Therapists in Housatonic, MA

Hello for and thank you for taking the time to view my profile. Excited to say I am currently accepting clients! I offer compassionate, heart-and-soul-centered, nonjudgmental, supportive, strengths-based therapy in the comfort of your own home via telehealth. I work with teens, kids, families, parents, individuals and couples. I am trained at Simmons College and Harvard Medical School. You deserve the BEST! I became a therapist because I LOVE PEOPLE and I want to support you becoming the person you always wanted to be. I am not adverse to walking through tough stuff and lingering issues from the past and present that need healing.

Difficult times or life challenges can leave you feeling overwhelmed. You might find yourself trapped in troubling thought patterns and repeated behaviors or need support learning how to respond to various situations. Or maybe your goal is improving your relationships or resolving past hurts and trauma. Are you looking for a safe interactive space in which to tackle difficult subjects, deep seated trauma, or to just say the things you never thought you could say out loud. A place to discover the sadness behind anger and the light in yourself and others. To acquaint yourself with the root problems and thus find real solutions.

One of the core reasons people come to counseling is that they feel a lack of connection. Sometimes that connection is to others in their life; loved ones, partners, friends, or co-workers. Just as often that lack of connection is to themselves; fear, trauma, sexuality or shame. Fostering those connections with transparency, brevity and compassion is something I love to do. Helping people find understanding and to build coping skills that aren’t just instant gratification which drown out the real issues we’ve got (can feel good though). Skills and insight that’s more meaningful and effective than avoidance, or memes on Instagram.

Are you looking for a way to deepen your connection and strengthen your relationship with your partner? Look no further. As a certified Gottman therapist, I use evidence-based techniques to help couples improve their communication, increase intimacy, and resolve conflicts in a healthy and effective manner. With over 40 years of research and success, the Gottman Method has been proven to significantly improve relationships and increase relationship satisfaction. Let's work together to build a happier and healthier future for your relationship. I am licensed in CT, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, TX and VT.

I'm dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of our community, extending my support to a wide range of individuals, including young adults, professionals, and the elderly. At my practice, inclusivity is key, and I warmly welcome individuals from all walks of life, including those in the LGBTQ+ community, persons with disabilities, and those seeking empowerment. Additionally, I'm pleased to accept most Masshealth plans, ensuring accessibility to quality mental health services. I specialize in serving college-age individuals, professionals, mature adults, persons with disabilities, and the elderly.

I believe everyone has the capacity to change and improve the quality of their life, no matter what has happened. My style of counseling combines working with insight and cognitive therapy, which explores past events in light of how the choices we now make affect well - being. I also utilize an awareness approach, whereby, getting in touch and releasing the feelings in the body helps to create a new sense of relief and empowerment.

First I want to say you have already taken the most important step by admitting you could use help. I appreciate it can be overwhelming so I strongly encourage you to not give up too soon. I specialize in helping individuals through tough transitions. I am experienced helping people who are trying to live their life in a way that fits their goals and values.

We offer a low key and accessible way to begin, or resume, therapy. We currently have openings for both in-person and virtual therapy! Feel free to email me with any of your questions. I'm happy to schedule a consultation call. Please read on!

My name is Sam & I’m excited you’re here! I deeply admire what it takes to make the first step in coming to therapy & the vulnerability in truly coming as you are. What's more is my belief in the importance of cultivating a strong, secure counseling partnership upheld by authenticity, rooted in empathy & remains grounded in unconditional positive regard for whoever I sit across from. In 2011, I began my devotion to a career working with children, adults & families with a wide range of strengths, needs & backgrounds in various mental health settings. My focus is in both intensive clinical psychotherapy & family systems counseling.

You make sense. Each part of you is here for an important reason and has a role to play in your continued growth. However, if you are seeking therapy, it might seem like just the opposite is true. Anxiety, depression, and behaviors that feel out of control can make our lives seem painfully small, disconnected, overwhelming, or incomplete. Whether long-term or sudden, these difficulties often involve a sense of stuckness; at such times we might tell ourselves that we are flawed, or that this is just the way life is. And yet, even as we are struggling, something in us knows that another way is possible.

