Therapists in South Dennis, MA

I am a client centered therapist who supports your capacity to learn new perspectives and ways of interacting with self and the world. My approach includes helping you to gain new skills to navigate current challenges, past trauma, and develop more healthy relationship patterns moving forward. I do this by using active listening, empathy and compassion in a safe and judgement free environment, My style is interactive, my methods are eclectic, meaning I use a variety of approaches. I meet you where you are and let you set the pace. Sometimes we work together very briefly, other times for longer depending on your goals.

Ready to better understand how your brain function or learning impacts your day-to-day life? Ready to move forward in your life? I offer Psychological and Neuropsychological Evaluation and Therapy Services. My testing clients may have a neurological disorder or difficulties with attention, focus, organization, and/or memory, neurodevelopmental disorders, medical conditions, and comorbid psychiatric disorders. My therapy clients may have Anxiety related disorders, depression and/or stress which can cause an upheaval in life. I often work with complex families including those with a member who has ASD, disability or dementia.

My goal is to help you understand who you are; the skills and strengths you possess; and to build on them to improve the quality of your life. While we can't change situations of the past, we can work together to resolve those feelings and issues that continue to effect your present. Through therapeutic approaches and techniques, we will unearth behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful existence.

If your struggling with self, others or maladaptive behaviors I can assist in developing a personalized treatment plan and goals. Utilizing various trainings, beliefs and tested modalities, together we can move towards the life you want, accept the situations that we may not be able to change and weave an eclectic, psychoeducational approach designed to provide tools and develop skills to address many of your stated concerns. Using supportive language, a belief that change is possible and the inherent power of the human spirit, I will walk with you though the changes you seek.

The decision to seek therapy can be challenging, but once you begin, you may be surprised by the changes that unfold. Finding a therapist who makes you feel safe, supported and hopeful is central to this process. After reading about my approach to therapy, please feel free to reach out to me by phone or email so we can discuss your particular situation and whether I may be able to help.

Welcome, I encourage you to learn about my practice. My primary focus is working with you in a safe, supportive partnership. Together we will work to promote healing, skill development and creativity for a fuller, meaningful life. I provide compassionate care to help you explore positive change, overcome life's challenges and achieve fulfillment in loving relationships and work. I will thoughtfully listen to your concerns and assist you in problem solving, gaining insight and attaining a capacity for contentment, joy and connectedness.

I love helping others assess and overcome their challenges while embracing their strengths; physical, emotional, social and spiritual. You deserve to grow and embrace a full and abundant life. My diversified vocational ( nursing, business, writing, counseling and pastoral) background allows me to work and walk with my clients as they heal from their past and move forward to maximize their strengths and accomplish their goals.) If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, a broken marriage, family dysfunction, career challenges or so many other things that hold us back from a life of joy, hope and peace...please call me.

You deserve to live a life that leaves you excited every day! If you are experiencing Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, Trauma, Grief, Relationship strife or Life transitions & are ready to work towards the changes you want, strong emotional support can be the key to getting you started. Let me help you process your unique challenges & create/develop a plan to move you forward. My approach centers around reviewing emotions, thoughts, life experiences & beliefs to gain insight into your present day challenges & help you reach your desired outcome. I utilize CBT, Narrative, Motivational Interviewing & Trauma Informed Care techniques.

I am a caring, thoughtful, licensed therapist. I specialize in marital and interpersonal problems, individual and family relationships, trust and intimacy issues, anxiety, stress, depression, loss and grief, self-image, self-esteem and career difficulties. Please take a moment to check my website at www.therapycapecod.com

Limited availability for new clients in Barnstable location: I find every person is unique, with individual gifts, tolerances and goals. In my experience, people come to therapy searching for help with some inhibition, perfectionism, self-esteem or emotion creating blocks in relationships, work and enjoying life. I have found the power of conversation and careful listening opens up new perspectives and flexibility of thought, action and breadth of emotions, creating a more fulfilling life.

It is an all too common human experience to invite tremendous pain into our lives as a result of self shaming for our past experiences and through fear based predictions of what the future holds. We tend to relentlessly find fault with ourselves and others through these habitual ways of seeing resulting in ongoing suffering. This fuels feelings of unworthiness which can keep us stuck, lacking hope, and disconnected from ourselves and those we care for.

Our practice offers clients a chance to collaborate to create a strength-based, client-centered, holistic treatment plan that will allow the client to achieve their goals through a wide variety of interventions. Our group practice has a variety of clinicians who have an extensive history working with a wide variety of presenting problems, including mood and adjustment disorders, trauma, and family and relational issues. We will work with you to find creative and plausible solutions to the problems you are facing. We believe wellness is achievable, manageable, and sustainable for all clients.

Whether you are struggling with a loss, working through a life transition, challenged in a relationship, or wanting to change a pattern, it can be useful to have a compassionate, honest therapist helping you navigate. Life can be hard but with the right support, nothing is impossible. At different times in life we all become terrified, triggered, overwhelmed, or just realize things are not working. These times of crisis provide opportunities to look at things differently and make new, more grounded choices. I love this work and am comfortable with anything that might come up.

I have enjoyed my private practice for over 50 years - full-time since 1979. Although I consider myself a generalist, I have concentrated working with individuals, couples, families, adult children of alcoholics, substance abuse, codependence, grieving, gay and lesbian, trauma, sexual abuse, domestic violence. As a member of the Association of Christian Counselors, I serve Christian clients. I accept most health insurances.

I have had the privilege of working as a therapist for over 25 years, focusing on Cognitive Therapy with a deep understanding of Insight Meditation and MBSR. My training at the Beck Institute in Philadelphia has equipped me with effective strategies utilized to maximize the benefits of CBT for my clients. I have training extensive training in Internal Family Systems. Sometimes short-term therapy may be beneficial, and Solution-Based Therapies can be helpful in solving a personal or professional crisis. I specialize in working with individuals, from young adults to older adults as well as couples therapy.

All people are innately good and have the ability to heal themselves. Stressors are ever present in our everyday lives and are manifested through multiple ways. While these stressors can be the genesis of our problems, they are also the catalyst to starting the healing process. After making the decision to seek counseling and wellness care, the second most critical step is who will provide this care. At Westwind Counseling & Wellness we operate from a strong multicultural perspective providing time honored psychotherapy but with a focus on your whole health guided by the core values of Resiliency, Empowerment and Restoration.