD, Relationship and Self Esteem difficulties, I am here to support you! I gained extensive clinical and teaching experiences while helping multicultural families and international college/grad students in the area. While motivating you to gain new tools and skill-sets you need to thrive, I create a collaborative, compassionate and non-judgmental environment where you are empowered and also challenged to increase self awareness to create positive changes in your lives.

My “ideal” client is you! I welcome pretty much anyone who needs help. Psychotherapy is always about the supportive relationship between therapist and client, no matter what the specific orientation of the clinician. We can approach the issue from any number of angles. These angles, or techniques, are: whatever works. Period. Whatever brings you relief. I will work very hard for you.

In working with clients, I consider the whole person, their mind, their body, their spirit. These three aspects aren’t separate but are in dynamic conversation: chronic physical symptoms are connected to our mental and emotional states, our feelings of depression relate to how we treat and relate to our bodies and sensorial lives. I enjoy supporting people facing life’s challenges, who are looking for a somatic dimension to their healing. I specialize in helping clients navigate difficult relationships, cope with grief and chronic illness, process the pandemic, and manifest greater depth, vibrancy, and purpose in their lives.

The decision to begin therapy, with all of it’s exciting possibilities for growth, is often made during a complicated or difficult time. I approach therapy from a solution focused lens. We will work together to help you take control of your life, by understanding the patterns that have been developed to manage uncomfortable feelings that have been firmly rooted from the past. We will work together to recognize your strengths, develop self-esteem, and strengthen relationships. Through a combination of psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral therapies we will create change.

Life is messy, beautiful, heartbreaking, and hopeful. So is the process of change. To be honest about this takes courage and vulnerability. It is also the first step in the process of personal transformation. By working with me, you do me the honor of sharing these experiences for the purpose of healing and personal growth. I believe in a collaborative model of therapy that is centered on your experiences and relational. By sharing together from a place of authenticity my goal is to listen, support, and challenge you in order to face and overcome obstacles standing between you and the fullness of the life you were meant to live.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in the treatment of traumatic stress and dissociation. Trauma can have a multifaceted effect on the human body and mind. Whether you are struggling with the emotional, behavioral, physiological and/or cognitive dysregulation that can often accompany traumatic stress, I can help. I have over ten years of experience treating and helping individuals impacted by symptoms associated with Complex PTSD and Dissociative Disorders, including but not limited to depression, dissociation, depersonalization, derealization, anxiety, a negative sense of self, and/or difficulty in relationships.

My ideal client is aware that something is wrong, has some idea that they contribute to part of it, and are willing to try something new to see if things improve. The three groups of people who come to me the most are: substance users or the people who love them, people who have a trouble communicating, sometimes due to anger, and people who have suffered from trauma. I have been a therapist for > 30 years, and use a number of techniques depending on the situation. The most important factor is the relationship itself, both of us want 'a good fit'.

I currently work with only adults and couples. I work with clients who need to work on symptoms such as anxiety, depression, agoraphobia, academic problems, anger management, bereavement and grief issues, communication problems with family members and partners, self-esteem, separation and divorce, sleep disturbance, work stress, and much more. I use Cognitive behavioral therapy, systems approach, relaxation, and guided imagery. I also provide assertiveness training. I also use Clinical Hypnosis for weight loss, smoke cessation, nail biting, and other behavioral changes. I also do Christian counseling with focus on spirituality.

I am a lively, caring, dynamic feminist psychotherapist located in Shelburne Falls, Mass. with over 40 years of experience with counseling and therapy. I have openings for individual clients, teenagers, people under personal stress or in a relationship crisis. couples. LGBTQ clients are also very welcome. I have particular experience with trauma, anger, depression, anxiety, shame, debt crises, abusive family patterns that need to be changed. My goal in our sessions is to nurture your capacity for decision-making, for healing, for life change, and to explore impasses until they shift into turning points...

Tracey Ward, M Ed, LADC 1, is a enthusiastic counselor whom offers versatile strengths in her practice. Her education, training and personal experiences allows her the ability to work with individuals of all ages and challenges. Mood swings, anxiety, relationships, depression, substance abuse matters , as well as group work are some of her specialties. It is her belief that people need to be validated, respected and heard, to feel valued and productive. She strives to assist people in meeting their goals effectively, by improving sense of self and wellbeing.

Any person struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, unresolved issues, and feelings of burnout can benefit from the process of talk therapy. I want to help break the stigma of mental health. Focusing on assisting children, adolescents, and adults reach their emotional goals is the foundation of my practice. Daytime telehealth available!