Welcome, as you step into the realm of positive change and growth, you've embarked on a journey towards a brighter present and a thriving future. I am Trudy, LCSW (she/her/hers), a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to guiding individuals, families, and couples towards uncovering their innate wholeness amidst life's challenges. With over 15 years of experience, my practice encompasses a diverse range of specialties including developmental/relational trauma, life transitions, shame, anger, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, PTSD, incarceration/re-entry life stressors, academic/career related concerns, substance use and more.

Having been in private practice and mental health services in the Pioneer Valley for 40 years, I offer an accepting, diverse and varied background. I provide individual, child, adolescent, and adult therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, and outreach services to the home. My specialties include the following ; ADHD,Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Anger Mgt., Bi-Polar, Divorce and Separation, Adoption and Foster Care, Grief and Loss, Asperger's and Autism, and Parenting Concerns.

Do you struggle with feeling overwhelmed by the demands of life? Are you feeling stuck in a relationship, job or an old pattern of behavior? Do you find yourself swept up in emotions such as anger, disappointment or anxiety? Many people come to me when they feel at a loss and have a desire to numb, withdraw or act out. Seeking support is the first step toward feeling better. I enjoy working with individuals who find it difficult managing their anxiety and stress leading to feelings of anger and isolation, or having trouble in relationships due to an inability to communicate their internal experience.

I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families from different cultural backgrounds. My style is active, interactive, and engaging. My clients come with anxiety, depression, anger, life transitions, past trauma, and relationship-related issues.

I counsel both individuals and couples coping with stress, anxiety and a history of trauma. LGBTQ community welcome. Stress can trigger anger and irritability or perhaps generally feeling lost, empty, isolated or disconnected. My goal for my clients is to begin by feeling less isolated and then generally more able to navigate life’s inevitable ups and downs. We will work together to improve your communication, strengthen (and heal where necessary) interpersonal relationships and devise some coping skills that will be useful moving forward. Contemplating change takes courage but all things are possible.

My ideal clients are interested in improving their self awareness of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I treat any of the following issues: depression, anxiety, anger, substance abuse, relationship issues, sexual behaviors, trauma, domestic violence, low self-esteem, eating disorders, attention deficit difficulties, autism, schizophrenia, stress management, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, child behavior and attitude problems, school behavior, low motivation, weight loss, quitting smoking, grief and loss of a loved one, divorce, parenting issues, co-dependency, pain management, social skills development, bi-polar disorder, abusive family situations, work problems, shame/inappropriate guilt, and negative thinking but treat many more issues.

I am a bilingual (English and Spanish) Mental Health Counselor. I work with adults who may be feeling emotional pain, sadness, demotivation, uncertainty, difficulty making decisions, desires to be more assertive, tensions in relationships, and other challenges. I work with children, adolescents, adults, elderly individuals with anxiety, depression, trauma, adjustment disorder, mood disorder, self-esteem, stress, Women's issues, burnout, grief, PTSD, anxiety, anger management, career counseling, particularly with Spanish-speaking families.

Each of us has unique strengths and skills, developed through their personal experiences and stories, but we sometimes underestimate ourselves. When we encounter obstacles or feel overwhelmed, our own abilities can seem out of reach and we begin to practice negative thoughts towards ourselves and others. I am here to help you navigate those stressors and burdens, while supporting you towards gaining a deeper understanding of your own identity. It would be my privilege to provide you with a safe space to explore your narrative and to walk with you on your mental health journey!

"Pain is the touchstone of all growth." --Bill Wilson. Using a wide range of therapeutic approaches in a safe, non-judgmental environment, my focus is on helping individuals and couples cope with difficult circumstances and challenges including anxiety, depression, anger, addiction/substance abuse, disordered eating, relational conflict, divorce, PTSD/trauma, grief, and life transitions. I seek to help clients address their problems and ineffective behavior by exploring, identifying and defining priorities, problems, values and goals in service of their healing and growth.