Therapists in Lowell, MA

I enjoy helping individuals in various walks of life to cope with life's challenges. I have worked with individuals with depression, anxiety, panic disorders and anger issues to name a few. I have also worked with adolescents providing educational, vocational, and social-emotional support. The goal is to provide stability as you navigate the pressures of everyday life.

Welcome to my page. My name is Valerie and I am a Mental Health counselor. I have worked in the field for over 20 years. I graduated and received my Masters Degree in Counseling from Cambridge College. I have provided mental health services in a clinical capacity to children and families of all walks of life. I have worked in a variety of mental health settings such as DYS, DCF, Residential programs. I also provided support/services out patient and in-home. Some of the areas of concern I've worked with include but are not limited to sexually harmful behaviors, Victims and batters of Domestic Violence, peer pressure, and ADHD.

Let's do it together! The challenges of everyday life can be overwhelming. But you are not alone, together we can work to identify the obstacles and challenges that are preventing you from living a full life. Tougher we can establishing a treatment plan and working towards the goal. (En español) Los desafios diaries pueden resultar abrumadores. Pero no estas solo, juntos podemos identificar los obstaculos que te estan impidiendo vivir una vida plena. Estableciendo un plan de tratamiento y trabajando hacia la meta, lo lograremos.

I have had a private therapy practice in Andover and Westford, Ma. for nearly 30 years. During this time, I have worked with those struggling with a variety of concerns including relationships, parenting, identity, work and careers, depression, anxiety, trauma, school and education, gender, and cultures. Generally, the individuals, couples, and families with whom I work come to my office in some sort of pain or discomfort as they move back and forth between their real and ideal lives.The conversations we have shed light on what is happening and to try to help reduce feelings of pain and distress.

Note** I am currently not accepting new patients. I have been a therapist for 20+ years and have worked at MGH for the last 12 as well as having a private practice. I consider myself to be a warm, genuine therapist and have experience treating anxiety, depression, bipolar, trauma, substance abuse and relationship issues. I have worked with individuals throughout the life span but particularly enjoy adults and couples. I come from a psychodynamic perspective and also include cognitive-behavioral as well as solution focused therapies in my treatment. Entering therapy is not always an easy step to make, but it can change your life.

Are you looking for a better life balance? I have worked with people who are going through life transitions, having experiences with anxiety and depression and ultimately looking to improve their life quality. Clients come to me to help talk through aspects of their life that they want to “clean up”.

When you improve your relationship with yourself and your relationships with others, you are “on the path” to a happier, healthier life. I’d like to help you along that path. Together, we can explore a range of approaches: whatever works. But – so you know where I’m coming from – in the end, it’s always about relationships. I’d like to meet you.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with the passion to help people make positive changes for themselves. My work in an outpatient clinic has provided me with invaluable experience working with individuals, couples, and groups addressing a range of concerns from depression, anxiety, addiction, personality disorders, and thought disorders to life transitions, multicultural considerations, social justice, relationship challenges, and stress-management. I specialize in working with adolescents, college-age students, and adults.

The Well is an evidence-based behavioral health practice that strives to serve individuals, couples, and families of all ages. Our mission is to allow finding and receiving therapy easy and beneficial to all that visit us. We provide telehealth services. We look forward to hearing how we can serve you! www.thewellbh.com

While life puts us through many challenges and adversities, I believe that every individual has within themselves the potential to build resilience and persevere in life. Within therapy, I works with clients with a strength based approach to build resilience, strengthen their community connections and grow through the sufferings of life.

Go to WWW.AVIV.LIFE to contact us about booking and availability!

In the past, I have enjoyed working with individuals with a history of traumatic experiences, substance use, interpersonal difficulties, and psychosis. I enjoy working on goals with clients that involve cognitive restructuring and skills building. Additionally, I enjoy short-term solution-focused goals.

Our ideal client is someone who is need of support, guidance, and is willing to explore in a collaborative effort with their therapist to reach mental and emotional healing. One who is able to take accountability on what they need to do to get better, and someone who genuinely wants to improve the quality of their life. Their goals need to be realistic and achievable.

The world is changing so rapidly that sometimes it is difficult to navigate the changes in a healthy way. Weather you are struggling with issues related to trauma, grief, addiction, anxiety, or major life changes, therapy can be a game changer in regaining your mental health.